List of Colorado Avalanche award winners
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| Award | Wins |
| Stanley Cup | 3 |
| Clarence S. Campbell Bowl | 3 |
| Presidents' Trophy | 3 |
| Art Ross Trophy | 1 |
| Calder Memorial Trophy | 6 |
| Conn Smythe Trophy | 3 |
| General Manager of the Year Award | 1 |
| Hart Memorial Trophy | 2 |
| Jack Adams Award | 2 |
| James Norris Memorial Trophy | 1 |
| King Clancy Memorial Trophy | 1 |
| Lady Byng Memorial Trophy | 3 |
| Lester Patrick Trophy | 1 |
| Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy | 1 |
| NHL Plus-Minus Award * | 2 |
| NHL Road Performer Award * | 1 |
| Ted Lindsay Award | 1 |
| William M. Jennings Trophy | 1 |
| Total | |
| Awards won | 36 |
This page lists all the awesome awards won by the Colorado Avalanche hockey team! It also includes awards from when the team was known as the Quebec Nordiques. Get ready to learn about their biggest wins and the amazing players who made them happen!
Contents
Big Team Trophies
These are the major awards the entire Colorado Avalanche team has won together.
| Award | What it's for | Times won | Seasons | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Cup | Being the NHL champions! | 3 | 1995–96, 2000–01, 2021–22 | |
| Presidents' Trophy | Having the most points in the regular season | 3 | 1996–97, 2000–01, 2020–21 | |
| Clarence S. Campbell Bowl | Winning the Western Conference playoffs | 3 | 1995–96, 2000–01, 2021–22 | |
| Avco World Trophy (WHA) | Being the WHA champions (from the old league) | 1 | 1976–77 |
Awards for Amazing Players
These awards are given to individual players or coaches for their incredible skills and contributions.
| Award | What it's for | Winner | Season | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Ross Trophy | Top scorer in the regular season | Peter Forsberg | 2002–03 | |
| Bill Hunter Trophy (WHA) | Top scorer in the WHA regular season | Marc Tardif | 1975–76 | |
| 1977–78 | ||||
| Real Cloutier | 1976–77 | |||
| 1978–79 | ||||
| Calder Memorial Trophy | Best rookie player of the year | Peter Stastny | 1980–81 | |
| Peter Forsberg | 1994–95 | |||
| Chris Drury | 1998–99 | |||
| Gabriel Landeskog | 2011–12 | |||
| Nathan MacKinnon | 2013–14 | |||
| Cale Makar | 2019–20 | |||
| Conn Smythe Trophy | Most valuable player in the playoffs | Joe Sakic | 1995–96 | |
| Patrick Roy | 2000–01 | |||
| Cale Makar | 2021–22 | |||
| Dennis A. Murphy Trophy (WHA) | Top defenseman in the WHA | J. C. Tremblay | 1972–73 | |
| 1974–75 | ||||
| Gordie Howe Trophy (WHA) | Most valuable player in the WHA | Marc Tardif | 1975–76 | |
| 1977–78 | ||||
| Hart Memorial Trophy | Most valuable player to their team in the regular season | Joe Sakic | 2000–01 | |
| Peter Forsberg | 2002–03 | |||
| Jack Adams Award | Best coach in the NHL | Marc Crawford | 1994–95 | |
| Patrick Roy | 2013–14 | |||
| James Norris Memorial Trophy | Top defenseman in the regular season | Cale Makar | 2021–22 | |
| Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award | Best general manager | Joe Sakic | 2021–22 | |
| King Clancy Memorial Trophy | For leadership and helping the community | Shjon Podein | 2000–01 | |
| Lady Byng Memorial Trophy | For being a gentlemanly player | Joe Sakic | 2000–01 | |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 2013–14 | |||
| Nathan MacKinnon | 2019–20 | |||
| Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy | Most goals scored in the regular season | Milan Hejduk | 2002–03 | |
| NHL Plus-Minus Award | Best plus/minus rating | Joe Sakic | 2000–01 | |
| Peter Forsberg | 2002–03 | |||
| Milan Hejduk | ||||
| Sheraton Road Performer Award | Most points scored in away games | Joe Sakic | 2003–04 | |
| Ted Lindsay Award | Most valuable player, chosen by the players | Joe Sakic | 2000–01 | |
| WHA Playoff MVP (WHA) | Most valuable player in the WHA playoffs | Serge Bernier | 1976–77 | |
| William M. Jennings Trophy | Goalie on the team that let in the fewest goals | Patrick Roy | 2001–02 |
All-Star Players
All-Stars are the very best players picked to play in special games.
Top Players in the Old League (WHA)
These players from the Quebec Nordiques were chosen for the WHA First and Second Team All-Stars.
| Player | Position | Times Selected | Season | Team |
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| Serge Bernier | Center | 1 | 1974–75 | 2nd |
| Richard Brodeur | Goaltender | 1 | 1978–79 | 2nd |
| Real Cloutier | Right wing | 4 | 1975–76 | 2nd |
| 1976–77 | 2nd | |||
| 1977–78 | 2nd | |||
| 1978–79 | 1st | |||
| Marc Tardif | Left wing | 4 | 1974–75 | 2nd |
| 1975–76 | 1st | |||
| 1976–77 | 1st | |||
| 1977–78 | 1st | |||
| J. C. Tremblay | Defense | 3 | 1973–74 | 2nd |
| 1974–75 | 1st | |||
| 1975–76 | 1st |
Top Players in the NHL
The NHL First and Second Team All-Stars are the best players at each position. Hockey writers vote for them.
| Player | Position | Times Selected | Season | Team |
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| Rob Blake | Defense | 2 | 2000–01 | 2nd |
| 2001–02 | 2nd | |||
| Ray Bourque | Defense | 1 | 2000–01 | 1st |
| Peter Forsberg | Center | 3 | 1997–98 | 1st |
| 1998–99 | 1st | |||
| 2002–03 | 1st | |||
| Michel Goulet | Left wing | 5 | 1982–83 | 2nd |
| 1983–84 | 1st | |||
| 1985–86 | 1st | |||
| 1986–87 | 1st | |||
| 1987–88 | 2nd | |||
| Milan Hejduk | Right wing | 1 | 2002–03 | 2nd |
| Nathan MacKinnon | Center | 2 | 2017–18 | 2nd |
| 2019–20 | 2nd | |||
| Cale Makar | Defense | 3 | 2020–21 | 1st |
| 2021–22 | 1st | |||
| 2022–23 | 2nd | |||
| Sandis Ozolinsh | Defense | 1 | 1996–97 | 1st |
| Mikko Rantanen | Right wing | 1 | 2020–21 | 2nd |
| Patrick Roy | Goaltender | 1 | 2001–02 | 1st |
| Joe Sakic | Center | 3 | 2000–01 | 1st |
| 2001–02 | 1st | |||
| 2003–04 | 1st | |||
| Semyon Varlamov | Goaltender | 1 | 2013–14 | 2nd |
Best New Players (Rookie Team)
The NHL All-Rookie Team includes the best new players in the league. Hockey writers vote for them.
| Player | Position | Season |
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| Bruce Bell | Defense | 1984–85 |
| Chris Drury | Forward | 1998–99 |
| Matt Duchene | Forward | 2009–10 |
| Peter Forsberg | Forward | 1994–95 |
| Milan Hejduk | Forward | 1998–99 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | Forward | 2011–12 |
| John-Michael Liles | Defense | 2003–04 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | Forward | 2013–14 |
| Cale Makar | Defense | 2019–20 |
| Paul Stastny | Forward | 2006–07 |
All-Star Game Picks
The National Hockey League All-Star Game is a fun game played in the middle of the season. It features many of the best players from around the league. The Colorado Avalanche (and before that, the Quebec Nordiques) have had players chosen for almost every All-Star Game since 1979. The Avalanche even hosted the 51st All-Star Game in 2001 at the Pepsi Center.
Picked by fans
Picked by the Commissioner
Picked as one of the "last men in" by fan vote
All-Star Game Most Valuable Player
Special All-Star Games
The Quebec Nordiques hosted a special event called Rendez-vous '87 at Le Colisée.
- Picked by fans
| Event | Year | Name | Position | References |
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| Rendez-vous '87 | 1987 | Michel Bergeron | Assistant coach | |
| Michel Goulet |
Right wing | |||
| Clint Malarchuk (Did not play) |
Goaltender | |||
| Normand Rochefort | Defense |
Hall of Fame and Special Honors
Hockey Hall of Fame Stars
The Hockey Hall of Fame is a special place for the greatest hockey players and people who helped the sport. Here are the Avalanche and Nordiques players and staff who have been inducted.
| Individual | Category | Year inducted | Years with Avalanche franchise in category | References |
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| Dave Andreychuk | Player | 2017 | 2000 | |
| Rob Blake | Player | 2014 | 2001–2006 | |
| Ray Bourque | Player | 2004 | 2000–2001 | |
| Peter Forsberg | Player | 2014 | 1994–2004, 2008, 2011 | |
| Michel Goulet | Player | 1998 | 1979–1990 | |
| Jarome Iginla | Player | 2020 | 2014–2017 | |
| Paul Kariya | Player | 2017 | 2003–2004 | |
| Jari Kurri | Player | 2001 | 1997–1998 | |
| Pierre Lacroix | Builder | 2023 | 1994–2013 | |
| Guy Lafleur | Player | 1988 | 1989–1991 | |
| Patrick Roy | Player | 2006 | 1995–2003 | |
| Joe Sakic | Player | 2012 | 1988–2009 | |
| Teemu Selanne | Player | 2017 | 2003–2004 | |
| Peter Stastny | Player | 1998 | 1980–1990 | |
| Mats Sundin | Player | 2012 | 1990–1994 | |
| Pierre Turgeon | Player | 2023 | 2005–2007 |
Lester Patrick Award
The Lester Patrick Trophy is given to people who have helped ice hockey in the United States. Here are the Avalanche members who have received this award.
| Individual | Year honored | Years with Avalanche | References |
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| Ray Bourque | 2003 | 2000–2001 |
U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
| Individual | Year inducted | Years with Avalanche | References |
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| Chris Drury | 2015 | 1998–2002 | |
| Scott Young | 2017 | 1992–1997 |
Retired Jersey Numbers
When a team retires a jersey number, it means no other player on that team will ever wear that number again. It's a huge honor for a player! The Colorado Avalanche have retired six jersey numbers. The Quebec Nordiques also retired four numbers, but those were put back into use when the team moved to Colorado. Also, no one in the NHL can wear number 99 because it was retired for the legendary player Wayne Gretzky.
| Number | Player | Position | Years with Avalanche franchise as a player | Date of retirement ceremony | References |
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| 19 | Joe Sakic | Center | 1988–2009 | October 1, 2009 | |
| 21 | Peter Forsberg | Center | 1994–2004, 2008, 2011 | October 8, 2011 | |
| 23 | Milan Hejduk | Right wing | 1998–2013 | January 6, 2018 | |
| 33 | Patrick Roy | Goaltender | 1995–2003 | October 28, 2003 | |
| 52 | Adam Foote | Defense | 1991–2004, 2008–2011 | November 2, 2013 | |
| 77 | Ray Bourque | Defense | 2000–2001 | November 24, 2001 |
Old Team Awards
O'Keefe Cup
The O'Keefe Cup was an award given each year to the player who earned the most points from being chosen as a "Star of the Game" during the regular season. This award stopped when the team moved to Colorado in 1995.
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Other Cool Awards
These are other special awards that Avalanche players have won, not from the main NHL awards.
| Award | What it's for | Winner | Season | References |
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| Best NHL Player ESPY Award | Best NHL player of the year | Joe Sakic | 1997 | |
| Golden Hockey Stick | Best Czech player | Milan Hejduk | 2002–03 | |
| Viking Award | Most valuable Swedish player in NHL | Mats Sundin | 1992–93 | |
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| Peter Forsberg | 1995–96 | |||
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| 1998–99 |
