Colorado Avalanche unveils Quebec Nordiques throwback jersey schedule
To celebrate 30 seasons of Colorado Avalanche hockey, the team is paying homage to their roots.
On Monday, the Avalanche announced they will be wearing throwback Quebec Nordiques jerseys for seven games during the 2025-26 season. The first game you can catch the squad in the franchise’s old uniform is Oct. 23 against the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Jan. 12 game against the Toronto Maple Leafs will be broadcast on KTVD Channel 20.
Avalanche Nordiques Jersey Schedule:
- Oct. 23, 2025, vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Nov. 29, 2025, vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Jan. 3, 2026, vs. 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
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