The Hockey History of Colorado Avalanche Denver Post Edition

THE PUCK DROPS at Ball Arena, the Avalanche buzzing around the offensive zone, every shot ringing off pads and posts. MacKinnon winds up … SCORES! Again! The crowd can barely believe it — another rocket into the net! Then … the final buzzer sounds, and Nathan MacKinnon has delivered a hat trick for Colorado in 2023! An unforgettable night of speed, skill, and sheer will. 

Follow the story of the Colorado Avalanche through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to the team’s origins as the Quebec Nordiques in 1972. This edition charts the franchise’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The move from Quebec to Colorado and the birth of the Avalanche in 1995
– Joe Sakic leading the team to its first Stanley Cup in 1996
– Stanley Cup triumphs in 2001 and 2022, cementing the franchise as one of the NHL’s most successful
– Iconic performances, including Nathan MacKinnon’s hat trick in 2023
– Memorable games, defining players, and the moments that shaped the team, as captured by The Denver Post

Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong Avalanche fan, a hockey history enthusiast, or someone who remembers the glory firsthand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Colorado Avalanche history, preserved exactly as it happened and ready to be relived.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.