Category Archives: Pro
Avalanche reloads, ready to defend Stanley Cup with 2022-23 NHL season approaching
October 5th, 2022The Colorado Avalanche will start their defense of the Stanley Cup on Oct. 12. After an intense training camp at Family Sports Center, the roster has changed from last season, but the hunger is still there to repeat. “Your character has to shine through in situations like this,” Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said. “They…
Fresh off 2022 Stanley Cup championship, MacKinnon signs massive extension with Avalanche
September 21st, 2022After signing a contract that makes him the highest-paid NHL player per year, Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon posted on his Instagram that he is “Avalanche for life.” The Avalanche on Tuesday signed MacKinnon to an eight-year contract extension starting in 2023-24 (runs through 2030-31) with an average annual value of $12.6 million. He has…
Avalanche blueliner Makar named Norris Trophy winner for 2021-22 season
June 22nd, 2022Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche is the 2021-22 recipient of the James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Makar is the first Norris Trophy winner in franchise history, following top-three finishes by Rob Blake (3rd in 2001-02), Ray Bourque (2nd…
Broomfield native, Colorado youth hockey alum Graber recognized as 2021-22 ECHL MVP
April 28th, 2022The ECHL has announced that Will Graber of the Fort Wayne Komets has been selected as the Warrior Hockey ECHL Most Valuable Player for the 2021-22 season. The award is presented annually to the player selected to be the most valuable to his team as determined in a vote of ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors and media members. …
NHL trade deadline sees Avalanche add to stacked roster, acquire four players for 2022 stretch run
March 25th, 2022With the home stretch of the NHL season approaching, the annual NHL trade deadline means teams either begin building for the future or stocking up for a deep playoff run. For the Colorado Avalanche, the team made a trio of trades at the 2022 deadline to bolster their roster to win now. This past Monday,…
Avalanche quartet named to 2022 NHL All-Star Game, Denver native Terry also cracks lineup
January 20th, 2022Three Colorado Avalanche players and head coach Jared Bednar will represent the team at 2022 NHL All-Star Weekend, which will be held Feb. 4-5 in Las Vegas. Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon will serve as the Central Division captain, while defenseman Cale Makar was also named to the team and forward Nazem Kadri won the “Last…
Denver native, former Littleton, Thunderbirds, DU standout Shore named to 2022 U.S. Olympic Team
January 14th, 2022USA Hockey announced tonight the final roster for its 2022 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team, a group that includes a Colorado connection. Sibir Novosibirsk (KHL) forward Nick Shore, a Denver native and Colorado Thunderbirds, Littleton Hawks and University of Denver alum, was named to the team. “We’re excited about the roster we’ve put together,”…
Nearing 200 wins with Avalanche, Bednar rewarded with two-year contract extension through ’23-24
November 24th, 2021Jared Bednar is in his sixth season as the head coach for the Colorado Avalanche. And he’s not leaving Denver any time soon. Last week, the Avalanche announced that the team has signed Bednar to a two-year contract extension through the 2023-24 season. “I am grateful and excited to have the opportunity to continue to…
Thunderbirds alum Jones named to Team USA squad for 2022 Olympics
October 7th, 2021Former Colorado Thunderbirds defenseman Seth Jones has been named one of the first three players of the 2022 U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team. “It’s no secret we’re excited about the prospects of our team for the 2022 games,” said Stan Bowman, general manager of the team. “Patrick (Kane), Auston (Matthews) and Seth reflect the high level of talent that will make…
Avalanche welcome new talented quartet to organization after 2021 NHL Draft
July 29th, 2021Due to past trades, the Colorado Avalanche held just four picks at last weekend’s NHL Draft, but GM Joe Sakic made all four count, especially on the offensive side. Colorado started off taking Swedish forward Oskar Olausson in the first round (28th overall) on Friday night out of the HV71 program overseas. On the second…