Club History
11 entries in the Colorado Avalanche compendium.
Club History — Era Chart
Joe SakicBurnaby Joe: Hall of Fame captain, two-time Stanley Cup champion as a player, and architecPavel BureThe Russian Rocket: Pavel Bure's blazing speed and scoring prowess defined his Hall of FamRay BourqueLegendary Bruins defenseman and five-time Norris Trophy winner who won his only Stanley CuAdam FooteStanley Cup champion and former Avalanche captain1996 Stanley CupThe 1996 Stanley Cup Final saw the Colorado Avalanche sweep the Florida Panthers, winning The 1983 Stanley Cup Final RunThe team was originally founded as the Quebec Nordiques in 1972 and relocated to Denver onLionel Conacher EraLionel Conacher never played for the Colorado Avalanche; his career predates the franchiseJoe Sakic and the Core TrioThree legends united to bring the Stanley Cup back to Denver in two glorious victories.1996 Stanley Cup ChampionshipThe year the Avalanche conquered the NHL in a perfect playoff sweep.Michel Goulet's ArrivalMichel Goulet: A promising rookie in the Nordiques' first NHL season.Pavel Bure's DepartureThe Russian Rocket's final flight leaves a hole in the Avalanche's high-octane offense.
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