The Avs Hockey Podcast

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

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!

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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 #98

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In this show James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss trade rumors (whatever those are), Matt Duchene playing some serious hockey, Reto Berra stopping hockey pucks like a boss, Gabriel Landeskog’s two game suspension, and locking Nathan MacKinnon up long-term.  Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #98 of The Avs Hockey Podcast.  Thanks for the download Avalanche fans!

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Scott Parker doesn’t want or need George Parros’ hockey glove so into the crowd it goes.  Classic stuff from two heavyweights.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H6KWv9sKkk[/youtube]

Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston thinks that Reto Berra may be the Avalanche’s new number one goaltender.

Ken Campbell, from The Hockey News, believes the Avalanche should pass on a bridge deal for Nathan MacKinnon and lock 29 up long term.

That time when Peter Forsberg tried to stink at hockey.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #97

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In this show, Jay, James “Tapeleg” Gralian, and our special guest Wil Shippy from The Ducks Avs Podcast discuss EJ’s new deal, two new Avs jerseys, Reto Berra looking comfortable, and the start of the 2015-2016 Avalanche season.  Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff coming at you in episode #97 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Welcome to the season Avalanche fans and thanks for joining us!

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Twitter accounts/links that helped make this show awesome:

The Avalanche recently released their 20th anniversary team as voted on by the fans.  You can find the team here.

Mile High Sports also chose a 20th anniversary Avs team.  Check it out here.

The Denver Post has a 20th anniversary team too.  Details here.

Follow Brendan McNicholas, Avs Media Relations on the Twitter machine

The Avs salary page on General Fanager

Colorado Avalanche Prospects information from AHP’s good friend, Jori.

New jerseys?  You bet!

The new alternate jerseys were officially released during a public practice at Pepsi Center on October 9th. Schedule here. Cool video here.

Jerseys and details for the Stadium Series game in February.

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.

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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]