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Avs happy to be rude guests
October 14, 2009 by
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When the clock hit all zeros Tuesday night at the Air Canada Centre, boos flooded every molecule of oxygen, to the absolute delight of every player with a Burgundy "A" on his chest.
Dater: Fleury's allegation troubling, timely
October 14, 2009 by
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After Theo Fleury alleged this week that he was molested by a previously convicted sex offender — former coach Graham James — I have to ask the question.
Avalanche's Jones returns, makes Stewart a healthy scratch
October 13, 2009 by
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With the return to the Avalanche lineup Monday of right wing David Jones, somebody had to sit. But it came as a mild surprise when Chris Stewart didn't dress against Boston.
Young Avalanche acts like it owns Boston
October 13, 2009 by
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The Avalanche was supposed to know better than to think it could come into Boston and beat the Bruins on Monday, when the locals were looking for a little payback-by-extension after Sunday's Broncos victory.
Avs win 4-3 at Boston
October 12, 2009 by
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BOSTON — In a hard-hitting, old-school hockey game, the Avalanche hung on to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 in a matinee today at TD Garden.
Avalanche coach Sacco returns to Boston roots for game against Bruins
October 12, 2009 by
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On the walls of the Agganis Arena are pictures of past players from the Boston University hockey team in the school's athletic hall of fame. The name "Sacco" is on the wall, but it's not Avalanche coach Joe Sacco. It's his younger brother, David, Terriers class of 1993.
Avs Mailbag: Prevent defense proving costly
October 11, 2009 by
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The Post's Avalanche writer responds to your questions in Adrian Dater's Avs Mailbag. In this installment, Adrian takes eight Q's, including one about third-period leads.
Avalanche's Hendricks finally gets first NHL goal
October 11, 2009 by
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An Avalanche player named Matt got his first NHL goal Saturday night — and it wasn't Matt Duchene.
Avalanche falls to Blackhawks in nine-round shootout
October 11, 2009 by
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Late Saturday night, all of the United Center again truly lived up to the upper deck's 2009-10 season theme.
Frei: Chicago Blackhawk Patrick Kane has advice for Colorado Avalanche up-and-comer Matt Duchene
October 11, 2009 by
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Patrick Kane won't be old enough to legally have a beer at the Billy Goat Tavern, or anywhere else, until he turns 21 Nov. 19.
Avalanche's Craig Anderson at home in net, Windy City
October 10, 2009 by
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Chicagoland is home territory for Avalanche goaltender Craig Anderson, scheduled to be in the net today against the Blackhawks at the United Center.
Fleury claims sex abuse in new book
October 10, 2009 by
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Former NHL star Theo Fleury claims he was sexually abused by a junior hockey coach.
Anderson's shutout streak ends in second
October 09, 2009 by
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When Jason Arnott scored for Nashville at 11:02 of the second period Thursday night, it ended Colorado goaltender Craig Anderson's shutout streak at 122 minutes, 36 seconds.
Costly lesson in Avs' 3-0 loss to Nashville
October 09, 2009 by
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Midway through the third period Thursday night, the Avalanche led Nashville by one goal and seemed on its way to opening the season with a 3-0 record for the first time since the franchise arrived in Denver in 1995.
Ovechkin adamant about the Olympics
October 08, 2009 by
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Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is already perhaps the NHL's best player and certainly its most charismatic star, but he may also wind up the driving force that keeps NHL players in the Olympics.
Goalie Anderson good to go for Avs tonight vs. Nashville
October 08, 2009 by
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Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson, who sat out Tuesday's practice with a groin muscle issue, said he would be ready to go against the Nashville Predators tonight.
Patrick Roy's son pleads guilty in assault case
October 08, 2009 by
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The son of former Avalanche goalie Patrick Roy pleaded guilty to assault Wednesday for an on-ice beating that sparked a nationwide debate in Canada about violence in hockey.
Avalanche's long road trip provides test, fun
October 08, 2009 by
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It will be the longest road trip in Avalanche history, a seven-game, 13-day journey that will take it to the Music City, the Motor City, the city where hockey was born and five of the NHL's Original Six.
Richards' hat trick fuels 3-0 Flyers
October 07, 2009 by
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Daniel Briere pounced on a loose puck and knocked in the rebound at 3:52 of overtime to lift the Flyers to a 6-5 victory over the Capitals on Tuesday night.
Avalanche's injured goaltender Anderson might resume practice today
October 07, 2009 by
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Craig Anderson flitted between the Avalanche's player lounge and dressing room Tuesday, a plate of pasta and salad in his hand, ready to share a meal with several teammates. All that looked pleasant enough, but what didn't look good was Anderson's heavily wrapped upper...
Avs goalie Anderson injures groin
October 06, 2009 by
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Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson, named one of the NHL's three stars last week with a 2-0 start, did not practice today because of a groin strain.
Dater: Avs' Duchene a keeper
October 06, 2009 by
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Former Avalanche forward Dave Reid said the teenager was the best player available in the 2009 NHL draft. Don Cherry says he is going to be the NHL's rookie of the year.
Wolski utilizes added growth
October 06, 2009 by
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When Wojtek Wolski says he's still growing as a player, he's being literal.
Avs goalie Anderson an NHL star of the week
October 05, 2009 by
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Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson, who's paced Colorado in jumping to a two season-opening victories, on Monday was named one of the NHL's three stars of the week.
Avalanche heading on tough road trip
October 05, 2009 by
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Now it gets tougher.
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