Following another strong performance from Alexandar Georgiev, Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez are back to discuss the goalie’s exceptional play through his first 11 starts. The guys break down his first shutout of the season along with Nathan MacKinnon continuing to elevate his play this year. They also look at the Avalanche’s defensive efforts and reliance on team defense. They then chat about Darcy Kuemper and Nicolas Aube-Kubel receiving their Stanley Cup rings after the game in Washington. The show ends with the first edition of WORLD CUP CORNER!! All that and more on this longer edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.
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__ Aarif Deen is our Colorado Avalanche beat reporter. He covers Avs games live from Ball Arena and attends practices, media availabilities and other events pertaining to the Avs on the daily beat. He is also a co-host of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Deen joined Mile High Sports upon completing his bachelor’s degree in journalism and master’s in business administration from the University of Michigan – Dearborn. Before Mile High Sports, Deen worked as the assistant sports information director for the Michigan Wolverines Athletics Department.