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Guest Post: A Look At The Eurolanche
Nov 13th
If you love somebody and he or she feels the same, the distance between you does not matter. Hundreds and maybe thousands of Colorado Avalanche fans live in Europe, and none of them have given up on their love for the team. Many of them are members of the first European Avalanche fan club, called Eurolanche.
In Semyon We Trust
Jul 27th
Is it really that far fetched to consider the coming season for the Colorado Avalanche one of interminable success with the signing of Semyon Varlamov?
Does Elliott Have A Place In Colorado’s Plans?
Jun 16th
Last year, with nearly a month to go before the 2010 Entry Draft, the Colorado Avalanche announced the signings of what they believed to be two key parts of their rebuilding plan. On the same day, both enforcer David Koci and goaltender Peter Budaj re-signed with the team.
Avalanche Fail To End Calgary’s Season
Apr 4th
Despite the recent role of spoiler to many teams as they push for the playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche couldn’t finish the season for the Calgary Flames, who won in Colorado 2-1 last night.
Budaj Earns 100th NHL Win As Avs Make Coyotes April Fools
Apr 2nd
Peter Budaj got the Colorado Avalanche through three periods, overtime, and a shootout to finally tally his 100th NHL career win. He became the first Slovakian goaltender to achieve this feat.
Equipment Malfunction Proves Costly For Avalanche
Mar 24th
The Colorado Avalanche played a decent game, as did the Toronto Maple Leafs, but ultimately it was quirky circumstance that would prove the game changer.
Struggles Continue For Colorado
Mar 9th
The Colorado Avalanche went into Minnesota Wild territory and put up a fight for around 40 minutes of the game last night. Unfortunately, everything unraveled for the team in the last 20.
Ryan O’Byrne To Return; Tomas Fleischmann Update
Mar 7th
Taking a razor blade-like hockey skate to the face is no laughing matter, just ask Richard Zednik and Ryan O’Byrne about their experiences on the wrong end of the skate.
Colorado Continues Nosedive
Mar 6th
After a west coast road trip, the Colorado Avalanche returned to the Pepsi Center to face the Edmonton Oilers. Much like their last meeting, the Oilers mopped the floor with their division rivals.
Brian Elliott To Start Tonight For Avs
Feb 23rd
Getting into the United States with a job already lined up seems harder than it used to these days, but maybe it is just the excitement of players joining the Colorado Avalanche this season that makes it seem like forever.
Avalanche Fans Rejoice With A Bang-Bang Dance
Feb 22nd
The Colorado Avalanche have finally succeeded in crushing a 10 game losing streak, defeating the St. Louis Blues mere days after the two teams made the blockbuster trade of the year.
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Setoguchi’s Hat Trick Pounds Avs Into the Ice
Feb 20th
With two new additions acquired from the St. Louis Blues, the Avalanche took on the San Jose Sharks, hoping to pull a win out of their proverbial hats.
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Anderson Traded to Ottawa for Elliott
Feb 18th
Well, I sure saw this coming from a mile away. Craig Anderson, who displayed many different signs of frustration over the last few months, was traded to the Ottawa Senators for Brian Elliott this morning. On the surface, the Avalanche get a well-rounded and technically sound butterfly goaltender with a strong work ethic and an upbeat attitude. The Senators get a big goaltender with the ability to be a solid workhorse, meaning he could fetch a decent contract to be their starter next season.
Colorado Trades Craig Anderson To Ottawa
Feb 18th
If you were one of those among us that thought Craig Anderson’s days in Denver might be dwindling, you were right.
Audio Report – February 17
Feb 17th
Please find my Audio Report below for last night’s 3-2 OT loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. I thought the Avalanche did many right things in this game, especially their ability to sustain a physical presence in the first period. Mark Olver brought great energy to the lineup, Ryan Wilson was very physical and Peter Budaj gave the Avs a chance to win.
Defending Joe Sacco
Feb 16th
“We’re all in this thing together. No one is on an island by themselves.” – Colorado Avalanche head coach Joe Sacco
St. Valentine’s Day Massacred
Feb 15th
The Colorado Avalanche are all about setting records in 2011. So far they’ve set the franchise record for the longest running losing streak -currently at eight games – and the record for most goals allowed in a single game, dropping a 9-1 disaster of a hockey match to the Calgary Flames.
Avs Drop Franchise Record Seven In A Row
Feb 12th
For the first time in franchise history, the Avalanche have lost seven games in a row. After the game, the torches and pitchforks were pulled out of storage and fans began cursing Joe Sacco’s name. Unnecessary? Maybe but they’re understandably frustrated.
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Forsberg Not Enough For Struggling Avalanche
Feb 12th
Even the triumphant return of Peter Forsberg wasn’t enough for the Colorado Avalanche to win, as they dropped their sixth straight game to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Anderson, Cumiskey, Galiardi Out – Holøs In For Slumping Avs
Feb 10th
It was a rough game for the Colorado Avalanche last night in Minnesota as they lost three players to injury and received troubling news not 24 hours later.
