As a part of their thirtieth anniversary season, the Colorado Avalanche pays tribute to to the workforce’s time spent north of the border.
The Avalanche introduced on Tuesday that they may put on Quebec Nordiques specialty jerseys for seven regular-season video games this season.
It is not the primary time the Avalanche have worn Nordiques-inspired jerseys, as additionally they did within the 2021 season.
However this season’s jersey will characteristic the basic blue, pink and white color palette that’s impressed by the France flag and symbolizes the significance of Quebec’s French-Canadian roots.
The Nordiques have been first established in 1972-73 as a part of the World Hockey Affiliation. They joined the NHL as a part of the NHL-WHA merger in 1978-79.
Over 16 seasons in Quebec, the workforce made it to the convention finals twice.
The Nordiques relocated to Colorado in 1995-96 and received the Stanley Cup of their inaugural season because the Avalanche.
Right here is the complete checklist of video games wherein the Avalanche will put on the Nordiques jerseys this season:
- Oct. 23, 2025, vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Nov. 29, 2025, vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Jan. 3, 2026, at Carolina Hurricanes
- Jan. 12, 2026, vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
- March 16, 2026, vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
- April 1, 2026, vs. Vancouver Canucks
- April 11, 2026, vs. Vegas Golden Knights
