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Like several other franchises, the Colorado Avalanche began as a World Hockey Association (WHA) franchise, the Quebec Nordiques, for the 1972-73 season. They won one WHA championship (1977) prior to joining the NHL for the 1979-80 season. The Nordiques had moderate success in the NHL, making the playoffs nine times in their 16 seasons; however, they fell short of advancing past the conference finals. Following the 1994-95 season, mounting financial struggles led to the team being sold and relocated to Denver, Colorado, where they became known as the Avalanche. The Avalanche found immediate success by winning the Stanley Cup in their first season after relocation and captured another championship in 2001. More recently, the team won its third Stanley Cup in 2022.

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Oilers, Maple Leafs
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Colorado Avalanche will be without the services of Valeri Nichushkin who has been suspended for six months by the NHL. Meanwhile, Edmonton is looking to make a goalie change and speculation is they are going with Calvin Pickard in Game 4 versus the Vancouver Canucks. Is Joel Quenneville an option for the Toronto Maple Leafs? Nichushkin Suspended for 6 Months by NHL and NHLPA According to a statement released by the NHL’s Public Relations Department, Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been suspended for six months without pay. Reports suggest he failed a drug…

3 Takeaways From Avalanche’s Game 4 Loss to Stars
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Monday was a pretty rough day for the Colorado Avalanche. They found out two of their better players wouldn’t be able to suit up for their pivotal Game 4 shortly before the puck was supposed to drop. The Avs were promptly dispatched 5-1 by the Dallas Stars – who took a 3-1 lead in the second-round playoff series. The Avalanche learned they’d be without Valeri Nichushkin and Devon Toews just before the game started. Nichushkin will be suspended for a minimum of six months as he was placed in Stage 3 of the league’s Player Assistance Program. Toews was a…

Stars Beat Avalanche 5-1 in Game 4, Head Home Up 3-1 in Series
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Nobody likes Mondays, but this one was especially bad for the Colorado Avalanche. Hours after being informed by the NHL that one of their most productive players, Valeri Nichushkin, was suspended for six months, they fell to the Dallas Stars 5-1 in Game 4 of their second-round series. A slow start is largely what did them in, and despite all their talent, a push in the contest’s latter half never caused the Western Conference’s top-seeded Stars to wilt. Wyatt Johnston, a Burgeoning Star However long the team’s playoff run lasts, the Dallas faithful can rest assured that one of the…

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Projected Lineups for the Stars vs Avalanche – Game 3
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The Dallas Stars face the Colorado Avalanche tonight at Ball Arena for their second-round matchup. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. Related: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 Hub (1C) STARS at (3C) AVALANCHE Western Conference Second Round, Game 3 10 p.m. ET; MAX, truTV, TNT,…

Projected Lineups for the Avalanche vs Stars – Game 2
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The Colorado Avalanche take on the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center tonight for Game 2 of their second round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. Related: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 Hub (3C) AVALANCHE at (1C) STARS Western Conference Second Round, Game 2…

Today in Hockey History: May 9
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Today’s history lesson is full of great Stanley Cup Playoff memories, including exciting overtime goals, huge offensive performances, and big-time goaltending. Plus, a Hall of Famer and favorite in Motown is celebrating another trip around the sun. It’s “The Captain’s” Birthday When you are considered one of the greatest players…

 

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Avalanche FAQ

What year were the Colorado Avalanche founded?

The Colorado Avalanche began as a World Hockey Association (WHA) franchise, the Quebec Nordiques, for the 1972-73 season.

When did the Colorado Avalanche play their first game?

They played their first NHL game (as the Quebec Nordiques) on Oct. 10, 1979, a 5-3 loss to the Atlanta Flames. 

Who is the current head coach of the Colorado Avalanche?

Jared Bednar is the current head coach for the Colorado Avalanche.