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Last loss to Wild caps off a season of learning for Colorado Avalanche
11 month ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
When the schedule was released following the conclusion of the most recent NHL labor stoppage, the Colorado Avalanche were set to open the season against the Minnesota Wild and close it against the same Minnesota Wild.
‘A tale of two tenders’ the story in 4-1 Avalanche defeat
51 month ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
One team entered Friday night’s contest at the Pepsi Center in the midst of a six-game losing streak. The other one looked listless during a 4-1 loss at home.
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Hejduk, Varlamov return as Avalanche face Oilers
31 month ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
As the season wears down and the Colorado Avalanche look for reasons to compete against other clubs that are out of the playoffs, eyes are beginning to turn towards veteran Avalanche forward Milan Hejduk.
Colorado Avalanche to retire Adam Foote’s jersey
12 months 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 to play spoiler
32 months 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.
Avalanche sink 4-0 to Oilers
23 months ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche came out stale and stagnant against the Edmonton Oilers, eventually dropping the contest 4-0 at the Pepsi Center on Tuesday night.
Last second heroics help Avalanche jump the Sharks 3-2
33 months ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
Tonight’s Colorado Avalanche game came down to the very last tenth of a second, proving true the age-old mantra of playing until you hear the whistle – or in this case, buzzer.
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Avalanche get help with return of Wilson
33 months ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche continue to get stronger as the shortened NHL season wears on. First they got Erik Johnson back from a concussion, then they defeated the hottest team in the League when they stomped the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 at home, and now they have gotten top-four defenseman Ryan WIlson back on their blue line.
Controversial goal helps Avalanche top Predators 6-5
13 months ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
Allowing yourself to be down and out, complacent, mentally vacant even for a few days after blowing a 4-1 lead against the Edmonton Oilers would almost be expected. Facing a 56-shot barrage to lose the game in regulation would be devastating to many in the NHL.
Oilers ignite Avalanche with 56-shot victory
13 months ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov was asked to do something amazing on Saturday night, something that isn’t a regular occurrence in the National Hockey League. He was called upon to be a brick wall in the face of 56 shots in order to keep his club in the game against an unrelenting Edmonton Oilers squad, who set a franchise record for shots on goal.
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Giguere out; Avs recall Pickard, move Millan to Monsters; Cutthroats sign DiLorenzo
63 months ago
Sometimes a call up has a ripple effect in professional hockey, the effects of which are felt from top to bottom of an organizational system. Often it takes just the right amount of circumstance, which is the case with the Colorado Avalanche, who have recalled prospective goaltender Calvin Pickard from their AHL affiliate, the Lake Erie Monsters.
Avalanche burn Oilers, win 3-1
54 months ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche came back from a one goal deficit in the first period to win 3-2 against the visiting Edmonton Oilers during a Saturday afternoon matinee in Denver.
