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Aittokallio a bright spot on Avalanche’s horizon
41 month ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
One thing afforded to a bad team in a dismal season is the ability to evaluate prospects when the needs of the club call for it. As the Colorado Avalanche have experienced their fair share of injury, they have given the chance to shine to a few guys as the year winds down.
McLeod nets two in 4-3 Avalanche loss
21 month ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
With blizzard conditions in Denver, the Colorado Avalanche came out in a flurry of activity against the Columbus Blue Jackets, attempting to play spoiler to the visiting team’s playoff hopes in a match at Pepsi Center.
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Colorado Avalanche’s Sacco named Head Coach of Team USA
211 month ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
Despite the admission from many Colorado Avalanche fans that fourth year Head Coach Joe Sacco is the problem with the 29th place team, USA Hockey seems to think differently of the man. The organization announced today that Sacco has been named Head Coach of the 2013 Men’s National Team that will compete in the World Championships this year.
Firing George Gwozdecky a bad choice for DU?
31 month ago
by r.boulding
in Pioneers
When George Gwozdecky joined the University of Denver Pioneers in 1994, the team hadn’t cracked 20 wins in five seasons. While the organization was gaining momentum, it wasn’t far removed from back-to-back campaigns with just six and nine wins respectively. Over the course of the next 19 years, Gwozdecky managed to turn the Pioneers into a powerhouse school in the NCAA and a force to be reckoned with in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.
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Avalanche defeat Canucks for first time since 2010
111 month ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche responded to harsh words from veteran leader Jean-Sebastien Giguere on Monday night, going on the road to California and skating their way to a win against the second-seed Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday and a shootout loss to the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings on Thursday.
Colorado Avalanche to retire Adam Foote’s jersey
11 month ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche announced today that the club will be retiring former defenseman Adam Foote’s jersey in a special ceremony during the 2013-14 season.
Colorado Avalanche quitting on the season?
651 month ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
In the battle for last place in the entire NHL, there can be only one worst team out of thirty. Such was the case at the Pepsi Center on Monday night as the Colorado Avalanche did battle with their own ghosts as well as the second worst team in the league, the visiting Calgary Flames.
Cutthroats season ends in 6-2 loss
61 month ago
by r.boulding
in Cutthroats
The Denver Cutthroats inaugural season came to an end on Saturday night in Texas as the club dropped a 6-2 loss to close out the opening round of the playoffs to the top ranked Allen Americans.
A chapter closes in 3-2 Avalanche loss to Wings
31 month ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
It was the end of an era on Friday night in Denver, a evening of overlooked nostalgia. Hardly worth raising an eyebrow over now, the Detroit Red Wings were once half of the nastiest rivalry in the NHL.
Colorado Avalanche to play spoiler
31 month ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
For the Colorado Avalanche, being knocked out of playoff contention for the fourth time in the last five seasons doesn’t mean that it’s time to stop skating.
Watch: Cutthroats the joke in Americans spoof ad
71 month ago
by r.boulding
in Cutthroats
The Denver Cutthroats are down 3-1 to the Allen Americans in their first ever playoff series. While the going has been tough over the last few games, the Cutthroats think they’re still in it.
Cutthroats down 3-1 in series after 4-0 shutout loss
61 month ago
by r.boulding
in Cutthroats
Much like in every game of this playoff series to date, the Allen Americans came out and set the pace of the contest on Monday night, defeating the Denver Cutthroats 4-0 at the Denver Coliseum.
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