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ROUND TWO
Game ONE: Avs Lost 5-2
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********** GAME FIVE **********
AVS WON 5-1
CONGRATS TO AEBI AND THE REST OF THE AVS ON WINNING ROUND ONE!!!!!
(Aebi's FIRST playoff series WIN!)
HOW EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!
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********** GAME FOUR **********
C O N G R A T S!
Avs Win In DOUBLE OVERTIME 3-2
*** congratulations Marek for getting the Double OT goaL!

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********** GAME THREE **********
Damn it! Stars won in OT 4-3
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Good Luck Avs on Game 4- WE NEED TO WIN!! please

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********** GAME TWO **********
AVS WIN 5-2 OVER STARS!!!
Avs Lead Series 2-0

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:
1) Forsberg (COL)
2) Sakic (COL)
3) Nikolishin (COL)

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CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN AVALANCHE!!!!!!! CONGRATS AEBI ON YOUR SECOND PLAYOFF GAME WIN!!!!

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********** GAME ONE **********
PER NHL: 3 Stars Of The Game: 1. Forsberg 2. Aebi 3. Boughner

Nikolishin's return makes tangible difference

April 7, 2004: Avs Win 3-1 Over Stars

CONGRATS TO THE 3 DENVER POST'S THREE STARS
1. AEBI 2. FORSBERG 3. BLAKE

April 8, 2004:
"The most important thing is we got the win, it doesn't really matter how,"
said Aebischer, who in three years as Patrick Roy's backup totaled 35 minutes
of postseason time. "I was a little bit more nervous than usual, but after
the puck dropped it went away and I felt pretty good."

"Stellar Debut"

APRIL 7, 2004: AVS KICK STARS AZZZ'S! 3-1
"Avalanche Shines Brighter Than Stars"
David Aebischer was on the bench when Patrick Roy won the last of his four
Stanley Cup titles. He was obviously paying attention.
CONGRATULATIONS AVALANCHE!!!!!!! CONGRATS AEBI ON YOUR FIRST PLAYOFF GAME WIN!!!!

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April 7, 2004: Great Article On Playing in the Playoffs

April 7, 2004: Kariya and Selanne Get Second Chance!

"Dear Abby, Can We Win?" 04.07.2004

040704: a great article, GM Pierre Lacroix: "ULTIMATE GOAL"

Article on Coach Granato 04.07.04

A great Article on All the New Guys
Gratton, Salo, Ossi, Darby, Barnaby, Boughner, Saur!defensemen Bob Boughner,
Kurt Sauer and Ossi Vaananen; forwards Chris Gratton, Matthew Barnaby and
Darby Hendrickson; and goaltender Tommy Salo

04.07.2004: All About Aebi

04.07.2004: A great article on Forsberg!

Worrell not sure if he will be in lineup tonight- April 7, 2004

April 6, 2004: Congrats To Super Joe!
Joe Sakic Wins Inaugural NHL/Sheraton Road Performer Award
The NHL and its corporate partner, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.,
introduced the promotional award for the 2003-04 season to honor NHL players
who accumulate the most road points.

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THIS Stinks! We NEED NIKO Back in the Lineup!
The Avs aren't expecting Andrei Nikolishin to be back for the start of the
playoffs. He's missed 10 games with back spasms.

Another BIG congratulations to J-M LILES!
scoring in Sunday's game made J-M Liles' 10th goal this season!
John-Michael Liles' 10th goal set a Quebec-Colorado franchise record for a
rookie defenseman.
The Nordiques' Pierre Lacroix had nine in 1979-80.
(No, not that Pierre Lacroix.)

Another little fact:
The Avs' 28 overtime games this season tied the franchise record set a year ago.
source: Denver Post Footnote

predators 2, avalanche 1, ot
"Regular season ends with 100th point, Kariya hurt"

"All year we've been looking forward to this moment," Avalanche captain Joe Sakic
said. "We're here, and we're going to be tested right away in the first round.
... Dallas has got a great team, we've got a great team, and it's going to be a
great series and we're looking forward to it.
"It starts fresh now. Everybody's got to win 16 games to win the Stanley Cup. We
have home ice right here and we have a good chance to rebound, and we're looking
forward to that opportunity."

2004 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
AVALANCHE -vs- stars

Game 1: Wed., April 7, 2004
8 p.m., at the Pepsi Center, ESPN2

Game 2: Friday, April 9, 2004
7:30 p.m., at the Pepsi Center, ESPN2

Game 3: Mon., April 12, 2004
6 p.m., at Dallas, TBA

Game 4: Wed., April 14, 2004
5:30 p.m., at Dallas, TBA

Game 5: *Sat., April 17, 2004
1 p.m., at the Pepsi Center, TBA

Game 6: *Sun., April 18, 2004
TBA, at Dallas

Game 7: *Tue., April 20, 2004
TBA, at the Pepsi Center

* if necessary
(TV sched. to be finalized today)

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO MAREK SVATOS! WELCOME BACK TO THE ROSTER!!!!!

04.05.2004: Avs Mail Bag by Adrian Dater, Denver Post
ONE Question From The MailBag
Adrian - When the Avs win the Stanley Cup, will Steve Moore's name be on it
or does a player have to play in the playoffs in order to get their name on the Cup?
-- Vilay, Topeka, Kan.
Vilay - Good question. Yes, Moore would get his name on the Cup. A player who plays
more than half a team's regular-season games, or one game in the Stanley Cup Finals,
is eligible to get his name on the Cup. There can also be special exceptions,
if a team decides. So, yes, Moore is eligible, having played 57 games this year.
---Adrian Dater, Denver Post

Avs To Play Stars in Playoffs!

April 4th, 2004:
Unfortunately the Avs Lost To The Preds today 2-1 in OT

April 2nd, 2004: Avs Beat BlueJackets 4-2

According to Canadian sports station TSN, Vancouver forward Todd Bertuzzi has
hired an attorney to handle legal matters related to his attack on Colorado's
Steve Moore. Vancouver police are considering charges against Bertuzzi, but
Moore said he has not considered filing a civil lawsuit.

"With Tanguay out, Hejduk mired in slump"
"It hurts, yeah," Hejduk said of Tanguay's absence. "He's a great player.
I played with him so much the last five years, we get used to each other."

The Avs expect Dan Hinote and Marek Svatos to the return to the lineup Friday in Columbus.

Salo & Aebi to alternate

03.31.2004 Wild Beat Avs in OT 5-4
Rob Blake's assist on Colorado's first period goal was the 400th of his career

03.31.2004: "Avs hopeful Liles Can Fuel Powerplay"

"Teemu has been working hard," Avs coach Tony Granato said. "I think his skating
has been better lately. He kept trying to do the things to put himself in scoring
positions and he got rewarded."

"What doesn't break you makes you stronger," Selanne said. "I know that now."
Selanne Breaks Scoreless Streak
Afterward, Selanne got hugs by two of his young boys, and the Finn was flashing
his infectious smile. The Avs just hope more smiles will come.
"I don't want to talk about the slump anymore," Selanne said. "Hopefully that's over now."

"My first memory actually is well after I had been taken off the ice, in the
medical room at GM Place,," he added. "I can't explain how scary it is to kind
of wake up to a nightmare. "I'm playing a game, the next thing I know I'm
lying in a room with medical personnel standing over me. I have a neck brace
on and I'm having my equipment cut off of me and I'm strapped down, and I really
had no idea what was going on. It's pretty scary."
--------Steve Moore
As reported by TSN.ca
*NOW HEAR THIS*
Gary Bettman has seen and heard enough.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the NHL Commissioner sent a memo to all
teams last week warning coaches and general managers that they are accountable
for the behaviour of their players on the ice.

"Usually it doesn't matter who scores the winning goal as long as we win,"
Selanne said. "But of course, when you have been struggling like I have been
it's nice to get the confidence boost like I can get from this and move on."
"It was nice to see Teemu get a big goal," Avalanche coach Tony Granato said.
"That is what he is here for. That is a big goal for us and a big point.
It feels good to win."

Tonight, March 29, 2004: Aebischer stopped 19 shots. Nice Job Aebie!
Notes: Colorado D Ossi Vaananen played in his 300th NHL game
03.29.2004: Avs Win 2-1 / SELANNE SCORES-(first time in 20 games!)
Congrats Teemu and Avs!
Colorado seemed to get a lift from Steve Moore, who made his first appearance
at a game since a hit by Vancouver's Todd Bertuzzi broke his neck three weeks
ago and ended his season.

Moore waved to the crowd from a luxury box midway through the first period
during a standing ovation that lasted nearly a minute.
"It was awesome. It was very emotional to see him before the game and see that
he's doing good," Selanne said. "I think that everybody was pumped to play well
and get the win for him."

03.29.2004: 4:15pm MST: Steve Moore Addresses Media

Who Will Win The Vezina Trophy This Year?
Look at the right column and vote!

Great Great Video Of Forsberg's Hometown- this is neat!!

03.29.2004: Avs MailBag

"I haven't been bad, but not great, either," Aebischer said. "I know I can
pick it up a notch. That's what I'm going to do the next couple days."
03.29.2004: All About Aebi!
"The bottom line is, we're at a stretch of the year where we have to step
forward," Granato said. "The standings change every day, and it's important
for us to regain our focus, regain our intensity and regain the winning form that
we had for the majority of the season."

03.29.3004: XCellent Article on Liles!
"We saw his offensive ability early," said Avs defenseman Rob Blake, who made
the jump directly from Bowling Green to the NHL. "He moves the puck; he's just
so smart. His size never is a factor because he's never in the corner battling
the big guys. He's moving the puck quick."

"We're Not Getting It Done As Players"- Konowalchuk

03.29.2004: Interesting article by Terry Frei

"Avs' mantra: No worries yet"
March 27th, 2004

Did You Know???
SELLOUT STREAK:
Colorado owns a current sellout streak of 431 consecutive games, the longest
recorded streak in NHL history. The streak dates back to November of 1995,
the Avs' innaugural campaign in Colorado.

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As of March 25, 2004
- Karlis Skrastins owns the NHL's longest current games-played streak (345)
I told YOU ALL Skratch is the Man Of STEEL!
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IRON MEN: With Liles sidelined for the first time this season, Skrastins
and forward Milan Hejduk remain the only Avalanche players to appear in
all 77 games this season.

Skrastins has played in 346 consecutive games, the longest current
streak in the league.
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Injury updates
Avs rookie defenseman John-Michael Liles did not play because of a bruised
right knee. He may play Saturday in Detroit.

Left wing Alex Tanguay (sprained right knee) skated Wednesday. No date has
been given for his return, although the team originally said he would miss
two to three weeks.

Defenseman Ossi Vaananen was scratched because of the flu.
Defenseman Kurt Sauer (groin) and Dan Hinote (shoulder) are day to day.

03.25.2004- Avs Lose to Wings 3-1

03.25.2004: Avs have only 5 on defense tonight

"Liles OK"
The Avalanche actually got good news on the injury front Wednesday, when
doctors determined in afternoon tests that defenseman John-Michael Liles
suffered only a bruised knee against the Blackhawks on Tuesday and is considered
day to day.
HOPE YOU FEEL 100% BETTER SOON JOHNNY!!!

"Canadians a bit cynical about attack on Moore"

Congrats Joey!!!
With an assist on the second goal, Joe Sakic notched his 1,400th career point.
During the 03.23.2004 Game against Chicago

032504: RIVALRY IS BACK! DETROIT vs COLORADO tongith!
"Obviously, it's been a rivalry for so many years. It's hard to keep that up,"
Avalanche defenseman Rob Blake said Wednesday after practice. "With Vancouver
being in our division and the things that have happened the past couple of
years, it's changed this rivalry a bit.

"But the important thing now is that the best hockey games in the NHL right now
are Detroit-Colorado - whether it's in the regular season or the playoffs."

Selanne, a sports car enthusiast with a large collection of powerful cars, said,
"I race because I don't want to speed on the streets."

032504-Great Sauve Article!

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Congratulations to Karlis Skrastins for being named a "STAR" by the Denver Post
in Tuesday night's game!

03.24.2004: Avs Tie 2-2 WIth Blackhawks on Mar. 23, 2004
"All year when we've been up two, we don't get that next call," Foote said.
"It's simply been going that way all year. That's the way they've been calling
it; they want parity."
Western Conference Standings

March 24th, 2004:
Moore's agent, Larry Kelly, said his client is not "receptive" to any calls
from Vancouver's Bertuzzi. time all year it feels good."
Forsberg Back- Says INjury 100% Healed!

from the Denver Post today, Monday, March 22, 2004 1:28am
".....in today's 3:30 p.m. practice. Center Peter Forsberg is expected to
practice, and there is a good chance he will return from his latest abdominal
injury Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks."

The Slashing on Ossi May get Belak Suspended!

03.22.2004: The Avs Mailbag answered by Adrian Dater
Possible Lockout Next Season? Who Would Be Next Captain?
Nikolishin- one of top 6 Avs
Teemu & Scoring
Foppa & Injury- Could It Be Strategic?
Lacroix & Draft Picks/Trading

Click Here To Read The Well Wishes For Steve Moore
all of the wishes were submitted on a thread in the avalanche forum

Thousands of Avs fans have e-mailed Moore get-well wishes.
Send Steve Moore a get well wish by clicking here

Avalanche Team Headlines and Game Recaps

March 21, 2004: Avs Lose 3 Straight Away Games

03.21.2004: Steve Moore to hold news conference Monday, March 22, 2004

Matthew Barnaby happy for Brian Leetch/ Forsberg skated in Canada

03.21.2004: A great article on Jeff Beukeboom- speaking about Moore

"Defensemen Piling Up On The Bench

03.18.2004: Steve Moore healing!

03.18.2004: Fortunately, Moore Not At Spalding Rehab NOR Craig Rehab
"He's doing better and, hopefully, making progress toward a full recovery,
" Avalanche coach Tony Granato said Sunday.

A thread on Liles- coloradoavalanche.com forums

The Zionsville, Ind., native is a smooth skater and able to move the puck up
the ice almost effortlessly when he isn't dishing it off to a forward. He also
has shown some uncanny power when shooting the puck, despite a lean frame that
is generously listed as 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds.

Liles Is A Finalist For The Calder Trophy! CONGRATS!!
Liles leads all NHL rookie defensemen in scoring with 29 points in 72 games
(seven goals, 22 assists) and he owns a plus-6 plus/minus rating.

Past Calder Trophy Winners!

03.14.2004: avs win over coyotes 4-1

"....in the NHL, each team carries at least one designated enforcer, a player
who typically lacks the skills to skate with the top lines but who carries enough
punch to protect its stars - Peter Worrell in Colorado..."
03.14.04: Violence In Sports

A published report Saturday said the NHL investigated a possible racial slur
by an unidentified Vancouver Canucks assistant coach toward the Avalanche's Peter
Worrell in the late stages of Monday's highly charged game.
03.14.2004: Slur Against Worrell Denied

Mar. 14, 2004: Moore Is Back Home In CO! Tanguay and Hinote injured!
"Really, the best place to get away from it all is on the ice," Foote said.
"That's the one place where we don't have to think about anything but hockey."

Steve Moore back home in Colorado! 03.12.2004

Avs Appear To Be Back On Track

NHL Suffers Blow

Hasek Refuses Pay Because He Is Not Playing

03.13.2004: Derek Morris in AZ
We Miss You D-Mo!

Bert Wants To Get In Touch With Moore 03.12.2004

March 12, 2004 Game: Avs Beat Coyotes 3-2
former Av Derek Morris' 1st game against Avs as a Coyote

03.12.04: Canadian prime minister to NHL: 'Clean up your act'

03.12.04: Bertuzzi's mea culpa not on level

03.11.04-For The First TIme In His Career: Selanne was a Healthy Scratch

03.11.04: The Avs Reaction to Bertuzzi's Punishment by the NHL

President/GM for the Avs, Pierre Lacroix, gives statement re: Bert punishment

KSE Regional Sports Network Named Altitude Sports & Entertainment

Avs Respect League's Decision
"The league obviously took their time and had a tough decision to make,"
Colorado captain Joe Sakic

03.11.04-Vancouver Canucks GM Brian Burke Cried/Bitched About Punishment/Fine

03.11.04: NHL Players Applaud Bertuzzi Punishment But Doubt Violence Will End

03.11.04: Bertuzzi Punishment Announced

The Text Of The NHL Statement: 03.11.04

031004-Bertuzzi Apologizes To Moore, FINALLY! But seems fake!

Steve Moore's Family is Grateful For Support

Best Wishes for A SUPER Speedy Recovery Steve!!

*Udate on Moore's Injuries* march 11, 2004 3:00am MST
For full story, click here
Moore's injuries include the following:
C3 and C4 transverse process spinal fractures
Spine ligament injuries at the C3 and C4 level
A closed head injury with concussion
Multiple facial lacerations and abrasions

March 10, 2004 Game- Re: Steve Moore being out--
"He's going to be in our thoughts and prayers for the rest of the season, for sure," defenseman Rob Blake said.
"Any time you have a teammate who's out for the season, the tribute to him for the
remaining games is definitely going to be there."
March 10, 2004: Avs Beat Oilers 3-2
"Steve's got a long journey ahead of him, and it's not going to be easy," Avalanche forward Peter Worrell said.
"Anything as teammates that we can do to help his spirits and help lighten the mood for him, we're going to try to do."

03.11.04: Moore May Have Grounds To Sue Bertuzzi

Bertuzzi brings on the waterworks

Bertuzzi incident avoidable if held in check earlier

Moore's mother, Anna, told The Toronto Globe and Mail that Bertuzzi should face criminal prosecution.
Bertuzzi collected the bounty, whatever the amount, on Monday night.

The National Hockey League must decide if its business is sport or thuggery.

"There was complete intent to injure," she told the newspaper.
"I don't know what it takes to get the police involved, but if they are doing their job, they should be laying charges here.
It's better for the sport that people know where the line is drawn. It's not a blood sport."

"I saw Bertuzzi grab him from behind and I just jumped in right away, and that was it.
I saw blood spill out and spread out. I don't even want to talk about it. It's tough to see."-- Nikolishin
A very touching article on Steve Moore- Mar. 10, 2004
Joe Sakic: "It's just nice to see him doing well, or as good as you can expect. To see him
last night after that hit, it didn't look good. To see him today, he had good spirits."

Mar. 10, 2004 Denver Post Article On Moore

"On behalf of the boys, we just wanted to stop and let you know how much we think of you,"
Avalanche coach Tony Granato told Moore. "We'll win some games while you're laid up for a while."
Avs Visit Moore At Vancouver Hospital

POLL: How Long Should Bertuzzi Be Suspended?

The UGLY side of Hockey 031004

Did You Know??? Steve Moore has 2 brothers who also play hockey!
The brothers were the sixth fraternal trio to skate for the same NCAA hockey team in one year
(1999-2000) and the first in the family to attend college.
Moore Stayed Out Of Limelight Until Now

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* GUTLESS * RUTHLESS * CHEAP-SHOT * BERTUZZI SUCKS *
March 8, 2004 Game, Quite Sick
How Gutless Are The Canucks? Geez! Bertuzzi YOU SUCK!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AVs- KICKIN SOME CANUCK BUTT! 9-2
many many congrats to MILAN for your Hat-Trick!!!!
Steve Moore SUCKER PUNCHED by ASSHOLE Todd Bertuzzi

Bertuzzi Suspended; Investigations Underway

Moore Taken Off On Stretcher

Moore Suffers Many Injuries; Police Investigate

Another Article On Tonight's SICK game!

Great Goal tonight Kariya!!
Congrats Avs on Your NEW Franchise RECORD!--
Fastest 3 goals scored in 51 seconds
"It was disgusting. There's no other word for that. I haven't seen anything like that
in my seven years of playing hockey."---Derek Morris
Granato on last night's game/brawl
"I don't think you just go out and start fighting for the fun of it, and have your goalie
(Vancouver's Johan Hedberg) challenge the other goalie (David Aebischer) from center ice."

"I'm going to stand up for my players. (Crawford is) responsible for their players and their actions.
I didn't like the body language. I didn't like the way he was standing there when the whole thing transpired."
* GUTLESS * RUTHLESS * CHEAP-SHOT * BERTUZZI SUCKS *
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Trades: Goodbye to Morris- You will be missed!

Trades
Goodbye to Chris McAllister; Good Luck in NY
Avs Acquire Matthew Barnaby

Current NHL Standings

Did You Know?
Karlis Skrastins owns the NHL's second-longest games played streak (269 games)
among current NHL players
March 8, 2004
Skrastins' current games-played streak (337) is the longest active streak in the NHL
When Karlis played for Nashville, he was second on the Predators' in average
ice-time last season (20:17 min/game)

CONGRATS TO LILES!
John-Michael Liles took the defensive scoring lead among NHL rookies with
his 25th point, one ahead of Philadelphia's Joni Pitkanen.

"Granato Won't Blame Sauve"

"the worst home loss for the Avs since moving to Denver"
how freakin' sad! geez!

"For as bad as it's been in the last two weeks, we're still in a position where,
with 14 games to go, we can accomplish our goal: win our division and set ourselves
up for the playoffs."

Published reports during the weekend said the Avs are considering acquiring
help up front, with forwards Eric Daze (Chicago), Chris Gratton (Phoenix) and
Jeff O'Neill (Carolina) possible acquisitions.

Sunday, March 7, 2004 - Avs -v- Flames
Calgary Wins 7-1 (how embarrassing!)
Okay, Today's game was just a NIGHTMARE!
We were beat badly by the #3 team! What the hell is going on?
I haven't gotten pissed at all this season until today's game
"Every possible facet of the game, we got outplayed," said Blake, one of only
two Avs who weren't a minus in the game. "They were much more physical, and they
took it to us all night.

"But it wouldn't have mattered who the goalie was today," Avs captain Joe Sakic
said. "We didn't give him any help. We were outworked. It's embarrassing."

"It was a terrible game," defenseman Adam Foote said. "They outworked us.
We didn't match their work ethic, and it showed."

Read The Entire Article

Terry Frei's Report on GRANATO!

Mar 7, 2004: Forsberg still out; Niko questionable

March 7th, 2004: Excellent article on AEBISCHER!!!!!!!

Mar 6, 2004: Worrell On His Goal

Mar. 5, 2004: Avs Win 5-1 Over Sharks!

"You can get traded at any time," Morris said. "Hopefully, I stay here. I want
to be here. I'm excited about being here."

March 5, 2004: Article on Hinote

The Colorado Sports Hall of Fame is proud to anounce the Class of 2004!
Congratulations to Terrell Davis, Tanya Haave, Bill Hanzlik, Charles "Babe" Lind,
Patrick Roy and Fred Tesone.
The 40th Annual Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet was held on
March 4, 2004 at the Denver Marriott City Center.
Congrats To Patrick Roy!
INDUCTED INTO COLORADO SPORTS HALL OF FAME March 4, 2004

March 4, 2004: An Article on Granato and The Speculation That He Will Be Fired

Pierre Lacroix on Tony NOT being fired! Mar. 3, 2004

03.02.2004: Sakic and Kariya tour Denver Art Museum With Lowry Students

"when Peter Forsberg was young he came home crying, and told his dad his team lost 8-7. While he was crying
his dad asked him, how many gaols did you score peter? Forsberg wiped his eye with his sleeve and said 7!!!! "

Bday Wishes To Bugg

03.03.3004: Granato's Job On The Line But....
This time, here's what's wrong:
(according to Terry Frei, NHL/DenverPost/ESPN writer)
Paul Kariya and Teemu Selanne have been thunderous disappointments.
The two buddies have been packaged mediocrity. The funny thing is that Lacroix's lower-profile offseason moves
- the trades for Karlis Skrastins and Andrei Nikolishin - look much better than the high-profile signings.

"The Avs are in a mood most foul. They are angry at their awful play of late, especially in front of the home fans."
Avs take on Canucks Wednesday. March 3rd
About May's threat of a bounty, Blake said: "It doesn't matter one bit to us.
They can say whatever they want to say. We've got a game to play, and we've got to win that game."

MARCH 2, 2004: A GREAT Article On Steve Moore!

Offense, Can We Score, PLEASE????

Gonchar Coming To Avs?

NHL introduces 7th Kid Award

Nice Article On Milan Hejduk!

Colorado Loses To Tampa Bay 3-0 (March 1st, 2004)
Game Recap

Forsberg - "No Truth Whatsoever to What They Wrote" (3/1/2004)

MARCH 1, 2004: "Liles Valuable On Team Of Vets"

Another article on Forsberg Leaving/ Possible Big Trades

JM Liles talk

March 1, 2004: Avs Mailbag

The Avalanche has made serious inquiries to the Washington Capitals about trading for goalie
Olaf Kolzig and defenseman Sergei Gonchar, a source familiar with the negotiations said Sunday.
The Capitals, the source said, have asked for Avalanche defenseman
Derek Morris in return and another young prospect and/or draft choices.
The NHL trading deadline is March 9.

IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING......
"Hockey Night in Canada" on Saturday night showed tape of Colorado coach
Tony Granato arguing with assistant Rick Tocchet on the Avalanche bench
during Thursday night's 2-2 tie with St. Louis and speculated the coaches might be feuding.
"That's the farthest thing from the truth," Granato said that same night in Columbus.

Forsberg Unavailable For Comment- Lacroix Responds To Rumors Of
Trading Morris/ BackUp for Aebi

Columbus Wins in OT 5-4 Over Colorado, Feb. 28, 2004

Congrats to Milan Hejduk for scoring his 400th career goal tonight!

Columbus get FIRST victory over Colorado

Congratulations to Mike Ricci of the San Jose Sharks
Mike played his 1000th game on February 11th, 2004

Mike was honored at a game on Friday, Feb. 27th, 2004

sorry I know it is February but I just found this story, thanks to Hinote13.com
"Rookie defenseman Liles gets some home-schooling"
Jan. 30, 2004
...."For a young player, he's been very consistent for us." ---Granato

Regardless of Lockout, Forsberg Going Back To Sweden
Sad News For Us But Great For Peter!

A Nice Article On Patrick Roy

Foppa Going Home To Sweden To Sign Contract With MoDo
article in Swedish

Feb. 26, 2004: Avs Tie 2-2 with St.Louis
Congrats Milan Hejduk on your 2 goals!

Colorado is winless in its last six home games (0-3-2-1), scoring just six goals.

Feb.26, 2004: "Liles plays role in seven-defenseman plan"

A Great Place To Buy NHL Memorabilia!

"Every team goes through slumps here and there, but this is way too good of a team
to have a slump for this long," said Teemu Selanne.
Selanne is hardly the only Avalanche player in a slump. Consider:
� Rob Blake: No goals in 12 games.
� Milan Hejduk: One goal in nine games.
� Paul Kariya: One goal in seven games, two goals in 19.
� Steve Konowalchuk: No goals in six games, one goal in nine.
� John-Michael Liles: No goals in 17 games.
� Derek Morris: One goal in 36 games.
� Joe Sakic: Two goals in 10 games.
� Alex Tanguay: No goals in five games.

Avs Acquire Darby Hendrickson Rocky Mountain News Article: Feb. 26, 2004
"Last year he played very well against us in the playoffs," Avalanche coach
Tony Granato said of Hendrickson. "He's an experienced guy and he's got some good speed.
You can't have enough guys to take draws in your own end and play a solid defensive
role down the middle. That's what he's capable of bringing us."

"Forward Brad Larsen has been reunited with former Avalanche coach Bob Hartley
in Atlanta. The Thrashers claimed Larsen on waivers. Larsen totaled two goals and
two assists in 26 games . . . To make room for Hendrickson, the Avalanche returned
forward Mikhail Kulesov to the Hershey Bears. "

Thrashers claim Larsen off waivers
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Thrashers on Wednesday claimed forward
Brad Larsen off waivers from the Colorado Avalanche.

Larsen is expected to join his new teammates for practice on Thursday. In 26 games
with the Avs this season, Larsen recorded two goals and two assists. He also had
four goals and 13 helpers in 21 games with Hershey of the AHL.

The native of Nakusp, British Columbia has notched four goals and 14 assists in 92
NHL games with Colorado from 1998-2004. He earned a Stanley Cup championship in 2001
under Bob Hartley, who is now Atlanta's head coach.
02/25 14:53:51 ET

Avalanche Acquires Darby Hendrickson; Kuleshov Reassigned to Hershey
(2/25/2004)

Feb. 24, 2004 Game:
"Right now, we're just going through a stretch where we're having trouble scoring goals,"
Avalanche captain Joe Sakic said. "It's not like guys aren't trying. Right now, the confidence
isn't quite where it should be and hopefully we'll get it turned around. And turned around soon.
Flames Burn Avalanche- 2-0
The defense has been doing their job in our end and David's done his job.
Now it's time to create more offense. We should be creating a lot more offensively with this group."

Kiprusoff's best save came off Milan Hejduk on a 3-on-2 rush, and Aebischer had
back-to-back saves off Jarome Iginla and Jordan Leopold.

"You go through streaks like this, and we just have to Feb. 24, 2004: Avs Lose To Flames, 2-0

CBA FAQ

Great Article on Alex Tanguay

Did You Know????
Colorado hasn't announced a nonsellout since November 1995, and the home
sellout streak is at 422 games.

THE ROCKY MOUNTIAN NEWS REPORTS:
Foote close to returning --- Avs defense could get boost with Blake, too

THE DENVER POST REPORTS:
Foote and Blake May Play Against The Flames Tues. Feb. 24, 2004/
Brett Clark Sent Back To Hershey
After the trades, the Avalanche defense still is in a state of flux. When everyone is healthy,
the Avalanche's top six figures to be Blake, Foote, Karlis Skrastins, Boughner, Sauer
and Derek Morris. That group has four right shots (Blake, Foote, Morris, Boughner) and
two left (Skrastins and Sauer).

Feb. 24, 2004: More On Tonight's Lineup!
If Peter Forsberg's troublesome groin muscle forces him to miss tonight's game,
he will have missed stretches of three, 19, four and three games this season. ...
In addition to Adam Foote and Rob Blake, others who have been out include Andrei
Nikolishin (abdominal muscle, missed 13 games), Dan Hinote (concussion, 10) and Travis
Brigley (back, six). Brad Larsen is at Hershey on a conditioning assignment after
recovering from a groin injury.

Protecting "star" players
The NHL can "protect" its stars by better defining what a cheap shot is and sticking
to that - whether it's against a third-line center or a first-team NHL all-star winger.
The calls have to be democratic. Referees instinctively differentiate between stars and
others in the sense that they know the enforcers, for example, but to expect them to
define "stars" and adjust accordingly is absurd.
How many goals does a forward have to score to be a star? For how many seasons?

Pierre Lacroix on 'proposed' new rule changes

The Movie, MIRACLE

CONGRATS SKRATCH!!!!
These are the STARS that the DENVER POST selected:
Article Published: Monday, February 23, 2004
FEB. 22, 2004 GAME: avalanche 3, wild 1

Irv & Joe Conoco Player Appearance with Derek Morris
February 25th 2004
Join the "Irv & Joe Live Broadcast" from 2pm - 6pm for the Conoco Player Appearance
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in Castle Rock. Derek Morris will be on hand to sign autographs from 4pm - 5pm.

Read Who Fans Say The BEST MOVE This Year Was
*hint* Scratch is on the list! :)

Another Great Thread About Scratch!

Trades & Deals

"One of the game's unsung heroes was Karlis Skrastins, who played almost
28 minutes and was on the ice for 6:19 of Minnesota's 10 minutes in power-play time.
Avs Win 3-1 02.22.04
"He's been very consistent. His game is the same every night," coach Tony Granato said. "

...."the Avs successfully killed off all five Minnesota power plays."

With both Blake and Foote out- "Karlis Skrastins stepped up to play 27:39.
In fact, the Latvian defenseman was on the ice for more than six minutes when
the Avs were short-handed." Read Complete Story Here!
"I think everybody has to pick it up when you are going to get more ice time,"
Skrastins said. "When those guys are out, you have to help the team. We need
them back, though. We need those guys."

"Anytime you add size and depth to your blue line, you have to be excited about it,"
Avalanche coach Tony Granato said after the Sunday morning skate at the Xcel Energy Center.
"(Sauer) is a young, big defenseman, a very solid stay-at-home guy. The other (Boughner)
is a veteran player who has great leadership abilities. He has a lot of toughness and character."

Feb. 22, 2004: Avs Beat Wild 3-1

Denver Post's Adrian Dater's Avs Mailbag Feb. 23, 2004 edition

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"In trading Skoula, the Avalanche acknowledged what many fans believed had become
too obvious: his progress as a player had leveled, and had become too much of a liability."
Skoula: 'Hopefully, I'll get more responsibility and more ice time than I got in Colorado.'

Avalanche Acquire Defenseman Kurt Sauer- SAY BYE BYE TO MARTIN SKOULA!
Click Here For Sauer's Profile
Kurt will wear # 34 on his Avs Jersey
"We are excited to add a defenseman of Kurt's size and ability to our roster,"
said Colorado Avalanche President and General Manager Pierre Lacroix. "At 23,
Kurt is a young player already possessing over a year's worth of NHL regular season
and playoff experience. We expect him to be a strong contributor on our blue line
for many years to come."

...."the Avalanche threw more punches than shots on net Friday night during a 5-1 loss
to the Dallas Stars. "
Read Complete Story
"They're missing a lot of key guys, but we don't want to say that's the reason
we won," Arnott said. "But we do realize what they were missing."

WHAT I THINK REALLY STINKS IS THAT COLORADO DID SCORE A GOAL BUT GUESS
WHAT? IT WASN'T EVEN MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE! MAYBE BECAUSE SKRASTINS WHO
SCORED ISN'T A "KEY PLAYER"....THAT'S BULLSHIT TO ME!
GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DO!

Feb. 20, 2004: Stars Beat Avs 5-1
Congrats to Skratch for scoring!

------Feb. 20, 2004 -- HUGE AVALANCHE NEWS!!!--------

Mikhail Kuleshov from Hershey Recalled
Mikhail will wear # 43 on his Av Jersey

Riku Hahl WILL play in tonight's game!
Best Of Luck Riku!!!

Blake and Brigley both placed on IR

"Avalanche Acquires Defenseman Bob Boughner"
"Bob Boughner is a solid defensive defenseman who adds depth and experience to our
defensive corps," said Colorado Avalanche President and General Manager Pierre Lacroix.
"We are pleased to be able to add him to our roster."
Bob will wear # 6 on his Av Jersey
Click Here For Bob's Profile

------HUGE AVALANCHE NEWS!!!--------

The Avs, who have one regulation loss in their past 25 road games, can become
the first NHL team to earn points in 25 of 26 road contests.

"We've had a great year. We just had a disappointing game, and that's behind us."
-----Tony Granato

Avs Take On The Stars Tonite- Feb. 20, 2004

If Forsberg can't play tonight, the Avs probably won't have to ask a winger
to play center, because Riku Hahl is expected to play for the first time since Oct. 23.

Hahl said his surgically repaired shoulder is 100 percent and Granato said the
23-year-old center from Finland would be in the lineup.

"I'm healthy, good to go," Hahl said. "We've been doing some battle drills in
the corner so I've been getting hit already. I know it's going to be all right."

"Avs back Moore as Canucks still cry foul"
NEW NHL website launched: CBA News

Player Listing With Stats

Avalanche left wing Steve Konowalchuk also reiterated that Moore's check was clean.

"We played a really good game and they looked tired," said Salo, who led the
Denver Grizzlies to the International Hockey League championship in 1995. "We
played a great hockey game. Every game is important for us. We are trying
everything to get back in the playoff race."

A Great Article On John-Michael Liles

read what fans have said about the article on Liles published today (2-19-04)in the Indy Star

Colts kicker is in Liles' cheering section

"We were flat," Avs captain Joe Sakic said. "We were terrible. There's no excuse for it.
That was embarrassing.
"I don't really have an answer. All I can say is people pay their money to watch
us play, and that was probably our worst performances we've had here. Or one of them.
Nothing was really happening for us. There was no work ethic."

Feb. 18, 2004: Avs Lose a Devistating 5-1 -- The Oilers Are Pleased
"That's good for us," said winger Ryan Smyth, who had a goal and two assists for
the Oilers. "We can gain some confidence and momentum here."

"Pretty much from the drop of the puck through the buzzer we didn't play well,
and we got what we deserved," Colorado coach Tony Granato said.

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"Livid Canucks vow revenge on Moore"
"There's definitely a bounty on his head," forward Brad May told the Vancouver Sun.
"Clean hit or not, that's our best player, and you respond. It's going to be fun when we get him."
----OMG!!!!! THis is just EXTREMELY POOR sportsmanship!
C'mon Canucks- you are better than this!

ROUGH PLAY ANGERS FORSBERG
"It's pretty tough to score when they can hold and grab you, when they can do whatever
they want," Forsberg said. "It's a little tough, a little frustrating."

"Aftermath of hit on Canucks star has Avs standing tall"
NHL spokesman Frank Brown said Tuesday that Moore will not be suspended or fined.
"The review is complete, and there will be no supplementary discipline," Brown said.

Naslund out one week after 'cheap shot' ------Canadian Press

5:32 PM EST, 02/04/2004�-- Blake having his best season at the blue line
"I think he's been very consistent - his all-around game, the offensive part, the physical part,
the special teams part, the leadership part," Avalanche coach Tony Granato said.

"Since Day 1 of this season, he's been, I don't want to say on a mission, but he's been
out to lead the team at the blue line side of things and in the locker room. He's been
very solid for us."

"Krieger: Avs' homegrown players are the real stars"
"They're a super group, like the Beatles and the Stones, which is to say
the stars who have led them to the top of the Western Conference are homegrown.

The Avs are the only team in the NHL with four players among the league's
top 25 scorers: Alex Tanguay, Joe Sakic, Milan Hejduk and Peter Forsberg.

Selanne and Kariya ranked 126th and 249th the last time I looked, which put
them behind not only the big four, but Rob Blake and Steve Konowalchuk, too. "
-----Dave Krieger

"I have no idea what's going on. . . . Why is there no respect from the referees
for the leading scorer in the league?" he said. "I do not understand that for the life
of me. I don't care if they fine me. I really don't. That needs to be answered."

02.17.04: NO TRADE WINDS: Any Avalanche fan worth his foam finger knows
the reputation of general manager Pierre Lacroix.
Regardless of how good the roster looks on paper, he will not blink if given a
chance to add that little something extra in Colorado's annual pursuit of the Stanley Cup.
"We're not going to do anything if it's not going to make us better," Lacroix said.
"So far, there's nothing happening."

Comments From The Game, Feb. 16, 2004:
"It just mystifies me why this happens in this league. They talk about players
not having respect for players. How about the officials? Should they not have
respect for the leading scorer in the league? When does that come? When does
that come?" Crawford demanded, as the intensity in his voice and his anger
burned hotter with every carefully chosen word.
"That was a cheap shot by a young kid on a captain, the leading scorer in the league.
And we get no call. We get no call," Crawford said.

"That is ridiculous. How does that happen? That's got to be answered.
Why is there is no respect from those referees for the leading scorer in the league?
I do not understand that for the life of me. I don't care if they fine me. I really don't.
That needs to be answered.
"Thank you."

"You don't know what they are going to call. First period,
they're calling everything. The next thing you know, you can get away with it,"
Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote said. "It was just a free-for-all at the end.
That's this league."

"I don't think it was a good game," said Avalanche goalie David Aebischer,
who made 20 saves. "It was a weird game with a lot of penalties, not a real good rhythm,
which is unusual for these two teams."
Avs Are Pissed!
"Ruutu causes trouble every time he's out there," said Forsberg, who was
high-sticked in the face during an Avalanche power play late in the second period
but didn't get a call. "I don't know why they wouldn't call that."

"I came out of the zone and the puck looked like it was going to come out to the neutral
zone," Moore said. "It went right to their guy, and I just came out and finished my check.
I didn't even know who it was. I just finished my check the way we always do,
and I guess it ended up being Naslund, and I guess they weren't too happy about that.
"I'm certainly not looking to hurt him or anything, just a clean body check with a shoulder."

Feb. 16, 2004: POLL--Steve Moore's hit on Markus Naslund- Was it a cheap shot?

Moore's Hit- a discussion

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Feb. 16, 2004: Well, the Avs lost tonite against the Canucks (1-0) but it was a hell of a game!
Great Effort Guys!

ALL the more reason WHY THE AV's NEED to win tonight!!!!!!!!!
"It's a must-win for us, a tough must-win," the All-Star left wing said.�
"We know we have to win.� They are one of the best teams in the league right now.�
We have to be up for that game."----Marcus Naslund.
After the Detroit/Colorado game on Feb. 14, 2004- that the Avs WON---
The Avalanche moved four points ahead of the Red Wings for first place in the Western Conference.

Feb. 16, 2004: Jeremy Roenick- may retire due to concussions
Roenick said. "We've talked about it. I have a lot to weigh. This is nine
concussions, and that does something to you."

On JM Liles, Adam Foote said. "He's not a big guy, but he plays big;
he's stronger than he looks and he really moves the puck well."

Another Great Article on JM Liles!
posted Feb. 16, 2004- Rocky Mountain News
"I saw a ton of Red Wings games when I was at Michigan State, and
I've been a Colorado fan for a long time, so I knew how big that rivalry is.
Whenever you play a team like that, you always want to play your best.
It's the same with the Canucks."
----John-Michael Liles

Fast Fact on JM Liles as of Feb. 16, 2004:
Liles, a 23-year-old native of Indiana, is generously listed at 5-foot- 10
and 185 pounds, but he has more than held his own. He has played in all
57 games and has recorded five goals, 13 assists and a plus-6 rating.

Feb. 16, 2004: Avs take on Canucks!
"We're playing well, but I think we can still play better and better," Forsberg said.
"We have to keep on working. We have a big one coming up (today), too."
The upbeat story in Vancouver of late has been the surge from the Sedin twins,
center Henrik and left wing Daniel. The Sedins were pointless against Anaheim,
but have combined for five goals in the past five games.

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Feb. 14, 2004: Saturday's game was played without incident 10 days after Foote
accidentally high-sticked Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman in the face at the
Pepsi Center. The only reaction: Foote was booed by the crowd during pregame
introductions and whenever he touched the puck.

"Sometimes I was waiting (to hear boos) and they didn't know I had it," he said.
"Then all of a sudden (the boos) came. It seemed like every time I had it on
the (power play), I was dishing it off to Paul (Kariya). I was looking to him to save me."

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And, From the Avs Mailbag:
Adrian: Any chance of John-Michael Liles being considered for rookie of the year?
What kind of numbers would he need to get noticed? Who are the players likely
to win the award?
-- Matt Sopris, Carbondale, Colo.

No, Matt, I don't think Liles has a good shot. He might get a smattering of
consideration, but generally the award goes to the highest-scoring forward.
Right now, I think the frontrunner is Trent Hunter of the Islanders. He looked
pretty good when New York came to town last week, and he's closing in on
20 goals. Liles doesn't have flashy scoring numbers, and his defensive play,
while solid, isn't rivaling that of Scott Stevens or Rob Blake just yet.

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"It was different for sure," Kariya said. "You don't spend nine years
playing with guys and not feel different. Going against them was a strange experience.

"But once the game starts and you play a couple of shifts, it's hockey as usual."
Article Published: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 9:53:51 PM PST

Read What Fans Say About Scratch From Today's Game- Feb. 14th, 2004

When Avalanche captain Joe Sakic was asked about Aebischer robbing Brett Hull in
the third period, he responded: "Which one? He had two great chances, and he got
robbed on both. ... I think David's proven he can get the job done. There's no one
out there playing any better than David."

"We like playing at sea level. We can't breathe at home," Sakic joked.
"We just have a lot of confidence when we play on the road. That'll be important in the playoffs."
Read The Complete Article
Defenseman Karlis Skrastins tied the game 2-2 with 27.8 seconds to play in the
second period after Steve Konowalchuk (two assists) won a faceoff in the left circle.
Skrastins' point shot deflected off a Red Wings player and sailed over goalie Manny Legace's glove.

---------- RED WINGS SUCK!---------

-----------RED WINGS SUCK! RED WINGS SUCK! RED WINGS SUCK!---------

Feb. 14, 2004: Happy Happy Birthday Milan Hejduk! Valentine Baby!

Avs KICKED Red Wing Ass Today!!!! 5-2! -Feb. 14, 2004
Great Saves Aebi!
"Karlis Skrastins tied the game at 2 late in the second."
WAY TO GO SCRATCH!

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"Our 'D' is very active," Avalanche coach Tony Granato said.
"It's a big part of our offense. There is no question we have a lot of talent
on the blue line that can join the offensive play.

Adam Foote Thinks Proposed New Rules Are Dangerous

Red Wings Goalie Is Down For A Few Games

Feb. 12, 2004: WOW! What a shut out! Avs Beat Blues 4-0 WAY TO GO!
Avs Shutout Blues

With Blake Out, Morris & other Defensemen MUST Step Up!
"I think Derek Morris, Adam Foote, (Martin) Skoula and Liles have all done
a very good job on the power play," Avalanche coach Tony Granato said.

Article Published: Thursday, February 12, 2004
Nikolishin place on IR- Cody McCormick Recalled

Konowalchuk On Possible NHL Changes:
"I like the game of hockey, and it's been played a certain way since it started
being played," he said. "It would be nice to get a little more goal scoring, but I
think we still have a great game."

Distort Teemu's Face

Cody McCormick RECALLED! Andrei Nikolishin on Injured Reserve

NHL Power Rankings- As Of Feb. 9th, Colorado is # 1

Sauve - Great Saves Tonight- Feb. 10, 2004

"Tuesday in Henderson, Nev., the league's general managers endorsed several recommendations
for change next season, including reducing the width of goalie pads and prohibiting goalies
from handling the puck behind the goal line."

Now it is being reported that Blake will only be out 7-10 days (Hairline Fracture)
Rob Blake of the Avalanche has a hairline fracture in his lower left leg, but the team
projects he will be out only seven to 10 days.

"Savor Avs Before It's Too Late"

Forsberg, along with Rome, Avalanche teammates Adam Foote and Dan Hinote among others,
on Monday announced plans for the second annual "Step Right Up For Kids" charity event.
This year's event will be called "A Night in Wonderland," with an "Alice in Wonderland" theme.
Read More About this Event

Tanguay Wins Award

Feb. 10, 2004 Game : Avs TIE 1-1 With Islanders

Feb. 10, 2004: Blake Out Indefinitely-- BROKE HIS LEFT LEG As Reported by ESPN!

Super Joe Wins MVP with help Of his Canucks Linemates

COLORADO PROVES TO HAVE VERY VALUABLE PLAYERS!
congrats to both Joe Sakic and Phil Sauve!

* * * * * * YAY! CONGRATS SUPER JOE !!! * * * * * *
named 1004 All-Star MVP

East Beats West 6-4 WHAT A GREAT GAME!
The goaltending was outstanding, there was ample offense, and no one got hurt.
The NHL All-Star Game offered everything it should have Sunday as the East beat
the West 6-4 in St. Paul. Mark Messier had a goal and a game-record 14th assist,
while the West's Joe Sakic (3 goals) took home the MVP award.

Hahl's return could come as soon as two weeks, or it could be another month.
He would not be opposed to a trip to Colorado's minor-league affiliate in Hershey, if necessary.

"I don't care. I just want to play," he said. "The team is playing really good right now.
There's no reason to change the lineup. I'll go to Hershey if I have to. It's no big deal."

* Phone Interview With Patrick Roy- posted Feb. 6, 2004 *
Roy said he is impressed how David Aebischer, his backup for three seasons, is
handling the move to No. 1 goalie.

"Abby is playing very well, and I'm happy for him," he said. "I was not very nervous,
to be honest with you. I was pretty confident he would have a very good year, and he's
played really well. I saw a few of his games, and it's nice to see him doing so well.
I just hope he and the guys keep it up in the playoffs."
Read Complete Story HERE

JM Liles and others on winning

The All-Stars Skills Competition- East Won

Phil Sauve Makes 18 Saves Helping THE WEST Win The Young Stars Game! 7-3

Alex Tanguay on playing as an "ALL-STAR":
"Here, they're guys you see on TV, see on all the highlights.
It's been fun and I'm enjoying myself. I told Joe and Rob to make sure they don't leave me alone,
to take care of me a little bit because I'm nervous out here."

Hejduk said Tanguay "picked it up a notch this year and has played with a lot of confidence,
made a lot of really good moves and really good plays. He's just so creative, sees the
ice really well. He prefers to pass instead of shooting; even if he has a really good scoring chance,
he's looking for somebody. I benefit from that."

Kurt Russell Is Interviewed By A Denver Post Writer, Re: MIRACLE

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Article Published: Sunday, February 08, 2004
Avs' Blake king of defense, By Mark Kiszla
Denver Post Sports Columnist
Who is the most valuable player of the Avalanche?
The answer is as obvious as a bone-rattling check by defenseman Rob Blake.

There might not be a better skater on the planet than center Peter Forsberg.
You might not see a better save in the NHL this season than the way goalie David
Aebischer has stopped the Avs from being haunted by Patrick Roy's retirement.
Denver might not ever produce a classier ambassador for his sport than captain Joe Sakic.

But the No. 1 reason the Avalanche is the No. 1 team in the league is Blake.

The NHL can start engraving his name on the Norris Trophy now.

Says Blake: "All our players talk about is winning the Stanley Cup.
It's not about just making the playoffs or making money. "

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Foote's Hit on Yzerman deemed accidental

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S - S A U V E ! ! !
named Future Stars MVP at the Young Stars Game Feb. 7, 2004
"You know the situation I'm in," he said. "You get used to not playing, but that's my role.
It's just play once every little bit, but whenever you're in the net, you try to have fun.
This was just fun."

Kroenke rejects offer, will start network

Barbaric Behaviour!

"If the ref calls four minutes, he should be able to see the guy who did it,"
an irate Konowalchuk said. "You can't just call four minutes because the guy's
sprawling on the ice. Obviously, he didn't see the play."

The Avalanche in turn was asking about an incident relating to Shanahan.
In the third period, Shanahan punched Avs winger Steve Moore in the face away
from the puck then cross-checked him. No call was made.

"I don't know how much more obvious it gets than that," Moore said.

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* * * * * * * * * A L L S T A R S * * * * * * * * *

WESTERN CONFERENCE
Forwards -- x-Mike Modano, Dallas; x-Bill Guerin, Dallas; x-Todd Bertuzzi, Vancouver;
Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit; Shane Doan, Phoenix; Jarome Iginla, Calgary; Patrick Marleau, San Jose;
Rick Nash, Columbus; Markus Naslund, Vancouver; Joe Sakic, Colorado;
Alex Tanguay, Colorado; Keith Tkachuk, St. Louis.

Defensemen -- x-Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit; x-Rob Blake, Colorado; Filip Kuba, Minnesota;
Mattias Norstrom, Los Angeles; Chris Pronger, St. Louis; Kimmo Timonen, Nashville.

Goaltenders -- x-Marty Turco, Dallas; Dwayne Roloson, Minnesota; Tomas Vokoun, Nashville.

Coach -- Dave Lewis, Detroit. Assistant coach -- Marc Crawford, Vancouver.

EASTERN CONFERENCE
Forwards -- x-Joe Thornton, Boston; x-Ilya Kovalchuk, Atlanta; x-Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay;
Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa; y-Marian Hossa, Ottawa; Jaromir Jagr, N.Y. Rangers;
Robert Lang, Washington; z-Glen Murray, Boston; Mark Messier, N.Y. Rangers;
Keith Primeau, Philadelphia; Gary Roberts, Toronto; Jeremy Roenick, Philadelphia; Mats Sundin, Toronto.

Defensemen -- y-Scott Stevens, New Jersey; x-Scott Niedermayer, New Jersey;
Adrian Aucoin, N.Y. Islanders; Nick Boynton, Boston; z-Pavel Kubina, Tampa Bay;
z-Brian Rafalski, New Jersey; y-Wade Redden, Ottawa; Sheldon Souray, Montreal.

Goaltenders -- x-Martin Brodeur, New Jersey; Roberto Luongo, Florida; Jose Theodore, Montreal.

Coach -- Pat Quinn, Toronto. Assistant coach -- Ken Hitchcock, Philadelphia.

x-starter; y-injured; z-replacement

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A QUESTION SENT TO ADRIAN/ DENVER POST:
"Adrian, I've been noticing that Karlis Skrastins has been getting more ice
time lately than Derek Morris. Although Skrastins has turned out to be a pleasant
pickup in the offseason, I'm a bit surprised by all of this. Has he replaced
Morris as the third defender in Tony Granato's rotation? Thanks!
-- Nick Brownlee, Seattle

That's a good question, Nick. While I don't think Skrastins has "replaced"
Morris on the depth chart, the fact is Morris' minutes have been down a bit
lately, and he's suffering through a long goal slump. Morris has only four goals
right now, and has gone 26 games without one. I don't think his play has been
as good as last year, and I think it's a little bit of a worry for the coaching staff.
Morris needs to chip in more offensively, especially on the power play.
And, his plus-minus is down from last year. He gets caught out of position at times.

Granato hasn't said anything bad about Morris publicly, but the reduction in minutes
is a clear sign he isn't totally happy with his play. Skrastins has been excellent
all year. He's durable, good in his own end and a pretty good skater. Morris can
be an X factor in whether the Avs win a Stanley Cup or not. He's the kind of guy
who can put a team over the top if he chips in, to supplement what you expect to get
from the superstar players. If he doesn't, it can mean a team coming up just short. "

Avs Lose In OT to Nasty Dirty Red Wings :(

FEB. 5, 2004: Hinote Out Indefinitely Due to Mild Concussion; Brett Clark Recalled From Hershey

WINGS RIVALRY RESUMES
"I don't think anybody knows what will happen with the labor situation,"
Avalanche left wing Paul Kariya said, "but until that happens, it's going to be fun
to be part of the Colorado- Detroit rivalry. It's definitely the biggest rivalry in the NHL,
and as a fan I always enjoyed watching the games."

Entering this season, the Red Wings' $77.8 million payroll was tops in the NHL.
The Avalanche has a payroll of $60.9 million. Contrast that with the 1989 Stanley
Cup champion Calgary Flames - $8 million Canadian, about $6.9 million in American currency
- and you get the picture of how much salaries have risen in 15 years.

But over the long term, history has shown the best-paid teams usually win in the end.
Detroit and Colorado have five Stanley Cups between them since 1995, while no team in
the bottom 15 of overall payroll has won a Stanley Cup in that time.

With owners promising they won't go forward with the 2004- 05 season unless the
collective bargaining agreement is altered substantially, these final months of the
season likely will mark the last money-is-no-object battles between the Avalanche and Red Wings.

"Both teams have the same mind-set," Avalanche defenseman Rob Blake said. "Both
teams have only one goal: to win a Stanley Cup. It's been that way for the last bunch
of years, and it's the same thing this year. Both teams have management that does whatever
it takes to give themselves the best chance to win. That's why it's so great for a
player to be part of these organizations."

Feb 3, 2004: Avs Blast Hurricanes! 3-1
RE: AEBI's Performance:
"He was solid," Granato said. "He didn't allow rebounds and the ones he did,
he kept to the side. We put this one behind us, and now we can get ready for Thursday."

Irv & Joe Conoco Player Appearance with Philippe Sauve
February 17th 2004
Join the "Irv & Joe Live Broadcast" from 2pm - 6pm for the Conoco
Player Appearance with Philippe Sauve from the Colorado Avalanche at
the Conoco on 6310 S Parker Rd at Parker and Arapahoe. Philippe Sauve
will be on hand to sign autographs from 4pm - 5pm.

Irv & Joe Conoco Player Appearance with Derek Morris
February 25th 2004
Join the "Irv & Joe Live Broadcast" from 2pm - 6pm for the Conoco
Player Appearance with Derek Morris from the Colorado Avalanche at the
Loaf n Jug on 4901 Castleton in Castle Rock. Derek Morris will be on
hand to sign autographs from 4pm - 5pm.

Two Minutes with Adam Foote
(2/2/2004)
You�ve been with this organization since 1991-92. What were your feelings on Opening Night
as the banner recognizing the franchise�s ninth consecutive division title went up?
�I was pretty happy I didn�t have grey hair yet. Seriously, it was a great moment
for everyone involved with this team and it�s an accomplishment we�re all proud to
have been a part of." Your father was a police officer. Did you live in a disciplined
household growing up? �Oh, yeah. I always had to be in before dark. No, it wasn�t that bad.

You said during an interview on Patrick Roy Night that Patrick, your former roommate
on the road, watched �some bad TV.� Can you elaborate on the programming choices?
�It was bad. His favorite shows were Murder She Wrote and The Andy Griffith Show.
It was terrible.�
You and Patrick were close friends?
�Most people don�t get to know Patrick the way I did. Not only was he a great player on the ice,
but he was great off the ice as well. We had a great relationship, and I learned a lot from
him and he learned a lot from me. Just look at how much his English improved!�

We�ve seen you in a few commercials here in Denver over the years.
Thinking about an acting career when your playing days are over?
�Not a chance. The boys are so lucky that I have this nose, otherwise I�d be on
Baywatch. No, no future acting career, but maybe a commercial or two.�

Did you go trick or treating with your kids this Halloween?
�Nope. We were on the road. They still found plenty of candy to keep themselves wired
for the next two months, though.�

What�s the best toy Santa ever brought you for Christmas when you were growing up?
�Definitely the Incredible Hulk. You�re not going to put that in, are you?�

THIS JUST IN: has nothing to do with hockey but is quite interesting!

The Jan. 30, 2004 Game- Kariya's First Game Against Ducks; He responds to the crowds booing:
"I didn't hear it," he said of the booing. "Once the game starts, I focus in on plays
on the ice, not on what the fans are doing. ... It's their prerogative to do whatever
they want. They pay a lot of money to come to the games, and if they feel like booing,
that's their prerogative."

Hinote didn't play Friday due to dizziness. Foote was out due to a migraine.
Being a migraine sufferer myself, I know the excrutiating pain that Adam must be going thru-
I hope you are feeling better now. Also, Danny- you take care of yourself and be well.

Avs Lose To Ducks in OT: 4-3 (Jan.30, 2004)
Kariya was booed by the sellout crowd of 17,174 every time he touched the puck.
Former Duck Teemu Selanne, who beat Anaheim with an overtime goal Nov. 18 in Denver,
also received his share of boos.

Avs & Kings: TIE 3-3

Selanne said Thursday morning he isn't offended about being asked about playing on the third line.
"I understand, because a lot of people are wondering that, too," he said. "As a player,
you just have to look at it like it's Mr. Granato's decision who he wants to play together.

"I can play first line, I can play third line, I can play fourth line. I think I can do all those jobs.
If it's helping the team the most on the third line, that's my job. I understand that people
are asking about it, because my friends are asking about it."

WONDERFUL ESSAY: written by Paul Kariya on MAINE

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 2:51 pm
Southwest Plaza Mall- store: Black Gold
Saturday from 4-6pm Derek Morris $18/ticket (one auto/ticket)
Sunday from 2-4pm Chris McAllister $12/ticket (one auto/ticket)

Westminster Mall- store: Denver Autographs
Saturday 12-1:30pm
Aebischer- one flat item signed: $20 jersey or other similar item signed: $30
Foote- one flat item signed: $22 jersey or other similar item signed: $32

Speaking About Peter The Great Forsberg!
"But his heart out on the ice is unbelievable," said winger Steve Konowalchuk, who
scored Colorado's other goal late in the game to seal it. "He battles, he hits;
he does everything. He's not out there just getting points. He's a complete player.
"It's pretty awesome when you have that guy on your team."
Read the Complete Story Here!

"I've learned a lot and I think you continue to learn every day when you're a head coach,"
Granato said. "The thing you strive for is to be consistent and bring a solid work ethic
to the rink night in and night out. I think our team has managed to do that, but there's a lot of work to do."
january 27, 2004

Mon Jan 26, 2004 1:34pm Hejduk named Offensive Player or the Week

Tony Granato with Irv & Joe
February 6th 2004
Irv & Joe will broadcast live Friday, February6th at John Elway Southwest, 7980 W. Tufts Ave
in Dever between 2-6pm. Colorado Avalanche head coach Tony Granato will join Irv & Joe between 2-4pm.

01.26.2004: "Definitely, that's our goal," Avs goalie David Aebischer said. "We want to get home ice
through the playoffs, too, but we want to take care of winning our division again first."

Jan. 04: Liles Interview

Jan 25, 2004: Why Is Liles Not A YOUNG STAR?

" I can't say enough good things about Tony as a coach," defenceman Rob Blake said.
"Some guys need to be tweaked differently than others, and Tony knows how to do that
while doing it in the right way and keeping a guy's respect."
"We didn't feel we took a chance," Lacroix said. "Look at the record:
Everything we thought of him, he's delivered. His whole (playing) career he's been
recognized as a firm leader, a solid personality, a guy who had limited talent but had a big heart."

Jan. 24, 2004 Game WON: 5-3--"It's not always easy, at the end of a long
road trip, getting up for a game," said Konowalchuk, whose deflected goal late in the
second period was the game-winner.

"Today, I think we stopped playing a little, and let them back in the game," Forsberg said.
"But overall, I think it was a pretty good game for us. We've been playing well,
especially defensively. The 'D' has been holding the puck, and the other team's got to chase
us down a little bit."

Is Karlis a "gutless" player?

Who is the most under-rated Avs player?

Article Published: Friday, January 23, 2004
Panthers' Nilson rips 'gutless' Av Skrastins
By Adrian Dater, Denver Post Sports Writer
ATLANTA - Avalanche defenseman Karlis Skrastins was castigated by Florida Panthers
forward Marcus Nilson after Wednesday's game for refusing a fight to settle an old score.
Skrastins' check from behind in the most recent world championships gave Sweden's
Nilson a concussion. Nilson tried to fight Skrastins, to no avail.
"He hit me with a dirty hit that put me out for three months," Nilson told The Miami Herald.
"At least he owes me a fight, I think. He has to be, without a doubt, the most gutless
player in the league by far."

Avalanche Acquires Winger Dennis Bonvie (1/23/2004)

Avs Tie 1-1 against Atlanta 01.22.2004
"A goalie has got to be able to do his job," Van Hellemond said. "We've reminded the
officials that it's important to protect the goalie. They're one of the most important players on a team."

Tanguy Performs Hat Trick To Help Avs Win 01.21.2004
Nikolishin had a monster game for the Avs with a career-high 10 shots on goal,
and he won 77 percent (23) of the 30 faceoffs he took.

Great Great Article On KARLIS! Jan. 18, 2004

"If we're not playing well, we have enough leaders in this locker room so they don't
have to come in here and yell at us," Hinote said. "We can do that ourselves. Our
coaches are good, where if it looks like we need a little pick-me-up, they'll do that.
But they know we're professionals in here."

Irv & Joe Conoco Player Appearance with Milan Hejduk
February 2nd 2004
Join the "Irv & Joe Live Broadcast" from 2pm - 6pm for the Conoco Player Appearance with
Milan Hejduk from the Colorado Avalanche at the Conoco on 9160 Crown Crest Blvd at Parker & C-470.
Milan Hejduk will be on hand to sign autographs from 4pm - 5pm.

Av's -vs- Red Wings: Bitter Rivalry

Jim Cummins: A Little Insight

"It was an interesting finish," Hejduk said.
"Not many times you'll see a penalty shot in overtime."

Avalanche Wallpaper

Wallpaper By ROLO

Forsberg Wallpaper by Nater

"Hedjuk Bolts Into History Books"

"It was good seeing 'Hedgie' getting that shot in OT. He's the one we wanted right there,"
said linemate Alex Tanguay

"It's tough because you want everybody to be here, together," captain Joe Sakic said.
"But it doesn't look like it'll be too long for Peter, so hopefully we can get everybody
to step up for him."

Despite the kitschy jingle, Peter Forsberg remains single
January 17, 2004
Did Peter pop the question? Has Foppa taken a fiancee?
by Penny Parker, Rocky Mountain News-Denver,CO USA
One sharp net-surfing reader found a ditty in an interview with former Stanley Cup-winning
Avalanche player Shjon Podein on ESPN.com Monday that talked about "Peter Forsberg and his
fiance . . ."Podein wrote new lyrics for Adam Sandler's Hanukkah Song in honor of his
move to the Karlstad hockey team in Sweden.
Podein has moved to the "land of the midnight blondes" from the St. Louis Blues.
His musical creation, The Hakan-Hannukah Song, sets to tune the names of many Swedish
hockey players, including Swedish star and former Karlstad captain Hakan Loob.
In one stanza, Podein writes, "Sweden's Peter Forsberg and his fiance like to go dancin'
"So do Roger, Mathias, Calle, Bjorn and Andreas Johansson."
Turns out that Podein was taking some literary license. Forsberg has been dating the adorable
Alyssa Rome, a DU law student, for nearly three years, but she remains ringless, according to
Avalanche spokesman Jean Martineau, who checked with Peter The Great.

On Forsberg's Injury, in Swede

Jan. 19, 2004: AVS WIN IN OVERTIME! A SPECTACULAR FINISH FOR MILAN HEDJUK!
Tampa Bay Lightning: 4, Colorado Avalanche: 5

Who Is the "Class Clown" on the Avs Team?
I would say Teemu Selanne is the new funny man. He's friendly with reporters, and loves
to sit and "hold court," telling funny stories. He's usually giving the business to Paul Kariya,
known for his seriousness. Selanne has a light-hearted view of the world. He makes fun of
Kariya's penchant for thriftiness, and likes to give it to other teammates. Joe Sakic is
very funny when he wants to be. He can needle people with the best of them.
Click Here to Read Denver Post Writer: Adrian Dater's entire comments

Re: January 17, 2004 Game
"Sometimes when it gets so bad, you learn from it," said Sharks center Mike Ricci,
a former Colorado player. "This was a big test for us. That's a great hockey team,
and we had some key guys hurt on our team. So did they, but you have to play well against
the great teams in this league. We're just confident now. We're playing the same way
every night. When it comes to details, this team is very sound, and that, with our great
goaltending, gives us a chance to win every night."

Ricci said Finnish backup goalie Vesa Toskala, who had 32 saves for the Sharks, "
probably saved the game for us. We battled and we found a way to get two points."

"It starts in the net," said Colorado coach Tony Granato, who finished his playing career
with the Sharks three years ago. "They've built that team around their goaltending."
Click here for the rest of this story

Peter tweaked his groin a little bit in the last game (Thursday against Dallas),
and we didn't think it was anything major," Granato said.
Without Forsberg in the lineup, the Avalanche on Saturday could manage just a first-period,
power- play goal from rookie defenseman John-Michael Liles against Tos- kala.

"Both goaltenders have been red-hot for them, and that's the key," Selanne said.
"I think we outplayed them again tonight. We had a lot of chances, but couldn't score.
That's what happens when the goalie's hot."

TEEMU SELANNE on tonight's game (Jan.17, 04) in general:
"Both goaltenders are red hot and that's the key. I think we outplayed them again tonight.
We had a lot of chances, but that�s what happens when the goalies are hot."

Avs Get Shark Bitten :(
Rookie defenseman John-Michael Liles scored a power-play goal for Colorado,
which had won four consecutive games and earned at least a point in nine straight (8-0-0-1).

By request, photo of the av's wives/girlfriends

posted Jan. 17, 2004
"I think Peter is playing great," Avs coach Tony Granato said. "One thing you know is
that he empties the tank, he gives you every ounce of energy he has in his body night after night."
"I've been in this league a long time. I'm getting old so I don't know if it's the best
I've ever played," Forsberg said. "But it's definitely one of the best points streaks I
think I've had."

"We've been playing well," Forsberg said. "We haven't lost (in regulation)
in the new year, but we have to try and forget about that. Every game is important
and we can't look back."

01.16.2004-RE: THE ALL-STAR GAME:
"I don't know all the other stats of the other goalies, but I know Abby has been very
good for us, and, yeah, I'd say he should be there," Avs coach Tony Granato said Thursday.

Aebi

Adam Foote, All-Star?

01.16.2004: "Forsberg Keeps Avs Rolling"

Brad Larsen Scores His 1st Goal this Season!

Avs WIN! 4-1 over the Stars!
This is Aebi's 20th WIN!!! X-Cellent!!

From ESPN Avalanche Radio
Peter Forsberg: "I try to go out and play my best every night."

As of Jan. 15th, 2004:
Rob Blake leads the defense in scoring with 34 points.
Adam Foote's 22 points are nine short of his career high, set last season.

Pierre Lacroix Will Not Become Celine Dion's Mgr, not yet at least

New ROB BLAKE Pix! Taken today Jan. 14, 2004

"It's a coach's job to find the lines," Selanne said Tuesday morning.
Selanne, though, did say he was a little bit surprised at not being on a line with Kariya.
"I think he tried to spread three lines to do some damage on a consistent basis," Selanne said.
"That's fine with me. As long as this team wins, that's all that matters to me."

After the Avalanche's 3-1 victory over the Anaheim Mighty Ducks on Tuesday evening,
Forsberg didn't want to talk about himself. In fact, he seemed more interested in talking
about Carmelo Anthony. "He's amazing.
Can you believe he has all that talent at 19?" Forsberg said.

"Peter The Great is the greatest hockey player in the world."

On playing against the Ducks for the first time since leaving Anaheim for a relative pittance,
Kariya said, "It was different, for sure. You spend nine years playing with guys, and then
you're against them - it was a strange experience.
"But once the game starts, and you get a couple of shifts, it's hockey as usual."

Jan 14, 2004: "Avs Dump Ducks"

All Niko- a great article from the Denver Post

Avs Mid-Season Report Card from THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS

"Finishing first sets you up for the playoffs," Blake said. "Last year,
unfortunately, our Game 7 at home (an overtime loss to the Wild) didn't go the way we wanted.
But you still want those games at home. If you're first in your division or in your
conference, you have a pretty good chance of having (home ice) through the playoffs.
It's still important."

Svatos almost certainly will still be considered a rookie next season.
Here is what the NHL says about rookie qualifications: "To be considered a rookie,
a player must not have played in 25 or more NHL games in any preceding seasons, nor
in six or more NHL games in each of any two preceding seasons. Any player at least
26 years of age (by Sept. 15 of that season) is not considered a rookie."
Unless Svatos comes back fast from his shoulder injury (not likely), he won't have
enough games played this year to get out of rookie status.

Fans Speak Up On Their Opinions of Liles!

"When you come into this league, that's all you can do -
just work as hard as you can and do what you're told to do," Moore said.

"The coaches tell you that all the time, that you can't score if you don't shoot," Tanguay said.
"I was looking to give it back to Peter, but I think the goalie thought I'd do it,
so I took the shot."
"We've got to put 60 minutes together in a game, not just one or two good periods and
then one bad period," said Forsberg.

ON SUNDAY'S GAME:
"We showed a lot of character in this room," Hejduk said.
"It's a great confidence booster, a win like that."
SUNDAY'S GAME: 01.11.2004

"The rest of the game was a mental battle," said Sauve, who finished with 30 saves
and stretched his unbeaten streak to five games (4-0-1). "I started off real awkward,
and I made some mistakes. I just wanted to hang in there the rest of the game.
It feels real good to get that win."

Liles Audio/Video Interview: Jan 11th, 2004

01-11-2004: Avs Win 5-4 in OT

Two Minutes With Derek Morris

Selanne ? Ready to Leave The NHL?
Selanne added that "all sense of creativity in the game is gone. It is very sad.
Everybody is the same. Everybody should play the same way. And then you add all this hooking,
obstruction and the fact that everyone is so much stronger these days. It's quite a package.
I know I don't want to be a part of this for many years. "I accuse the NHL of not caring
whatsoever about the state of the game. The NHL should take a big responsibility.
It seems like it doesn't interest them at all."

1-10-04: Aebischer finished with 24 saves.

Selanne injures neck in win over Stars
1/10/2004
DALLAS (AP) -- Colorado wing Teemu Selanne injured his neck after a hard hit against the boards,
forcing him from the game against Dallas on Saturday. Avalanche coach Tony Granato
said Selanne got hit in the head, and was held out of the rest of Colorado's 4-2 win as a
precaution. Selanne is considered day to day. Selanne went down early in the second
period when he was elbowed by David Oliver in the corner. Selanne stayed on the ice for several
minutes before getting to his feet and slowly skating off the ice and going to the locker room.

Jan. 10, 2004-Av's Double Up On Stars
"With parity in our league and our conference, it's important to stay consistent,"
Colorado coach Tony Granato said. "At this point, we've got to be pretty happy with where we are.'"

"We didn't work hard enough to have one point the way we played,'" Forsberg said.
`"We should have zero points."

Tony Granato on Aebi's performance 1-8-2004:
"We can't blame our goaltender. We can't blame anything except we didn't have
a strong enough effort to win tonight."

New Photos JUST added!!

Predators Beat Avs 4-3

WorrreLL: "To go out there and fight just to fight doesn't help anybody.
All it means is that I'm out for five minutes and it gives guys on the
other team opportunities to run around."

Blake Voted Starter For All-Star Game!

"Av's Happy With Abby"

"The Kariya Effect"

McCormick Assigned To Hershey 1-8-04
I am totally surprised at this! After over 30 games of play- hmmm

Tonight's game 1-8-04 determines if Granato will get All-Star Coach!

Other News: Wayne Gretzky
Gretzky the victim of burglary
TSN.ca Staff
1/7/2004
Wayne Gretzky was apparently the victim of a robbery over the weekend in Arizona.
According to police in Scottsdale, a thief walked into Gretzky's unlocked home
sometime between 10 p.m. Saturday night and 6:30 a.m. Sunday morning, grabbed a set
of car keys and drove off in a black 2002 Lincoln Navigator. A digital camera and a
cell phone were also taken from the house.
Police say the stolen vehicle suffered some damage to the right front wheel as a result
of the truck striking the driveway entrance on the way out.
No word on whether or not the Coyotes managing partner or his family were home at
the time of the incident.

Avalanche coach Tony Granato said "Kariya skated extremely well.
He had good jump and obviously a lot of energy. He has been sitting around
waiting for a long time to get back in the lineup. I think he did a real good job."

c o n g r a t u l a t i o n s R O B !
JANUARY 6, 2004----Blake scored his 100th career power-play goal.

Sakic Joins Fight Against Cancer

Forsberg Giving Back
"I just really like helping people. I'm blessed to be in the situation that I'm in,
and I want to help those that have not had the same opportunities that I've had,"
Forsberg said. "I don't do it for personal satisfaction or personal gratification.
I do it because I want to help."

"We're going to make a lot of different combinations," Granato said.
"We have plenty of guys up front that deserve quality ice time. (Changing lines) is
going to be a common thing. We're going to mix and match. It's a big advantage for
a coach to be able to do that during a game."

"That's never happened. Only on PlayStation." said Worrell, whose goal was his second
in the past four games. "I knew the first one went in, but got lucky to get another chance
right away. I guess that's what happens when you play on a team like this."

"Getting everybody healthy again definitely gives you a boost. It strengthens every line,"
Foote said. "Hopefully, we can keep getting better."

Jan. 7, 2004: Kariya Scores On First Game Back!

Cummins hurt
Avalanche right wing Jim Cummins suffered a neck injury in the second period
and did not return. Cummins will be re-evaluated today.

Kariya, Sakic, Worrell, Skrastins, Blake & Hinote

Av's WIN BIG 6-0
Paul Kariya: "We haven't been together since the start of the season so it's great
that we're all back. So, hopefully the injuries are all behind us and we can stay
healthy the rest of the season."

Is Granato ALL-STAR quality?

Kariya!

Power play clicking
posted Jan. 6, 2004
The Avs entered Monday with the NHL's second-best power-play percentage, 22.2.
Philadelphia leads at 24.2. The Avs' 37 power-play goals were tied with the Flyers
and the Washington Capitals for tops in the league.

Liles big Colts fan
posted Jan. 6, 2004
Avs defender John-Michael Liles was probably the happiest player in the locker room Monday.
Not only did the United States beat Canada to win the World Junior Championship, but the
Indianapolis Colts beat the Broncos the day before.
Liles, an Indiana native, recently received a signed jersey from Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.

"It's ready to go," Kariya said Monday after practice.
"It's strong enough and no more pain. It'll be nice to get back out there.
I've watched a lot of hockey this season and want to play some for a while."

Avs -vs- Blue Jackets 2004

Kariya Update: Jan 6, 2004

Krestanovich Back to Hershey-Jan. 5, 2004

"I thought we played a very smart and patient game," Granato said. "

"Selanne has shown he can do damage..."

Hahl Healing Quickly!

"Everybody did their job tonight," said Avs defenseman Adam Foote, who was solid in nearly 25 minutes of play.. "

Avs Win 3rd Straight Division Game

MANY MANY CONGRATULATIONS MILAN!!!!!!
Avalanche Welcomes Twins To The Team---(1/4/2004)
The Colorado Avalanche is proud to welcome twins as the newest members of the organization.
Marek and David Hejduk were born at 11:30pm and 11:57pm, respectively,
to Milan Hejduk and Zlatuse Hejdukova on Saturday, January 3. The brothers
both weighed in at five-pounds, ten ounces and are eligible for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
The family is well and excited to return home later this week.
--borrowed from colorado avalanche.com
"Milan Hejduk is the third Avs player in the past four years to father twins.
Sakic and Adam Deadmarsh were the others. ..."

Milan Hejduk became a father Saturday night, and he scored a goal for his newborns a night later.
The question is, who gets the puck: Marek or twin brother David?
"I'll worry about that later," a tired Hejduk said after he scored the game-winning goal
Sunday in the Avalanche's 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild at the Pepsi Center.
Click to read entire story!

Sakic sidelined with jaw injury/ Larsen recalled

POLL: Aebischer or Sauve?

Another Aebbi vs Sauve POLL

Aebischer Gets Vote Of Confidence!" Read the article Here!
Article Published: Sunday, January 04, 2004

"Abby's been great all year," defenseman Derek Morris said. "We have confidence
in him where we don't feel like we have to look over our shoulder after a shot is taken.
We know he's going to make the save, so we can play the man and keep him away
from the net. That makes a big difference."

"Foppa is BACK!"

Jan. 3, 2004: HINOTE: "I don't want to take any penalties, but anytime I can
get under someone's skin, that helps our team."

Jan 3, 2004- Yeah Hejduk!!

01.02.2004: "To me, the more space you have in front of the net,
the more chances you have to score," said Kariya.....
Cummins Gets His Redemption JAN. 1, 2004
"My emotions just got the best of me that game," Cummins said.
"These guys have rules, and I put myself ahead of the team."

Congratulations to WORRELL AND MOORE!!! DECEMBER 31, 2003

"Dear Aebbie....."
"I have something to prove to myself and to this organization," Aebischer said softly
after that tie in St. Louis. "I'm not Patrick Roy, but I was lucky enough to be able to
play behind him, listen to his every thought on the game. Hear him talk goaltending for
the last three years. I absorbed a lot.

"Most of all, I was able to watch his every move and learn about the mental toughness he
had to face the pressure of trying to establish records, win Stanley Cups and be the
best goaltender ever."

"It's been a big change this year," Aebischer admits.