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Northern Exposure
The Colorado Avalanche were coming off a very impressive win at home over the Nashville Predators, in what was Mackenzie Blackwood's Avs debut, but once again, we were back on the road. At least, this time, it's a three game trip, and it is in the West. Can't get any more West in this continental land mass than the Pacific Time Zone, and that's where the Avs would be for the next three games. The first of those three was a trip to the Canadian side of the Pacific Northwest, the city that hosted the 111th Grey Cup and this year's Survivor Series: Vancouver, British Columbia.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Always Bet on Blackwood
For me, this was a very awesome Saturday night. I enjoyed seeing Saturday Night's Main Event for the first time in 16 years, and as the show reached the second half, the Colorado Avalanche began play against the Nashville Predators. This was the third meeting of the season against the Preds; the first meeting in Nashville went the Preds' way, but the second meeting was the overtime win at home for the Avs. This was also the second game of a brief two-game homestand before the Avs would head back on the road for three games in the Pacific Time Zone.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
A Cold Homecoming
Finally! Home sweet home for the Avs! This has been a strange schedule so far for the Colorado Avalanche. We are coming off a five game Eastern road trip that saw us win four of those five games. The latest game was a 6-2 win in Pittsburgh over Sidney Crosby's Penguins. Now we are finally in the familiar setting known as Ball Arena. It was December 12, yet this was our first home game this month. That's how whacked our schedule has been. For this bout, it's our second meeting of the season against the Utah Hockey Club, with our first meeting being a blowout win for the Avs in Salt Lake City.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Nebraska Volleyball: A Powerhouse in College Sports
When it comes to women's college volleyball, few programs can match the legacy, passion, and success of Nebraska Volleyball. This Midwestern powerhouse has carved its name into the annals of collegiate sports, boasting an impressive history, an unmatched fan base, and a culture of excellence both on and off the court. Let’s dive into what makes Nebraska Volleyball a perennial force and how they continue to dominate the sport.
By Det. Marcusabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Road Warriors
There they are, folks. Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon. These are my two favorite players currently in the NHL. It's amazing that I've seen each of their careers since Day One. When Sid started, MacKinnon idolized him, especially since they came from that same place: Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. Sid was drafted back in 2005 by the Penguins, while the Avs would draft MacKinnon #1 overall eight years later.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Cowboys vs Bengals: A Clash of NFL Titans. AI-Generated.
ntroduction The Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals represent two distinct legacies in the NFL, captivating fans with their thrilling matchups. Known for their passionate fanbases and unique team cultures, the Cowboys vs Bengals rivalry goes beyond the field. From historical milestones to current playoff aspirations, this matchup has everything football fans could hope for. In this article, we’ll delve into their histories, head-to-head records, star players, and what’s in store for their next showdown.
By Divyansh Thapaabout a year ago in Unbalanced
On This Day, We See Clearly
After a bad loss in Raleigh, the Colorado Avalanche bounced back and took it to the Detroit Red Wings, a 2-1 win in Motown, with Alexandar Georgiev shutting down the Wings. It was back to work for the Avs the next night, as the fourth game of the five-game road trip took the team to New Jersey to face a strong and red hot Devils team who is going toe-to-toe with the Washington Capitals in the Metropolitan Division.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Georgie Owns Motown
You know, I am pretty blessed as a hockey fan. I may have been born too late to drink in the rivalry between the Quebec Nordiques and the Montreal Canadiens, but the heyday of the rivalry between the Colorado Avalanche and the Detroit Red Wings came at the perfect time for me. I was 10 when the Nordiques moved to Denver, and the rivalry pretty much began in that first year. The Avalanche/Red Wings rivalry was unique for many reasons. For one, it wasn't a divisional rivalry, yet it was more heated than most division rivalries. These two teams spent almost a decade jockeying for position in the Western Conference, and they ran into each other a lot when it counted the most.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
A Shaky Debut in Raleigh
The Colorado Avalanche's five game road trip started on shaky ground. Down 4-0 in Buffalo after the first period. It became 4-1 in the second period, but we entered the third period needing a miracle. That miracle did come. Four goals in the third period. The second 4-0 comeback win for the Avs in as many seasons, and unlike the one last season, we didn't need overtime... or home ice. So we are one up on the Eastern swing, and next up was a trip to Raleigh against the Carolina Hurricanes.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Unanswered
The Colorado Avalanche did not end the month of November on a good note. A bad loss in Dallas, and a worse loss at home against Edmonton--back-to-back losses against last year's Western Conference finalist. Our December starts out with a lot of traveling and a lot of miles. Five games on the road, all in the East. First off, a city that's familiar to one of our players: Buffalo. For Casey Mittelstadt, it's a homecoming. Mittelstadt was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 2017; played his whole career there alongside the likes of Evan Rodrigues and Jack Eichel, and it was during the deadline last season that Mittelstadt was dealt to the Avs for Bowen Byram, allowing Mittelstadt to have his first taste of the playoffs.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
A Peck of Trouble
Black Friday was not kind to the Colorado Avalanche, as we were soundly defeated in Dallas. Right after the game and heading into this next one, we made a surprise trade with the Nashville Predators. The deal? We shipped off Justus Annunen to the Preds in exchange for Scott Wedgewood, who I have seen quite a bit with the New Jersey Devils. So the Preds now have double the Juice in net, and we have a veteran to back up Alexandar Georgiev.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
