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Colorado Avalanche
Conference	Western
Division	Northwest
Founded	1972
History	Colorado Avalanche 1995 – present Quebec Nordiques 1979–1995 (NHL) Quebec Nordiques 1972–1979 (WHA)
Home Arena	Pepsi Center
City	Denver, Colorado
Colors	Burgundy, Steel Blue, Black, Silver, and White
Media	Altitude KKFN (104.3 FM)
Owner(s)	Stan Kroenke
General Manager	Francois Giguere
Head Coach	Tony Granato
Captain	Joe Sakic
Minor League Affiliates	Lake Erie Monsters (AHL) Johnstown Chiefs (ECHL)
Stanley Cups	1995–96, 2000–01
Conference Championships	1995–96, 2000–01
Division Championships	1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03

The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. The 2008–09 Colorado Avalanche season will see the Avalanche attempt to win the Stanley Cup for the third time in franchise history The NHL 's Northwest Division was formed in 1998 as part of the Western Conference due to expansion The 1972-73 WHA season was the first Regular season of the now defunct World Hockey Association (WHA The 1995–96 NHL season was the 79th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The 1979–80 NHL season was the 63rd season of the National Hockey League. The 1994–95 NHL season was the 78th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The Quebec Nordiques (Nordiques de Québec pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated into English as "Northerners" were The 1972-73 WHA season was the first Regular season of the now defunct World Hockey Association (WHA The 1978-79 WHA season was the seventh and final Regular season of the World Hockey Association (WHA Pepsi Center (aka The Can) is an Arena located in Denver Colorado, USA. The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States Altitude Sports and Entertainment is a Regional sports network that serves the Rocky Mountain region specifically Denver. Enos Stanley "Stan" Kroenke (born 1947 in Columbia Missouri) is an American business entrepreneur who is listed in the Forbes 400 as one of the François A Giguère is the current General manager and executive Vice president of the Colorado Avalanche. Tony Granato (born July 25, 1964 in Downers Grove, Illinois, U Joseph Steve Sakic (ˈsɑːkɨk (born July 7 1969 in Burnaby, British Columbia) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, who has The Lake Erie Monsters are an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. American Hockey Association (1926–1942The American Hockey League (AHL is a Professional Ice hockey league in North America that serves as the primary The Johnstown Chiefs are a Minor league Ice hockey team located in Johnstown Pennsylvania, playing in the ECHL. The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a Professional Ice hockey league based in Princeton New Jersey, with teams scattered The 1995–96 NHL season was the 79th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The 2000–01 NHL season was the 84th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The 1995–96 NHL season was the 79th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The 2000–01 NHL season was the 84th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The 1995–96 NHL season was the 79th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The 1996–97 NHL season was the 80th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The 1997–98 NHL season was the 81st Regular season of the National Hockey League. The 1998–99 NHL season was the 82nd regular season of the National Hockey League. The 1999–2000 NHL season was the 83rd Regular season of the National Hockey League. The 2000–01 NHL season was the 84th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The 2001–02 NHL season was the 85th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The 2002–03 NHL season was the 86th Regular season of the National Hockey League. Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States The United States of America —commonly referred to as the They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The NHL 's Northwest Division was formed in 1998 as part of the Western Conference due to expansion The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1996 and 2001. The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion The 1995–96 Colorado Avalanche season was the first season of the Nordiques /Avalanche franchise after moving to Denver The Colorado Avalanche season involved winning the Stanley Cup The franchise was founded in Quebec and were the Quebec Nordiques until moving to Colorado in 1995. Quebec City ( French: Ville de Québec, or simply Québec) (kwɨˈbɛk or /keˈbɛk/ is the Capital of the Canadian province The Quebec Nordiques (Nordiques de Québec pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated into English as "Northerners" were The Avalanche have won eight division titles and went to the playoffs in each of their first 10 seasons in Denver, with the streak ending in 2007. ^[1] The Avalanche are the only team in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup their first season after a re-location.

From their first season in Denver in 1995, until the end of the 1998–99 season, the Avalanche played their home games at McNichols Sports Arena. The 1998–99 NHL season was the 82nd regular season of the National Hockey League. McNichols Sports Arena (aka Big Mac) was an indoor arena in Denver, Colorado, USA adjacent to Mile High Stadium. Since then, they have played at Pepsi Center. Pepsi Center (aka The Can) is an Arena located in Denver Colorado, USA.

The Avalanche have a notable rivalry with the Detroit Red Wings, partly due to having met each other five times in seven years in the Western Conference playoffs between 1996 and 2002. The Detroit Red Wings are a professional Ice hockey team based in Detroit Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions ^[2]

Contents 1 Franchise history 1.1 Quebec Nordiques (1972–1995) 1.2 Colorado Avalanche (1995–present) 1.2.1 1995–2001 1.2.2 2001–present 1.3 Rivalry with the Detroit Red Wings 1.4 Attendance sell out streak 2 Team colors and jersey 2.1 Logo 2.2 Jerseys 3 Broadcasters 4 Seasons and records 4.1 Season-by-season record 4.2 Franchise leaders 4.3 Franchise records 4.3.1 Regular season 4.3.2 Playoffs 4.3.3 Team 5 Players 5.1 Current roster 5.2 Honored members 6 Leaders 6.1 Team captains 6.2 General managers 6.3 Head coaches 7 See also 8 References 8.1 General 8.2 Footnotes 9 External links

Franchise history

Quebec Nordiques (1972–1995)

See also: Quebec Nordiques

The Quebec Nordiques were one of the World Hockey Association's (WHA) original teams when the league began play in 1972. The Quebec Nordiques (Nordiques de Québec pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated into English as "Northerners" were The World Hockey Association (French Association Mondiale de Hockey) was a professional Ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 The 1972-73 WHA season was the first Regular season of the now defunct World Hockey Association (WHA Though first awarded to a group in San Francisco, the team quickly moved to Quebec City when the California deal soured because of financial and arena problems. The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city Quebec City ( French: Ville de Québec, or simply Québec) (kwɨˈbɛk or /keˈbɛk/ is the Capital of the Canadian province California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. ^[3] During their seven WHA seasons, the Nordiques won the Avco World Trophy once, in 1977 and lost the finals once, in 1975. The Avco World Trophy also known as the Avco Cup was the championship trophy of the original World Hockey Association ( 1972 - 1979) The 1976-77 WHA season was the fifth season of the now defunct World Hockey Association (WHA The 1974-75 WHA season was the third season of the now defunct World Hockey Association. ^[4] In 1979, the franchise entered the NHL, along with the WHA's Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, and Winnipeg Jets. The 1979–80 NHL season was the 63rd season of the National Hockey League. The Edmonton Oilers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Hartford Whalers were an American professional Ice hockey team based in Hartford Connecticut. The Winnipeg Jets were a professional Hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. ^[5]

After making the postseason for seven consecutive years, from 1981 to 1987, the Nordiques became one of the worst teams in the league: from 1987–88 to 1991–92, the team finished last in their division every season and three times had the worst record of the league. The 1980–81 NHL season was the 64th season of the National Hockey League. The 1986–87 NHL season was the 70th season of the National Hockey League. The 1987–88 NHL season was the 71st season of the National Hockey League. The 1991–92 NHL season was the 75th regular season of the National Hockey League. ^[6] As a result, the team earned three consecutive first overall draft picks, used to select Mats Sundin (1989), Owen Nolan (1990) and Eric Lindros (1991),^[7][8] even though Lindros had made it clear he did not wish to play for the Nordiques. Mats Johan Sundin (born February 13, 1971) is a Swedish professional Ice hockey player who most recently played for the Toronto Maple Leafs The 1989 NHL Entry Draft was held in June at the Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington Minnesota. Owen Liam Nolan (born February 12, 1972 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a professional Ice Hockey player from Northern The 1990 NHL Entry Draft was the 28th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted by the Vancouver Canucks at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, British Eric Bryan Lindros (born 28 February 1973 in London, Ontario, Canada) is a retired professional Ice hockey player The 1991 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 22 at the Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo New York. ^[9] Lindros did not wear the team's jersey for the press photographs, only holding it when it was presented to him^[10] and, on advice from his mother, he refused to sign a contract and began a holdout that lasted over a year. On June 30, 1992, he was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for five players, the rights to Swedish prospect Peter Forsberg, two first-round draft picks, and US$15 million. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (born July 20, 1973) is a Swedish professional Ice hockey center who is currently a free agent in the National Hockey League (NHL ^[11] In hindsight, the Lindros trade is seen as one of the most one-sided deals in sports history,^[12] and a major foundation for the Nordiques/Avalanche franchise successes over the next decade. ^[13] In the first season after the trade, 1992–93, the Nordiques reached the playoffs for the first time in six years. The 1992–93 NHL season was the 76th regular season of the National Hockey League. Two years later, they won the Northeast Division and had the second best regular season record of the league. The 1994–95 NHL season was the 78th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The NHL 's Northeast Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment the predecessor of which was the Adams Division.

While the team experienced on-ice success, it struggled financially. Quebec City was the smallest market in the league^[14] and in 1995, team owner Marcel Aubut asked for a bailout from Quebec's provincial government^[15] as well as a new publicly funded arena. Marcel Aubut (born 1948 is a Canadian lawyer and former president and Chief Executive Officer of the Quebec Nordiques of the National Hockey League ^[14] The bailout fell through and Aubut subsequently sold the team to a group of investors in Denver. The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States ^[16] In May 1995, the COMSAT Entertainment Group announced an agreement in principle to purchase the team. ^[17] The deal became official on July 1, 1995 and 12,000 season tickets were sold in the 37 days after the announcement of the move to Denver. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 ^[17] The franchise was presented as the Colorado Avalanche on August 10, 1995. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 ^[17] They became the second NHL franchise to play in the city: the Colorado Rockies played in town from 1976 to 1982 after which they moved to New Jersey to become the Devils. The Colorado Rockies were a professional Ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL that played in Denver Colorado from 1976 to New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The New Jersey Devils are a professional Ice hockey team based in Newark New Jersey.

Colorado Avalanche (1995–present)

1995–2001

After buying the team, the COMSAT Entertainment Group organized its Denver sports franchises, the Avalanche and the Denver Nuggets under a separate subsidiary, Ascent Entertainment Group Inc. The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. , which went public in 1995, with 80% of its stock bought by COMSAT and the other 20% to be available on NASDAQ. The NASDAQ (acronym of National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) is an American Stock exchange. ^[18]

The Colorado Avalanche played their first game in the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver on October 6, 1995 winning 3–2 against the Detroit Red Wings. McNichols Sports Arena (aka Big Mac) was an indoor arena in Denver, Colorado, USA adjacent to Mile High Stadium. The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 ^[19] Led by captain Joe Sakic, forward Peter Forsberg, and defenseman Adam Foote on the ice and Pierre Lacroix as the general manager and Marc Crawford as the head coach, the Avalanche got stronger when All-Star Montreal Canadiens goalie Patrick Roy joined the team. In Ice hockey, each team has a designated captain, who normally wears a "C" on his or her jersey. Joseph Steve Sakic (ˈsɑːkɨk (born July 7 1969 in Burnaby, British Columbia) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, who has (born July 20, 1973) is a Swedish professional Ice hockey center who is currently a free agent in the National Hockey League (NHL Adam Foote (born July 10, 1971) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey defenceman playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Pierre Lacroix may refer to Pierre Lacroix (theologian, French 18th century theologian Pierre Lacroix (rugby (b This is a list of general managers in the National Hockey League. Marc Joseph John Crawford (born February 13, 1961, in Belleville, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian professional Ice For the coaching strategy game see NFL Head Coach. A head coach is a professional who is responsible for the overall actions of The Montreal Canadiens (Les Canadiens de Montréal are a professional Ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Patrick Jacques Roy (ʁwa (born October 5 1965 in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada is a retired Ice hockey goaltender Feeling humiliated for being left in the net after having let in nine goals in 26 shots during a Canadiens game against the Red Wings, Roy joined the Avalanche on December 6, 1995, together with ex-Montreal captain Mike Keane in a trade for Jocelyn Thibault, Martin Rucinsky and Andrei Kovalenko. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Michael "Mike" Keane (born May 29, 1967 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a Canadian Professional Ice hockey player Jocelyn Thibault (born January 12, 1975 in Montreal, Quebec) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey Goaltender Martin Ručinský (born March 11, 1971, in Most, Czechoslovakia) is a professional Ice hockey player in the National Hockey For the water polo player with the same name see Alexandre Andrei Kovalenko Andrei Kovalenko (born June 7, 1970 in Balakovo ^[20] Roy would prove a pivotal addition for Colorado in the years to come.

The Avalanche finished the regular season with a 47–25–10 record for 104 points, won the Pacific Division and finished second in the Western Conference. The National Hockey League 's Pacific Division is one of three divisions that make up the Western Conference. Colorado progressed to the playoffs and won the series against the Vancouver Canucks, the Chicago Blackhawks and Presidents' Trophy winners Detroit Red Wings. The Vancouver Canucks are a Professional Ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League (NHL to the team which finishes with the most points in the league during the regular In the Stanley Cup Final, the Avalanche met the Florida Panthers, who were also in their first Stanley Cup final. The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion This is a list of Stanley Cup champions, including finalists and challengers The Florida Panthers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Sunrise Florida, a suburb of Ft The Avalanche swept the series 4–0. In Game Four, during the third overtime and after more than 100 minutes of play with no goals, defenseman Uwe Krupp scored to claim the franchise's first Cup. Overtime, in Ice hockey, is a method of determining the winner and loser of ice hockey matches should a game be tied after regulation Uwe Krupp OO-vah KROOP (born June 24 1965 in Cologne, West Germany) is a retired German hockey defenceman ^[21] Joe Sakic was the playoff's scoring leader with 34 points (18 goals and 16 assists)^[22] and won the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the most valuable player to his team during the playoffs. Joseph Steve Sakic (ˈsɑːkɨk (born July 7 1969 in Burnaby, British Columbia) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, who has The Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded annually to the player judged most valuable to his team during the National Hockey League 's Stanley Cup playoffs The 1996 Stanley Cup was the first major professional championship won by a Denver team. ^[17] With the Stanley Cup win, Russians Alexei Gusarov and Valeri Kamensky and Swede Peter Forsberg became members of the Triple Gold Club, the exclusive group of ice hockey players who have won Olympic gold, World Championship gold, and the Stanley Cup. Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending Alexei Vasilievich Gusarov (Алексей Васильевич Гусаров (born July 8 1964 in Leningrad, USSR now Russia Valeri Viktorovich Kamensky (Валерий Викторович Каменский (born April 18, 1966 in Voskresensk, Soviet Union, "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. The Triple Gold Club is a term used for an exclusive group of ice hockey players who have won Olympic gold, World Championship gold, and the Stanley Cup Ice hockey tournaments have been staged at the Olympic Games since the 1920 Summer Olympics. The Ice Hockey World Championship is an annual event organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation. ^[23]

In 1996–97, Colorado won, not only their Pacific Division, but the Presidents' Trophy as well for finishing the regular season with the best record of the entire league: 49–24–9 for 107 points. The 1996–97 NHL season was the 80th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League (NHL to the team which finishes with the most points in the league during the regular The team was also the league's best scoring with an average of 3. 38 goals scored per game. The Avalanche met the two lowest seeds of the Western Conference in the first two rounds of the playoffs: the Chicago Blackhawks and the Edmonton Oilers, who were beaten 4–2 and 4–1. The Edmonton Oilers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. During a rematch of the previous year Conference Final, the Avalanche lost against the Detroit Red Wings in a 4–2 series. The Red Wings went on to sweep the Stanley Cup final just as Colorado had done the year before. Sandis Ozolinsh was elected for the league's first all-star team at the end of the season. Sandis Ozoliņš (sɑndɪs oʊzoʊlɪntʃ born August 3, 1972 in Riga, U

In 1997, financial problems led to the selling of the Ascent Entertainment by COMSAT to the AT&T's Liberty Media Group for $755 million. Liberty put its sports assets immediately for sale. ^[18]

As a free agent during the summer of 1997, Joe Sakic signed a three year, $21 million offer sheet with the New York Rangers. The New York Rangers are a professional Ice hockey team based in New York, New York, United States. Under the collective bargaining agreement at the time, the Avalanche had one week to match the Rangers' offer or let go of Sakic. Collective bargaining is the process whereby workers organize together to meet converse and compromise upon the work environment with their employers Colorado would match the offer,^[24] which instigated a salary raise for NHL players. ^[25]

In the following season, Colorado won the Pacific Division with a 39–26–17 record for 95 points. The Avalanche sent the largest delegation of the NHL to the 1998 Winter Olympics ice hockey tournament in Nagano, Japan: 10 players representing seven countries and coach Marc Crawford for Canada. The 1998 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XVIII Olympic Winter Games were a Winter Multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1998 Overview Games were played at The Big Hat and Aqua Wing Arena. the capital city of Nagano Prefecture, is located in the northern part of the prefecture near the confluence of the Chikuma and the Sai rivers on the For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Marc Joseph John Crawford (born February 13, 1961, in Belleville, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian professional Ice ^[26] Milan Hejduk won the Gold Medal for Czech Republic, Alexei Gusarov and Valeri Kamensky got the Silver Medal for Russia and Jari Kurri won the Bronze Medal for Finland. Milan Hejduk (born February 14, 1976 in Ústí nad Labem, Czechoslovakia; now Czech Republic) is a Professional Ice Coaching history Olympics 1994 – Ivan Hlinka 1998 – Ivan Hlinka and Slavomir Lener 2002 – Josef Augusta 2008 IIHF World Championship team See 2008 IIHF World Championship rosters 2007 IIHF World Championship team Jari Pekka Kurri (born May 18 1960 in Helsinki, Finland is a retired Finnish professional Ice hockey right winger 2008 World Championship team Olympic record 1952 - Finished in 7th place 1956 - did not participate ^[27] Colorado lost in their first playoff round against the Edmonton Oilers in a seven game series, after having led the series 3–1. The Edmonton Oilers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Peter Forsberg was the league's second highest scorer in the regular season with 91 points (25 goals and 66 assists) and was elected for the league's first all star team. After the end of the season, head coach Marc Crawford rejected the team's offer of a two-year deal. ^[28] Bob Hartley was hired to the head coach position in June 1998. Robert "Bob" Hartley (Born September 9, 1960 in Hawkesbury Ontario, Canada) was a Canadian Head coach in

In 1998–99, with the addition of the Nashville Predators to the league, the NHL realigned their divisions and the Colorado Avalanche were put in the new Northwest Division. The 1998–99 NHL season was the 82nd regular season of the National Hockey League. The Nashville Predators are a professional Ice hockey team based in Nashville Tennessee. The NHL 's Northwest Division was formed in 1998 as part of the Western Conference due to expansion Despite a slow 2–6–1 start, Colorado finished with a 44–28–10 record for 98 points, won the Northwest Division and finished second in the Western Conference. After beating the San Jose Sharks and the Detroit Red Wings in the first two rounds, Colorado met Presidents' Trophy winners Dallas Stars in the Conference Final, where they lost after a seven game series. The San Jose Sharks are a professional Ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. The Detroit Red Wings are a professional Ice hockey team based in Detroit Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions The Dallas Stars are a National Hockey League team based in Dallas Texas. Peter Forsberg, the playoffs leading scorer with 24 points (8 goals and 16 assists),^[22] was again elected to the league's first all-star team and Chris Drury won the Calder Memorial Trophy for the best rookie of the season. Christopher Drury (born August 20, 1976 in Trumbull, Connecticut) is a professional hockey player who is currently the captain of The Calder Memorial Trophy is an annual award given "to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League Together with Milan Hejduk, both were elected for the NHL All-Rookie Team at the end of the season. Milan Hejduk (born February 14, 1976 in Ústí nad Labem, Czechoslovakia; now Czech Republic) is a Professional Ice The NHL All-Rookie Team is chosen by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association from the best rookies in the National Hockey League at each position for the season just concluded

It was in the 1999–2000 season that the Colorado Avalanche played their first game in the new Pepsi Center, that cost 160 million US dollars. Pepsi Center (aka The Can) is an Arena located in Denver Colorado, USA. The 1999–2000 NHL season was the 83rd Regular season of the National Hockey League. Pepsi Center (aka The Can) is an Arena located in Denver Colorado, USA. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been ^[29] Milan Hejduk scored the first goal of a 2–1 victory against the Boston Bruins on October 13, 1999. The Boston Bruins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Boston Massachusetts. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) ^[30] The Avalanche finished the season with a 42–28–11–1 record for 96 points and won the Northwest Division. Between January 10 and February 7, the Avalanche had their longest winning streak ever with 12 games. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince ^[27] Before the playoffs, the Avalanche strengthened their defense for a run towards the Stanley Cup. On March 6, 2000, the Boston Bruins traded future Hockey Hall of Famer defenseman Ray Bourque and forward Dave Andreychuk to Colorado for Brian Rolston, Martin Grenier, Samuel Pahlsson, and a first-round draft pick. The 1999–2000 NHL season was the 83rd Regular season of the National Hockey League. The Boston Bruins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Boston Massachusetts. The Hockey Hall of Fame ( Temple de la renommée du hockey in French) is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Raymond Jean "Ray" Bourque (born December 28 1960 in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, now a district of Montreal) is a retired professional Ice hockey A Forward is a hockey player position on the Ice whose responsibility is primarily offensive. David John "Dave" Andreychuk (Born 29 September, 1963 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a former professional hockey left winger who played Brian Rolston (born February 21, 1973 in Flint, Michigan) is a professional Ice hockey player for the New Jersey Devils Martin Grenier (born November 2, 1980 in Laval, Quebec) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey player Samuel Påhlsson (ˈpɔlsʌn born December 17 1977, in Ånge, Sweden) is a Swedish professional Ice hockey player who Bourque, who had been a Bruin since 1979, requested a trade to a contender for one last shot at a Stanley Cup. The 1979–80 NHL season was the 63rd season of the National Hockey League. ^[31] However, and just as the year before, Colorado lost in the Conference Final against the Dallas Stars in a seven game series after beating both the Phoenix Coyotes and the Detroit Red Wings in 4–1 series. Joe Sakic won the Lester B. Pearson Award for the outstanding player of the regular season, elected by the members of the NHL Players Association. Joseph Steve Sakic (ˈsɑːkɨk (born July 7 1969 in Burnaby, British Columbia) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, who has The Lester B Pearson Award is awarded annually to the National Hockey League 's outstanding player in the regular season as judged by the members of the NHL Players Association

In July 2000, after years of intrigue and several failed negotiations, the Avalanche, the Denver Nuggets and Pepsi Center were finally bought by business entrepreneur and Wal-Mart heir Stan Kroenke in a $450 million deal. An entrepreneur is a person who has possession over a company enterprise, or Venture, and assumes significant accountability for the inherent risks and the outcome Wal-Mart Stores Inc (or Walmart as written in its new logo is an American public corporation that runs a chain of large discount department stores Enos Stanley "Stan" Kroenke (born 1947 in Columbia Missouri) is an American business entrepreneur who is listed in the Forbes 400 as one of the Liberty retained only 6. 5% stake of the sports franchises. The deal included a guarantee to the city of Denver that the teams would not be relocated for at least 25 years. After the deal, Kroenke organized his sports assets under Kroenke Sports Enterprises. ^[18]

The 2000–01 season was the best season the team has ever had. The 2000–01 NHL season was the 84th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The Avalanche won the Northwest Division and captured their second Presidents' Trophy after having finished the regular season with 52–16–10–4 for 118 points. Joe Sakic finished the regular season with 118 points (54 goals and 64 assists), only three behind Jaromir Jagr's 121 points. Jaromír Jágr ( pronounced, born February 15 1972 in Kladno, Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic) is a professional Ice hockey On February 4, 2001, the Colorado Avalanche hosted the 51st NHL All-Star Game. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The 51st National Hockey League All-Star Game took place on February 4, 2001, at Pepsi Center in Denver Colorado. Patrick Roy, Ray Bourque and Joe Sakic played for the North America team, who won 14–12 against the World team, that featured Milan Hejduk and Peter Forsberg. Patrick Jacques Roy (ʁwa (born October 5 1965 in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada is a retired Ice hockey goaltender All but Hejduk were part of the starting lineups. ^[27] Before the playoffs, the Avalanche acquired star defenseman Rob Blake and center Steven Reinprecht from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Adam Deadmarsh, Aaron Miller and their first-round 2001 Draft pick. Robert Bowlby Blake (born December 10 1969 is a Canadian professional Ice hockey defenseman with the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. Steven Edward Reinprecht (born May 7, 1976, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) is a professional Ice hockey player The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles California. Adam Deadmarsh (born May 10, 1975 in Trail, British Columbia) is a former National Hockey League hockey player Aaron Miller (born August 11, 1971 in Buffalo New York) is a Professional Ice hockey defenseman who is currently an Unrestricted The 2001 NHL Entry Draft was held in June at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise Florida. ^[32] In the playoffs, Colorado swept their Conference Quarterfinal against the Vancouver Canucks. The Vancouver Canucks are a Professional Ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In the Conferece Semifinal, the Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings in a seven game series, after having wasted a 3–1 lead. The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles California. After the last game of the series, Peter Forsberg underwent surgery to remove a ruptured spleen and it was announced that he would not play until the following season. Rupture of the capsule of the Spleen, an organ in the upper left part of the Abdomen, is a potential catastrophe that requires immediate medical and Surgical attention The spleen is an organ found in all Vertebrate animals In humans the spleen is located in the abdomen of the body where it functions in the destruction of redundant Red The injury was a huge upset for the team; former NHL goaltender Darren Pang considered it "devastating (. Darren Pang (b February 17, 1964 in Meaford Ontario) is a retired Canadian Professional Ice hockey Goaltender who played . . ) to the Colorado Avalanche". ^[33] The team would overcome Forsberg's injury: in the Conference Final, Colorado beat the St. Louis Blues four games to one in the series and progressed to the Stanley Cup Final, where they faced the New Jersey Devils, the Stanley Cup holders. The St Louis Blues are a professional Ice hockey team based in St The New Jersey Devils are a professional Ice hockey team based in Newark New Jersey. The Avalanche won the series 4–3, after winning the last game at Pepsi Center 3–1. Pepsi Center (aka The Can) is an Arena located in Denver Colorado, USA. After being handed the Cup from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, captain Joe Sakic immediately turned, and gave it to Ray Bourque, capping off Bourque's 22-year career with his only championship. The National Hockey League commissioner is the highest-ranking executive officer in the National Hockey League. Gary Bruce Bettman (born June 2 1952 in Queens, New York) is the commissioner of the National Hockey League (NHL a post he has held since ^[34] Joe Sakic was the playoffs leading scorer with 26 points (13 goals and 13 assists). ^[22] He won the Hart Memorial Trophy, given to the league's most valuable player during the regular season, the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player that has shown the best sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with performance in play, the Lester B. The Hart Memorial Trophy, originally known as the Hart Trophy, the "oldest and most prestigious individual award in hockey" is awarded annually to the The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, formerly known as the Lady Byng Trophy, is presented each year to the National Hockey League "player adjudged to have exhibited Pearson Award and shared the NHL Plus/Minus Award with Patrik Elias of the Devils. The NHL Plus-Minus Award is a trophy awarded annually by the National Hockey League to the Ice hockey "player having played a minimum of 60 games who leads Patrik Eliáš ( English Patrik Elias) (born April 13, 1976 in Třebíč, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech Professional Patrick Roy won the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the playoffs' most valuable player. The Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded annually to the player judged most valuable to his team during the National Hockey League 's Stanley Cup playoffs Shjon Podein was awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for significant humanitarian contributions to his community, namely his work on charitable organizations and his own children's foundation. Shjon Podein (born March 5, 1968 in Rochester, Minnesota) is a former professional Ice hockey player who played for the Edmonton The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and who has made a significant ^[35] Ray Bourque and Joe Sakic were elected to the league's first all-star team; Rob Blake was elected to the second all-star team.

2001–present

The Avalanche have failed to reach the Stanley Cup Finals since 2001. In the 2001–02 season, the team finished the regular season with 99 points of a 45–28–8–1 record and won the Northwest Division. The 2001–02 NHL season was the 85th Regular season of the National Hockey League. Colorado had the league's lowest goals conceded: 169, which makes an average of 2. 06 per game. The NHL season was interrupted once again for the 2002 Winter Olympics, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The 2002 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XIX Olympic Winter Games were a Winter Multi-sport event which was celebrated in 2002 Salt Lake City is the Capital and the most populous city of the U The State of Utah (ˈjuːtɔː or) is a western state of the United States. The Colorado Avalanche had nine players representing six countries. Canada won the ice hockey tournament and Rob Blake, Adam Foote and Joe Sakic won Gold medals. History From 1920 until 1963 the Senior Amateur Club teams representing Canada were usually the most recent Allan Cup champions 2002 Winter Olympic Games Ice hockey games were held at the E Center and Peaks Ice Arena in Salt Lake City and Provo Utah Robert Bowlby Blake (born December 10 1969 is a Canadian professional Ice hockey defenseman with the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. Adam Foote (born July 10, 1971) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey defenceman playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Joseph Steve Sakic (ˈsɑːkɨk (born July 7 1969 in Burnaby, British Columbia) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, who has American Chris Drury got a silver medal. 2008 World Championship roster The following players were most recently named to represent the United States at the 2008 IIHF World Championship, finishing in 6th place Christopher Drury (born August 20, 1976 in Trumbull, Connecticut) is a professional hockey player who is currently the captain of ^[27] With the win, Blake and Sakic became members of the Triple Gold Club. The Triple Gold Club is a term used for an exclusive group of ice hockey players who have won Olympic gold, World Championship gold, and the Stanley Cup ^[23] The Avalanche advanced through the first two rounds of the playoffs winning a 4–3 series against the Los Angeles Kings and a 4–3 series against the San Jose Sharks. The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles California. The San Jose Sharks are a professional Ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. Patrick Roy had a shutout on the decisive game of each series. ^[36] At the Western Conference Finals, Colorado met the Detroit Red Wings in the playoffs for the fifth time in seven years. The Detroit Red Wings are a professional Ice hockey team based in Detroit Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions In a seven game series, Colorado had a 3–2 lead after five games, but lost game six at home 2–0 and then the Red Wings won the deciding game at Detroit 7–0. As in 1997, Detroit went on to win the Stanley Cup. Peter Forsberg was the playoffs scoring leader with 27 points (9 goals, 18 assists). (born July 20, 1973) is a Swedish professional Ice hockey center who is currently a free agent in the National Hockey League (NHL ^[22] Patrick Roy won the William M. Jennings Trophy, given to the goaltenders of the team with fewest goals scored against. Patrick Jacques Roy (ʁwa (born October 5 1965 in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada is a retired Ice hockey goaltender The William M Jennings Trophy is an annual award given to "to the goalkeeper(s having played a minimum of 25 games for the team with the fewest goals scored against it Roy was elected for the league's first all-star team, together with Joe Sakic; Rob Blake was elected for the second all-star team.

The following season, 2002–03, saw the Avalanche claim the NHL record for most consecutive division titles, nine,^[37] breaking the Montreal Canadiens streak of eight, won between 1974 and 1982. The 2002–03 NHL season was the 86th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The Montreal Canadiens (Les Canadiens de Montréal are a professional Ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ^[38] The division title came after a bad start by the team, that led to the exit of head coach Bob Hartley, in December. Robert "Bob" Hartley (Born September 9, 1960 in Hawkesbury Ontario, Canada) was a Canadian Head coach in ^[39] General Manager Pierre Lacroix promoted assistant coach Tony Granato, who had only three months of coaching experience as an assistant, to the head coach position. Pierre Lacroix may refer to Pierre Lacroix (theologian, French 18th century theologian Pierre Lacroix (rugby (b Tony Granato (born July 25, 1964 in Downers Grove, Illinois, U ^[40] The team's playoff spot seemed in doubt, at one point, but the Avalanche managed to finish with 105 points, ahead of the division rivals Vancouver Canucks by one. The race to the title was exciting, namely the second-to-last game of the season, as the Avalanche needed to win the game to stay in the race, and Milan Hejduk scored with 10 seconds left in overtime to beat Anaheim. Milan Hejduk (born February 14, 1976 in Ústí nad Labem, Czechoslovakia; now Czech Republic) is a Professional Ice The Anaheim Ducks are a professional Ice hockey team based in Anaheim California, USA. ^[41] The title was guaranteed in the final day of the regular season, when the Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 5–2 and the Vancouver Canucks lost against the Los Angeles Kings 2–0. The St Louis Blues are a professional Ice hockey team based in St The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles California. ^[42] In the playoffs, the Avalanche blew a 3–1 series lead over the Minnesota Wild, and lost in overtime of game seven to be eliminated from the first round of the playoffs. The Minnesota Wild are a professional Ice hockey team based in Saint Paul Minnesota. ^[43] Peter Forsberg won the Art Ross Trophy for the leading scorer of the regular season, which he finished with 106 points (29 goals, 77 assists). The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the National Hockey League player who leads the league in scoring points at the end of the regular season Forsberg also won the Hart Memorial Trophy for the regular season's most valuable player and shared the NHL Plus/Minus Award with teammate Milan Hejduk. The Hart Memorial Trophy, originally known as the Hart Trophy, the "oldest and most prestigious individual award in hockey" is awarded annually to the The NHL Plus-Minus Award is a trophy awarded annually by the National Hockey League to the Ice hockey "player having played a minimum of 60 games who leads Milan Hejduk (born February 14, 1976 in Ústí nad Labem, Czechoslovakia; now Czech Republic) is a Professional Ice Hejduk scored 50 goals to win the Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy for the best goalscorer of the regular season. The Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy, also known as the Maurice Richard Trophy is awarded annually to the leading goal scorer in the National Hockey League Forsberg was elected to the league's first all-star team; Hejduk was elected to the second all-star team.

After that season, Patrick Roy retired and the Avalanche signed star wingers Paul Kariya and Teemu Selanne from the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. Paul Tetsuhiko Kariya (born October 16, 1974 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) is a professional Ice hockey player Teemu Ilmari Selänne (ˈteːmu ˈilmɑri ˈselænːe (born July 3, 1970) is a Finnish professional Ice hockey right winger who currently The Anaheim Ducks are a professional Ice hockey team based in Anaheim California, USA. ^[44][45] Both failed to live up to the expectations: Kariya spent most of the 2003–04 season injured and Selanne scored only 32 points (16 goals and 16 assists) in 78 games. The 2003–04 NHL season was the 87th Regular season of the National Hockey League. ^[46] There were doubts if goalie David Aebischer could perform at the top level the team was used to while having Roy. David Aebischer (born February 7 1978 in Fribourg Switzerland) is a professional Ice hockey Goaltender for HC Lugano of Nationalliga ^[47] Having "nine elite players",^[48] "the most talented top six forwards on one team since the days of the Edmonton Oilers"^[49] was not good enough as the franchise failed to win the Northwest division title, ending the NHL record streak. The Edmonton Oilers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The 40–22–13–7 record was good enough for 100 points, one less than the Northwest division winners Vancouver Canucks. During a game against the Canucks on March 8, 2004, Canucks player Todd Bertuzzi punched Colorado's Steve Moore from behind, said to be as a retaliation for a hit Moore had delivered to Canucks capitain Markus Naslund the month before,^[50] leaving Moore unconscious. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Todd Bertuzzi (born 2 February, 1975 in Sudbury, Ontario) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey player for the Calgary Steve Moore (born September 22, 1978 in Thornhill, Ontario) is a former Canadian professional Ice hockey player perhaps Markus Näslund (born July 30 1973 is a Swedish professional Ice hockey player with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. Because of the punch and the consequent fall on the ice with Bertuzzi on top of him, Moore sustained three fractured neck vertebrae, among other injuries, that ended his career. In Vertebrates cervical vertebrae (singular vertebra) are those vertebrae immediately behind (posterior to the Skull. ^[51] Bertuzzi was away from professional hockey for 17 months as a result of suspensions. ^[52] In the playoffs, Colorado won the Conference Quarterfinal against the Dallas Stars in a five game series, but lost in the Semifinal against the San Jose Sharks in a six game series. The Dallas Stars are a National Hockey League team based in Dallas Texas. The San Jose Sharks are a professional Ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. Joe Sakic became the only Avalanche player ever to be chosen as the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player during the 2004 NHL All-Star Game, when he scored a hat-trick. The 54th National Hockey League All-Star Game took place during the 2003–04 NHL season and was held on February 8, 2004 at the Xcel Energy Center in A hat-trick in Sports is associated with succeeding at anything three times in three consecutive attempts Sakic was elected for the league's first all-star team at the end of the season and won the NHL/Sheraton Road Performer Award. The National Hockey League presents numerous annual awards and trophies to recognize its teams and players ^[27] After the end of the season, on July 2004, Joel Quenneville was hired for the position of head coach, replacing Tony Granato, who became his assistant. Joel Norman Quenneville (Born September 15, 1958 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian former Ice hockey defenceman ^[40]

The 2004–05 NHL season was canceled because of an unresolved lockout. The 2004–05 NHL season was the 88th Regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL The 2004–05 NHL lockout resulted in the cancellation of what would have been the 88th season of the National Hockey League (NHL During the lockout, many Avalanche players played in European leagues. ^[53] David Aebischer returned home with Alex Tanguay to play for Swiss club HC Lugano; Milan Hejduk and Peter Forsberg returned to their former teams in their native countries, HC Pardubice and MODO Hockey. Alex Tanguay (born November 21 1979 in Sainte-Justine, Quebec) is a professional Ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Society The Hockey Club Lugano is one of Swiss hockey's winningest and well-established sports clubs HC Moeller Pardubice is a professional Ice hockey franchise that plays in the Czech Extraliga. MODO Hockey is an Ice hockey club in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The home arena was earlier Kempehallen, built in 1964 but from the 2006-07 Other nine players of the Avalanche 2003–04 roster played in Europe during the lockout. ^[53]

After the 2004–05 NHL lockout and the implementation of a salary cap, the Avalanche were forced to let go some of their top players. The 2004–05 NHL lockout resulted in the cancellation of what would have been the 88th season of the National Hockey League (NHL Peter Forsberg and Adam Foote were lost to free agency to save room in the cap for Joe Sakic and Rob Blake. ^[54] Although the salary cap was a blow to one of the highest spenders of the league,^[55] the Colorado Avalanche finished the 2005–06 regular season with a 43–30–9 record for 95 points, good enough to finish second in the Northwest division, seven behind the Calgary Flames and tied with the Edmonton Oilers. The 2005–06 NHL season was the 88th season of the National Hockey League. The Calgary Flames are a Professional Ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The league stopped in February for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy. The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, were a Winter Multi-sport event which was celebrated in Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The Avalanche sent an NHL leading 11 players from eight countries. ^[56] Finnish Antti Laaksonen got the silver medal, while Ossi Vaananen ended up not playing because of an injury; Czech Milan Hejduk won a bronze medal. 2008 World Championship team Olympic record 1952 - Finished in 7th place 1956 - did not participate Antti Akseli Laaksonen (born October 3, 1973 in Tammela) is a Professional Ice hockey left winger who currently plays for Ossi Väänänen (born August 18, 1980 in Vantaa, Finland) is a Finnish professional Ice hockey player Coaching history Olympics 1994 – Ivan Hlinka 1998 – Ivan Hlinka and Slavomir Lener 2002 – Josef Augusta ^[27] In the NHL playoffs, Colorado beat the team with the 2nd best record in the Western Conference, the Dallas Stars, in a five game series. In the Conference Semifinals, the Avalanche were swept for the first time ever, by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. The Anaheim Ducks are a professional Ice hockey team based in Anaheim California, USA. The day after the loss, Pierre Lacroix, who had been the General Manager of the franchise since 1994 when they were in Quebec, resigned and Francois Giguere was hired. Pierre Lacroix may refer to Pierre Lacroix (theologian, French 18th century theologian Pierre Lacroix (rugby (b François A Giguère is the current General manager and executive Vice president of the Colorado Avalanche. ^[57][58] Lacroix remains to this day as President of the franchise. ^[59]

By the beginning of the 2006–07 season Joe Sakic and Milan Hejduk were the only two remaining members from the 2001 Stanley Cup winning squad. The 2006–07 NHL season was the 89th Regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL Joe Sakic is the only player left from the team's days in Quebec (though Hejduk was drafted by the Nordiques), but Paul Stastny, son of Nordiques legend Peter Stastny, also provides a link to the past. Paul Stastny (born December 27 1985 is a Canadian-American professional Ice hockey center of Slovak descent who plays for the Colorado Peter Šťastný (born September 18, 1956 in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, now Slovakia) is a Slovak professional Before the previous season playoffs, in a move reminiscent of Patrick Roy's trade, the Avalanche had sent goalie David Aebischer for Montreal Canadiens' Vezina Trophy winner goalie José Theodore. The Montreal Canadiens (Les Canadiens de Montréal are a professional Ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League 's Goaltender who is "adjudged to be the best at this position" José Nicholas Théodore (born September 13, 1976 in Laval, Quebec) is a Canadian Professional Ice hockey ^[60] The move would not turn out to be as successful. Theodore posted a 13–15–1 record in 2006-07, with an 89. 1 save percentage and 3. 26 goals average and his six million US dollars salary became a heavy burden for the Avalanche in the salary cap era. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been ^[61] The Avalanche missed the playoffs for the first time since 1993-94, when they were still in Quebec. The team had a 15–2–2 run in the last 19 games of the season to keep their playoffs hopes alive until the penultimate day of the season. A 4–2 loss against the Nashville Predators on April 7, with Peter Forsberg assisting the game winning goal scored by Paul Kariya, knocked Colorado out of the playoff race. The Nashville Predators are a professional Ice hockey team based in Nashville Tennessee. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor ^[62] The team won the last game of the season against the Calgary Flames on the following day and finished 4th in the Northwest Division and 9th in the Western Conference with a 44–31–7 record for 95 points, one less than eighth-seeded Calgary. Still, the result was better than expected by hockey pundits: Sports Illustrated previewed before the start of the season that the Avalanche would finish 13th in the Western Conference. Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. ^[63] During that last game of the season, Joe Sakic scored a goal and two assists and became the second-oldest player in NHL history to reach 100 points, behind only Gordie Howe, who had 103 points at age 40 in the 1968–69 season. Gordon "Gordie" Howe, OC (born March 31 1928 in Floral, Saskatchewan) is a former professional Ice hockey player from Canada The 1968–69 NHL season was the 52nd season of the National Hockey League. ^[64] During the season, Paul Stastny set an NHL record for longest point streak by a rookie, with 20 games,^[65] three more than the previous record, held by Teemu Selanne^[66] and Karlis Skrastins set a new NHL record for the longest game streak by a defenseman, with 495 games. Teemu Ilmari Selänne (ˈteːmu ˈilmɑri ˈselænːe (born July 3, 1970) is a Finnish professional Ice hockey right winger who currently Kārlis Skrastiņš (born July 9, 1974 in Riga, Latvia) is a professional Ice hockey defenceman ^[67] Until the Avalanche's 2006–2007 season, no team in the history of the NHL had ever made it to 95 points without earning a spot in the playoffs. ^[68] In the Eastern Conference, three teams progressed to the playoffs with fewer than 95 points: the New York Rangers (94), the Tampa Bay Lightning (93), and the New York Islanders (92). The Eastern Conference (Conférence de l'Est is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League (NHL used to divide teams The 2007 Stanley Cup Playoffs of the National Hockey League began on April 11, 2007. The New York Rangers are a professional Ice hockey team based in New York, New York, United States. The Tampa Bay Lightning is a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa Florida. The New York Islanders are a professional Ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York.

For the 2007–08 season, the Avalanche have signed two free agents: Defenseman Scott Hannan and left winger Ryan Smyth. The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. Kenneth Scott Hannan (born January 23, 1979 in Richmond, British Columbia) is a Canadian Professional Ice hockey Ryan Alexander Gordon Smyth (born February 21, 1976 in Banff Alberta) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey player who currently These acquisitions filled the team's needs and are expected to help make an impact in the playoffs. ^[69]

With a 9 to 5 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Sunday, December 9, 2007 the Colorado Avalanche gained their 1,000th franchise victory. The St Louis Blues are a professional Ice hockey team based in St Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

On February 25, 2008, unrestricted free agent Peter Forsberg signed with the Avalanche for the remainder of the 2007-2008 season. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common (born July 20, 1973) is a Swedish professional Ice hockey center who is currently a free agent in the National Hockey League (NHL A day later, at the trade deadline, they re-acquired popular defenseman Adam Foote from the Columbus Blue Jackets as well as Ruslan Salei from the Florida Panthers. Adam Foote (born July 10, 1971) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey defenceman playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional Ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Ruslan Salei ( Belarusian: Руслан Салей (born November 2, 1974 in Minsk, USSR) is a professional hockey defenceman The Florida Panthers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Sunrise Florida, a suburb of Ft

In the first round of the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs the Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 4 games to 2. The Minnesota Wild are a professional Ice hockey team based in Saint Paul Minnesota. ^[70] In the second round the Avalanche lost the series 4 games to none^[71] to the eventual 2008 Stanley Cup champion^[72] Detroit Red Wings. The Detroit Red Wings are a professional Ice hockey team based in Detroit Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions

On May 9, 2008, the Colorado Avalanche Organization announced that Joel Quenneville will not return to coach the team next season. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Joel Norman Quenneville (Born September 15, 1958 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian former Ice hockey defenceman

On May 22, 2008, Tony Granato was named head coach. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Tony Granato (born July 25, 1964 in Downers Grove, Illinois, U

Rivalry with the Detroit Red Wings

In 1996, the Colorado Avalanche met the Detroit Red Wings in the Western Conference Finals and won the series 4–2. The 1995–96 NHL season was the 79th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The Detroit Red Wings are a professional Ice hockey team based in Detroit Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions During game six, as Red Wings player Kris Draper was skating toward the bench, he was checked into the boards face-first by Avalanche player Claude Lemieux. Kris Draper (born May 24 1971 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey player and Claude Percy Lemieux (born July 16, 1965 in Buckingham, Quebec) is a former professional Ice hockey player active in the National Hockey ^[73] As a result, Draper had to undergo facial reconstructive surgery, and had to have his jaw wired shut for five weeks. ^[74] After the incident, Lemieux received many threats from Red Wings players and fans, including goalie Chris Osgood. Christopher John Osgood (born November 26, 1972 in Peace River Alberta) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey Goaltender ^[73] The incident marked the beginning of a rivalry often considered one of the most intense in the NHL by the press and fans. ^[75]

In the following season, in the last regular season meeting between the Avalanche and the Red Wings on March 26, 1997, a brawl known as Brawl in Hockeytown broke out. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Red Wings-Avalanche brawl of 1997 was a large scale on-ice melee that occurred March 26, 1997, at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit Michigan, United The game ended with nine fights, 11 goals, 39 penalties, 148 penalty minutes, one hat-trick (by Valeri Kamensky) and a goalie fight between Stanley Cup champion goalies Patrick Roy and Mike Vernon. Valeri Viktorovich Kamensky (Валерий Викторович Каменский (born April 18, 1966 in Voskresensk, Soviet Union, Patrick Jacques Roy (ʁwa (born October 5 1965 in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada is a retired Ice hockey goaltender Michael "Mike" Vernon (born 24 February 1963 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada) is a retired professional Ice hockey player ^[74] Claude Lemieux was one of the players singled out by the Red Wings players. The Red Wings ended up winning the game in overtime 6–5. ^[74] The teams met again in the Conference Finals that season, with the Red Wings emerging victorious, and going on to win the Stanley Cup. In the following five years, the Avalanche and the Red Wings met three times in the playoffs, with Colorado winning the first two encounters and losing the last.

Attendance sell out streak

The Colorado Avalanche have the NHL record for the longest consecutive attendance sell out with 487. The streak began on November 9, 1995, on the Avalanche's eighth regular season home game during the 1995–96 season, with an attendance of 16,061 at the McNichols Sports Arena versus the Dallas Stars. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The 1995–96 NHL season was the 79th Regular season of the National Hockey League. McNichols Sports Arena (aka Big Mac) was an indoor arena in Denver, Colorado, USA adjacent to Mile High Stadium. The Dallas Stars are a National Hockey League team based in Dallas Texas. Almost 11 years later, it ended on October 16, 2006, after a reported attendance of 17,681, which is 326 under capacity at Pepsi Center, before a game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Pepsi Center (aka The Can) is an Arena located in Denver Colorado, USA. ^[76] The Avalanche recorded their 500th home sellout in their 515th game in Denver on January 20, 2007, against the Detroit Red Wings. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Detroit Red Wings are a professional Ice hockey team based in Detroit Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions ^[77]

Team colors and jersey

Logo

The Colorado Avalanche logo is composed by a burgundy letter A with snow wrapped around, similar to an avalanche. Burgundy is a shade of purplish red associated with the Burgundy wine of the same name which in turn is named after the Burgundy region of France This article refers to the natural event For other uses see Avalanche (disambiguation An avalanche is an abrupt and rapid flow of snow often There is a hockey puck in the lower–right end of the snow and a blue oval on the background.

The team's alternate logo is the foot of Howler, and can be seen on the shoulders of the Avalanche's home and away jerseys. ^[78]

Jerseys

The team colors are burgundy, blue and white. For the 2007-08 season, the NHL has introduced new-look Rbk EDGE jerseys. The Avalanche debuted their new version of the Rbk EDGE jerseys on September 12, 2007 at an Avalanche press conference. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The design is similar to the previous jerseys, with some added striping.

The road jersey from 1995-2003, which became the team's home jersey in 2003 when the NHL decided to switch home and road jerseys,^[79] is dominantly burgundy and dark blue in color. The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America Along the jersey, there are two black and white zigzag lines, one in the shoulders, the other near the belly. A zigzag is a Pattern made up of small corners at variable angles though constant within the zigzag tracing a path between two Parallel lines; it can be described Between them, the jersey is burgundy, outside those lines it is dark blue. Similar lines exist around the neck. The Avalanche logo is in the center of the jersey. On top of the shoulders, there is the alternate logo, one on each side. The away jersey is similar but with different colors. The burgundy part on the home jersey is white on the away jersey, the light blue part is burgundy and the black and white lines became gray and blue.

The Avalanche introduced a third jersey during the 2001–02 season. ^[80] It is dominantly burgundy. "Colorado" is spelled in a diagonal across the jersey where the logo is on the other jerseys. From the belly down, three large horizontal stripes, the first and the last being black and the middle one being white. In the middle of the arms, there are five stripes, black, white and burgundy from the outside inside in both sides. On the sholders is the primary "A" logo. The third jersey was not worn by the Avalanche for the 2007-08 season.

Broadcasters

• John Kelly TV Play-by-Play (Emergency Replacement - Playoffs)
• Michael Haynes TV Play-by-Play
• Peter McNab TV Analyst
• Sandy Klough TV Studio Analyst (Rotating)
• Brian Engblom TV Studio Analyst (Rotating)
• Peter Ruttgaizer TV Studio Host (Rotating)
• Kyle Keefe TV Studio Host (Rotating)
• Norm Jones Radio Play-by-Play
• Marc Moser Radio Analyst
• Mike Bertagnoli Radio Studio Host

Seasons and records

Season-by-season record

This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by the Avalanche. John Kelly (born 1960 is a hockey Play-by-play broadcast announcer Michael Haynes or Mike Haynes may refer to Michael Haynes (defensive lineman (born 1980 a former defensive tackle in the NFL Michael Peter McNab (born on May 8 1952 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a retired professional Ice hockey player who appeared in 954 NHL Brian Engblom (b January 28, 1955 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a former Canadian Professional Ice hockey defenceman Norman Jones is a name shared by the following individuals Norman Jones (footballer, English midfielder of the 1920s four seasons (1923&ndash27 with Gillingham For the full season-by-season history, see Colorado Avalanche seasons

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes

Records as of April 6, 2008. This is a list of seasons completed by the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League. ^[81]

Season	GP	W	L	T	OTL	Pts	GF	GA	PIM	Finish	Playoffs
2002–03	82	42	19	13	8	105	251	194	1084	1st, Northwest	Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 3–4 (Wild)
2003–04	82	40	22	13	7	100	236	198	1293	2nd, Northwest	Lost in Conference Semifinals, 2–4 (Sharks)
2004–05	Season cancelled due to 2004–05 NHL Lockout
2005–061	82	43	30	—	9	95	283	257	1130	2nd, Northwest	Lost in Conference Semifinals, 0–4 (Mighty Ducks)
2006–07	82	44	31	—	7	95	272	251	864	4th, Northwest	Did not qualify
2007–08	82	44	31	—	7	95	231	219	973	2nd, Northwest	Lost in Conference Semifinals, 0–4 (Red Wings)

¹ As of the 2005–06 NHL season, all games tied after regulation will be decided in a shootout; SOL (Shootout losses) will be recorded as OTL in the standings. The 2002–03 NHL season was the 86th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The Minnesota Wild are a professional Ice hockey team based in Saint Paul Minnesota. The 2003–04 NHL season was the 87th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The San Jose Sharks are a professional Ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. The 2004–05 NHL season was the 88th Regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL The 2004–05 NHL lockout resulted in the cancellation of what would have been the 88th season of the National Hockey League (NHL The 2005–06 NHL season was the 88th season of the National Hockey League. The Anaheim Ducks are a professional Ice hockey team based in Anaheim California, USA. The 2006–07 NHL season was the 89th Regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. The Detroit Red Wings are a professional Ice hockey team based in Detroit Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions The 2005–06 NHL season was the 88th season of the National Hockey League.

Franchise leaders

Note: This list does not include stats from the Quebec Nordiques (WHA & NHL). The Quebec Nordiques (Nordiques de Québec pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated into English as "Northerners" were The World Hockey Association (French Association Mondiale de Hockey) was a professional Ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America Records as of April 9, 2007. ^[82][81]

Regular Season Games played: Joe Sakic, 811 Goals: Joe Sakic, 376 Assists: Joe Sakic, 587 Points: Joe Sakic, 963 Penalty minutes: Adam Foote, 809 Wins: Patrick Roy, 262 Shutouts: Patrick Roy, 37

Playoffs Games played: Joe Sakic, 150 Goals: Joe Sakic, 75 Assists: Peter Forsberg, 93 Points: Joe Sakic, 167 Penalty minutes: Adam Foote, 266 Wins: Patrick Roy, 81 Shutouts: Patrick Roy, 18

Franchise records

Note: This list does not include records from the Quebec Nordiques (WHA & NHL). Joseph Steve Sakic (ˈsɑːkɨk (born July 7 1969 in Burnaby, British Columbia) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, who has Adam Foote (born July 10, 1971) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey defenceman playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Patrick Jacques Roy (ʁwa (born October 5 1965 in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada is a retired Ice hockey goaltender (born July 20, 1973) is a Swedish professional Ice hockey center who is currently a free agent in the National Hockey League (NHL The Quebec Nordiques (Nordiques de Québec pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated into English as "Northerners" were The World Hockey Association (French Association Mondiale de Hockey) was a professional Ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America Items in bold are NHL records. Records as of April 9, 2007. ^[82][27][83]

Regular season

• Most goals in a season: Joe Sakic, 54 (2000–01)
• Most assists in a season: Peter Forsberg, 86 (1995–96)
• Most points in a season: Joe Sakic, 120 (1995–96)
• Most penalty minutes in a season: Chris Simon, 250 (1995–96)
• Most game-winning goals in a season: Joe Sakic, 12 (2000–01)
• Most points in a season, rookie: Paul Stastny, 78 (2006–07)
• NHL record longest points streak, rookie: Paul Stastny, 20 games (2006–07)
• NHL record most consecutive games played by a defenseman: Karlis Skrastins, 495 games (2000–2007 - 270 with the Nashville Predators and 225 with the Avalanche)
• Best +/- record in a season: Milan Hejduk and Peter Forsberg, +52 (2002–03)
• Most wins in a season: Patrick Roy, 40 (2000–01)
• Most shutouts in a season: Patrick Roy, 9 (2001–02)
• Best goal against average in a season: Patrick Roy, 1. Joseph Steve Sakic (ˈsɑːkɨk (born July 7 1969 in Burnaby, British Columbia) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, who has (born July 20, 1973) is a Swedish professional Ice hockey center who is currently a free agent in the National Hockey League (NHL Chris Simon (born January 30, 1972 in Wawa, Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey left wing who recently signed a contract Paul Stastny (born December 27 1985 is a Canadian-American professional Ice hockey center of Slovak descent who plays for the Colorado Kārlis Skrastiņš (born July 9, 1974 in Riga, Latvia) is a professional Ice hockey defenceman Plus/minus is an Ice hockey Statistic that measures the team goal differential when a specific player is on the ice Milan Hejduk (born February 14, 1976 in Ústí nad Labem, Czechoslovakia; now Czech Republic) is a Professional Ice Patrick Jacques Roy (ʁwa (born October 5 1965 in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada is a retired Ice hockey goaltender 94 (2001–02)

Playoffs

• Most goals in a playoff season: Joe Sakic, 18 (1996)
• Most assists in a playoff season: Peter Forsberg, 18 (2002)
• Most points in a playoff season: Joe Sakic, 34 (1996)
• Most penalty minutes in a playoff season: Adam Foote, 62 (1997)

Team

• Most consecutive division titles: 9 (1994–95 – 2002–03)^[37]
• Most points in a season: 118 (2000–01)
• Most wins in a season: 52 (2000–01)
• Most goals: 326 (1995–96)
• Largest margin of victory: 10 (December 12, 1995 vs San Jose (12–2))
• Longest consecutive attendance sellout: 487 (1995–2006)^[76]

Players

Current roster

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Goaltenders
#		Player	Catches	Acquired	Place of Birth
31		Peter Budaj	L	2001	Banská Bystrica, Czechoslovakia
60		Jose Theodore	R	2006	Laval, Quebec

Defensemen
#		Player	Shoots	Acquired	Place of Birth
4		John-Michael Liles	L	2000	Zionsville, Indiana
5		Brett Clark	L	2002	Wapella, Saskatchewan
6		Jeff Finger	R	1999	Houghton, Michigan
22		Scott Hannan	L	2007	Richmond, British Columbia
24		Ruslan Salei	L	2008	Minsk, U.S.S.R.
29		Jeff Jillson	R	2007	North Smithfield, Rhode Island
34		Kurt Sauer	L	2004	St. Cloud, Minnesota
44		Jordan Leopold	L	2006	Golden Valley, Minnesota
48		Kyle Cumiskey	L	2005	Abbotsford, British Columbia
52		Adam Foote	R	2008	Whitby, Ontario

Forwards
#		Player	Position	Shoots	Acquired	Place of Birth
8		Wojtek Wolski1	LW	L	2004	Zabrze, Poland
11		Cody McCormick	C	R	2001	London, Ontario
14		Ian Laperriere – A	RW	R	2004	Montreal, Quebec
15		Andrew Brunette – A	LW	L	2005	Sudbury, Ontario
17		Jaroslav Hlinka	C	L	2007	Prague, Czechoslovakia
19		Joe Sakic – C	C	L	1987	Burnaby, British Columbia
21		Peter Forsberg	C	L	2008	Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
23		Milan Hejduk	RW	R	1994	Ústí nad Labem, Czechoslovakia
26		Paul Stastny	C	L	2006	Quebec City, Quebec
27		Scott Parker	RW	R	2007	Hanford, California
28		Ben Guite	RW	R	2006	Montreal, Quebec
39		Tyler Arnason	C	L	2006	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
40		Marek Svatos	RW	R	2001	Košice, Czechoslovakia
54		David Jones	RW	R	2003	Guelph, Ontario
55		Cody McLeod	LW	L	2007	Binscarth, Manitoba
94		Ryan Smyth	LW	L	2007	Banff, Alberta

• To see the player roster and bios, click here.

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John-Michael Liles (born November 25, 1980, in Zionsville, Indiana) is a professional hockey defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche The 2000 NHL Entry Draft was held from June 24 to 25 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary Alberta following the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft Zionsville is a town located in the extreme southeast area of Boone County Indiana, in Eagle Township. For the sociologist see Brett Clark (sociologist. Brett Clark (born December 23, 1976 in Wapella, Saskatchewan The 2001–02 NHL season was the 85th Regular season of the National Hockey League. Wapella is a village of 354 located Northwest of Moosomin on the Trans-Canada Highway. Jeff Finger (born December 18, 1979) is an American professional Ice hockey defencemen currently playing for the Toronto Maple The 1999 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 26th at the FleetCenter in Boston Massachusetts. Houghton is a City in the US state of Michigan 's Upper Peninsula and largest city in the Copper Kenneth Scott Hannan (born January 23, 1979 in Richmond, British Columbia) is a Canadian Professional Ice hockey The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. Richmond (ˈrɪtʃmənd}} is an incorporated city on the Pacific coast of the Canadian province of British Ruslan Salei ( Belarusian: Руслан Салей (born November 2, 1974 in Minsk, USSR) is a professional hockey defenceman 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Minsk (Мінск mʲinsk Минск mʲinsk is the Capital and largest city in Belarus, situated on the Svislach and Niamiha rivers The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Jeff Jillson (born July 24 1980 in North Smithfield, Rhode Island) is an American professional Ice hockey player currently playing for The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. North Smithfield is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States, settled as a farming community in the 17th century and incorporated Kurt Sauer (born January 16, 1981 in St Cloud, Minnesota) is a professional Ice hockey Defenseman in the NHL, playing The 2000 NHL Entry Draft was held from June 24 to 25 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary Alberta following the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft St Cloud (ˌseɪntˈklaʊd is a city in the US state of Minnesota and the largest population center in the state's central region Jordan Leopold (born August 3, 1980 in Golden Valley, Minnesota) is an American professional Ice hockey player currently The 2006–07 NHL season was the 89th Regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL Golden Valley is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. Kyle Cumiskey (born December 2, 1986 in Abbotsford British Columbia) is a Canadian defenceman currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche The 2005 NHL Entry Draft was the 43rd NHL Entry Draft. 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London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada along the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor with a metropolitan area population of 457720 the city proper Ian Laperrière (born January 19, 1974 in Montreal, Quebec) is a profesional Ice hockey player and alternate captain with In Ice hockey, each team has a designated captain, who normally wears a "C" on his or her jersey. The 2004–05 NHL season was the 88th Regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec Andrew Brunette (born August 24, 1973 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada) is a Professional hockey left winger In Ice hockey, each team has a designated captain, who normally wears a "C" on his or her jersey. The 2005–06 NHL season was the 88th season of the National Hockey League. Greater Sudbury (2006 Census population 157857 is a city in Northern Ontario, Canada. 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Paul Stastny (born December 27 1985 is a Canadian-American professional Ice hockey center of Slovak descent who plays for the Colorado The 2006–07 NHL season was the 89th Regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL Quebec City ( French: Ville de Québec, or simply Québec) (kwɨˈbɛk or /keˈbɛk/ is the Capital of the Canadian province Scott Parker (born January 29, 1978 in Hanford, California) is an American Professional Ice hockey right The 2006–07 NHL season was the 89th Regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL Hanford is an important commercial and cultural center in the south central San Joaquin Valley and is the County seat of Kings County California. 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Czechoslovakia may also refer to what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia. David Jones (born August 10, 1984) is a professional Ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche. The 2003 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville Tennessee. Cody McLeod (b June 26 1984, Binscarth Manitoba) is a professional Ice hockey winger who currently plays for the Colorado The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. Binscarth is a village in the Canadian province of Manitoba located in the Rural Municipality of Russell. Ryan Alexander Gordon Smyth (born February 21, 1976 in Banff Alberta) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey player who currently The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. Banff is the largest town in Banff National Park, in Alberta's Rockies, Canada. Wojtek Wolski plays for Team Canada. He was born in Poland but became a naturalized Canadian citizen in 1990.

Honored members

See also: List of Colorado Avalanche players and Colorado Avalanche notable players and award winners

Players with most games for the Colorado Avalanche
Player	Games	Years
Joe Sakic	855	1995–present
Milan Hejduk	701	1998–present
Adam Foote	604	1995–2004 2008–present
Peter Forsberg	542	1995–2004 2008–present
Stephane Yelle	505	1995–2002
Patrick Roy	478	1995–2003
Alex Tanguay	450	1999–2006
Adam Deadmarsh	405	1995–2001
Jon Klemm	393	1995–2001
Eric Messier	385	1996–2003
Source: HockeyDB.com As of the end of the 2007-08 NHL season — Regular Season data

Retired Numbers:

• 33 Patrick Roy, G, 1995-03, number retired October 28, 2003. This is a complete list of Ice hockey players who have played for the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League (NHL This is a list of Colorado Avalanche notable players and award winners. Joseph Steve Sakic (ˈsɑːkɨk (born July 7 1969 in Burnaby, British Columbia) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, who has Milan Hejduk (born February 14, 1976 in Ústí nad Labem, Czechoslovakia; now Czech Republic) is a Professional Ice Adam Foote (born July 10, 1971) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey defenceman playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National (born July 20, 1973) is a Swedish professional Ice hockey center who is currently a free agent in the National Hockey League (NHL Patrick Jacques Roy (ʁwa (born October 5 1965 in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada is a retired Ice hockey goaltender Alex Tanguay (born November 21 1979 in Sainte-Justine, Quebec) is a professional Ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens Adam Deadmarsh (born May 10, 1975 in Trail, British Columbia) is a former National Hockey League hockey player Jonathan Klemm (born January 8, 1970 in Cranbrook British Columbia) is a Canadian Professional Ice hockey player who currently Eric Messier (Born October 29, 1973 in Drummondville, Quebec) is a former defenceman in the National Hockey League The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. Patrick Jacques Roy (ʁwa (born October 5 1965 in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada is a retired Ice hockey goaltender
• 77 Ray Bourque, D, 2000-01 (acquired in March of 2000 season), number retired in 2001. Raymond Jean "Ray" Bourque (born December 28 1960 in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, now a district of Montreal) is a retired professional Ice hockey
• 99 Wayne Gretzky, C, number retired league wide February 6, 2001

The numbers retired when the franchise was in Quebec were entered back into circulation after the move to Colorado. Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born January 26 1961 is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey player

Hall of Famers: Ray Bourque played in the NHL for 22 seasons with the Boston Bruins and was traded, by request, to Colorado in 2000 so he could have a chance of winning the Stanley Cup before retiring. The Boston Bruins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Boston Massachusetts. ^[31] In a feat termed Mission 16W, the Avs were able to win the Stanley Cup, thus allowing Bourque the championship he had been seeking for 22 seasons. ^[84]

Patrick Roy played from 1995 to 2003 in Colorado and won two Stanley Cups with the Colorado Avalanche. Patrick Jacques Roy (ʁwa (born October 5 1965 in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada is a retired Ice hockey goaltender Roy recorded 551 career victories, the most career wins for any goaltender in the NHL. ^[85]

Both Bourque and Roy were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Hockey Hall of Fame ( Temple de la renommée du hockey in French) is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The only other Avalanche player to be inducted is Jari Kurri who played the last season of his career with the franchise, yet his number hasn't been retired by the team, and his jersey does not hang from the rafters at Pepsi Center. Jari Pekka Kurri (born May 18 1960 in Helsinki, Finland is a retired Finnish professional Ice hockey right winger ^[86]

Bryan Trottier, who was an assistant coach when the Avalanche won their second Stanley Cup in 2001, was inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame as a player in 1997. Bryan John Trottier (born July 17, 1956 in Val Marie, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey ^[87]

Leaders

Team captains

Note: This list of team captains does not include captains from the Quebec Nordiques (WHA & NHL). In Ice hockey, each team has a designated captain, who normally wears a "C" on his or her jersey. The Quebec Nordiques (Nordiques de Québec pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated into English as "Northerners" were The World Hockey Association (French Association Mondiale de Hockey) was a professional Ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America

	Nat	From	To
Joe Sakic		1995	present

General managers

Note: This list does not include general managers from the Quebec Nordiques (WHA & NHL). Joseph Steve Sakic (ˈsɑːkɨk (born July 7 1969 in Burnaby, British Columbia) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, who has The Quebec Nordiques (Nordiques de Québec pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated into English as "Northerners" were The World Hockey Association (French Association Mondiale de Hockey) was a professional Ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America

	Nat	From	To
Pierre Lacroix		1995	2006
Francois Giguere		2006	present

Head coaches

Note: This list does not include head coaches from the Quebec Nordiques (WHA & NHL). Pierre Lacroix may refer to Pierre Lacroix (theologian, French 18th century theologian Pierre Lacroix (rugby (b François A Giguère is the current General manager and executive Vice president of the Colorado Avalanche. The Quebec Nordiques (Nordiques de Québec pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated into English as "Northerners" were The World Hockey Association (French Association Mondiale de Hockey) was a professional Ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America

Records as of the end of the 2007-08 NHL season. The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. ^[81]

	Nat	From	To	Regular Season							Playoffs
				G	W	L	T	OTL	SOL	Pct	G	W	L	Pct
Marc Crawford		1995	1998	246	135	75	36	—	—	. Marc Joseph John Crawford (born February 13, 1961, in Belleville, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian professional Ice The 1995–96 NHL season was the 79th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The 1997–98 NHL season was the 81st Regular season of the National Hockey League. 622	46	29	17	. 630
Bob Hartley		1998	2002	359	193	108	48	10	—	. Robert "Bob" Hartley (Born September 9, 1960 in Hawkesbury Ontario, Canada) was a Canadian Head coach in The 1998–99 NHL season was the 82nd regular season of the National Hockey League. The 2002–03 NHL season was the 86th Regular season of the National Hockey League. 618	80	49	31	. 613
Tony Granato		2002	2004	133	72	33	17	11	—	. Tony Granato (born July 25, 1964 in Downers Grove, Illinois, U The 2002–03 NHL season was the 86th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The 2003–04 NHL season was the 87th Regular season of the National Hockey League. 647	18	9	9	. 500
Joel Quenneville		2005	2008	246	131	92	—	10	13	. Joel Norman Quenneville (Born September 15, 1958 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian former Ice hockey defenceman The 2005–06 NHL season was the 88th season of the National Hockey League. The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. 579	19	8	11	. 421
Tony Granato		2008	[Current]	-	-	-	-	-	—	-	-	-	-	-

See also

• List of NHL players
• List of NHL seasons
• List of Stanley Cup champions

References

General

Footnotes

External links

• Official website of the Colorado Avalanche
• Colorado Avalanche Database

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