The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Facts

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Founded: 1972 in the World Hockey Association (WHA) as the Québec Nordiques; joined the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1979

Nicknames: Avs

Arena: Pepsi Center

Former Arena: McNichols Sports Arena (1995-1999)

Uniform colors: Burgundy, Air Force blue, silver, white.

Logo design: A burgundy letter "A", with a white swoosh extending from the left side ending in a hockey puck, simulating an avalanche.

Rivals: Detroit Red Wings, Vancouver Canucks, Dallas Stars

Division Championships: 8 - 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03

Conference Championships: 2 - 1995-96, 2000-01

Stanley Cup Finals appearances: 2 - 1995-96 (defeated Florida, 4-0), 2000-01 (defeated New Jersey, 4-3)

Stanley Cup Championships: 2 - 1995-96, 2000-01

Presidents' Trophies: 2 - 1996-97, 2000-01

Franchise History

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