Colorado Avalanche Examiner

Avs fans are abandoning ship...follow-up

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:02 -0700

On Monday, we posted a story that was scathingly critical of Avalanche fans for not turning out in force for a team at the top of the standings. Equity and decorum dictate that we look deeper into the picture of why this team is seemingly inc...

Pre-game hype: Colorado at Calgary, 11-17-09

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:01:07 -0700

Colorado Avalanche (12-5-3, 27pts., 1st in the Northwest, 2nd in the West) @ Calgary Flames (12-4-2, 26pts., 2nd in the Northwest, 3rd in the West) 7:30pm MT, Altitude 2 TV, Pengrowth Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta Who’s hot: With p...

Avs fans are abandoning ship and hurting the franchise

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:40:20 -0700

In the middle of the worst global economic downturn since the Great Depression the National Hockey League has proven to be nearly recession proof. Unfortunately the Colorado Avalanche are proving to be more vulnerable than most NHL franchises are ...

Pre-game hype: Vancouver at Colorado, 11-14-09

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:32:33 -0700

Vancouver Canucks (10-10-0, 3rd in the Northwest, tied 7th in the West) @ Colorado Avalanche (12-4-3, 1st in the Northwest, 2nd in the West) 8:00pm MT, Altitude TV, Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado Who’s hot: Until Wednesd...

Avalanche reveal third jersey

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:39:50 -0700

The Colorado Avalanche have unveiled the third jersey design for the 2009-10 season. This new sweater will only be worn for twelve homegames starting November 14. This new version is more blue than burgandy, and admittedly a pretty ...

Pre-game hype: Colorado at Chicago, 11-11-09

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:05:19 -0700

Colorado Avalanche (12-4-2, 26 pts., 1st in the Northwest, 2nd in the West) @ Chicago Blackhawks (9-5-2, 20 pts., tied 1st in the Central, tied 5th in the West) 6:30pm MT, United Center, Chicago, Illinois My take on the visiting Colorado...

Colorado Avalanche year to date in pictures

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:28:45 -0700

Please enjoy this pictoral tryst.

Note: Photos courtesy AP Photo/David Zalubowski, Paul Sakuma, Jim Mone, Jerry S. Mendoza, Charles Cherney, Steve Senne....The Canadian Press/Sam Leung, Jeff McIntosh, Jimmy Jeong, Paul Chiasson, Frank Gunn

Colorado Avalanche week 5 impressions

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:21:09 -0700

At some point the Colorado Avalanche have to come crashing back to earth…right? At some point the rest of the NHL will figure out how to beat this team consistently…right? At some point the dream season must turn into a ni...

Colorado Avalanche end of October impressions

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:22:38 -0700

As All Hallows Eve wind up to its devilish crescendo, perhaps the best trick/story in the young NHL season has been the treat that has been the Colorado Avalanche. In the midst of one of the greatest turnarounds in league history, the Avalanc...

Pre-game hype: Colorado Avalanche at Edmonton Oilers, 10-27-09

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:01:54 -0700

Colorado Avalanche (8-1-2, 1st in the Western Conference, First in the Northwest) @ Edmonton Oilers (6-4-1, 7th in the West, 3rd in the Northwest) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 7:30 MT Who’s hot: The penalty kill has been nothing shor...

Pre-game hype: Detroit Red Wings at Colorado Avalanche, October 24

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:29:49 -0700

Detroit Red Wings (3-3-2, 8 points, 4th in the Central, 11th in the West) @ Colorado Avalanche (7-1-2, 16 points, 1st in the Northwest, 1st in the West) Tonight, October 24, 2009, 7:00pm MT, Pepsi Center, Altitude TV My take on the home...

Colorado Avalanche week 3 impressions

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:42:45 -0700

After the third week of the season the Colorado Avalanche now have a 6-1-1 record and sit atop the Northwest division, and in shocking fashion, lead the entre Western Conference standings with 13 points. In fact, the only teams with more points th...

Pre-game hype: Colorado Avalanche at Detroit Red Wings, October 17, 2009

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:57:33 -0700

Colorado Avalanche @ Detroit Red Wings 7:00 ET, 5:00 MT, Altitude TV, Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan Hometeam preview by Detroit Red Wings Examiner Mike Mouat: Who's hot: Tomas Holmstrom is off to his regular hot start with a go...

Colorado Avalanche-Montreal Canadiens preview

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:49:18 -0700

Avs' forward David Jones celebrates goal (AP Photo/Frank Gunn)Colorado Avalanche (4-1-1) @ Montreal Canadiens (2-3-0)7:30pm ET, 5:30 MT, Altitude TV, Bell Centre, Montreal, QuebecHome team preview by Montreal Canadiens Examiner Heather Engal:Who...

Colorado Avalanche week 2 impressions

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:42:20 -0700

Avalanche celebrate 1st period goal in Boston (AP Photo/Steven Senne)Week #2 is in the books for the Colorado Avalanche and the NHL. After the first week when the Avalanche dispatched San Jose and Vancouver in dominating fashion it was thought that t...

Colorado Avalanche-Chicago Blackhawks preview

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:44:34 -0700

Avalanche D John Michael Liles (AP Photo/Mark Humphry)Colorado Avalanche @ Chicago Blackhawks6:30pm MDT, Altitude TV @ The United Center, Chicago, Illinois Chicago Blackhawks Examiner Dieter Kurtenbach on tonight's gameWho's Hot: The combo of Kr...

Colorado Avalanche-Nashville Predators preview

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:23:03 -0700

Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson (AP photo/David Zalubowski)This is the first in what we hope will be many game previews for our NHL coverage.From Nashville Predators Examiner Jim DiamondHome team...NashvilleWho's hot - Just one game under the Predato...

Colorado Avalanche early season observations

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:36:08 -0700

As advertized, rookie Matt Duchene (AP Photo/David Zalubowsky)Now that the dust has settled from an opening home stand in which the Avalanche retired the jersey of the legendary Joe Sakic and defeated two legit Stanley Cup contenders by a combined sc...

Colorado Avalanche 2009-10 preview...random thoughts

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:07:27 -0700

Goodbye Super Joe...have a nice retirementFall is in the air, a time of year some like to refer to as the death of summer. Instead, let us refer to October 1, 2009 and the fall season as a time of hope and renewal. It is only on this day, the opening...

Colorado Avalanche 2009-10 preview...predictions, awards, sundry

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:20:44 -0700

Let the quest for the Holy Grail begin...coolest trophy in sportsThe 2009-10 season is 24 hours away from opening faceoff. So now we bring you some thoughts, predictions, realisms, and sundry other notes about the Avalanche and the NHL.Last season: 3...