Category Archives: Pro
Former Avalanche GM Lacroix, who brought two Stanley Cups to Colorado, dies at 72
December 15th, 2020Former Quebec Nordiques and Colorado Avalanche general manager Pierre Lacroix died last weekend at the age of 72. The Avalanche announced Lacroix’s death on Sunday. “It is with great sadness that the Colorado Avalanche organization has learned of the passing of Pierre Lacroix,” read the team’s statement. “Pierre was the architect of the Avalanche’s two…
Avalanche to celebrate 25th anniversary season with upcoming 2020-21 campaign
November 19th, 2020Time flies when you’re having fun. Or in this case, 25 years go by when the Colorado Avalanche have called Denver home since the start of the 1995-96 season. The Avalanche will celebrate the organization’s 25th anniversary season during the upcoming 2020-21 NHL campaign. The 25th anniversary celebration will recognize the rich history of the…
Larkspur native Morris sees promise in signing first pro deal with AHL’s IceHogs
October 22nd, 2020Even though his NCAA career at Notre Dame ended with a thud in March due to COVID-19, Cale Morris is pressing on in his hockey career. Last week, the Larkspur native and goaltender signed his first professional contract, inking with the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs, the top affiliate for the Chicago Blackhawks. Morris said in one…
Thunderbirds products Smilanic, Peterson, Holm see NHL dreams get closer at 2020 draft
October 8th, 2020A trio of former Colorado Thunderbirds AAA standouts became NHL property this week at the 2020 NHL Draft, which was held virtually Tuesday and Wednesday due to COVID-19 restrictions. Elizabeth native Ty Smilanic was selected by the Florida Panthers in the third round (74th overall), while fellow forward and USA Hockey’s NTDP teammate Dylan Peterson…
Avalanche look to future, select five prospects in 2020 NHL Draft, capped by Barron in first round
October 8th, 2020While the NHL Draft is typically held in an arena setting each year in late June, the COVID-19 pandemic changed those plans this season. The 2020 NHL Draft was held virtually Oct. 6-7, with picks being made online and many using video programs, such as Zoom. For the Colorado Avalanche, the team made five picks…
Eagles’ Houck selected ECHL Player of the Week after five-point weekend
February 21st, 2017Jackson Houck of the Colorado Eagles is the Sher-Wood Hockey ECHL Player of the Week for Feb. 13-19. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Houck scored four goals and added one assist for five points as the Eagles swept a three-game series at Alaska last week to extend their club-record winning streak to 12 games. The 22-year-old…
Plucked from NHL waiver wire, Barberio quickly finds niche on Avalanche back end
February 21st, 2017Newly acquired Colorado Avalanche defenseman Mark Barberio was picked up off waivers from the Montreal Canadiens on Feb. 2 and reported to practice the following day in Colorado. He travels light. “I’m out here solo,” said Barberio, who is single and without children. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE This spring, Barberio hopes to make a home…
Eagles’ Saunders tabbed ECHL Goaltender of the Week
February 8th, 2017Clarke Saunders of the Colorado Eagles is the CCM ECHL Goaltender of the Week for Jan. 30-Feb. 5. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE It is the second time this season that Saunders has received the weekly honor. Saunders went 2-0-0 with one shutout, a 0.48 goals-against average and a save percentage of .982 in two appearances…
Pierro-Zabotel keeping NHL dreams alive with ECHL’s Eagles
February 6th, 2017For Casey Pierro-Zabotel, winning an ECHL Kelly Cup title last season with the Allen Americans has only made him hungrier to do the same this year with the Colorado Eagles. A former NHL draft pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins (third round in 2007) and British Columbia Hockey League MVP, Pierro-Zabotel signed with the Eagles in…
Grizzlies’ Cuddemi takes home ECHL Rookie of the Month honors for January
February 2nd, 2017Utah Grizzlies forward Ralph Cuddemi has been named the CCM ECHL Rookie of the Month for January. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Cuddemi led ECHL rookies with 12 goals and was tied for the rookie league lead with 18 points in 11 January games as the Grizzlies went 8-2-1-0. He is tied for the rookie lead…