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Avalanche History

Today in Hockey History: March 6

Matthew Zator | March 6, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 7 March 6 has been a date full of new records, both league-wide and with various franchises. This date has…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Jets History

Quebec Nordiques – A History of Beer, Brawls, and Van Halen

THW Archives | March 4, 2026

The Quebec Nordiques almost didn’t exist. And depending on who you ask, maybe they shouldn’t have existed at all. In fact, their story begins on the other side of the continent,…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Colorado Avalanche, Defunct Teams, Hockey History

Colorado Avalanche’s Most Successful Olympians of All-Time

Ryan Womeldorf | February 13, 2026

For the first time in 12 years, the best players in the hockey world are heading back to the Olympics. The Colorado Avalanche, the best team in the NHL, is…

Categories Avalanche History, Colorado Avalanche, Hockey History, Olympics

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 24

Matthew Zator | January 24, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 25 One of the greatest goal scorers in National Hockey League history had two big achievements on this date.…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Wild History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 19

Matthew Zator | January 19, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 20 Jan. 19 has been a very interesting day in National Hockey League history. Players scoring their 200th career…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Blackhawks History, Column, Hockey History, Jets History, Kings History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 6

Matthew Zator | January 6, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 7 Jan. 6 has not been the busiest of dates in the National Hockey League history, but there are…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History

Eric Lindros Trade Tree: Nordiques to Flyers

Conor Power | January 3, 2026

When the name Eric Lindros is mentioned, most people remember the dynamic winger who tormented the league as a member of the Philadelphia Flyers. Some others will say his trade…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Colorado Avalanche, Flyers History, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, Philadelphia Flyers

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 11

Matthew Zator | December 11, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 12 One of the wildest games in National Hockey League history was played on this date in the Windy…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Blackhawks History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Penguins History

Colorado Avalanche Franchise Jersey History

Kerry Collins | December 2, 2025

Since beginning play in the 1917-18 season, the NHL and its teams have seen drastic changes as well as improvements regarding team uniforms. Not only have jersey designs changed throughout…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Colorado Avalanche, Hockey History

Revisiting the Canadiens & Avalanche Patrick Roy Trade

Tommy Bennett | November 23, 2025

It’s safe to say that when the Florida Panthers went out and acquired Matthew Tkachuk, that move changed the course of the entire franchise. The Panthers won the Presidents’ Trophy…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Canadiens History, Colorado Avalanche, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Trade Analysis

Top Lines in Colorado Avalanche History

J.D. Killian | November 13, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche have played host to some of the best hockey players in the league. During their run of multiple championships, and even beyond, the Avalanche have frequently had…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Colorado Avalanche, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 24

Matthew Zator | October 24, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 25 Perhaps the greatest defenseman in NHL history hit a pair of milestones, with two different teams, on this…

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