Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche, often called the Avs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado. Competing in the NHL’s Western Conference Central Division, they’ve become one of the league’s most successful teams. Established in 1995 after relocating from Quebec, the Avalanche have secured multiple Stanley Cup victories, showcasing a history of excellence. They play home games at Ball Arena, which they share with the NBA’s Denver Nuggets and NLL’s Colorado Mammoth. Known for their passionate fanbase and skilled roster, the Avs continue to be a dominant force in the NHL, consistently pushing for championships

Personal Information

Team: Colorado Avalanche

Founded: 1972 (as Quebec Nordiques, joined NHL in 1979, became Colorado Avalanche in 1995)

Conference: Western

Division: Central

Home Arena: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado

Team Colors: Burgundy, blue, silver, black

Owner(s): Kroenke Sports & Entertainment

General Manager: Chris MacFarland

Head Coach: Jared Bednar

Captain: Gabriel Landeskog

Minor League Affiliates: Colorado Eagles (AHL), Utah Grizzlies (ECHL)

Stanley Cups: 3 (1995–96, 2000–01, 2021–22)

Conference Championships: 3 (1995–96, 2000–01, 2021–22)

Presidents’ Trophies: 3 (1996–97, 2000–01, 2020–21)

Division Championships: 12 (latest: 2022–23)

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