So long does not mean goodbye
With the departure of our Colorado Division editor, we have some bad news. We will be temporarily halting any production on any Colorado Avalanche or Colorado Eagles articles for the… Read more »
Author Archives: Savvy Rafkin
Avalanche fail to meet expectations in 8–4 loss to Golden Knights
The Colorado Avalanche had a tough run in preseason. After only taking home one win out of a six-game trial run, there were undoubtedly huge expectations for the roster for… Read more »
Avalanche hit their stride, end preseason losing streak in 3–1 victory
For most of the preseason, the Colorado Avalanche could not hit their stride. The team has looked disjointed and out of sync and a four-game losing streak was not a… Read more »
Avalanche remain winless after 6–1 loss to Golden Knights
With the preseason rapidly coming to a close and the regular season around the corner, the Colorado Avalanche’s winless record seems startling. The showings have been less than ideal, but… Read more »
Avalanche rookies suffer 6–3 beating in final Rookie Faceoff game
Another beating in the last game sealed the tone for The Colorado Avalanche rookie squad as they rolled into the third and final Rookie Faceoff game with two losses. The… Read more »
Avalanche fail to find groove in game three against Dallas Stars
The Colorado Avalanche returned home from Dallas after a split road trip. The Colorado Avalanche had a tough time in their last matchup against the Dallas Stars, but they found… Read more »
Colorado Eagles season ends in emotional overtime loss
LOVELAND, Colo. — In Colorado Eagles playoff history, the organization has never faced an elimination game in the first round. Despite a noble overtime comeback goal from Brad Hunt on… Read more »
Avalanche suffer heartbreaking loss to Jets in playoff opener
The Colorado Avalanche hit a rough patch ahead of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They suffered a 7–0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets in their last regular season matchup, so the… Read more »
Avalanche find redemption against Edmonton Oilers
In the final stretch of the regular season, the Colorado Avalanche did not put their best foot forward and desperately needed redemption. In their last 10 games, the team sported… Read more »
Avalanche fumble three-goal lead over Vegas Golden Knights
After last night’s 7–0 loss against the Winnipeg Jets, the rest of the season was not looking optimistic for the Colorado Avalanche. A fumble after a three-goal lead the day… Read more »
Eagles overcome two-goal deficit against Silver Knights
The Colorado Eagles have been inconsistent with their performance since clinching a bid to the Calder Cup playoffs on March 30 against the Abbotsford Canucks (VAN). While facing the Henderson… Read more »
Avalanche push toward final stretch after Edmonton loss
The final stretch for the Colorado Avalanche is crucial. The team is battling for a top spot in the Central Division but has hit several road bumps. Valeri Nichushkin and… Read more »
Colorado Eagles clinch bid to Calder Cup playoffs
LOVELAND, Colo. — The last two days in Colorado sports have been eventful and full of high-risk games. Last night, the Colorado Avalanche fell to the New York Rangers 3–2… Read more »
MacKinnon point streak thwarted in shootout loss
With the final push to playoffs in full swing, the Colorado Avalanche had a good chance to clinch a bid with a win over the New York Rangers. Of course,… Read more »
Eagles notch victory over the Admirals
LOVELAND, Colo — When facing off against the Milwaukee Admirals, the Colorado Eagles had little to work with. Their last series matchup was anything but desirable, falling 1–0 in overtime… Read more »
Avalanche comeback win claims first place in Central Division
The second half of the Colorado Avalanche’s back-to-back Canadian run left much to be desired. Until a comeback 4–3 win in the third period, Colorado appeared to be slated to… Read more »
Eagles shortcomings highlighted in 6–1 loss
The Colorado Eagles had much to gain in the matchup with the Bakersfield Condors (EDM). But the team faced several shortcomings, and they were all brutally highlighted in their 6–1… Read more »
Makar nets hat trick in decisive victory
For the Colorado Avalanche, it was hard to add any more chaos for the day. Trading Bowen Byram to the Buffalo Sabres and Ryan Johansen to the Philadelphia Flyers was… Read more »
Eagles victory gains ground in Pacific Division
The Colorado Eagles start off a six-game road trip in Abbotsford, facing the Canucks. During their last two-game series on Feb. 9 and Feb. 10, the Eagles picked up all… Read more »
Prosvetov undefeated after shutout against the Silver Knights
LOVELAND, Colo. – Cedric Paré and Ivan Prosvetov have put themselves on the map with stellar performances as of late. Paré has barely gone more than a few games without… Read more »
Johansen helps Avalanche get back on track
Since coming off a rough road trip, the Colorado Avalanche have been trying to recover and get back on track. Despite finding a 4–3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on… Read more »
Colorado Eagles fall short during home stand
LOVELAND, Colo. — Colorado Eagles have stepped up their game in the last few weeks. The team had been hovering around the sixth place slot and needed to push for more…. Read more »
Eagles sweep Abbotsford, carry positive trend forward
The Colorado Eagles found their stride at just the right time. Despite snapping a winning streak while on the road in San Diego, the team jumped back to their feet… Read more »
Eagles rise in rankings, add to goalie tandem
The Colorado Eagles picked up eight of 10 points on their road trip, rise to fifth place in the Pacific Division. Before the contest, the team was a mere two… Read more »
Eagles triumph in shootout, extend win streak to four games
On Friday night, the Colorado Eagles returned to full strength and walked away with a 3–2 overtime goal, courtesy of Oskar Olausson. The victory extended the Eagles’ win streak to… Read more »
Olausson’s overtime winner boosts Eagles
Friday’s contest against the Henderson Silver Knights welcomed back many of the missing pieces this season. Whether it be injury, personal leave, or recalls to the Colorado Avalanche, the Colorado… Read more »
Condors triumph as Eagles struggle to find the net in third period
LOVELAND, Colo. — Last night’s appearance against the Condors set the stage for the team to celebrate more successes in the last game of the series. While still difficult to… Read more »
Tufte and Hunt end their scoring drought against Condors
LOVELAND, Colo. — For the Colorado Eagles, it has been tough to find the back of the net. Since Dec. 28 against the Iowa Wild, Riley Tufte has been shut… Read more »
Avalanche seal victory in nail-biting match against Bruins
The last time the Colorado Avalanche played the Boston Bruins on home ice, the team comprised a sizable chunk of the Colorado Eagles roster. Though still missing several key players,… Read more »
Annunen holds team afloat in overtime loss
For the Colorado Eagles, the last few weeks have been showing promise. Beginning the year with a handful of injuries and only adding to the list as the season went… Read more »
Drouin has a two-goal heroic night
When the Colorado Avalanche last faced the Dallas Stars, they walked away with a 6–3 victory. Better yet, they scored all their goals unanswered. Meeting for the second time during… Read more »
Colorado Eagles find victory on the road after holiday break
The Eagles have performed well on the road. Struggling to find a victory on home ice against the Calgary Wranglers on Dec. 22 and Dec. 23, the game against the… Read more »
Avalanche fumble in overtime loss
While some teams return from a break sleepy, the Colorado Avalanche had no trouble keeping their momentum going against the Arizona Coyotes, or so it seemed. This is the third… Read more »
Penalties plague Eagles in 5–1 loss
LOVELAND, Colo. — Though the Colorado Eagles struggled with aggression and engagement last night, the rematch against the Calgary Wranglers showed adjustments despite dropping the game 5–1. The most notable… Read more »
Eagles struggle to find victory on home ice
LOVELAND, Colo. — After returning to home ice from a long road trip, the Colorado Eagles had made significant improvements since their last outing at Blue Arena. Gathering five of… Read more »
Avalanche unseated from top spot in the Central Division
Hot off of a 5–1 victory against the Buffalo Sabres and on a two game win streak, it was safe to say the Avalanche looked good going into one of… Read more »
Emotional night yields 5–1 victory
The atmosphere in Ball Arena on Wednesday night was different for more reasons than one. Long-time Colorado Avalanche defenseman and beloved teammate Erik Johnson played his first game in Colorado… Read more »
Meyers shines with hat trick as Eagles triumph 5–2 in San Jose
Friday’s Colorado Eagles game in San Jose yielded plenty of victories. Ben Meyers scored three goals, Riley Tufte assisted on all of them and Keaton Middleton scored his first goal… Read more »
Get-right game puts Avalanche back on track
With some concerning trends emerging, the Colorado Avalanche needed a win. An 8–2 loss against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, the Avalanche’s struggles throughout the lineup were both apparent… Read more »
Avalanche suffer shutout against Vegas Golden Knights
Sin City takes no hostages, and Saturday’s game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights was certainly no exception. Colorado finished the game on the losing side of… Read more »
Tufte tallies hat trick as Eagles reign over Ontario
LOVELAND, Colo. — Blue Arena was filled with excitement on Friday night. After a long road trip and the Colorado Eagles in a funk, the game against the Ontario Reign was… Read more »
Avalanche break NHL record, maintain perfect record
Tuesday’s game against the New York Islanders was one for the books. With a 7–4 win, the Colorado Avalanche set an NHL record for the longest road win streak after… Read more »
Colorado Eagles close weekend with another loss
For the second game of the season, the Colorado Eagles had an opportunity to split the series with the Grand Rapids Griffins. After a 4–3 loss Friday night, something was… Read more »
Avalanche open season with success
The Colorado Avalanche kicked off the season with their new roster, opening the 2023–24 schedule on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings with a 5–2 victory. There was much to… Read more »
Eagles open training camp, several prospects impress coaches
WINDSOR, Colo. — With the regular season just around the corner, the Colorado Eagles are preparing their lineup. The team is doing well after the first day of training camp, making… Read more »
Avalanche drop first preseason game to Minnesota Wild
With the first look at the Colorado Avalanche in preseason action, the roster was anything but set in stone. The game against the Minnesota Wild revealed the team’s strengths and… Read more »
Avalanche to make roster decisions after final day of training camp
With Saturday holding the final day of training camp, it was time for big decisions. The games against the Minnesota Wild and the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday and Monday… Read more »