Colorado Avalanche History
First season: 1979-80 (Originally Quebec Nordiques)
Stanley Cups: 2
The team colors: Burgundy, blue and white.
Owner: Ascent Entertainment Group
General Manager: Pierre Lacroix
Coach: Tony Granato
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| Former Quebec Nordiques' captain Marc Tardif stickhandles away from Islander Steve Tambellini during an exhibition game on October 3, 1979 at Le Colisee in Quebec City. After the 1994-95 season, the Nordiques, originally a team in the old World Hockey Association, moved to Colorado to become the Avalanche. |
Captain: Joe Sakic 1992-93 to date
Club Records:
Points: 118, 2000-2001 (82 games)
Wins: 52, 2000-2001(82 games), 1995-96(82 games)
Losses: 61, 1989-90 (80 games)
Goals: 360, 1983-84 (80 games)
Goals against: 407, 1989-90
Individual Career Leaders: (At start of 2001-2002 season)
Most games: 1016, Joe Sakic
Most goals: 483, Joe Sakic
Most assists: 774, Joe Sakic
Most points: 1257, Joe Sakoc
Most penalty minutes: 1,562, Dale Hunter
Most shutouts: 32, Patrick Roy
Iron Man: 312 games, Dale Hunter (Oct. 9, 1980-March 13, 1984)
Retired Numbers:
3 - J.C. Tremblay (1972-79)
8 - Marc Tardif (1979-83)
16 - Michel Goulet (1979-90)
Arena: Pepsi Center
Capacity: 16,061
Address: 1635 Clay St., Denver, Col., 80204
Phone: (303) 893-6700
