Posts About "Patrick Roy"
Comparing the 2020-21 Avalanche to the 1996 & 2001 Stanley Cup Champs
January 8th, 2021 As the puck is set to drop on the Colorado Avalanche’s season in just a week, the team blows into the season with a different set of divisional foes, but with the same intentions, winning their third Stanley Cup in franchise history. The goal has been the same since day one of the offseason following a heartbreaking overtime loss in...
Revisiting the Avalanche's Rollercoaster 2013-14 Season
January 5th, 2021 The 2013-14 season was the beginning of a new era for the Colorado Avalanche. After years of play as a bottom feeder in the league, the organization hoped that a reunion between two old friends would manifest some positive momentum. Joe Sakic, Hall of Famer and former captain of the Avalanche, was elevated to executive vice president...
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 6
December 6th, 2020 The greatest player to ever skate in the National Hockey League set another one of his numerous records on this date. Also, there was a trio of very rare goaltending feats to occur, including one that never happened before. Philadelphia was host to a handful of the many memorable moments to happen on Dec. 6 throughout the decades....
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 2
December 2nd, 2020 This date in National Hockey League history has been a somber one for fans in Montreal as they lost one of the biggest legends and a great goaltender played his final game for them. Also, there were plenty of netminders who had memorable performances, a handful of franchise records were set or tied and milestones were reached on Long...
The NHL's Most Unbreakable Playoff Records
November 24th, 2020 A while back we sat down together and opened the NHL’s record book in search of some of the game’s most unbreakable records. While Wayne Gretzky’s name is found throughout the history of the game, it was decided that other marks including Sittler’s 10-point game, Orr’s 110-point season and Glenn Hall’s consecutive games...
The 5 Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History
November 16th, 2020 Ranking goaltenders throughout the history of the NHL is an arduous task. Multiple factors must be considered: sheer dominance, longevity, impact on the sport, etc. For some, raw win and ring totals are more important than how those totals were achieved. With all of these factors in mind, let's take a crack at ranking the five...
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 14
November 14th, 2020 This date in National Hockey League history saw a son join his father in the 1,000-point club. There was also plenty of offensive milestones reached while a handful of goaltenders did their thing between the pipes. In addition to being a memorable date in Vancouver, the youngest coach in NHL history was hired. Hull Makes...
Top 5 All-Time Avalanche Trades
November 4th, 2020 Over the past 25 seasons since they moved from Quebec in 1995, the Colorado Avalanche have made a handful of trades whose legacy was felt for seasons after the transaction itself. This list will discuss the five franchise-defining trades in Avalanche history (not Quebec Nordiques, so the Peter Forsberg/Eric...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 17
October 17th, 2020 Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had big moments on this date. The records for the most wins by a goaltender and points by a defenseman were both broken and the first European-born player to score 500 goals hit his milestone. Roy Sets All-Time Wins Mark Patrick Roy made 27 saves, on Oct. 17, 2000, to...
Best NHL Goalies of the 1990s
October 16th, 2020 The 1990s was an amazing decade of growth and excitement for the National Hockey League. With the European influence on the game leading to a faster, more wide-open style of play, the goaltenders had to make plenty of adjustments. The decade had no shortage of great netminders, including some of the greatest to ever play the position....
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 14
October 14th, 2020 Oct. 14 is a very important date in National Hockey League history as its greatest player lit the lamp for the very first time. Also, three expansion teams found the win column for the first time and plenty of personal milestones were reached by both players and coaches. A Great Day for Gretzky Oct. 14 is a very important day for...
The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History
October 4th, 2020 As professional athletes, NHL hockey players will do whatever it takes to be successful on the ice. On top of their on and off ice training and preparation, many players throughout NHL history have adopted strange, often disturbing superstitions in order to ensure their on-ice success. Oddly enough, some of the best players to...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 3
October 3rd, 2020 The most storied team in National Hockey League history signed one of their most legendary players on this date. Also, the first regular-season game outside of North America was played, an all-time great announced his retirement and six new captains were named all across the league. Beliveau Signs His First Deal The Montreal...
