In this year’s NHL, there is no apparent need to be truly exceptional like the Vegas Golden Knights. It helps of course, but it is not essential. Case in point are the Colorado Avalanche; nothing flashy but when everyone around … Continue reading
Author Archives: Richard Cote
Avalanche defeat Ducks for seventh straight win
DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Anaheim Ducks, 3-1, Monday afternoon to earn their seventh straight win. There were plenty of missed passes and misplayed pucks on both sides to start the game. Both teams only tallied 10 shots … Continue reading
Avs break open game with three-goal third, defeat Stars, 4-1
In Dallas Saturday, the visiting Colorado Avalanche broke open a tight 1-1 game with three third period goals to defeat the Stars, 4-1. Nathan MacKinnon, Blake Comeau and Mark Barberio struck in the final frame for the Avs as they improved to … Continue reading
Kane seals Chicago win with OT goal
In Chicago Tuesday, the Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews scored his ninth of the year to get the Hawks even with the Florida Panthers and force extra time. Patrick Kane scored his 11th of the year midway through the extra session to give the … Continue reading
An Arena by Any Other Name Would Still be Home
DENVER – The Detroit Red Wings held a ribbon cutting for the opening of their new arena, Little Caesar’s Arena, last week. The new building replaces the old Joe Louis Arena where the Detroit Red Wings had played home games … Continue reading
Avs look to defense with fourth pick in draft
DENVER, Co – The Colorado Avalanche have been relatively quiet this offseason, so far, but two areas in which Colorado struggled last season were defense and goaltending. A healthy Semyon Varlamov can be effective. When he is, he can produce … Continue reading