Monthly Archives: October 2009

Should Colton Orr Be Suspended?

  There’s no question about it after watching the video of the fight. Let’s go over the rules regarding abuse of an official, courtesy of NHL.com. Rule 40.5 -Abuse of Officials / Game Misconduct Penalty (iii)  Any player or goalkeeper who deliberately … Continue reading

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What Rivalry? This Rivalry – Notes From Saturday

I was at Pepsi Center on Saturday to witness the Colorado Avalanche take on the Detroit Red Wings for the second time this season. While the rivalry on the ice may have cooled, it’s still going on strong in the … Continue reading

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The Boys Are Back in Town

Talk about a successful road trip. The Avalanche went 4-2-1 4-1-2 during their 7 game stretch away from the Pepsi Center and are coming home with some pretty great stories to tell. Craig Anderson is not only a number 1 … Continue reading

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Road Trip Pick ‘Em Results

With only two incorrect picks for the entire road trip (Nashville and Boston), @RealDenverSport has won two tickets to the Avs/Canes game on 10/23 at Pepsi Center! Congratulations and enjoy the game! I also asked the participants how many goals … Continue reading

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Avs Road Trip Pick ‘Em Contest!

Time for another giveaway! This time, all you need to do is pick the winner of each of the 7 games the Avs have on their upcoming road trip. There will be a tiebreaker question asking how many goals the … Continue reading

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The Newest Avs Mascot: Bernie the St. Bernard!

First, let’s get all the obligitory St. Bernard jokes out of the way: The Avs are already in the doghouse, what better mascot than a St. Bernard? You know, the Avs have really driven me to drink lately, so a … Continue reading

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Opening Night Jersey Fouls

On opening night, I encountered two particularly egregious jersey fouls I would like to share with you. While their crimes are different, I believe both deserve attention for the questions that arise from their existence. First, the Tyler Arnason jersey. … Continue reading

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How I Spent My Opening Night

Opening Night for the Avs actually started during the morning of October 1st with the installation of the “Joe Sakic Way” sign at 19th and Market streets in downtown Denver. News crews and a handful of fans bore witness to … Continue reading

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