Colorado Avalanche’s 6 Retired Numbers Kerry Collins | August 25, 2023 The Colorado Avalanche don’t have the long and storied history that some NHL franchises boast, but they have been pretty good since relocating to the Rocky Mountains before the 1995-96…
Quebec Nordiques – A History of Beer, Brawls, and Van Halen THW Archives | August 21, 2023 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,…
Today in Hockey History: July 9 Matthew Zator | July 9, 2023 The events of July 9 are full of Hall of Fame names who left their mark on the National Hockey League, both on the ice and in the front office.…
Rangers Continue to Be Haunted by Joe Sakic Tom Castro | July 7, 2023 NHL Hall of Famer Joe Sakic never delivered much in the way of on-ice heartbreak to the New York Rangers, the star center spending 13 of his 20 NHL seasons…
What Joe Sakic Means to the Avalanche Colin Newby | July 7, 2023 Joe Sakic retired as the all-time leader in games played (1,378), goals (625), assists (1,016), and points (1,641) for the Colorado Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques franchise. His leadership on and off the…
Today in Hockey History: July 7 Matthew Zator | July 7, 2023 July 7 is a significant date in National Hockey League history as a pair of signings made it easier for players from Europe to come over, forever changing the game.…
Top Lines in Colorado Avalanche History J.D. Killian | June 8, 2023 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…
Colorado Avalanche All-Time Starting Lineup Julian Mongillo | March 22, 2023 There is a lot of history behind the Colorado Avalanche franchise. Before it was based out of Denver, playing in burgundy and blue jerseys as it is now, the team…
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby Is Still Brilliant in Season 18 George Majchrzak | March 16, 2023 Nearing the halfway mark of the third period in their home game against the New York Rangers on March 12, the Pittsburgh Penguins were holding onto a 2-1 lead. Though…
NHL Stars & Their “Almost Teams” Tony Wolak | September 26, 2022 At this point, most NHL fans know that Eric Lindros reshaped two organizations when the Quebec Nordiques traded him to the Philadelphia Flyers in 1992. The Flyers received a franchise…
3 Avalanche Storylines to Follow Heading into 2022-23 Len Vlahos | August 25, 2022 The opening game for the Colorado Avalanche on Oct. 12, at home against the Chicago Blackhawks, is just 50 days away. The club and its fans will celebrate raising the…
Grading the Avalanche’s 2022 NHL Entry Draft Len Vlahos | July 10, 2022 The Colorado Avalanche spent the first five rounds of last week’s NHL Entry Draft as spectators. Executive vice president and general manager Joe Sakic, recently named the winner of the…
