Posts About "Erik Johnson"
Avalanche Launch Into High Energy Training Camp
September 15th, 2018 The Colorado Avalanche launched into full training camp mode Friday. Rolling out a roster of 54 players, the skaters were split into two sessions. Coach Bednar Sets Direction Coach Bednar stated his goal was to teach his structure to everyone during the four days prior to the Avalanche’s first preseason game. In order to accomplish...
Trial by Fire Forged the Avalanche Core
September 14th, 2018 The Colorado Avalanche core players faced a trial by fire two seasons ago, living through the worst season in franchise history, earning a meager 48 points. Instead of letting it take them out, the players found a way to channel their frustration, allowing it to refine them, so they entered the following season stronger and better. The...
Avalanche Rookies & Veterans Eager to Start
August 31st, 2018 The Colorado Avalanche season is gearing up and the athletes are coming with something to prove. Players are starting informal practices and rookie camp nears. Even the full training camp schedule was released last week. Wonders never cease! So what can one expect? Informal Avs Practices Some players are already practicing at Family...
Avalanche's Season Pummeled Expectations
April 26th, 2018 The Colorado Avalanche roared back into hockey relevancy this past season, pummeling all expectations. Did they advance past the first round of the playoffs? No. But at the start of the season, the majority of opinions indicated Colorado would be basement dwellers yet again. The Avalanche had different ideas. The Avalanche Buried Last...
Avalanche Players Who Need to Bounce Back
August 31st, 2017 If the Colorado Avalanche want to have any remote chance of competing for the playoffs this year, they need some of their players to return to form. Even with the new additions to the team, there are still some issues with depth in their potential lineup. Therefore, the Avalanche need their top-end players to be at their best. Return to...
Johnson Out Months, Canucks Not Tanking & More News
December 4th, 2016 The Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson broke his fibula in Saturday's game against the Stars, the team announced not long after he left the ice. He's expected to miss six-to-eight weeks recovering. The injury appears to have occurred when Johnson blocked a Tyler Seguin shot as Dallas was entering the zone in the second...
