Colorado Avalanche: Quick Facts

Written and fact-checked by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Last updated

Nov. 12, 2026

News •

Avs lose MacKinnon, Makar to injury in 4-3 overtime loss at Ottawa • Nov. 12, 2026, 10:27 PM ET (AP)

Kadri, Kelly score in 1:02 span early in 3rd in Avalanche's 5-2 win over Devils • Oct. 28, 2026, 11:46 PM ET (AP)

Facts

Also Known As	Quebec Nordiques
Awards And Honors	Stanley Cup (2022) • Stanley Cup (2001) • Stanley Cup (1996)
Date	1972 - present
Headquarters	Denver
Areas Of Involvement	ice hockey

Photos

Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche, wearing jersey number 8, skates with the puck near the goal as teammates and Tampa Bay Lightning players look on during the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final.

Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers skates with the puck while being defended by J.T. Compher of the Colorado Avalanche during an ice hockey game in Denver.

See All Images →

Cricket bat and ball. cricket sport of cricket.Homepage blog 2011, arts and entertainment, history and society, sports and games athletics

Sports Quiz

Serena Williams poses with the Daphne Akhurst Trophy after winning the Women's Singles final against Venus Williams of the United States on day 13 of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (tennis, sports)

Great Moments in Sports Quiz