NA Now: Pueblo Peppers
The NA Now video series features an in-depth look into all NAHL teams as they prepare for the 2026-27 season. One team will be highlighted every day, leading up to the start of the regular season on September 11, 2026. Each interview features each team’s head coach, as they dive into detail on the expectations and outlooks for this upcoming season.
Pueblo Peppers
Head Coach: Chris Wilhite (1st season)
2026-27 Division: Mountain Division
Location: Pueblo, Colorado
Formation Year: 2026 (1st season)
“We're a blue-collar city, so we're going to be a blue-collar team. Our goal is to never get outworked,” Chris Wilhite stated. “We do a really good job of making sure we're the most conditioned team in the division. With our division, every team has altitude to deal with. So if you're not in shape, it's going to be pretty tough to play 60 minutes.”
Wilhite heads into his first season behind the bench for a NAHL team. The Colorado native shares more on the team’s goal and identity heading into their debut year in the League of Opportunity.
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