Avalanche Popcorn Bowl

I have literally nothing to report in Colorado Avalanche news. Nothing. SO: I decided to do a little Avalanche online shopping! I found this super cool Avalanche popcorn tub and bowl set that are so perfect for movie night. It comes with one large bucket and two bowls and can be used inside or outside. It would also be perfect at your next barbeque for some chips and salsa or potato chips and dip, or the next time you plan a movie night at home! Nothing as exciting as a great addition to the Avalanche roster, but still something to add a little Avs to your summertime food plans!

Google Images for Colorado Avalanche Roster

Since I need something fun to distract myself from the terrible end to the 2011-12 Avalanche season. So today I googled "Colorado Avalanche Roster" just to see the top five images that came up. And here's what we got:

From left to right, here's what these photos depict:

1. The burgundy/white scrimmage rosters from the beginning of the 2011 season.
2. A fight between Chris Thorburn of the Winnipeg Jets roster and Cody McLeod of the Colorado Avalanche roster.
3. Gabriel Landeskog - the Av's first round, second overall pick from the 2011 NHL Entry Draft
4. Tyson Barrie suited up for a pre-season game last fall
5. A screen shot of a goal at the 12/13/11 game.

I always find it interested to see what comes up when you search for the Avs. Sometimes there are some good links, sometimes they're weird and sometimes they make no sense at all...

Joe Sacco staying on the Avalanche roster

Well, despite the disappointing end to the season the team has decided to keep coach Joe Sacco on the Avalanche roster as the head coach. Some of you might think that this is surprising news. Let me explain to you why it's actually not that surprising and why the team SHOULD be keeping their current head coach in place:

1. The Avalanche barely missed making the NHL playoffs. They were playing alright, they just weren't totally up to par - or up to where we all would have liked them to be as fans. And that whole not-making-the-playoffs thing had more to do with a team that was plagued with injuries as opposed to a team that had a bad coach.

2. Sacco has a proven track record. He's taken this team to the playoffs before. He's taken them past the first round of the playoffs before. So there's definitely room for improvement with the team this year and definitely the tracks set in place to make it to the playoffs in the future.

3. The last thing this team needs is to have the management roster shaken up. How often does a team with a new coach actually make it to the first round of the NHL Playoffs? That's right, you can probably count them on one hand. Shaking up the system means these guys will have to get used to a new guy in charge, a new coaching style, a new playing style - which means a year of adjustment.

Goodbye Avs. Hello NHL Playoff Tickets.

Things I know about the Colorado Avalanche:

1. They left us with quite a disappointing end to the season.
2. Next season better lead to a solid playoff run.
3. I still love them with all my heart.

Which is why I decided to renew my season of Avalanche tickets for next year. And why I'll continue cheering them on for every game. And I can't WAIT until the NHL Entry Draft in June.

Until then, I have to say that I will just wallow in disappointment while I watch all of the games on the NHL Playoffs schedule and wish that I were watching the Avs beat out every East Coast team. Damn.

Avalanche Roster Struts The Runway

I think we need a little Avalanche pick me up this week. Something not related to stats or their position within the league. Like their 2012 Charity Brunch and Fashion Show for Children's Hospital in Colorado. I think you will really enjoy checking out the Avalanche roster as they strut their stuff! Happy Monday!

Colorado Avalanche Playoff Potential?

The question that is burning in every Colorado Avalanche fan's mind: will they or won't they make the NHL playoffs? Well, they're on the brink. They still could make it. But they did lose last night to the San Jose Sharks, giving the Sharks the 1st place spot in their division. Annnd they didn't just lose. They lost 5-1. Basically: if they keep up this kind of play, there's not going to be any playoff action on the Avalanche schedule. Which makes me the teeeeeniest  bit sad. Which means I need something new to keep on cheering for my team! So I found this awesome Avs tank, perfect for a little warmer weather. It's dusted with Swarovski Crystals and just adorable. It's a little pricey for $55, but hey, a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. And I NEED this shirt. Ciao!

Matt Duchene of the Colorado Avalanche Roster

 

Time to take a little peak at all of those Colorado Avalanche Roster Men that we cheer for from the stands! This week we're centering around Matt Duchene, center for the Avs. Duchene is originally from Ontario, Canada and was born in 1991, making him 21 years old. He was drafted third overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Colorado Avalanche. He was ranked just as high by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau while playing juniors for the Central ontario Wolves. His 100th career point was recorded in January of 2011 with a goal scored against the Phoenix Coyotes, making him the youngest player in Avalanche franchise history to garner that many points at such a young point in his career. We see great things on the horizon for this adorable hockey center!

Colorado Avalanche Gear: Alyssa Milano Avs Hoodie

The Avs take on the Anaheim Ducks tonight, didja know? Well, they're really pushing for a playoff position, and they REALLY need to win tonight to make it happen, so obvi I had to get my hands on some Colorado Avalanche tickets for the game tonight so I can go cheer on my boys! And obvi a Avalanche game just wouldn't be complete with out the PERFECT Avs outfit to wear. Which is why I found this awesome Avs hoodie! It's perfect for the cheerleader in me, made by Alyssa Milano and just adorable. Hey, I gotta wear the gear but there's nothing that says I can't have CUTE gear!

Colorado Avalanche Gear: Avs Mr. Potato Head

While searching for the perfect birthday gift for my three year old neice, I came across this awesome Colorado Avalanche Mr. Potato Head on Amazon! It's so adorable, I love the jersey and the skates, the little hockey stick, the inter-changeable helmet and mullet AND the missing tooth! It's just so awesome for the little hockey fans in your life, and I absolutely had to share. Enjoy!

Dance Moms: Dancing Babes

I am a big fan of the tv show dance moms. Not for the drama - not at all - but I love the talent that these kids have! A couple of my faves, right here:

Make Your Little Avs Fan An Avalanche Cheerleader

Looking for the perfect gift for the little Colorado Avalanche fan in your life? I have the perfect option for you. This perfect Colorado Avalanche cheerleader costume for the kiddo in your life! I love this adorable little turtlenecked version. Throw it with a pair of boots and some nice little boots and you've got the perfect costume to cheer on the team. Loves it.

Avs Make It...Easier...To Get Some Coloardo Avalanche Tickets

Six losses in eight games = no bueno for the Colorado Avalanche. But it could = muy bueno for you, if you love hockey (or have a little one that loves  hockey) but are sticking to a budget. Why, you ask? Well, let me tell you! When the team isn't playing as hot as fans would like, there's less demand to see a game. Which means prices on those tickets go down. Which means you can either:

a. go to a game and spend less money

b. sit in better seats for the same amount you would have spent.

Now for this Avalanche fanatic, I would opt for numero dos. (aka letter b). But you just have to decide what your ideal situation is! Spend less on seats and more on hot dogs and diet pepsi, or sit down closer to the players so you can try to make eye contact. The choice is yours, loves!

Google Results of "Colorado Avalanche"

I'm not really enjoying what's going on with the Avs right now. Between the Nuckers win this weekend to the Kobasew fine, things aren't all rainbows and unicorns in Avalanche land right now. So instead, I thought I'd google Colorado Avalanche to see what came up in the news. And here's our top five stories. Not what you'd expect, I might add:

1. "Winning Ugly Becoming a Concern for Canucks" - a Canadian article. Sweet.
2. "Technology Saves Woman from Colorado Avalanche" - if you're a backwoods boarder, invest in a backpack airbag.
3. "NHL Fines Avalanche F Kobasew $2500 for tripping Vancouver D Hamhuis" -Just what I didn't want to talk about....
4. "Avalanche Danger High in Colorado Mountains this season" - perhaps due to the foot and a half of snow they got this weekend?
5. "Daily Cupcakes February 6th" - Cupcakes? What? oh...Milehigh Hockey. But cupcakes. I'm so confused. And hungry.

Colorado Avalanche Roster: Down But Not Out

So the Av's disappointing pre-All Star Break loss to the Minnesota Wild kind of sucked. Mostly because the team had a great chance to show off some skills and grab a couple of much needed points to make it to the playoffs, and then barely even showed up to the game. That being said, our ice boys still have a big chance to make it to the playoffs this season. What we need to make that happen:

1. A stronger 2nd period. For some reason, the team can't seem to keep the level of play consistent throughout the entire game. Unless you count them consistently performing sub-par during the second period. I don't know if it's an individual mentality thing or a coaching thing, but whatever they're doing is screwing with their heads enough to really screw with their game. For 20 minutes.

2. Matt Duchene needs to get better. Knee injuries suck, so cheers to him recovering quickly. This team just isn't playing at the same level without him. Again, could just be a mental thing, but there's no doubt that Duchene on the bench is messing with some heads on the Avalanche roster.

3. The team needs to utilize both goalies to avoid having one playing tired. That might be a 2 game on - 1 game off deal for Giguere, but our best offense is a good defense. And defense starts at the net - so let's make sure the guys IN the net are ON the puck. So to speak (that was my attempt at humor...).

Anyway - hoping to a good rest of the season and a solid post-season. Go Avs!

The Colorado Avalanche. Mid-Season. Love.

Alright. Did you guys see that Avalanche vs. Ducks game? Sad. We almost had 'em, dagnabbit! So if you want to wash away your Avalanche loss blues, why not check them out at one of their upcoming games? You know you want to. My suggestions:

February 2nd: Avs take on the Minnesota Wild at the Pepsi Center
February 7th: Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks. Must.See.
February 27th: Avs dominate the Anaheim Ducks in Denver.

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Welcome to my blog! I absolutely love the Colorado Avalanche: from the adoring players to the intense puck action, I am their biggest cheerleader - cheerleader from the stands, that is. If you love the Avs (almost) as much as I do, you're going to love my blog. I'll be posting everything Avs - so stay tuned for updates!!