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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.

Colorado Avalanche Season Preview: Goaltending
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The Colorado Avalanche are preparing to take another run at a very tough Western Conference in hopes of capturing their fourth Stanley Cup championship. They will have their work cut out for them as teams like the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars are as talented as anyone. Though the Avalanche have looming questions, they appear to have a lineup capable of contending for another Stanley Cup. As part of our season preview series, we will break down each position group to see how the Avalanche stack up. Let’s start with the goaltending group. Mackenzie Blackwood During the first quarter…

NHL Teams and Their NFL Counterparts
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The NHL and NFL may be totally different sports, but the storylines feel oddly familiar. Think about it: new dynasties replacing the old, iconic franchises that never seem to win when it matters, and upstart teams. With the NFL season just underway and the NHL about to heat up, it’s the perfect time to draw some parallels. Let’s compare some of the NHL’s most notable franchises (some for the wrong reasons) to their NFL counterparts. Comparing 10 NHL Franchises to NFL Franchises The Florida Panthers are… the Philadelphia Eagles The Florida Panthers and the Philadelphia Eagles are not only atop…

5 Most Underrated NHL General Managers for 2025-26
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Last week, there was a ranking of the top five overrated general managers (GMs) in the NHL. With the help of multiple writers here at The Hockey Writers, an opinion-based list was possible. Now, it’s time to look at the other end of the spectrum and dive into the underrated GMs in the league. Related: 5 Most Overrated NHL General Managers for 2025-26 Like the overrated list, this ranking requires a lot of subjectivity. It’s about the public perception of a GM compared to the results, and once a GM has significant success, they aren’t underrated anymore (which happened to…

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NHL’s Top 5 Forward Lines for 2025-26
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While individual talent typically headlines the league, it’s the synergy between linemates that defines a team’s success. Whether it’s long-established trios with years of familiarity or newly formed lines already showing flashes of brilliance, there are several high-powered combinations capable of shifting the outcome of a game, or even an…

 

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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.