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The Avs
The Colorado Avalanche are looking to climb their way back to respectability and they’re attempting to do so through the NCAA [BSN Denver]
Avs defender Mark Barberio got a little personal and answered questions on everything from his youth hockey to his favourite pre-game snack [NHL dot com]
Speaking of Mark Barberio, he is going to be wearing a new number next season. Last night, the Avs announced his and a few others.
Barbs is wearing 44 this season. pic.twitter.com/Y31h11yAkt
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) September 4, 2017
Josty will be wearing 17 this season! pic.twitter.com/oAKmmfJUOF
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) September 4, 2017
It's 45 for our newest netminder. pic.twitter.com/FIMwLlKMpU
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) September 4, 2017
Yakupov is the first to wear 64. pic.twitter.com/ndu6tqLqh6
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) September 4, 2017
Around the hockey world
Cam Ward speaks about his willingness to accept the backup role with the Carolina Hurricanes. [NHL dot com]
A seven-year old girl stood up for what she believes in and refused to wear her youth hockey jersey because of what she considers a discriminatory logo. [Calgary Sun]
Michael Hutchinson honors Jets superfan ‘Kroppy with his new mask design. [inGoal]
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