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Milan Hejduk

Top 10 Hockey Celebrations of All Time

THW Archives | December 13, 2025

Originally published in July 2015, this post has stood the test of time. We feel many of our new fans will enjoy it. The NHL has seen its fair share of…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

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

Avalanche’s Best Late-Round Draft Gems

Kerry Collins | January 20, 2023

The Colorado Avalanche have a long list of successful first-round picks, including many near the top of the NHL Entry Draft. Nathan MacKinnon is an All-Star first-overall selection, and longtime…

Categories Avalanche History, Editor's Choice, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

Re-Doing the Nashville Predators’ 1998 Expansion Draft

Josh Lewis | April 1, 2021

On June 25, 1997, the NHL’s board of governors approved new teams for four cities in an ambitious plan to expand to 30 clubs within three years. (from ‘N.H.L. Names…

Categories NHL Expansion, Predators History

Colorado Avalanche 25th Anniversary Trivia Quiz

Avery McGrail | February 8, 2021

The Colorado Avalanche have now spent 25 years playing in the Rocky Mountains. The organization has had plenty to celebrate in that time, as well as plenty of memories to…

Categories Avalanche History

Hejduk Belongs on List of Avalanche Superstars

Kerry Collins | January 10, 2021

The Colorado Avalanche are celebrating 25 years in Colorado this year, and there will certainly be plenty of talk about two Stanley Cups, and the three Hall of Famers —…

Categories Avalanche History, Hockey History

The Best Shootout Team in NHL History

Sebastian Noble | February 3, 2016

Here’s a little fan fact, the best shootout team in NHL history is the Colorado Avalanche. We’re talking all-time here, surprised? If you are then shame on you, and pay…

Categories Avalanche History, Colorado Avalanche

Should #23 be #6 for the Avalanche?

Kenneth Ferguson | April 26, 2015

Milan Hejduk first joined the Colorado Avalanche in the 1998-1999 season after being a fourth round draft pick of the then Quebec Nordiques.  Hejduk would play his entire NHL career…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche Make Right Move Not Signing Milan Hejduk

Kevin Goff | July 9, 2013

It is a painful thought to think that one of the best players ever to wear your favorite team’s sweater won’t be there next season. It’s even more painful to…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Milan Hejduk: An Avalanche Great That Deserves Better

Kevin Goff | April 25, 2013

Milan Hejduk has worn only one jersey his entire NHL career. He has never known another NHL home crowd than those that have crowded the Pepsi Center and the old…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Matt Duchene: It’s All About the “A”

Joey Suyeishi | February 21, 2013

  When Colorado Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog missed his first game of the season on January 28th, coach Joe Sacco could have named a third alternate captain in place of…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

NHL 2013 Season: Milestone Tracker

Dan Rice | January 13, 2013

  The NHL and its players will be coming back to an arena near you in less than a week and with the resumption of games there will be some…

Categories Hockey History
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