The CHL expansion team Denver Cutthroats announced they have entered into an affiliation agreement with the National Hockey League's Colorado Avalanche.
(19 Jul 2012)
Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres has been fined $2,500 by the NHL for a hit on defenseman Jan Hejda during second period in Colorado Avalanche's 3-2 over the Coyotes
Also New York Rangers defenseman Michael Del Zotto and Florida Panthers forward Tomas Kopecky were also both fined $2,500 for their altercation in the Rangers' 4-1 win Friday night.
(01 Jan 2012)
Before the NHL 2011-12 season opener in Colorado, a great honour was given to Peter Forsberg. The former player's jersey with number 21 was sent to the rafters of Pepsi Center. It is the fourth retired number for the Colorado Avalanche organization after former retirements of Sakic's, Burqoue's and Roy's shirts.
(12 Oct 2011)