The Sharks, who are retaining 50 percent of Meier's salary, received forwards Fabian Zetterlund and Andreas Johnsson, defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Nikita Okhotiuk, a conditional first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, and second- and seventh-round picks in the 2024 draft. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. NHL 2023. [64] Peter Forsberg won the Art Ross Trophy for the leading scorer of the regular season, which he finished with 106 points (29 goals, 77 assists). The Avalanche matched up with the league-leading Predators in the first round. Thank you for your interest in Ball Arena and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE). Learn More. The Red Wings ended up winning the game in overtime 65. The Avalanche have won eleven division titles since relocating to Denver (and set the league record for most consecutive division titles at nine in a row from 1995 to 2003; one in Quebec, the rest in Colorado), and qualified for the playoffs in each of their first ten seasons after relocation; this streak ended in 2007. With Varlamov and Jonathan Bernier both out with injuries, Hammond started the game, making a career-high 44 saves. Ball partnering with Arsenal as its official sustainable aluminum beverage packaging partner, and Ball becoming the official Infinitely Recyclable Aluminum Packaging Partner of SoFi Stadium and the Los Angeles Rams. In the Western Conference Semi-finals, the Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings in seven games, after having wasted a 31 lead. {{, In the 2004 playoffs, Colorado won the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Dallas Stars in five games, but lost in the Semi-finals against the Sharks in six games. Lightning, Meier arrival 'big piece of the puzzle' for Devils playoff push. We are excited to learn more about your business and how KSE can help you drive results. More Info Avalanche Re-Signs Middleton More Info AVALANCHE ACQUIRES KINKAID More Info EAGLES TO HOST IN-ARENA TALENT AUDITION MARCH 14 More Info @ColoradoEagles Follow [36] In July 2004, Joel Quenneville was hired for the position of head coach, replacing Tony Granato, who became his assistant. In the 2001 Stanley Cup Finals, the Avalanche defeated the New Jersey Devils in seven games to win their second championship. Scores a lot of goals, so we're excited to have him here.". [133] Although Sherman retained his role as general manager, he was largely reduced to an advisory role. [127] Gabriel Landeskog, the Avalanche's lone representative at the 2012 NHL Awards, won the Calder Memorial Trophy, joining Chris Drury, Peter Forsberg and Peter Stastny for earning top rookie honors for the Avalanche. The Avalanche sent a league-leading 11 players from eight countries. The rivalry between the Avalanche and the Red Wings was at its peak from 1996 to 2002. [103] Colorado would go on to receive the highest draft pick in Avalanche history, third overall. Colorado Eagles Announce 2023 'Pot of Gold Fundraiser More Info Colorado Avalanche Recall Hunt, Meyers, Johansson More Info Share your feedback for your chance to win tickets! Ball and KSE will also partner with the Premier League's Arsenal F.C., which plays in London's Emirates Stadium, and the NFL's Los Angeles Rams and their home stadium, SoFi Stadium. The unidentified snowmobiler was discovered on Monday after being "buried and killed in an avalanche" near Wolf Creek Pass, a high mountain pass in Mineral . [16], While the team experienced on-ice success, it spent most of its first 23 years struggling financially. The race to the title was exciting, namely the second-to-last game of the season, as the Avalanche needed to win the game to stay in the race, and Milan Hejduk scored with ten seconds left in overtime to defeat the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. 10:44 PM. NHL Stadium Series name and logo are trademarks of the National Hockey League. [20], COMSAT considered several names for the team, including "Extreme," "Blizzards," and "Black Bears." 3, Marc Tardif's No. [12] On advice from his mother, he refused to sign a contract and began a holdout that lasted over a year. For the 200708 season, the NHL introduced the new-look "Reebok EDGE" jerseys. It's taken some time, but the Colorado Avalanche are finally returning to a fully healthy lineup. As the official hotel partner of the Colorado Avalanche, our location is within walking distance to a variety of events, delicious dining options, and entertainment for every kind of stay.. [23], After purchasing the team, COMSAT organized its Denver sports franchises under a separate subsidiary, Ascent Entertainment Group Inc., which went public in 1995. [105][106] The following month, top scorer Ryan Smyth was traded to the Los Angeles Kings and Joe Sakic, the only team captain the Avalanche had ever known, retired after 21 seasons in the NHL. On December 10, 2016, the Avalanche allowed ten goals in a 101 loss to the Canadiens. Colorado; US . [171] As a result, Draper had to undergo facial reconstructive surgery and had to have his jaw wired shut for five weeks. All but Hejduk were part of the starting lineups. ET; ALT, MSGSN, ESPN+, SN NOW) because of an upper-body . Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines. [14] In the first season after the trade, 199293, the Nordiques reached the playoffs for the first time in six years. Bourque, who had been a Bruin since 1979, requested a trade to a contender for a chance to win the Stanley Cup. It also does not have horizontal striping on the bottom. Copyright 1999-2018 Colorado Avalanche Hockey Team, Inc. and the National Hockey League. [28] Roy won the William M. Jennings Trophy, given to the goaltenders of the team with fewest goals scored against. Following the 199495 season, they were sold to the COMSAT Entertainment Group and relocated to Denver. These acquisitions filled the team's needs and were expected to help make an impact in the playoffs. In London, Ball will partner with Arsenal - one of the most watched soccer teams in the world - as its official sustainable aluminum beverage packaging partner. [50], In the playoffs, Colorado swept their Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Vancouver Canucks. Copyright 1999-2018 Colorado Avalanche Hockey Team, Inc. and the National Hockey League. The partnership is a demonstration of both companies' steadfast commitment to a sustainable future and builds on their long history of working together to support the Denver community. [7], After making the postseason for seven consecutive years, from 1981 to 1987, the Nordiques started to decline. [68] Having "nine elite players",[69] "the most talented top six forwards on one team since the days of the Edmonton Oilers"[70] was not good enough as the franchise failed to win the Northwest Division title, ending the NHL record streak. In the middle of the arms, there are five stripes, black, white, and burgundy from the outside inside on both sides. [164], Avalanche games air on regional sports network Altitude Sports and Entertainment since 2004, replacing FSN Rocky Mountain. [147] In the next three seasons, the Avalanche clinched the playoffs, with the last being the winners of the Presidents' Trophy, but lost in the second round to the Sharks, Stars, and Golden Knights, respectively. [28] He won the Hart Memorial Trophy, given to the NHL's most valuable player during the regular season; the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player that has shown the best sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with performance in play; the Lester B. Pearson Award; and shared the NHL Plus/Minus Award with Patrik Elias of the Devils. Marketing opportunities with KSE are available across the following entities: These marketing opportunities can include, but are not limited to, the following: For more information on digital, television and sponsorship marketing opportunities, please [email protected] call 303.405.6163. Official Facebook Page of the Colorado Avalanche. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Colorado redeemed themselves in game two of the season on October 10, 2011, against the 2011 Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins. [79][80], By the beginning of the 200607 season, Joe Sakic and Milan Hejduk were the only two remaining members from the 200001 Stanley Cup-winning squad, with Sakic being the only one from the team's days in Quebec, though Hejduk was drafted by the Nordiques. Patrick Roy won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs. Prior to the 201516 season, the Avalanche modified their existing uniform set by replacing the yeti foot shoulder logo in favor of the burgundy and black "C" logo. [95] In the Western Conference Quarter-finals, Colorado defeated the Minnesota Wild in six games. Joe Sakic was, once again, elected to the 2004 All-star team, winning the NHL/Sheraton Road Performer Award, and became the first Avalanche player ever to be chosen as game MVP, when he scored a hat-trick. [123][124] Second, they selected defenseman Duncan Siemens 11th overall, a pick acquired from the St. Louis Blues in the controversial trade that sent power-forward Chris Stewart, long time top prospect Kevin Shattenkirk and a second-round pick to the Blues in exchange for their first-round pick, veteran Jay McClement and 2006 former first overall pick, Erik Johnson. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. The Avalanche logo is in the center of the jersey. The Avalanche debuted their new version of the Reebok EDGE jerseys on September 12, 2007, at an Avalanche press conference. [60] General manager Pierre Lacroix promoted assistant coach Tony Granato, who had only three months of coaching experience as an assistant, to the head coach position. Average points per game in a season by defenceman: NHL record longest points streak, rookie: Most goals in a playoff season by defenceman: Most assists in a playoff season by defenceman: Most points in a playoff season by defenceman: Most penalty minutes in a playoff season: Most overtime game-winning goals in playoff career: Largest margin of victory: 10 (December 5, 1995, vs San Jose (122)), Longest consecutive attendance sellout: 487 (19952006), Most points without making Stanley Cup playoffs: 95 (200607), This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 16:20. This partnership builds on Ball's success in developing and piloting the lightweight Ball Aluminum Cupin sports and entertainment venues. So, once he gets healthy, we'll be really excited about him. The Vegas Golden Knights (35-18-6) meet the Colorado Avalanche (33-19-5) Monday at Ball Arena in Denver. Peter Forsberg and Adam Foote were lost in free agency to save room in the cap for Joe Sakic and Rob Blake. [31] Sandis Ozolinsh was elected for the NHL's first All-Star team at the end of the season. DENVER -- Timo Meier is unlikely to make his New Jersey Devils debut against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Wednesday (9 p.m. [107] The Avalanche named Adam Foote as his replacement. [32], As a free agent during the summer of 1997, Joe Sakic signed a three-year, $21million offer sheet with the New York Rangers. All Rights Reserved. 2023 Ball Arena. Goaltender Semyon Varlamov was dealt to Colorado from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a first and second pick, while veteran netminder and former Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jean-Sbastien Gigure was signed as a free agent in hopes to mentor the young Varlamov. [120][121] Captain Adam Foote also retired after the final game of the season.[122]. The Avalanche missed the playoffs for the 200607 season, missing it for the first time since 199394, when they were still in Quebec. DENVER -- Timo Meier is unlikely to make his New Jersey Devils debut against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Wednesday (9 p.m. [73] In Denver, after the Moore hit, it became tradition for the home fans to boo Todd Bertuzzi every time he gained possession of the puck, whenever his team faced the Avalanche at Pepsi Center. [144] However, the Predators blanked the Avalanche 50 in Game 6 to win the series.[145]. Colorado had the league's lowest goals conceded: 169, an average of 2.06 per game. Get a speciality Avs license plate and show off your support in Avalanche Territory. Duncan Siemens was sent back to his major junior team, the Saskatoon Blades in camp, while Gabriel Landeskog made the opening night roster against the Red Wings on October 8, 2011, at Pepsi Center. [36] Following the Columbine High School massacre, Colorado postponed their first two playoff games to a later date; they would wear patches in honor of the Columbine victims on their jerseys during the playoffs. Harrington was claimed off waivers by the Anaheim Ducks from New Jersey on Tuesday. Enter Search Term. [75] Although the salary cap was a blow to one of the highest spenders of the league,[76] the team finished the 200506 regular season with a 43309 record for 95 points, good enough to finish second in the Division, seven behind the Calgary Flames and tied with the Edmonton Oilers. The series was altered to a 232 format as a result of the tragedy. [59] The division title came after a bad start by the team, that led to the exit of head coach Bob Hartley in December. [129] At 19 years and 286 days old, Landeskog became the youngest captain in NHL history at that time, being 11 days younger than when Sidney Crosby was named captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins at 19 years and 297 days. Colorado progressed to the playoffs, defeating the Vancouver Canucks, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Presidents' Trophy-winning Detroit Red Wings in the Western Conference Finals, all in six games. The burgundy part on the home jersey is white on the away jersey, the steel blue part is burgundy, and the black and white lines became gray and steel blue. As part of the deal, Kroenke placed the teams into a trust that would ensure they stay in Denver until at least 2025. The numbers retired when the franchise was in Quebec J. C. Tremblay's No. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. "We are committed to making recycling an easy, everyday choice for consumers by providing them with infinitely recyclable aluminum cans, bottles and cups that can be used and back on a store shelf in just 60 days, and enhancing recycling infrastructure in venues. "This announcement is an extension of a relationship that began between Ball Corporation and KSE a year ago with the introduction of their infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum CupTM. He was also unable to bring his own staff, having to make do with holdovers from Roy's staff. ET; ALT, MSGSN, ESPN+, SN NOW) because of an upper-body injury. [172] The incident marked the beginning of a rivalry often considered one of the most intense in NHL history by the press and fans.[173]. |
"It's a big help," Hughes said. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. 99 for all its member teams at the 2000 NHL All-Star Game.[170]. Records as of April 9, 2007. [154] It is predominantly burgundy. [139] Bednar walked into a difficult situation. [24] However, Liberty was not interested in sports ownership at the time (though it has since purchased Major League Baseball's Atlanta Braves), and made the deal contingent upon Ascent selling both the Avalanche and Nuggets. DENVER - PointsBet, a premier global sportsbook operator, and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, LLC ("KSE") today announced their entrance into a new, multi-year partnership making PointsBet the. Rob Blake was elected to the Second All-Star Team.[55][56]. Colorado Avalanche vs. New Jersey Devils onsale Wed Mar 1 2023 7:00 PM Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band 2023 Tour onsale Thu Mar 2 2023 7:30 PM Denver Nuggets vs. Memphis Grizzlies onsale Fri Mar 3 2023 8:00 PM Jo Koy - World Tour onsale Sat Mar 4 2023 8:00 PM Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken onsale [40] After defeating both the San Jose Sharks and the Detroit Red Wings in six games in the first two rounds, Colorado met the Presidents' Trophy-winning Dallas Stars in the Conference Finals, where they lost in seven games. The Devils also acquired defensemen Scott Harrington and Santeri Hatakka, forward prospect Timur Ibragimov, goalie prospect Zachary Emond, and a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft in the trade. [98], On May 9, 2008, the Avalanche announced that Joel Quenneville would not return to coach the team next season. In addition, PointsBet has . Colorado Avalanche Colorado Mammoth Denver Nuggets Patrick Roy retired after that season, and the team signed star wingers Paul Kariya from the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, and Teemu Selanne from the San Jose Sharks. [172] Claude Lemieux was one of the players singled out by the Red Wings players. Patrick Roy had a shutout on the decisive game of each series. [25] Led on the ice by captain Joe Sakic, forward Peter Forsberg, and defenseman Adam Foote and with Pierre Lacroix as the general manager and Marc Crawford as the head coach, the Avalanche became stronger when All-Star Montreal Canadiens goaltender Patrick Roy joined the team. All Rights Reserved. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. [125] Head coach Joe Sacco signed a two-year contract extension shortly after the end of the season. [53] Shjon Podein was awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for significant humanitarian contributions to his community, namely his work on charitable organizations and his own children foundation. The season paused in February for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. A new third jersey was also unveiled, featuring navy (instead of steel blue) as the dominant color, and a minimalized, recolored version of the Rockies logo in front. The Avalanche came back from a 32 series deficit and won the series 43, marking the second year in a row that defending champions lost in the Finals, as the Devils themselves defeated the Dallas Stars in 2000. [101] The Avalanche missed the postseason for the second time in three seasons. The partnership marks a new era for both companies' hometown multi-purpose Denver arena, the site of iconic athletic, entertainment and cultural moments throughout the past 30 years. We are also grateful for PepsiCo's dedication to elevating the fan experience at our arena for over 21 years, and through ongoing official beverage partnerships with the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Mammoth and Ball Arena.". Roy and Sakic were both elected to the NHL's First All-Star Team, with Rob Blake elected to the Second All-Star Team. [172] The teams met again in the Western Conference Finals that season, with the Red Wings emerging victorious and going on to win the Stanley Cup. Get a speciality Avs license plate and show off your support in Avalanche Territory. by [108] Sakic's jersey retirement ceremony took place on October 1, 2009, before the season opener at home against the San Jose Sharks where the Avalanche won 52. The Avalanche swept the series 40. . During Game 6, Red Wings player Kris Draper was checked into the boards face-first by Avalanche player Claude Lemieux. [34], The Avalanche sent 10 players representing seven countries, as well as head coach Marc Crawford representing Canada, to the 1998 Winter Olympics ice hockey tournament in Nagano, Japan. Team Intellectual Property. Colorado Avalanche and ColoradoAvalanche.com are trademarks of Colorado Avalanche, LLC. The partnership will include a comprehensive recycling . When The Denver Post leaked the intended name, fan reaction was so negative that COMSAT reconsidered and chose the name Colorado Avalanche. Cost overruns associated with the construction of Pepsi Center had shareholders up in arms. [35] Milan Hejduk won the gold medal with Czech Republic, Alexei Gusarov and Valeri Kamensky won the silver medal with Russia, and Jari Kurri won bronze with Finland. Following the departure of Roy, the Avalanche hired Jared Bednar from the Calder Cup champions, the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League (AHL), as head coach. The Official Site of the Colorado Avalanche. All Rights Reserved. [143] The team finished with 95 points, a 47-point increase from their previous season. [100] Posting a record of 32455, finishing 15th in the Western Conference (28th overall), and recording the fewest points since their days in Quebec during the 197980 season. However, a group of Ascent shareholders sued, claiming the sale price was several million dollars too low. Video Duration: 3:57. Nine other players from the roster played in Europe during the lockout.[74]. [72] Bertuzzi was away from professional hockey for 17 months as a result of suspensions. All Rights Reserved. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. In Los Angeles, Ball will become the official Infinitely Recyclable Aluminum Packaging Partner of SoFi Stadium and the Los Angeles Rams. [86] As consolation, the team won the last game of the season against the Calgary Flames the following day and finished fourth in the Northwest Division and ninth in the Western Conference with a 44317 record for 95 points, one less than eighth-seeded Calgary. Ball, a leader in cutting-edge aluminum beverage packaging, as well as climate monitoring and weather forecasting technologies through the Ball Aerospace business, has made sustainability foundational to its business, operations and products. In each location, in addition to in-venue aluminum beverage packaging solutions, Ball and KSE will enhance local community programs and increase awareness of the importance of aluminum recycling. [92] In the Eastern Conference, three teams progressed to the playoffs with fewer than 95 points: the New York Rangers (94), the Tampa Bay Lightning (93) and the New York Islanders (92). AB InBev and Labatt were both former partners of the NHL. The 200001 season was the best season the team has ever had due to phenomenal play by the all-time leading scorer in Avalanche history, Joe Sakic. Between them, the jersey is burgundy; outside those lines it is steel blue. [83] The sell-out streak was an all-time NHL record for the longest consecutive attendance sell-outs at home games with 487; and began on November 9, 1995, on the Avalanche's eighth regular season home game during the 199596 season at the McNichols Sports Arena. PointsBet Becomes Official Sportsbook Partner for Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and Pepsi Center. Enter Search Term. In 1995, team owner Marcel Aubut asked for a bailout from Quebec's provincial government[18] as well as a new publicly funded arena. It also debated whether to brand the team as a Denver team or as a regional franchise representing either Colorado or the entire Rocky Mountain region. |
Hejduk scored 50 goals to win the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy, awarded annually to the leading goal scorer in the NHL. COMSAT's diversification into sports ownership was proving a drain on the company. COMSAT retained an 80% controlling interest, with the other 20% available on NASDAQ. Get a speciality Avs license plate and show off your support in Avalanche Territory. However, after two games, no points and compiling a plus-minus rating of 4, Forsberg announced his retirement from professional hockey. [27] Joe Sakic was the playoff's scoring leader with 34 points (18 goals and 16 assists),[28] winning the Conn Smythe Trophy. The cup, a direct response to growing consumer preference for more sustainable products, debuted in 2019 at the former Pepsi Center, now Ball Arena. The look was inspired from the original uniforms they wore from 1995 to 2007, save for the bold silver border that pays homage to Colorado's silver mining industry. Before the previous season's playoffs, in a move reminiscent of Patrick Roy's trade, the Avalanche traded Aebischer to the Montreal Canadiens for the Vezina Trophy-winning Jose Theodore. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. They swept the Nashville Predators, defeated the St. Louis Blues in six games, and swept the Edmonton Oilers to reach the Stanley Cup Finals. Founded in 1972 as the Quebec Nordiques, the team was one of the charter franchises of the World Hockey Association. Hockey-Reference utilizes Official NHL data for current NHL seasons. [115] Joe Sacco finished third in Jack Adams Trophy voting that season. [6] In 1979, the franchise entered the NHL, along with the WHA's Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, and Winnipeg Jets. [67] There were doubts if goaltender David Aebischer could perform at the top level the team was used to while having Roy. Pierre Lacroix remained an advisor to the team until his death in 2020 from COVID-19. Avalanche Acquires Jack Johnson Avalanche Acquires Goaltender Keith Kinkaid Avalanche and Kiewit Corporation Announce Official Helmet Sponsorship Where To Watch MacFarland on the Upcoming. 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Earlier this month, PointsBet announced a similar sponsorship deal with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, making PointsBet the official and exclusive partner of the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association, Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League, Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League, and their home arena, Pepsi . Items in bold are NHL records. He was hired just a month before the opening of training camp, and thus had nowhere near enough time to install his own system. Canada won the ice hockey tournament, with Rob Blake, Adam Foote, and Joe Sakic won gold medals. Per the official release Ball Corporation has partnered with Kroenke Sports and Entertainment to establish a "first-of-its kind global partnership" founded on the vision to advance sustainability in sports and entertainment by "strengthening in-venue aluminum recycling, providing fans with a more environmentally friendly fan experience and The game ended with nine fights, 11 goals, 39 penalties, 148 penalty minutes, one hat-trick (by Valeri Kamensky) and a goaltender fight between Stanley Cup champion Patrick Roy and Mike Vernon. The Avalanche play their home games at Ball Arena, which they share with the NBA's Denver Nuggets and Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League. [45][46], The Avalanche's success came amid considerable turmoil in the front office. [111] The Avalanche fell in the Western Conference Quarterfinals to the top-seeded San Jose Sharks in six games. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). 28,453 talking about this. If you're interested in being contacted for more information about Club Seats for Team Events please select from the Teams below and fill out your information. Find out the latest on your favorite NHL players on CBSSports . Proceeds benefit Kroenke Sports Charities. All rights reserved. [57] The Avalanche made the Western Conference Finals for the fourth consecutive season (and sixth overall in the last seven seasons), meeting the Detroit Red Wings in the playoffs for the fifth time in seven years. Paul Stastny, son of Nordiques legend Peter Stastny, also provided a link to the franchise's past. [63] In the Western Conference Quarterfinals, the Avalanche blew a 31 series lead over the Minnesota Wild, losing in overtime in Game 7. Colorado would match the offer,[33] which instigated a salary raise for NHL players. Depend on these forecasts? Denver-based Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is one of the world's leading ownership, entertainment and management groups. You can . They also became the second team from the WHA to win the Cup. 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After the last game of the series, Peter Forsberg underwent surgery to remove a ruptured spleen and it was announced he would not play until the following season.