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Colorado Avalanche

Founded 1972. Explore the Colorado Avalanche jersey timeline, current set and notable player jerseys.

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Colorado Avalanche jerseys, year by year

12 key years in Avalanche jersey history. For the full story, read the Avalanche jersey history.

  1. 1972

    Quebec Nordiques (WHA)

    The franchise begins with the fleur-de-lys sweaters.

  2. 1979

    NHL entry

    The Nordiques join the NHL after the WHA merger.

  3. 1995

    Move to Denver

    The Nordiques become the Colorado Avalanche — burgundy, blue and silver.

  4. 1996

    Cup in year one

    The Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in their first Colorado season.

  5. 2001

    Second Cup

    Ray Bourque finally lifts the Cup.

  6. 2007

    Reebok Edge sweaters

    League-wide switch to the tighter Reebok Edge cut, ending the classic loose-fit era.

  7. 2016

    Stadium Series

    Outdoor game at Coors Field against Detroit.

  8. 2020

    Stadium Series

    Outdoor game at the Air Force Academy against Los Angeles.

  9. 2021

    Reverse Retro

    A Nordiques tribute in Avalanche colours.

  10. 2022

    Third Cup

    Won in Tampa — the MacKinnon era delivered.

  11. 2017

    Adidas takes over

    Adidas ADIZERO jerseys replace Reebok as the NHL's official on-ice uniform.

  12. 2024

    Fanatics era begins

    Fanatics becomes the NHL's on-ice jersey supplier starting with the 2024–25 season.

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