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The Colorado Avalanche is a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado. The franchise was founded in 1972 as the Quebec Nordiques and moved to Colorado in 1995. The team plays in the Central Division of the Western Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL).

The Avalanche has won two Stanley Cups in franchise history, in 1996 and 2001. They have also won nine division titles and two conference championships. The team has had many notable players pass through their ranks, including Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, and Patrick Roy.

The Avalanche’s home arena is the Pepsi Center, which has a capacity of over 18,000 spectators. The team’s colors are burgundy, blue, and white. The team’s mascot is Bernie the St. Bernard.

The Avalanche has a fierce rivalry with the Detroit Red Wings, which dates back to the late 1990s. The two teams have faced each other in the playoffs several times, including two Western Conference Finals. Many fans still consider the 1996 Western Conference Final between the two teams to be one of the greatest playoff series in NHL history.

In recent years, the Avalanche have been in a rebuilding mode, focusing on acquiring young talent through the draft. In the 2019-2020 season, they made the playoffs as the second wild card team and were one of the most exciting teams in the league to watch. The team’s current captain is Gabriel Landeskog, and other key players include Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen.

The Avalanche’s fan base is known for being passionate and loud, and attending a game at the Pepsi Center is an experience like no other. If you’re a hockey fan visiting Colorado, catching an Avalanche game is a must-do on your list.