Colorado Avalanche fans have an edge to them. They don’t back down from facing other fan bases head-on. In fact, Avs fans are adept at stirring the pot when going head-to-head against opposing fans.
A study by the folks at Casino.org measuring a novel metric called the Rage-Bait Index, which looked at over 4,000 fans across North America, determined behaviors used to annoy opposing fans. The study covered all four major North American sports, with the Colorado Avalanche faithful landing in the sixth spot.
The Rage-Bait Index looked at a series of behaviors specifically aimed at making life as miserable as possible for other fans. Here’s how they do it:
- Bragging after beating a rival
- Posting memes to mock another team
- Celebrating a rival’s loss online or directly in front of opposing fans
- Booing opposing fans
- Replying to a rival to annoy them
- Start an argument with a rival fan
Avalanche fans racked up a 61.3 out of 100 score, topping Western Conference teams. The other five teams ahead of the Avalanche are all Eastern Conference squads.
If you look online, it’s not uncommon to see Avalanche fans rub their success in other fans’ faces. Plus, it really helps when your team is the best in the NHL.
It’s worth noting that we’re not talking about trashy or tasteless behavior. We’re talking about legit ways Avalanche fans send a message to opponents that they’re not backing down, even if their team is not having a good day.
Avalanche fans should have plenty to brag about in 2026-27
Meanwhile, Colorado Avalanche fans should have plenty to brag about in 2026-27. The Avs look like the best team in the Western Conference. Their relatively low turnover this season means the organization will pretty much roll everyone back.
That’s good news as last season’s team was oh so close to making it back to the Stanley Cup Final. Yes, the sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights was tough. But the Avalanche were hardly blown out in the series. A couple of bounces here or there could have changed the entire complexion of the series.
That’s what 2026-27 could come down to. If the Avalanche can assert their regular-season dominance and remain healthy heading into the postseason, it wouldn’t be surprising to see them knock off opponents one by one as they get through the gauntlet that is this year’s 84-game season and the grind of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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