The Avs Hockey Podcast

Two Fan's Perspectives on Colorado Avalanche Hockey...and jerseys too.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #108

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In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about the 2017-18 season so far, they discuss the many off season moves for team, and they make the case as to why Milan Hejduk’s jersey number 23 should hang among the Avalanche greats in the rafters of Pepsi Center.  Those topics and a whole bunch more Avs and hockey stuff coming at you in episode #108 of The Avs Hockey Podcast.  Welcome to the tenth anniversary season of The AHP Avs fans!

Links which will (maybe) make your life better if you click on them.

Paul Kariya’s complicated relationship with the game of hockey explained.

Avs fans last season.  Imagine this is Pepsi Center.  “I’ll see you Sunday.”

Details regarding the new jerseys the Avalanche are sporting this season.

Retire Milan Hejduk’s jersey number?  Jay made his argument in 2015.

If you haven’t watched a game at Pepsi Center yet this season you will notice a difference in the lighting when you do.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #102

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In this podcast, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss the new Avs head coach, the World Cup of Hockey, full price preseason hockey tickets, and we make a few predictions for the season too.  Those topics and a whole bunch more Avs and hockey stuff coming at you in episode #102 of The Avs Hockey Podcast.  Let’s do this, Avs fans!

Links You Should Click On 

James talks about World Cup of Hockey attendance and revenue in one of his latest posts here.

James also discusses preseason hockey logistics in a post here.

Nathan MacKinnon, WCOH overtime hero.  These hands though.  Silky smooth.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiGmno2KMLo[/youtube]

Check out The Avs Cast number 20 here.  If you like hockey stories, former Avalanche player (and current Avs player development consultant) Brian Willsie has some great tales you’ll enjoy.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #101

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In this podcast, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss the Avalanche’s offseason, who is brand new to the team, who departed from The Mile High City, who signed big new deals, and a coaching move out of nowhere that quickly grabbed everyone’s attention.  Those topics and much more Avalanche and hockey stuff in episode #101 of The Avs Hockey Podcast.  Welcome to the 2016-2017 Avs season, fans!

Great Things You Should Click On

We have to admit, we’ll miss stuff like this from Coach Roy.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y2OOc6WTrg[/youtube]

And this too.

Say what you want about Coach Roy, but the players seemed to really enjoy playing for him.  Here’s an interview with Erik Johnson from NHL.com just after he found out Patrick Roy had decided to leave the Avalanche bench.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #95

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In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss the 2014-2015 Colorado Avalanche season, our highlights, lowlights, MVPs, and LVPs, Ryan O’Reilly’s future with the team, and how the Avs match up against current NHL playoff teams.  Those topics and much more Avalanche and hockey stuff coming at you in episode #95 of The Avs Hockey Podcast.  Thank you for joining us Avs fans.  We hope you enjoy the show.

Useful Internet linkage from the show:

The Avs announced their new AHL affiliate on April 17th.  Details here.

How about a few highlights from the season?

Daniel Briere’s 300th career goal on October 13, 2014 was a last-second game-winner in Boston.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVv2rCqyDs8[/youtube]

The Avs scored two goals in nine seconds twice this season.

First, it was Cody McLeod and Matt Duchene on February 16, 2015.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnbCL6vYpXE[/youtube]

Then it was Jarome Iginla and Ryan O’Reilly on April 7, 2015.  These two goals are showcased at 2 minutes and 10 seconds of this highlight video.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJEz67ErsQ[/youtube]

Speaking of Avs/Preds on April 7, 2015, check out Joey Hishon’s first career NHL goal at 4 minutes and 5 seconds of the video.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJEz67ErsQ[/youtube]

The Captain celebrates Hishon’s goal in style with a water bottle shower for 38.  Good hockey stuff here.

Nathan MacKinnon’s first career hat trick against the Lightning at Pepsi Center on February 22, 2015.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz5j4eNHMQQ[/youtube]