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Author archives: Brink McBrair

Brink McBrair returns for his second stint with The Hockey Writers, having previously covered the Colorado Avalanche. He was born and raised in Northern NJ and learned to skate at age 6.

It’s Time For Jack To Show Us His Skille

In 2005, the Chicago Blackhawks selected Jack Skille with the 7th overall pick in the Entry Draft.  Skille was skating for the U.S. National (U18) Team and was months away from entering his freshman year at the University of Wisconsin.  Skille was the third American drafted and the second (after Jack Johnson) taken straight from ...

Summertime in the Rockies

The Avalanche put together their worst statistical season since moving to Denver this past winter and are in need of serious personnel changes. These changes should start between the pipes.

Mile “Low” City

It looks like for the first time since moving to Denver that the Avalanche will not break the 40 win plateau. Currently the Avalanche have 31 Wins and nine games remaining on the season.

Wild Win in St. Paul

Another game in the books, another loss for the Colorado Avalanche. Last night the Avalanche blew a lead with 1:46 to play and ended up losing in a shootout.

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