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February 27, 2009

He's back- Martin Brodeur and NJ Devils shutout Colorado 4-0

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 27, 2009

It was his 99th whitewash of his career, and 3rd in elevens of a season he has mostly been absent from due to injury. From AP- Martin Brodeur recorded his 99th career regular-season shutout, making 24 saves in his first game since elbow surgery in early November and the New... [Full Story]

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December 29, 2008

Claude Lemieux signs two-way deal with Sharks

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 29, 2008

He hasn't played a NHL game since the 2002-03 season. From AP- Claude Lemieux signed a contract with the San Jose Sharks on Monday after spending the past month with their top minor-league affiliate, giving another boost to his NHL comeback hopes. The 43-year-old Lemieux signed with the Worcester Sharks... [Full Story]

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December 22, 2008

Florida Panthers beat Colorado for the first time ever at home

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 22, 2008

The final score yesterday was 3-0. If you wanted to get technical, Florida had beaten the Colorado franchise in a home game, but it was the team was still the Quebec Nordiques in 1994. In between 94 and 2008 Florida lost the regular season encounters in Florida between them and... [Full Story]

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December 19, 2008

Thrown hockey stick leads to Colorado Avalanche victory

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 19, 2008

The Tampa Bay Lightning keep finding ways to lose hockey games. Milan Hejduk was awarded the lone goal in a shootout when Tampa Bay goalie Mike Smith was penalized for throwing his stick as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Lightning 2-1 on Thursday night. Smith's stick came loose when he... [Full Story]

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October 16, 2008

Chicago Blackhawks fire coach Denis Savard

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 16, 2008

He was replaced by former Blues and Avalanche head coach, Joel Quennville. From ESPN- The Chicago Blackhawks fired head coach Denis Savard just four games into the season on Thursday, replacing him with NHL coaching veteran Joel Quenneville. "I'm disappointed but I guess it's the nature of the business," Savard... [Full Story]

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May 22, 2008

Colorado Avalance choose Tony Granato as their next coach

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: May 22, 2008

This is one of the most bizarre strategems I've ever seen as a sports fan. Demote your coach back in 2004 to being just an assistant, then re-name him head coach in 2008. DENVER -- Tony Granato returned as coach of the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, four years after he... [Full Story]

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March 16, 2008

NJ Devil Goalie Martin Brodeur wins his 40th game of the season

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 16, 2008

Only one other goalie has accomplished this feat three or more times. From AP- DENVER (AP) -- Martin Brodeur made one save using the handle portion of his stick, another by extending his elbow out just in time to deflect away a shot. "I get lucky on a few," Brodeur... [Full Story]

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March 13, 2008

NHL hands Steve Ott three-game suspension for hit to Jordan Leopold

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 13, 2008

The incident happened last Sunday. From AP- DALLAS -- The NHL suspended Dallas Stars forward Steve Ott for three games without pay Wednesday for his hit to the head of Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jordan Leopold. No penalty was assessed on the play in the first period of Sunday's game, but... [Full Story]

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January 31, 2008

Peter Forsberg wants to play in the NHL again

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 31, 2008

The one-time NHL MVP has been playing in his native Sweden of late. From AP- STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Peter Forsberg has decided not to play for his hometown team Modo this season, instead setting his sights on a return to the NHL. Forsberg made the announcement to Modo hours before... [Full Story]

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January 30, 2008

Post NHL All-Star game playoff assessment- Western Conference

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 30, 2008

From top to bottom, the standings Detroit Red Wings 51-37-10-4-78 San Jose Sharks 50-28-15-7-63 Dallas Stars 54-29-20-5-63 Anaheim Ducks 53-27 20-6-60 Minnesota Wild 50-28-19-3-59 Calgary Flames 50-25-17-8-58 Vancouver Canucks 51-26-20-5-57 Colorado Avalanche 50-26-20-4-56 Phoenix Coyotes 50-27-21-2-56 Columbus Blue Jackets 52-25-21-6-56 Nashville Predators 51-25-21-5-55 St Louis Blues 49-23-19-7-53 Edmonton Oilers 53-23-25-5-51... [Full Story]

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December 28, 2007

Joe Sakic to miss 8-12 weeks due to hernia operation

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 28, 2007 · Comments (1)

The Captain of the Colorado Avalanche last played on November 30. From AP- DENVER - Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic will undergo hernia surgery Friday and will miss eight to 12 weeks, the club announced Thursday. Sakic has been out since Nov. 30, missing 12 games. The organization said a... [Full Story]

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December 8, 2007

Report says Vancouver coach ordered attack on Steve Moore in 2004

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 8, 2007

Moore's neck was broken a result of hit placed on him by then Canuck player Todd Bertuzzi. From AP- TORONTO - Todd Bertuzzi's on-ice attack on Steve Moore might have been ordered by former Vancouver Canucks coach Marc Crawford, according to a report aired on CBC's "The National" Wednesday night.... [Full Story]

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June 27, 2004

Jerktuzzi Revisited

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 27, 2004

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May 5, 2004

Avs Gone Fishin'

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: May 5, 2004

The San Jose Sharks sent The Colorado Avalanche fishing last night with a dominant 3-1 win on Avs' ice. There is little need to analyze the game or series, The Avs were simply outplayed in every department. The team psychologist reports a number of players dreaming of endlessly falling off... [Full Story]

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May 4, 2004

Avs Fans: Which Will It Be?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: May 4, 2004

I'm really glad to see The Bleacher Guy mention that Red Wings fans are fickle. I had no idea about that and the perception usually from here is that they are pretty diehard. More evidence that the ice is smoother on the other side of the red line. I’m sure... [Full Story]

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March 10, 2004

Sucker Punch Breaks Moore's Neck

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 10, 2004 · Comments (16)

Should Todd Bertuzzi be charged criminally?VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Steve Moore of the Colorado Avalanche will miss the rest of the season with a broken neck, the result of a sucker punch from Todd Bertuzzi. Moore also sustained a concussion and deep cuts on his face, and he'll remain... [Full Story]

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August 25, 2003

Become A Wizbang Sports Contributor

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: August 25, 2003

Is your team under reported at Wizbang Sports? You can change that!! Sign-up to be a contributor! It's a fully automated process, and if you've already signed up as an author at other Wizbang sites you'll get immediate access. If this is your first author registration at Wizbang there will... [Full Story]

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