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In 1995, after sixteen seasons as the Quebec Nordiques, the beloved Quebec City team was moved to Colorado and became the Colorado Avalanche. The Nordiques had always struggled against rival champions the Montreal Canadiens in “The Battle of
Quebec”. Not to say that the Nordiques weren’t a strong and well supported team; they had won the Stanley Cup twice, and made the playoffs seven of their first eight seasons with legendary players like Anton and Peter Stastny, Michel Goulet,
Real Cloutier, Marc Tardif and Jacques Richard.
After a drought, the Nordiques started to rebuild their team in the early nineties with stars like Joe Sakic, Adam Foote, Owen Nolin and Mats Sundin. When they were finally moved from the aging Le
Colisee in Quebec City to Colorado’s Pepsi Centre, these strong players ensured an immediate run for the Cup ending in success their first season in Denver.
Goalkeeper Patrick Roy announced his retirement the spring of 2003, ending a standout NHL
career. His jersey, number 33, will be retired along with this legendary player.
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Facts and Figures
Official Web Site:
www.coloradoavalanche.com
T.V. Stations:
Fox Sports Rocky Mountain, KTVD-UPN-20
Radio:
KKFN AM-950
Arena: Pepsi Center
Capacity: 18,129
Franchise Date: June 22, 1979 (Quebec - played as Quebec Nordiques from 1979-1995, then moved to Colorado)
Team colors : Burgandy, Silver, Blue & Black
Minor League Affiliates:
Hershey Bears (AHL)
Pensacola Ice Pilots (ECHL)
Stanley Cups:
2 (1996 and 2001)
2002-2003 Season:
Finished 1st, Northwest Division & 3rd, Western Conference
GP 82
W 42
L 19
T 13
GF 251
GA 194
PTS 105
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