Colorado Avalanche: A professional NHL hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League. professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League.
The franchise was founded in Quebec and were the Quebec Nordiques until moving to Colorado in 1995. The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1996 and 2001. The Avalanche have won eight division titles and went to the NHL playoffs in each of their first 10 seasons in Denver, with the streak ending in 2007.
At the end of the 1998–99 season, the Colorado Avalanche played their home games at McNichols Sports Arena. Since then, they have played at Pepsi Center.
- Avalanche Signs Three Goaltending Prospects
The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has signed goaltenders Sami Aittokallio (ay-toh-KAHL-ee-oh), Kieran Millan (KEER-uhn MIH-lan) and Kent Patterson each to an entry-level contract. âOur organization is excited to b... - Avalanche At The World Championship
The Colorado Avalanche will have four players competing at the 2012 IIHF World Championship, which begins this Friday in Helsinki, Finland, and Stockholm, Sweden. Forward Gabriel Landeskog will play for Sweden, forward Ryan OâReilly for Canada, f... - LANDESKOG NAMED ONE OF THREE FINALISTS FOR 2011-12 CALDER TROPHY FOR ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
NEW YORK (April 20, 2012) -- Center Adam Henrique of the New Jersey Devils, left wing Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche and center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers are the three finalists for the 2011-12 Calder Trophy, which is... - David Quinn Added as Assistant Coach
for 2012 U.S. Men's National Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - David Quinn has been named an assistant coach for the U.S. Men's National Team that will compete in the 2012 International Ice Hockey Federation World Men's Championship from May 4-20 in Helsinki, Finland, and Stockholm, ... - Avalanche Extends Sacco's Contract
The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has extended the contract of head coach Joe Sacco for two years through the 2013-14 season. âJoe has earned the opportunity to lead this young team,â said Avalanche General Manage... - Stastny To Represent Team USA At 2012 IIHF World Championship
Colorado Avalanche forward Paul Stastny has been selected to the 2012 U.S. Menâs National Team, USA Hockey announced today. Stastny and Team USA will compete at the 2012 IIHF World Championship held May 4-20 in Helsinki, Finland, and Stockholm, S... - Avalanche Signs Carey
The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has signed forward Paul Carey to a two-year, entry-level contract. He will report to Coloradoâs American Hockey League affiliate, the Lake Erie Monsters. Carey, 23, just capped o... - More...
