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Avery McGrail

Avery is a writer covering the Colorado Avalanche. He is graduating in April with a B.A. in English and Mass Communication. He has previously worked for The Puck Authority covering the Rapid City Rush and for NGU Vision Media as their News Editor. He is a board game enthusiast and enjoys spending time with others.

Avalanche Benefitting From Joonas Donskoi’s Solid Play

Avery McGrail | February 17, 2021

Despite being only a month into the NHL season, despite no fans being in attendance, the bout between the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night held a…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Avs With Their Sights on the 2022 Olympics

Avery McGrail | February 17, 2021

The last time that members of the Colorado Avalanche were able to represent their countries at the Winter Olympics was in 2014. Four players were able to do so: Matt…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Olympics

Colorado Avalanche 25th Anniversary Trivia Quiz

Avery McGrail | February 8, 2021

The Colorado Avalanche have now spent 25 years playing in the Rocky Mountains. The organization has had plenty to celebrate in that time, as well as plenty of memories to…

Categories Avalanche History

Avalanche Weekly: Injuries Sour Strong Performances

Avery McGrail | February 2, 2021

Avalanche Weekly is a series from Colorado Avalanche contributors for THW where we recap the team’s performance from the past week and tackle some notable storylines from said games. These…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Column

Colorado Avalanche Have Good Options on the Goalie Market

Avery McGrail | January 28, 2021

January 28 is the 9th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day. It is an opportunity to come together and support those who are struggling with mental health. After a year of…

Categories Avalanche Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Avalanche Need More from Their Depth

Avery McGrail | January 26, 2021

Don’t look now, but the powerhouse(!?) Colorado Avalanche have kicked off their season with a 3-3-0 start. Through a certain lens, this could look like a disappointment. “The Avs are…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche Get Roster Flexibility & Cap Space With Ian Cole Trade

Avery McGrail | January 20, 2021

On Tuesday, Jan. 19, the Colorado Avalanche traded veteran defenseman Ian Cole to the Minnesota Wild for defenseman Greg Pateryn. The trade was first reported by Wild reporter Michael Russo…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Editor's Choice, NHL Trade Analysis

Avalanche Look to Gain Momentum on California Road Trip

Avery McGrail | January 19, 2021

Not too long ago, an NHL club’s road trip through California resembled a death march. The Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks were a breed of their…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Previews and Predictions

Colorado Avalanche: Expectations for Every Player in 2020-21 Season

Avery McGrail | January 13, 2021

Sports fans would not be sports fans without their expectations. Whether they are high, low or middling, expectations abound on social media, the local bar or suburban home. With the…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Previews and Predictions

Penguins’ Power Play Crucial to Their Success in 2020-21 Season

Avery McGrail | January 13, 2021

There are only 56 regular-season games for teams to work with in the upcoming 2020-21 NHL season. Because of this, every game, period, and shift increases in value. If a…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Previews and Predictions

Avalanche Face Tough Expansion Draft Decisions with Johnson

Avery McGrail | January 11, 2021

Right now, the Colorado Avalanche are focused on the 2020-21 season. But just around the corner lies a different sort of obstacle: the Seattle Kraken’s expansion draft. The highly-anticipated event…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Seattle Kraken

Revisiting the Avalanche’s Rollercoaster 2013-14 Season

Avery McGrail | January 5, 2021

The 2013-14 season was the beginning of a new era for the Colorado Avalanche. After years of play as a bottom feeder in the league, the organization hoped that a…

Categories Avalanche History, Hockey History
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