Les Borsheim Obituary, COLORADO — Les Borsheim, affectionately known to many fans as “Borshy,” is being remembered for his contributions to hockey, the Colorado Eagles organization, and communities throughout Northern Colorado. His passing marks the loss of a figure whose influence extended well beyond his playing career.
Borsheim played three seasons with the Colorado Eagles and was part of the team’s 2006–07 Central Hockey League championship season. His professional hockey career also included time with the Philadelphia Phantoms, Oklahoma City Blazers, and Quad City Mallards.
In 2008, Borsheim suffered life-altering injuries in a serious motorcycle accident that left him paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair. Rather than allowing the setback to define his life, he continued to find ways to remain involved in hockey and use his experiences to encourage others facing adversity.
Borsheim began serving as the Colorado Eagles’ color analyst in 2011, eventually spending 15 seasons in the broadcast booth. His knowledge of the game, enthusiasm, and distinctive perspective made him a familiar and respected voice among generations of Eagles fans.
His impact also extended beyond hockey broadcasts. Through Team Borsheim, he shared his story with students and community groups throughout Northern Colorado, encouraging perseverance and resilience. He remained involved in youth hockey as a mentor and coach, continuing to support young athletes and contribute to the sport he loved.
Tributes from former teammates, broadcasters, fans, and community leaders have remembered Borsheim for his courage, kindness, and positive outlook. While his toughness as a hockey player earned admiration, his ability to inspire and support others became an equally important part of the legacy he built after his playing career.
The circumstances and date of Borsheim’s death were not provided in the information available for this obituary. As the Colorado Eagles community mourns his passing, his years of service to the organization and his broader contributions to hockey and the Northern Colorado community remain an important part of his story.
Les Borsheim’s legacy will live on through the players he mentored, the fans who heard his voice from the broadcast booth, the people he encouraged through Team Borsheim, and the many lives touched by his determination. He will be remembered not only as a Colorado Eagles player and broadcaster, but as someone who continued to give back despite extraordinary challenges. His memory remains a lasting part of the Colorado Eagles community, and condolences go to all who knew and loved him.