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We all wanted it. Well, we got it. Canada will face the United States for the gold medal in the final event of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy. Canada – How Did We Get Here? With NHL players returning to the Olympics for the first time in twelve years, Canada didn’t waste […]
It wasn’t the medal they hoped for but team Finland defended their 2022 gold medal with a bronze medal finish in a 6-1 defeat of Slovakia at the 2026 Winter Olympics. A duo of Colorado Avalanche forwards Artturi Lehkonen and Joel Kiviranta are bringing home the hardware. It was a quick start to the game […]
Milan, Italy — In the electric confines of the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Friday night, February 20, 2026, the United States men’s hockey team delivered a commanding performance. Before a packed crowd buzzing with anticipation for the high-stakes semifinal, Team USA dismantled third-seeded Slovakia 6-2, building an insurmountable 5-0 lead by the end […]
Milan, ITALY — Canada entered the men’s hockey semifinal against Finland at Milano Santagiulia Ice Arena without captain Sidney Crosby, sidelined by a lower-body injury from the quarterfinals, and it showed early. Through the first period, the star-studded lineup looked off-pace, trailing 2-0 after Finland capitalized on special teams with a power-play goal from Mikko […]
It’s that time of year to fantasize about all the veteran depth players who might be wearing burgundy and blue within a month’s time. Once the Olympic roster freeze lifts after February 22nd there could be a sudden flurry of activity. The Colorado Avalanche like to do their NHL trade deadline shopping early and certainly […]
Anyone who says clutch doesn’t exist isn’t familiar with Artturi Lehkonen. All the Finnish forward does is score big goals and today was no exception as he struck the back of the net in overtime to send Finland to the semi-finals at the Olympics in a 3-2 win over Switzerland. It wasn’t looking so hot […]
Milan, ITALY — Once again, the Milano Santagiulia Ice Arena was the stage, and win-or-go-home hockey delivered pure drama. Martin Necas and the Czechs pushed Team Canada to the brink—building leads and refusing to fold—but in the end, Mitch Marner sealed it with a clutch overtime backhand winner. Canada dodged disaster, though not without a […]
Milan, ITALY — The Marty party stormed Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena as the do-or-die qualification round kicked off at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. In a tense battle for a quarterfinal spot against powerhouse Canada, Colorado Avalanche star Martin Necas delivered the spark: a power-play goal early in the second and an assist to […]
The stadium lights in Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena may glow in a smaller barn and on a shorter sheet, but they burn brighter as the elimination portion of the Men’s Ice Hockey tournament kicks into high gear tomorrow. Nathan MacKinnon is built for the heat—and he’ll be right at the center of any Team […]
MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 15: Nathan MacKinnon #29 of Team Canada controls the puck through a stick check. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) | Getty Images ‘That’s an easy one’: Canada, France react to Tom Wilson’s Olympic fight in response to hit on Nathan MacKinnon. [ Sportsnet ] U.S. men’s hockey stays unbeaten, is the No. 2 seed for knockouts. [ ESPN ] Poulin returns in Canada’s biggest victory in quarterfinal win over Germany. Canada to face Switzerland in semifinals ...
I can’t remember ever seeing a team pull their goalie with a two-goal lead, but that’s exactly what was required today between Sweden and Slovakia. Under the tie-breaker rules, Sweden needed at least a 3-goal victory to win the game and the tie-breaker over Slovakia. Doing so would have given Sweden a chance to win […]
Last season, hard-nosed forward Matt Stienburg’s stock was on the rise. In only his second full season as a professional, he received a call-up that every kid dreams of. He got the call to make his NHL debut with the Colorado Avalanche on October 16, 2024, after only playing two games with the Colorado Eagles […]
Milan, ITALY — Heading into the Milano Cortina Olympics 2026, we looked at the three groups, and immediately, Group B jumped out with Sweden and Finland in the same group. A matchup that often features extracurriculars did not disappoint, and although the score shows a decisive victory, it felt much closer. Until it didn’t. The […]
Milan, ITALY — Brock Nelson is a third-generation Team USA representative and scored two goals in the USA opener against Latvia. Both generations before him secured gold, and although we won’t know if he will continue that family tradition for a couple of weeks, we do know that if the USA wins gold, Brock Nelson […]
The youth movement continues. Following in the footsteps of yesterdays impressive performance from Slovakia’s Juraj Slafkovsky, it was the youngest player on the vaunted team Canada who put the favorites on the board first. With just five seconds remaining in the first period against Czechia, the budding superstar from San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini potted […]
Milan, ITALY — Avalanche fans had been anxiously awaiting the return of Gabe Landeskog, but this time to captain his homeland of Sweden in the Winter Olympic Games in Milan against host country Team Italy. Not only did he make his return, but he tallied Sweden’s first goal of the tournament after a shaky start […]
Milan, ITALY — As the sun begins to peak out of a cloudy day in Italy, we begin the Men’s Ice Hockey portion of the Milano Cortina Winter Games 2026 with a matchup between Team Finland & Slovakia at Milano Santaguilia IHO Arena. That means old friends and former teammates Mikko Rantanen and Artturi Lehkonen […]
The day is finally here, today the men’s portion of the ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics kicks off. Finland will take on Slovakia in the first game at 8:40 a.m. MT with a meeting between Sweden and host Italy following at 1:10 p.m. MT. Team Canada, Czechia and USA begin their schedules […]
With the NHL now firmly in the Olympic trade freeze period through February 22nd, it’s time to look at what roster holes the Colorado Avalanche might try to address before the March 6th NHL trade deadline. Candidates Third Line Center The center market isn’t shaping up to be fantastic this season but it’s the area […]
MILAN, Italy — We are just a couple of sleeps away from the preliminary rounds of the Men’s Ice Hockey competition at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games, and the storylines are heating up! Team USA and Team Canada are the clear favorites and fiercest rivals in this tournament, and that’s the foundation that shapes […]
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February 15th, 2025, American brothers Matthew and Brady Tkachuk sent a message, and in the days that followed, we learned more and more details about what led to that event, but none of that was as vivid as what we witnessed upon puck drop. Three fights in the first nine seconds of the game were […]
A pause in the middle of the season is a great time to reflect on the latest news and happenings for the Colorado Avalanche but to also look ahead at the near future including the 2026 Winter Olympics, trade deadline and beyond. What are your thoughts on the Winter Classic announcement and outdoor game in […]
It’s another installment of Mile High Pollster! There are eight different Avalanche players representing four different nations in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, and so this edition is all about the winter games! With Avalanche players among so many teams, who will Avs fans root for? How will the break affect the Avalanche season? […]
It was an incredibly busy month of January for the Colorado Eagles which saw the squad play 15 (!) games as they endured numerous recalls to the Colorado Avalanche on both offense and defense during that span. There was a little bit of adversity to overcome and movement in the standings this month through experiencing […]