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MacKinnon stars as the Avalanche beat the Blackhawks 4-1 to clinch playoff spot

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MacKinnon stars as the Avalanche beat the Blackhawks 4-1 to clinch playoff spot

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, left, and right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) celebrate after a goal by center Martin Necas…

March 21, 2026 • By JAY COHEN — AP Sports Writer

Nazem Kadri returns to Avalanche and it already feels like 2022 again as team chases another title

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Nazem Kadri returns to Avalanche and it already feels like 2022 again as team chases another title

Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri, left, celebrates scoring against the Seattle Kraken with center Nathan MacKinnon, right, during the second…

March 13, 2026 • By PAT GRAHAM — AP Sports Writer

Durango Betties hosting second annual women’s hockey classic fundraiser

Durango Betties hosting second annual women’s hockey classic fundraiser

The Durango Betties hockey team poses for a picture after a game last season. (Courtesy Kelly Quach)cca The Durango Betties,…

March 5, 2026 • Herald Staff

Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for first men’s hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980

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Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for first men’s hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980

United States players celebrate after defeating Canada during a men's ice hockey gold medal game between Canada and the United…

February 22, 2026 • By STEPHEN WHYNO — AP Hockey Writer

DHS roundup: Girls basketball gets important victory

DHS roundup: Girls basketball gets important victory

Boys hoops loses, hockey finishes season with forfeit win

February 19, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Winter Olympics recap: Brignone completes dramatic comeback and Ukrainian athlete excluded

Winter Olympics recap: Brignone completes dramatic comeback and Ukrainian athlete excluded

Italy's Federica Brignone, gold medalist in an alpine ski, women's super-G race, waves to supporters at the 2026 Winter Olympics,…

February 12, 2026 • By JAMES ELLINGWORTH — AP Sports Writer

DHS roundup: Girls basketball goes 1-1 over weekend, boys basketball loses

DHS roundup: Girls basketball goes 1-1 over weekend, boys basketball loses

Hockey also split their two games at home

January 22, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

DHS roundup: Baker, Martyn place at Rio Rancho wrestling tournament

DHS roundup: Baker, Martyn place at Rio Rancho wrestling tournament

Hockey’s early-season struggles continue

January 7, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Durango High School hockey looks to return to playoffs

Durango High School hockey looks to return to playoffs

Demons have much smaller roster without Telluride players this season

November 22, 2025 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Martin Necas scores 2 goals, and the Avalanche rout the Kings 4-1 in a dominant season opener

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Martin Necas scores 2 goals, and the Avalanche rout the Kings 4-1 in a dominant season opener

Colorado Avalanche players celebrate a goal by center Martin Necas (88) during the second period of an NHL hockey game…

October 8, 2025 • By GREG BEACHAM — AP Sports Writer

Avalanche enter training camp with renewed focus, health and very little drama

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Avalanche enter training camp with renewed focus, health and very little drama

FILE – Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) in the second period of Game 6 of an NHL first-round…

September 17, 2025 • By PAT GRAHAM — AP Sports Writer