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    How many teams did Jocelyn Thibault play for between leaving Colorado and joining Buffalo in 2007?

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    • Six
    • 10
    • One
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Dive into the history and transactions of the Colorado Avalanche with this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on player trades, acquisitions, and career backgrounds, relevant for fans and sports historians alike.

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  • 2. 

    How many seasons did Darcy Tucker play for the Maple Leafs before joining the Avalanche in 2008?

    • 10

    • Three

    • One

    • Eight

    Correct Answer
    A. Eight
    Explanation
    Darcy Tucker played eight seasons for the Maple Leafs before joining the Avalanche in 2008. This suggests that he had a long and successful tenure with the Maple Leafs before moving on to another team.

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  • 3. 

    In 2005-06, his first season with the Avalanche, Pierre Turgeon had been in the NHL how long?

    • Five Years

    • Nine Years

    • Two Years

    • 17 Years

    Correct Answer
    A. 17 Years
    Explanation
    Pierre Turgeon had been in the NHL for 17 years in his first season with the Avalanche in 2005-06. This suggests that he had a long and successful career in the NHL prior to joining the Avalanche.

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  • 4. 

    Which Colorado Avalanche player's name was misspelled on the Stanley Cup in 1996?

    • Adam Foote

    • Uwe Krupp

    • Mike Keane

    • Adam Deadmarsh

    Correct Answer
    A. Adam Deadmarsh
    Explanation
    In 1996, the name of Adam Deadmarsh, a player for the Colorado Avalanche, was misspelled on the Stanley Cup.

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  • 5. 

    To what team did the Colorado Avalanche trade Chris Simon in 1996?

    • Chicago Blackhawks

    • New York Rangers

    • Quebec Nordiques

    • Washington Capitals

    Correct Answer
    A. Washington Capitals
    Explanation
    In 1996, the Colorado Avalanche traded Chris Simon to the Washington Capitals.

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    From what team did the Colorado Avalanche acquire Karlis Skrastins in 2003?

    • New York Rangers

    • Tampa Bay Lightning

    • New Jersey Devils

    • Nashville Predators

    Correct Answer
    A. Nashville Predators
    Explanation
    The Colorado Avalanche acquired Karlis Skrastins from the Nashville Predators in 2003.

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    From whom did the Colorado Avalanche acquire Ossi Vaananen in 1998?

    • Los Angeles Kings

    • San Jose Sharks

    • Edmonton Oilers

    • Phoenix Coyotes

    Correct Answer
    A. Phoenix Coyotes
    Explanation
    The Colorado Avalanche acquired Ossi Vaananen in 1998 from the Phoenix Coyotes.

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  • 8. 

    In November 2008, Paul Statsny signed a contract with the Colorado Avalanche for how many years?

    • Five

    • Three

    • 10

    • One

    Correct Answer
    A. Five
    Explanation
    In November 2008, Paul Stastny signed a contract with the Colorado Avalanche for five years.

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  • 9. 

    What was Avalanche Jose Theodore's first job?

    • Zamboni Driver

    • Grocery Store Clerk

    • Waiter

    • Caddy

    Correct Answer
    A. Caddy
    Explanation
    Avalanche Jose Theodore's first job was being a caddy.

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  • 10. 

    In how many seasons did Stephane Yelle play in the playoffs for the Colorado Avalanche?

    • One

    • Five

    • Seven

    • Nine

    Correct Answer
    A. Seven
    Explanation
    Stephane Yelle played in the playoffs for the Colorado Avalanche in seven seasons.

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  • 11. 

    The Colorado Avalanche recorded their 1000th franchise win over what team on December 8, 2007?

    • St. Louis Blues

    • Boston Bruins

    • Detroit Red Wings

    • Carolina Hurricanes

    Correct Answer
    A. St. Louis Blues
    Explanation
    On December 8, 2007, the Colorado Avalanche achieved their 1000th franchise win against the St. Louis Blues. This victory marked a significant milestone for the Avalanche, highlighting their success and longevity in the NHL. The St. Louis Blues, on the other hand, became the unfortunate opponent on this historic occasion.

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  • 12. 

    How many games did left wing Peter Worrell play for the Colorado Avalanche in the 2003-04 season?

    • 67

    • 49

    • 32

    • 90

    Correct Answer
    A. 49
    Explanation
    Peter Worrell played 49 games for the Colorado Avalanche in the 2003-04 season.

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