Cool Quiz On NHL - Colorado Avalanche

Andrew Raycroft is the correct answer because he won the Calder Cup in 2004. The Calder Cup is awarded to the champion of the American Hockey League (AHL), which is the primary developmental league for the National Hockey League (NHL). Raycroft's achievement in winning the Calder Cup suggests that he had success as a goalie in the AHL and therefore would be a strong candidate for a backup goalie position in the NHL, such as with the Colorado Avalanche.

Ruslan Salei was named the Belarus player of the year for 2003 and 2004. He later played for the Colorado Avalanche.

After leaving the Oilers, Ryan Smyth played for the New York Islanders before joining the Colorado Avalanche.

Daniel Tjarnqvist, a hockey player, represented Sweden at the 2006 Olympics. This can be inferred from the fact that he later played for the Colorado Avalanche, which is not a national team but an NHL team. Therefore, the correct answer is Sweden.

Darcy Tucker played eight seasons with the Maple Leafs before joining the Colorado Avalanche. This indicates that he had a significant tenure with the Maple Leafs before moving on to another team.

Wojtek Wolski played for the Brampton Battalion before being drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in 2004.

Eric Messier played 385 games for the Colorado Avalanche from 1996-2003.

Pierre Lacroix is the correct answer because he served as the general manager of the Colorado Avalanche from 1995-06. During his tenure, Lacroix was instrumental in building a successful team that won two Stanley Cup championships in 1996 and 2001. He made key trades and signings that helped shape the Avalanche into a formidable force in the NHL. Lacroix's leadership and strategic decisions had a significant impact on the team's success during his time as general manager.

Bob Hartley served as the Head Coach for the Colorado Avalanche from 1998-02. As the head coach, he was responsible for leading and managing the team, making strategic decisions during games, and overseeing the development and performance of the players.

In the 2002-03 season, Serge Aubin played 66 games for the Colorado Avalanche.

Yuri Babenko was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the second round and 51st overall in 1996.

In March 2003, the Colorado Avalanche traded Bates Battaglia to the Washington Capitals.

Wade Belak played three seasons with the Colorado Avalanche prior to the 2000-01 season.

Patrice Brisebois played nine playoff games for the Colorado Avalanche in the 2005-06 season.

Chris Stewart is the correct answer because he made his NHL debut against the Stars on December 6, 2008. Brandon Yip, Johan Alcen, and Brian Willsie did not make their NHL debuts on that date.