Hugh Johnson is a journalist at The Colorado Springs Gazette, where he covers a diverse range of topics including sports, competitive sports, and the food and beverage industry. His work often explores themes related to team and individual sports, as well as beverage production and the drinks and spirits sector. Hugh has been featured in notable publications such as Decanter, Yahoo News, and The World of Fine Wine.
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Hugh Johnson's coverage is heavily focused on local sports, particularly ice hockey and college teams. He seems to prioritize event coverage, with a particular emphasis on game outcomes and team performances.
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By: Hugh Johnson
The Switchbacks’ next opponent in the Prinx Tires USL Cup has been revealed and it’s a familiar face. Colorado Springs will travel to Spokane Velocity FC on Aug. 12 for the Cup quarterfinals, the team announced on Monday. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m. This will be the second meeting between the clubs this season […]
By: Hugh Johnson
The Colorado Springs Sports Corporation's Hall of Fame dinner is Oct. 20, 2026
By: Hugh Johnson
In all likelihood, Thursday was Shaun Guilfoil’s favorite day at the rodeo. As the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo prepared for the second pool of contests to perform on Thursday night for the National Finals Rodeo Open, Guilfoil married the love of his life. He and his bride, Cristy, didn’t walk down an aisle on […]
By: Hugh Johnson
What could be better than watching the World Cup final on Sunday to see if Argentina can pull off the repeat? Watching the World Cup final on the jumbotron at Weidner Field. The home of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks is hosting a World Cup watch party on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. The event is free […]
By: Hugh Johnson
The circumstances may change, but the message does not. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks will host two matches this week in what is the beginning of a challenging several weeks for the club. Including this seven-day stretch, Colorado Springs will play eight matches in five weeks, including a brutal turnaround that will see the Switchbacks play […]
By: Hugh Johnson
Wednesday night was twice as nice for Khori Bennett and the Switchbacks. The Jamaican striker scored two goals at Weidner Field to propel Colorado Springs to a 2-0 win over USL Championship Eastern Conference club Miami FC. The victory marks three straight for the Switchbacks across all competitions and the brace put Bennett back in […]
By: Hugh Johnson
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks have conceded just once in the club’s previous three games across all competitions, including two straight shutouts entering the weekend. But it could be a slugfest at Weidner Field on Saturday as the Switchbacks, who have scored 26 goals on the season, host the Charleston Battery, the only team in the […]
By: Hugh Johnson
“We don’t listen to words, we listen to actions,” Switchbacks coach Alan McCann said of his team’s resilience on Saturday night. Jonas Fjeldberg had the biggest action of them all. Steven Echevarria sent in a cross and found Fjeldberg on the back side, who sent his header past Charleston Battery keeper Luis Zamudio in the […]
By: Hugh Johnson
Switchbacks forward Sadam Masereka’s chance in the 86th minute told the story of the game. He corralled a long pass from fellow forward Yosuke Hanya with a brilliant touch inside the box that created space between him and New Mexico United defender Kipp Keller leading to a wide-open chance inside the box. Masereka’s strike soared […]
By: Hugh Johnson
Even Derrick White can’t believe how much Colorado Springs has grown. The Colorado native turned UCCS basketball star turned Boston Celtics guard was in town on Sunday for his second consecutive youth basketball camp with Hillside Connection, a community organization that uses the sport to create opportunities for kids living in Southern Colorado Springs. “My […]
