Colorado Avalanche 20-Year Anniversary: How Does it Relate to You?
By Ross Sellers
The Dynasty
Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
I think it’s pretty obvious what two of the options will be in this poll. These years were marked by pure dominance from the Colorado Avalanche, and as such, the options in the poll will represent small — and big — factors of this dominance.
1.) 1996 Stanley Cup –> This was a great thing I’m sure for fans during this year, as they got to experience the pinnacle of hockey in only the first year that the Colorado Avalanche were ever a team.
2.) 2001 Stanley Cup –> Of course, these two Stanley Cups are entirely dependent upon which one resonates the most with you. For example, I was 4 during the first cup, and 9 during the second so I clearly resonate more with the second because I actually remember it.
3.) Ray Bourque lifts the Cup –> Speaking of remembering it, how about Ray Bourque finally getting the chance to lift the Cup. The best part of that is how Joe Sakic calls Bourque with him when he goes to lift the Cup, and passes it to him immediately.
4.) Peter Forsberg’s Career (the hat tricks, the takeovers, and the master of the Clutch and Grab era) –> His entire career is something of just pure beauty in the midst of the rough and jagged. He brutalized people, yet skated with grace and poise, and he could single-handedly take over games. Just ask the Florida Panthers about that one game in 1999 when Forsberg facilitated the comeback:
Once again, you’re aware of your options and below is the poll for your rankings.
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