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Craig Jones

Craig Jones is a freelance NHL writer from the UK, covering the Colorado Avalanche. Watching the NHL from afar, Craig has followed the Avs for more than two decades, and wrote about them for almost one. To get the UK perspective of the NHL and everything Colorado, follow Craig on Twitter @craigjones29.

Colorado Avalanche Are Showing Championship Winning Credentials

Craig Jones | January 28, 2022

For all their skill and quality, many have rightfully questioned whether the Colorado Avalanche have the right mentality to be winners. Do they have the leaders, drive, determination and sheer…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Takeaways from Avalanche’s Shutout Win Over Blackhawks – 1/24/22

Craig Jones | January 25, 2022

With a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, the Colorado Avalanche stretched their home winning streak to 16 games. It’s another win when the Avalanche weren’t at their…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

2022 Olympic Men’s Hockey Team Switzerland Roster

Craig Jones | January 19, 2022

Team Switzerland has named their final men’s roster ahead of the 2022 Olympic Games, and the first thing that hit me was the experience in their lineup. Sixteen players competed…

Categories Olympics

3 Takeaways from Avalanche’s 4-3 Shootout Win Over Wild

Craig Jones | January 18, 2022

A wild afternoon game at Ball Arena ended with the Colorado Avalanche coming out on top, beating the Minnesota Wild 4-3 after a shootout. The game felt like a playoff…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Takeaways from Avalanche’s 4-3 Win Over Kraken – 1/10/22

Craig Jones | January 11, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche recorded a narrow 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken on Monday night, taking their win streak to five. This wasn’t as sexy as previous wins, the game…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Takeaways from Avalanche’s Comeback Win over Ducks

Craig Jones | January 3, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche came from two goals behind to defeat the Anaheim Ducks in their first game in 16 days at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on Sunday. It wasn’t…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Takeaways From Avalanche’s 4-2 Win Over Rangers

Craig Jones | December 15, 2021

The Colorado Avalanche recorded their fifth straight victory with a 4-2 win over the New York Rangers in Denver. The Avs controlled most of this game, though they did have…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Takeaways from Avalanche’s 7-5 Win Over Flyers – 12/6/21

Craig Jones | December 7, 2021

The Colorado Avalanche recorded a 7-5 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, in a game that featured a seven-goal first period. This is certainly a game, and a…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s Win Over Canadiens – 12/2/21

Craig Jones | December 3, 2021

What a difference 24 hours makes. The Colorado Avalanche quickly put to bed any ill-feeling from their 8-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night, with a 4-1…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche Prospect Justus Annunen Wins AHL Goalie of the Month

Craig Jones | December 2, 2021

The Colorado Avalanche are about to find themselves in a little goaltending trouble, depending on the status of their top netminder, Darcy Kuemper. With regular backup Pavel Francouz on his…

Categories Avalanche Prospects, Colorado Eagles

Avalanche’s Rantanen Can Continue Elite Goal-Scoring Pace and Hit 50

Craig Jones | November 30, 2021

Often in the shadow of fellow superstar Nathan MacKinnon, it is probably fair to say that Mikko Rantanen doesn’t get the league-wide credit he deserves. More of a goal scorer…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Editor's Choice

3 Takeaways From Avalanche’s 5-2 Win Over Ducks

Craig Jones | November 25, 2021

The Colorado Avalanche won their sixth straight game, 5-2, on Wednesday night against the Anaheim Ducks. Although the game started slowly, and netminder Darcy Kuemper was removed because of equipment…

Categories Colorado Avalanche
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