The Colorado Avalanche are in the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since they on their last title in 2001, facing the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning.
But you may be wondering: Weren’t the Avalanche a different team before they moved the franchise to the Mile High State?
The answer is: Yes!
Back in 1995, the Quebec Nordiques played in their final season in Canada before relocating to Colorado. They had started their existence in 1972 as part of the WHA, and after the franchise was purchased, the Avalanche were born.
And guess who won the Cup the very next season? Yep, that’s right.
