Category Archives: Colorado Avalanche

NHL Owners: Earn my loyalty back!

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Mark Plumb

I am a long time hockey fan. Growing up in Chicago, my first team was the Blackhawks. I remember the owners, the Wirtz family, refused to allow the first period of home games to be broadcast on LOCAL RADIO. This … Continue reading →

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Avalanche raise Forsberg #21 to the rafters

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Mark Plumb

I am an unashamed Peter Forsberg fan. The Colorado Avalanche retired #21 on opening night. I just finished watching the tributes and the ceremony. So good! Courtesy of Altitude TV network, here is the link to the retirement ceremony. So … Continue reading →

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Penguins Matt Cooke gets off easy – 9 game suspension

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Mark Plumb

March 8, 2004, I remember this day like it was yesterday. It was the NHL trade deadline and the Colorado Avalanche thrashed Vancouver 9-2. However, the final score of this game was a footnote. It was the first game in … Continue reading →

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This is getting ridiculous: Avs lose 18 of 19

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Mark Plumb

This weekend I was fortunate enough to watch the entire set of back-to-back games. The Colorado Avalanche lost 6-2 at home to Anaheim on Friday and lost 4-2 in Columbus on Saturday. In the Friday game, they also lost two … Continue reading →

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Forsberg returns tonight in Columbus

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Mark Plumb

Peter Forsberg visa situation is sorted out and ‘Foppa’ is in the starting line-up tonight for the Colorado Avalanche. “I’m excited and nervous,” Forsberg said after the morning skate leading up to Friday’s game at the Columbus Blue Jackets, “I … Continue reading →

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He’s Back! – Forsberg signs with Avs

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Mark Plumb

Just a quick follow-up, Peter Forsberg signed today with the Colorado Avalanche. Here is the official announcement. “It’s been feeling better and better. I came here to try it,” said Forsberg. “I wanted to play hockey, I love playing hockey. … Continue reading →

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Peter Forsberg: One More Time

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Mark Plumb

Could it happen? Could it really happen? For a couple of weeks, Peter Forsberg has been skating with the Colorado Avalanche trying to determine if his surgically repaired right foot can stand the pressure of playing in the NHL. Oh, … Continue reading →

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