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Last loss to Wild caps off a season of learning for Colorado Avalanche
13 weeks 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.
Avalanche goaltender Giguere up for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
83 weeks ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
The ballots are out for the 2013 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy and with 30 players to choose from, the honor could go to anyone this year.
Avalanche stifle the Blues in 5-3 win
14 weeks ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
On a national stage, with nothing to play for other than pride and bragging rights, the Colorado Avalanche came out on Sunday night and laid a hurting on the visiting St. Louis Blues in the first of a home-and-away series.
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‘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.
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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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 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.
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.
Struggles continue in 3-2 Avalanche loss
41 month ago
by r.boulding
in Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche are a team that is constantly mired in mistakes. Whether it is a giveaway in their own zone, a goalie cheating off of his mark, or teammates colliding, the club can simply be it’s own worst enemy on any given night.
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