Today in Hockey History: Dec. 11 Matthew Zator | December 11, 2023 One of the wildest games in National Hockey League history was played on this date in the Windy City. Offense was the theme of the day over the years as…
Top 5 All-Time Avalanche Trades Kerry Collins | November 4, 2023 Since they moved from Quebec in 1995, the Colorado Avalanche have made a handful of trades whose legacy was felt for seasons after the transaction itself. This list will discuss the five franchise-defining trades…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 24 Matthew Zator | October 24, 2023 Perhaps the greatest defenseman in NHL history hit a pair of milestones, with two different teams, on this date. Plus, the Nassau Coliseum hosted a handful of memorable moments, and…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 17 Matthew Zator | October 17, 2023 Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had big moments on this date. The records for the most wins by a goaltender and points by a defenseman…
Colorado Avalanche’s 6 Retired Numbers Kerry Collins | August 25, 2023 The Colorado Avalanche don’t have the long and storied history that some NHL franchises boast, but they have been pretty good since relocating to the Rocky Mountains before the 1995-96…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 24 Matthew Zator | August 24, 2023 On this date, in 1972, the greatest single class in the history of the Hockey Hall of Fame was inducted. Also, NHL history was made when a pair of brothers…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 10 Matthew Zator | August 10, 2023 Aug. 10 has been both a hectic and sad day in NHL history, as Hall of Famer and Chicago Blackhawks legend Tony Esposito passed away in 2021. In other news,…
What Joe Sakic Means to the Avalanche Colin Newby | July 7, 2023 Joe Sakic retired as the all-time leader in games played (1,378), goals (625), assists (1,016), and points (1,641) for the Colorado Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques franchise. His leadership on and off the…
Colorado Avalanche Trade Deadline History Marko Zlomislic | March 3, 2023 Although the franchise has only existed in its current form since the 1995-96 season, the Colorado Avalanche have facilitated their fair share of significant trade deadline maneuvers in the proceeding…
Avalanche’s Best Late-Round Draft Gems Kerry Collins | January 20, 2023 The Colorado Avalanche have a long list of successful first-round picks, including many near the top of the NHL Entry Draft. Nathan MacKinnon is an All-Star first-overall selection, and longtime…
Patrick Roy: A Legendary Legacy Greg Boysen | October 5, 2022 If you asked 100 hockey fans who they thought the best goaltender in NHL history is, you are going to get a whole slew of different answers. There are so…
Worst Colorado Avalanche Trades THW Archives | July 19, 2022 The Colorado Avalanche used to be known for a lot of things. Championship caliber hockey, fierce competition and, of course, a front office that could pull off some of the…