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Calum Ritchie News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Colorado Avalanche’s Calum Ritchie Scores First Career NHL Goal

It wasn’t a Macklin Celebrini moment in his first career game, but Colorado Avalanche rookie Calum Ritchie achieved the same feat — scoring his first career NHL goal — in just his third career game.

NHL News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 13

Good & Bad: Avalanche Goaltending Falls Apart Again

DENVER — The Avalanche fell to 0-2 after another uninspiring goaltending performance at Ball Arena on Saturday. Jack Johnson and the Columbus Blue Jackets scored five times before the game was halfway through and held the lead the rest of the way, defeating Colorado 6-4.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 9

Calum Ritchie Prepares for NHL Debut: ‘It Still Hasn’t Really Hit Me’

Calum Ritchie would’ve never envisioned the past 16 months playing out the way they have. After falling in the first round of the 2023 draft to Colorado at No.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / October 8

Promising Rookie Cracks Avalanche Opening Night Roster

The Colorado Avalanche are set to open the 2024-2025 season without a fully healthy lineup. Captain Gabriel Landeskog continues to miss time, not playing since the team captured the 2022 Stanley Cup.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

10 NHL players who are ready to become breakout stars in 2024-25

Stanley Cup hopes rise and fall not just on the backs of superstars, but also on teammates who can rise to the occasion.

Islanders All-Star open to extension talks during the season

Injured Penguins defenseman making little progress in rehab

Can Jeremie Poirier bounce back from injury and make his NHL debut?

Penguins rookie surprisingly expected to be left off NHL roster

Around the NHL: Bryan Little will sign contract to retire as a Jet

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / September 25

Avalanche Practice Observations: Cal Ritchie on the Wing; Sam Malinski Fighting for a Spot

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — The line juggling continued on Wednesday, where the Avalanche again held two separate group practices at Family Sports Center. 1. Among the changes was the makeup of the second line — the one centered by Casey Mittelstadt.

NHL News / The Rink / September 24

Avalanche lose preseason debut 3–2 to Dallas Stars, Calum Ritchie shines

Well, preseason hockey anyway. The first official (though not-counting) Colorado Avalanche game of the year saw Ball Arena host the Dallas Stars. Avalanche faithful from all-around tuned in to watch most of this game.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / September 23

Calum Ritchie Prepares for 1st Avalanche Test; ‘Trying to Soak it In’

DENVER — The Avalanche are at Ball Arena Monday night for their 7 p.m. preseason opener against the Dallas Stars. And young center Calum Ritchie will be making his preseason debut.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / September 21

Day 3 Avalanche Scrimmage Takeaways: Ritchie Elevated, Kovy Shows Out Again

Fans at Family Sports were given a nice treat that I don’t think they’ve received yet in the Jared Bednar era – a training camp scrimmage. Since taking over the Avalanche in 2016, it’s been mostly drill work and conditioning during camp, but this year has been a little different and fans were the beneficiary on Saturday.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

3 Avalanche Standouts From 2024 Rookie Faceoff

In the past few days, the Colorado Avalanche and some young prospects participated in the 2024 Rookie Faceoff tournament. The Avs were among seven teams invited to play in this year’s games, which the Los Angeles Kings hosted.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / September 18

Three camp battles to keep an eye on with the Avalanche

It’s not quite hockey weather here in Denver, but it’s just about hockey season, as the Colorado Avalanche will hit the ice on Thursday for the first day of training camp.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / September 14

Right Players End Up On Scoresheet In First Rookie Game For Avalanche

No, the Colorado Avalanche weren’t able to pull out the win in their first game out in Los Angeles during the Rookie Faceoff Tournament, but it’s not really about wins and losses in this tournament.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Rink / September 14

Key Takeaways as Avalanche Lose First Game of Rookie Face-off

Hockey is back on the menu! With the regular season less than a month out, the Rookie Face-off tournament is here to showcase the future of the Colorado Avalanche.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / September 10

Avalanche Prospect Ritchie Needs Strong Rookie Faceoff Showing

The Colorado Avalanche are soon set to descend on El Segundo, California to participate in the NHL’s Rookie Faceoff Tournament, hosted this season by the Los Angeles Kings from Sept.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / September 9

Three Avalanche Players To Watch At The Rookie Faceoff

Everyone is going to be watching Calum Ritchie at the Rookie Faceoff this weekend. Everyone. He’s the top prospect for the Avalanche, and probably the best prospect the team has had play in this tournament other than Bowen Byram.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / August 7

Top Avalanche Prospect Projected To Represent Team Canada

As of right now, it appears the biggest reason Avalanche prospect Calum Ritchie wasn’t selected to Team Canada for the World Juniors last Winter was because he was recovering from major shoulder surgery.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / August 3

Calum Ritchie earns high praise from top prospect analyst

Calum Ritchie is aiming to make the Colorado Avalanche this fall. Even if he does and manages to stick past the nine game tryout, there’s always the chance that the team releases him to play in the World Juniors in December.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / July 16

Journey To World Juniors Underway For Calum Ritchie

Calum Ritchie wasn’t selected to represent Team Canada at the World Junior Championships last winter. In his last year of eligibility, he doesn’t want to miss out on the opportunity to represent his country again this December.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Avalanche’s Calum Ritchie Could Power His Way Onto Opening Day Lineup

On Monday, the Colorado Avalanche officially signed Calum Ritchie to a three-year entry-level contract (ELC). Ritchie was by far the most talented player at the development camp last week and was rewarded for it.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

Avalanche sign Calum Ritchie to three-year, entry-level contract

One of the top prospects in Mile High City’s system has inked his first NHL contract. On Monday, the Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Calum Ritchie to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8

Avalanche sign 2023 first-round selection to his ELC

The organization selected him as the 27th overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft with their highest selection since the 2020 NHL Draft.

Avalanche sign Jason Polin to one-year, two-way deal

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / The Rink / July 4

A wrap from Day 1 of Avalanche development camp

Centennial, Colo. — As the fans go into the depths of the summer, all the prospects arrive in Colorado for their chance to shine. The Colorado Avalanche drafted nine players last week and most of them were at Family Sports Center to make a good first impression today.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 30

Young players and prospects the Calgary Flames could target in trade deadline deals

The Calgary Flames roster is going to look a lot different between now and after the March 8 trade deadline.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / July 26, 2023

2023-24 NHL prospect pool breakdown: Colorado Avalanche

Success doesn’t come cheap. The Colorado Avalanche have one of the worst prospect pools in the NHL, which only improved thanks to two solid late picks in the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft.

Avs sign F Nikolai Kovalenko to 2-year deal

Which New Avalanche Acquisition Is The Most Important?

Ranking the five-year windows for all 32 NHL teams

Colorado Avalanche News / The Rink / July 26, 2023

Avalanche to play three games in 2023 Rookie Faceoff

The Colorado Avalanche will be one of six teams participating in the 2023 Rookie Faceoff in Las Vegas, including the host-Vegas Golden Knights, Anaheim Ducks, Arizona Coyotes, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks.