Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Opening Night Preview
Hockey Mountain High is here to preview the upcoming season before opening night on Wednesday at Ball Arena.
Skating alongside Josh Manson, 21-year-old Bowen Byram is primed for a breakout in 2022-23
Bowen Byram skated in Monday's preseason victory on the second pair alongside Josh Manson. Colorado dressed all six of their top…
Analyzing what the Avalanche are getting in new goalie Alexandar Georgiev
The mystery box that is Georgiev will be a fascinating story to follow all season long. But what exactly are the Avalanche getting…
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Nathan MacKinnon’s Next Contract
Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports discuss Nathan MacKinnon's next contracts and all the ramifications that could come…
From goaltending to drafting, the successful 2022 Stanley Cup run was anything but traditional for the Avalanche
The 2022 Avalanche run to the Stanley Cup was dominating and led by a goalie that was not drafted by Colorado. Joe Sakic built his…
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Week-long Celebrations
Hockey Mountain High comes to a week after the Avalanche's game six victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning to recap an exciting week…
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Stanley Cup Champions
The Avalanche are Stanley Cup champions. Here's Aarif and J.J. from Amalie Arena.
Series shifts to Tampa Bay for Game 6 following Avalanche’s 3-2 loss at home
The Avalanche had an opportunity to close out the series but lost 3-2 to the Lightning, shifting the series back to Tampa Bay for…
Avalanche blitz Tampa Bay 7-0 to take 2-0 series lead in Stanley Cup Final
The Avalanche took control from the opening draw, shutting out the Lightning with a dominating 7-0 victory. Colorado has a 2-0…
Deen’s List: Observations heading into Saturday’s Game 2 at Ball Arena
The Avalanche face a tougher task in Game 2. The Tampa Bay Lightning are 19-1 following a loss in the playoffs since 2020.
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Stanley Cup Final Preview
Hockey Mountain High previews the Avalanche's upcoming Stanley Cup Final matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning ahead of…
Avalanche advance to Stanley Cup Final following Game 4 overtime victory in Edmonton
What appeared to be a lost game at times suddenly turned into a showing of resiliency and a feeling of belief.
Deen’s List: How the Avalanche were able to sweep Edmonton en route to the Stanley Cup Final
Colorado proved to be a far superior team to the Edmonton Oilers. Here's how they pulled off the sweep in the Western Conference…
Morning Skate: Darcy Kuemper out as Avalanche look to extend series lead over Edmonton Oilers
The Avalanche will be without starting goaltender Darcy Kuemper as they continue their Western Conference final against the…
Avalanche defeat Oilers 8-6 in high-flying Western Conference final opener
The Avalanche and Oilers combined for the second-highest goal total in a conference finals matchup in NHL history. Colorado won 8-…
Morning Skate: Avalanche will need all hands on deck to outscore Oilers high-flying offense
The Avalanche will have their work cut out for them against the Edmonton Oilers -- the only playoff team to score more than…
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Previewing the Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers Western Conference Finals matchup
Hockey Mountain High previews the Avalanche's first Western Conference Finals appearance in 20 years, taking on Connor McDavid and…
When the Avalanche needed a hero, Darren Helm stepped up to lift them to the Western Conference Finals
It's not always the superstar that steps up in big moments. And for longtime veteran Darren Helm, being a playoff hero is in his…
By The Numbers: Darren Helm sends the Avalanche back to Western Conference Finals after 20-year drought
Looking back at how much has changed since the last time the Avalanche appeared in the Western Conference Final.
Blues stun Avalanche with come-from-behind 5-4 overtime victory to force Game 6
The Avalanche blew 3-0 and 4-3 leads late in regulation before falling in overtime at Ball Arena on Wednesday. Colorado heads to…
Morning Skate: Avalanche looking to end second-round roadblock at Ball Arena
The Avs could become the second team to advance to the the third round if they close out the St. Louis Blues in five games on…
Deen’s List: Avalanche are one victory away from first Western Conference Final appearance since 2002
The Avalanche are one victory away from advancing to the Western Conference Final for the first time in 20 years. Colorado will…
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: Peter Baugh on Kadri and Covering Games 3 & 4 in St. Louis
Peter Baugh joins Aarif Deen to discuss his experiences of covering Games 3 and 4 in St. Louis and the evolving story surrounding…
Following a scary 48 hours of Islamophobic and racist attacks, Nazem Kadri’s resiliency took center stage in Game 4
Nazem Kadri faced racist vitriol following Game 3 on Saturday. Rather than letting it affect him, the 31-year-old came out and…
Nazem Kadri’s hat trick leads Avalanche to Game 4 victory in response to targeted attack from the Blues
Nazem Kadri recorded his first career Stanley Cup Playoff hat trick and led the Avalanche to a 6-3 victory in Game 4 on Monday…