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1.

What team did the Colorado Avalanche defeat in the first round of the 1996-1997 post-season?
- A.
  
  Chicago Blackhawks
- B.
  
  Detroit Red Wings
- C.
  
  Tampa Bay Lightning
- D.
  
  Florida Panthers
Correct Answer
A. Chicago Blackhawks

Explanation
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the 1996-1997 post-season.

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2.

What is a popular nickname for the Colorado Avalanche?
- A.
  
  Mountain Boys
- B.
  
  Avs
- C.
  
  Great Ones
- D.
  
  Rockies
Correct Answer
B. Avs

Explanation
The popular nickname for the Colorado Avalanche is "Avs". This nickname is derived from the first part of the team's name, "Ava"lanche. It is a common practice in sports to shorten team names or use abbreviations as nicknames, and "Avs" has become widely recognized and used by fans, media, and the team itself.

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3.

Which team is the AHL affiliate for the Colorado Avalanche?
- A.
  
  Providence Bruins
- B.
  
  Portland Pirates
- C.
  
  Albany River Rats
- D.
  
  Syracuse Crunch
Correct Answer
C. Albany River Rats

Explanation
The AHL affiliate for the Colorado Avalanche is the Albany River Rats.

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4.

What team trounced the Colorado Avalanche in the 2001-2002 Stanley Cup Finals?
- A.
  
  New Jersey Devils
- B.
  
  Edmonton Oilers
- C.
  
  Calgary Flames
- D.
  
  Detroit Red Wings
Correct Answer
D. Detroit Red Wings

Explanation
In the 2001-2002 Stanley Cup Finals, the Detroit Red Wings trounced the Colorado Avalanche. This means that the Red Wings decisively defeated the Avalanche in a dominant and overwhelming manner.

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5.

Which Colorado Avalanche player had a brawl with Chris Osgood in the 1996-1997 Western Finals?
- A.
  
  Joe Sakic
- B.
  
  Ray Bourque
- C.
  
  Peter Forsberg
- D.
  
  Patrick Roy
Correct Answer
D. Patrick Roy

Explanation
Patrick Roy had a brawl with Chris Osgood in the 1996-1997 Western Finals.

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6.

What team did the Colorado Avalanche defeat in six first round games of the 1998-1999 post-season?
- A.
  
  San Jose Sharks
- B.
  
  Washington Capitals
- C.
  
  Los Angeles Kings
- D.
  
  Florida Panthers
Correct Answer
A. San Jose Sharks

Explanation
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the San Jose Sharks in six first round games of the 1998-1999 post-season.

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7.

What Hall of Fame defenseman played with the Colorado Avalanche from 1999-2001?
- A.
  
  Joe Sakic
- B.
  
  Ray Bourque
- C.
  
  Kurt Sauer
- D.
  
  Patrice Brisebois
Correct Answer
B. Ray Bourque

Explanation
Ray Bourque is the correct answer because he played with the Colorado Avalanche from 1999-2001. He is a Hall of Fame defenseman known for his exceptional skills and contributions to the sport. Bourque's tenure with the Avalanche was a significant part of his career, and he played a crucial role in helping the team win the Stanley Cup in 2001.

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8.

From what team did the Colorado Avalanche get Claude Lemieux early in their debut 1995-1996 season?
- A.
  
  Philadelphia Flyers
- B.
  
  Detroit Red Wings
- C.
  
  Pittsburgh Penguins
- D.
  
  New Jersey Devils
Correct Answer
D. New Jersey Devils

Explanation
The Colorado Avalanche acquired Claude Lemieux from the New Jersey Devils early in their debut 1995-1996 season.

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9.

What team knocked the Colorado Avalanche out of the 1996-1997 playoffs?
- A.
  
  Edmonton Oilers
- B.
  
  Detroit Red Wings
- C.
  
  Calgary Flames
- D.
  
  Buffalo Sabres
Correct Answer
B. Detroit Red Wings

Explanation
The Detroit Red Wings knocked the Colorado Avalanche out of the 1996-1997 playoffs.

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10.

Which Colorado Avalanche player sat out the entire 2001-2002 regular season with assorted injuries?
- A.
  
  Joe Sakic
- B.
  
  Patrick Roy
- C.
  
  Peter Forsberg
- D.
  
  Ray Bourque
Correct Answer
C. Peter Forsberg

Explanation
Peter Forsberg sat out the entire 2001-2002 regular season with assorted injuries.

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11.

What team did the Colorado Avalanche trade David Aebischer to in the 2005-2006 season?
- A.
  
  New Jersey Devils
- B.
  
  Los Angeles Kings
- C.
  
  Boston Bruins
- D.
  
  Montreal Canadiens
Correct Answer
D. Montreal Canadiens

Explanation
In the 2005-2006 season, the Colorado Avalanche traded David Aebischer to the Montreal Canadiens.

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12.

What team knocked the Colorado Avalanche out of the 1997-1998 playoffs in the first round?
- A.
  
  Edmonton Oilers
- B.
  
  New Jersey Devils
- C.
  
  San Jose Sharks
- D.
  
  Buffalo Sabres
Correct Answer
A. Edmonton Oilers

Explanation
The Edmonton Oilers knocked the Colorado Avalanche out of the 1997-1998 playoffs in the first round.

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13.

What team did the Colorado Avalanche defeat in five second round games in the 1996-1997 playoffs?
- A.
  
  Montreal Canadiens
- B.
  
  Ottawa Senators
- C.
  
  Edmonton Oilers
- D.
  
  Toronto Maple Leafs
Correct Answer
C. Edmonton Oilers

Explanation
In the 1996-1997 playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Edmonton Oilers in five second round games.

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14.

What Colorado Avalanche goaltender replaced Patrick Roy in the net after he retired in 2002-2003?
- A.
  
  Jose Theodore
- B.
  
  David Aebischer
- C.
  
  Grant Fuhr
- D.
  
  Martin Brodeur
Correct Answer
B. David Aebischer

Explanation
David Aebischer replaced Patrick Roy in the net after he retired in 2002-2003.

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15.

Who was set to be the main Colorado goalie going into the 2008-09 season?
- A.
  
  Andrew Raycroft
- B.
  
  Jose Theodore
- C.
  
  Pascal Laclaire
- D.
  
  Peter Budaj
Correct Answer
D. Peter Budaj

Explanation
Peter Budaj was set to be the main Colorado goalie going into the 2008-09 season.

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Quiz On NHL - Colorado Avalanche

What team did the Colorado Avalanche defeat in the first round of the 1996-1997 post-season?

What is a popular nickname for the Colorado Avalanche?

Which team is the AHL affiliate for the Colorado Avalanche?

What team trounced the Colorado Avalanche in the 2001-2002 Stanley Cup Finals?

Which Colorado Avalanche player had a brawl with Chris Osgood in the 1996-1997 Western Finals?

What team did the Colorado Avalanche defeat in six first round games of the 1998-1999 post-season?

What Hall of Fame defenseman played with the Colorado Avalanche from 1999-2001?

From what team did the Colorado Avalanche get Claude Lemieux early in their debut 1995-1996 season?

What team knocked the Colorado Avalanche out of the 1996-1997 playoffs?

Which Colorado Avalanche player sat out the entire 2001-2002 regular season with assorted injuries?

What team did the Colorado Avalanche trade David Aebischer to in the 2005-2006 season?

What team knocked the Colorado Avalanche out of the 1997-1998 playoffs in the first round?

What team did the Colorado Avalanche defeat in five second round games in the 1996-1997 playoffs?

What Colorado Avalanche goaltender replaced Patrick Roy in the net after he retired in 2002-2003?

Who was set to be the main Colorado goalie going into the 2008-09 season?