Category Archives: Pro
Avs falter in second round of NHL playoffs, vow to ‘get ready for another go at it’ in ’21-22
June 11th, 2021The Colorado Avalanche, despite winning the 2021 Presidents’ Trophy, bowed out in the second round of the NHL playoffs Thursday night after a 6-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6. “What’s going through my head right now is just disappointment,” Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said. “You see the look on our…
After strong year offensively, Eagles captain Tynan named 2020-21 AHL MVP
June 8th, 2021Colorado Eagles forward T.J. Tynan averaged better than a point per game with the Eagles this season, and the American Hockey League took notice. Last week, Tynan was voted the winner of the Les Cunningham Award as the AHL’s most valuable player for the 2020-21 season. The award was voted on by coaches, players and…
Hockey, business guru Petrovek bringing wealth of experience to AHL’s Eagles as team’s new president
June 3rd, 2021The AHL’s Colorado Eagles announced this week that Brian Petrovek has been hired to serve as president and alternate governor of the team. Petrovek most recently served as CEO and alternate governor for the AHL’s Stockton Heat from 2017-20. In addition, he has previously led the AHL’s Adirondack Flames (2014-15), Portland Pirates (2000-14) and Utica Devils…
Avalanche sweep aside Blues in four straight to open 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs
May 25th, 2021The Colorado Avalanche claimed the Presidents’ Trophy with the best record during the 2020-21 regular season in the NHL. And Colorado proved that accomplishment was no fluke, downing the St. Louis Blues in four straight games to open the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche picked up a 5-2 victory in Game 4 at the Enterprise…
Lakewood native, former Rampage, Thunderbirds standout Angeli tabbed ECHL Player of the Week
March 2nd, 2021Darik Angeli of the Kansas City Mavericks has been named the ECHL Player of the Week for Feb. 22-28. Angeli scored one goal, assisted on eight others and was a plus-5 in four games last week. The 30-year-old tallied three assists in a 4-3 overtime loss to Wichita on Tuesday, had a helper in a…
Longtime Eagles coach, GM Stewart calls it a career after 37 years in game of hockey
February 19th, 2021It was simply the right time for Chris Stewart. The Colorado Eagles president and general manager officially announced his retirement last week after nearly 20 years with the organization and 37 years overall in hockey coaching and management. Stewart was the Eagles’ first head coach (2003-08) in team history, leading the Eagles to two Central…
Eagles team founder, former Denver coach Backstrom passes away at 83
February 11th, 2021Colorado Eagles team founder Ralph Backstrom passed away Feb. 7, 2021 at the age of 83. Backstrom founded the Eagles in 2002 and served as team president from 2003-07. He played on six Stanley Cup-winning teams with the Montreal Canadiens and was a fifteen-year coach at the NCAA and professional level. Backstrom was elected to…
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…