Champs | Avalanche 360 Ep. 24

The Colorado Avalanche are your 2022 Stanley Cup Champions! In this episode of Avalanche 360, go behind the scenes of the series against the Tampa Bay Lightning as the Avalanche claim their first Stanley Cup in over 20 years.
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Champs | Avalanche 360 Ep. 24
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[@HipRapBlack7]

4 losses in the whole post season!!?! In this parity Era!? This is one of the greatest teams ever.

[@GlyntTheCat]

Hard to argue against that. This team is DEEEEP.

[@reyjusuf]

Couldve been 16-3 without the meltdown in STL game 5

[@HipRapBlack7]

@@reyjusuf Darcy was average in the series.. At best

[@HipRapBlack7]

@Naenae Boy next year and the year after will be a different team.

[@kaydencooper619]

@Naenae Boy this years team is going to be different than the team next year. The 2021-22 Colorado avalanche are probably one of the greatest teams in nhl history

[@adz762]

I've been a huge fan since 96 and this one just feels different. I've never been prouder to be a Avalanche fan. What a season, what a playoffs, what a team. Congratulations boys you deserve it!!!

[@jerrywoods9989]

Yes it does!

[@drink_with_the_dead]

Ditto on everything 🙌 💯

[@Oureradication]

I agree completely! Especially considering the losses we have had in the last couple years and the transition from Roy to Bednar this is just... SO gratifying. Still on cloud 9.

[@CandidBroheim]

The past few playoff failures fueled this team, they wanted it more than everyone and it showed. I’ve never seen a team that was never out of a game quite like this team, they could’ve be down 2 or 3 and I knew they could come back and win, different team!

[@kwpgabagool]

I’m only 17, I’ve been a die hard fan since 2011 and it still doesn’t feel real that we won man

[@Goffeclese]

I can't get enough of all this Stanley Cup Champions content. This is gonna be my whole personality for a long time.

[@Plastpackad]

Love Landy. He has been 100% business and determination. He never gave excuses, always took every loss on him self. A true captain. I really liked to see him let lose after the final victory. He really deserved the hoist this cup. If he so chose he will one day be a successful GM just like Sackic and Yzerman.

[@lelouchvibritannia4028]

@@John-ip3xm Cry harder, salty Tampa Bay Karens fan! 😂

[@lelouchvibritannia4028]

@@John-ip3xm There were no kids at parades. Kids don't belong at championship parades.

[@5xad0w]

I loved Frankie mentioning that he loved the Avs since 2001 and never thought he would be a part of this year's victory. He started his hockey career in 2007 but didn't set foot on NHL ice until 2018. After a decade in the minors, he probably never thought he'd lift the cup. (and win all 6 of his playoff starts in doing so)

[@bigG1809]

This team feels like a brother to me! The whole organization gives me so much! Thank you from Germany!

[@chrisstopher2277]

Can't get enough. We need more.

[@Maple_Leafs_34]

The parade was probably one of the best days of my life. It’s was so fun.

[@governmentmu1e588]

it was a good time. And no one set the city on fire

[@lelouchvibritannia4028]

@@governmentmu1e588 Exactly. Shows how much class certain cities have, such as Vancouver and Philadelphia.

[@bookworm3283]

@@lelouchvibritannia4028 Only one person was arrested through all the festivities. That's a stark contrast to so many cities where they have to bust out the riot equipment regardless of if they win or lose.

[@juderulz1907]

That was an incredible day! Loved that lots of the guys came down to mingle, drink and high five the fans, it was so inclusive for the fans!

[@Maple_Leafs_34]

Fr tho and Bowen almost didn’t make it haha

[@duma854]

Amazing season Amazing team Amazing group of guys Amazing fans Let go AVS Repeat next Year

[@lirmavzer5419]

We have the most amanda fans 💪💪

[@Alex-tj2tg]

@@lirmavzer5419 who is Amanda?🤨

[@whoisbrucewayne17]

You know I love those Amanda fans for sure 😉

[@whoisbrucewayne17]

@@Alex-tj2tg jump

[@lesleychisholm9326]

So so happy for them, what an amazing season. Joe learnt about putting a team together by being part of such a team himself. Pierre is smiling down on them right now. This brought tears to my eyes. Seeing the families, hearing the speeches (especially Jared's), and reliving the parade made me feel a part of this special time even though I live in Canada. Everyone played their part in this victory, and the belief in themselves carried them home. They all love and care so much about each other, what a special group this is. Much love to them all. Let's do it again next year!!!

[@jcanfieldschatz]

I think Game #2 has to be my favorite. That was the best game played all season.

[@Devidra48]

The most dominant 60 minutes of hockey I think any of us have seen. Holding back to back champs to a measly 18 shots on goal is incredible

[@theresa1579]

Loved game 2 showed how dominant they could be shutting lighting down!!

[@abyssdrgn]

Game 2 was some good dominant hockey but I'd argue that Game 6 3rd Period was their strongest the whole season. Keeping a team like that to just 2 shots for the majority of the period is just incredible. Either way I'm ecstatic to see this team lift the cup and to bring it back to Denver after so long. They earned it and nobody can take that from them now!

[@G4rr3ttDix0n]

@@abyssdrgn agreed I’m right there with you. Die hard Bolts fan and anything Tampa related. Your guys were just better point blank period. It was a joy to watch the avalanche speed and tempo all those SOG’s just incredible play both zones enjoy your cup guys

[@Xeteh]

@@Devidra48 Game 6, Lightning facing elimination and they get like zero shots in the first 10 minutes of the third period and then end with like 4? Avs fucked up in game 5 but in game 6 once they got the lead they dominated.

[@Alex-tj2tg]

Still can’t believe Avalanche won the Lord Stanley 🥰

[@badboy64713]

Same here

[@itswilly7367]

Same

[@matambale]

re-watch the playoff highlights and you can see it become believable - *tough and fast*

[@MiNeroblu]

Same here. I will believe it maybe when the banner in Denver will be lifted up under the roof (:

[@maliarose3667]

Bednar got so emotional during his speech!😢 love these guys! They deserve it💯💯

[@erinlynn2983]

Avalanche forever #goavsgo

[@sandycheekz4692]

Conor McGahey: "Force of nature versus atmospheric electrical discharge". I just love this guy XD

[@jameslee4519]

I didn't like that. It would have been cooler if he said "Force of nature vs force of nature"

[@rhyta5042]

@@jameslee4519 He said it both ways during the playoffs, I just loved his call when Kadri scored and we didn't know for sure the puck was in the net. Love you Conor. I've been following the Avs for the last 4 years in honor of my Mom, she loved Sakic so much. It was a fabulous season and they found a way!! Stanley Cup Champions!

[@Lemonhed42000]

"One of the most mentally strong teams" Seriously I have never seen a playoff team turn down so many opportunities to fight or retaliate. Every team we faced (Especially the bolts) tried to get under our skin and make us lose our cool, but we were able to resist the urge to scrum past the whistle. I think that was one of the reasons why the Avs won the cup!

[@ovechkin0831]

The Bolts were just straight up dirty. It was shameful to watch a team like that be heralded.

[@dmer91]

GO AVS GO!!!

[@JTCS-re7ge]

lol @ 23:50 Josh Kroenke in the background swishing pagne then like a boss flips the cap backwards

[@Joelyne37]

I love this team so much. I've been a lifelong fan, but I'm only 22, so i literally grew up with a lot of these players. So to see them finally be rewarded for all their hard work and determination is amazing! In a weird way this team feels like family. I'm not a big sports fan, other than when it comes to the Avs! So happy and proud! GO AVS!

[@afinch93]

My first game was in 2001 against the Oilers. Joe Sakic had a hat trick. Later on they won the cup, even after that, i got a chance to say hello and get an autograph from Super Joe at an Outback Steakhouse. The Avalanche have been my favorite sports team since and after all the ups and downs, this year was special. I've had a part in it for sure but, my life has been very volatile for half a decade and being able to distract myself with this team has meant a lot to me. Job well done boys. Thanks for the memories

[@Mikeg_-hc7hv]

Never doubted them for a second after the St. Louis series

[@kaliraigh]

Any one else still flip off the screen when tampa scores even though you know how it ends? 😂😂💅

[@jameslee4519]

I got mad when I watched the highlight of Tampa scoring right after that guy knocked Kuemper's mask off his face in game 3. Should have been a penalty for goalie interference, not a goal

[@Asymmetrical-Saggin]

@@jameslee4519 Wrong.

[@chrisstopher2277]

Don't be like st louis.

[@coolhandluke4440]

Most wins in franchise history. Most wins through the regular season and playoffs combined in NHL history. Just absolutely dominant all season long. Best Avs team ever, and it was put together by the Avs legend Joe Sakic. Just a fairy tale finish to what was a historic season. Congrats to the boys! Now let’s go try and get another one. Go Avs Go!!

[@combustablelemon3482]

Turn the lights off. Carry me home. Avs forever ✌🏼

[@chrislovato1336]

Sakic got Gm of the year well deserved what an incredible unforgettable season just wish my daughter could have seen it

[@spacemouse4716]

Looking back at it even after being at the parade it still feels surreal

[@Sinthasized]

It was an amazing season capped off with the greatest trophy in sports. It was an honor to see them play all season. Go Avs Go!!! Found A Way!!!

[@xarkkal7662]

Could tell all season long that this team just felt different. So proud of them! Always knew this core was capable of this. It's amazing to see it finally happen!

[@djjuicyfruit]

I can watch these men celebrate their victory again and again and I will still cry every time. Truly incredible when your hard work pays off. Congrats to the whole Avalanche organization and especially the media team. You all do a fantastic job. GO AVS!

[@bigredtlc1828]

Congrats. You guys earned it. A pleasure to watch you guys blaze to the Cup.

[@Sky1Eagle1]

thanks for making this whole series!!!! Also look at the cup the morning after! She got ROCKED!

[@GlyntTheCat]

Long time coming but here we are again, top of the mountain, post season of 16-4! Dominant.

[@AP3XZ3R0]

Let's Go Avalanche!!! WOO WOO!!!

[@SCR2038]

Let’s Go Avs !!!🏆😎

[@Gaffneydaniel92]

Definitely had me choked up, awesome video. Thank you Colorado Avalanche, for those leaving this off season, you’ll never be forgotten. And those that stay…LFG

[@shermana1g46db3]

This season was amazing it was way better than we could have imagined. The guys played thier ass off and it was some of the best hockey I've ever seen. I'm glad I was able to witness the cup coming back to Colorado

[@jerrywoods9989]

I've no words, but #GoAvsGo! Thank you for a season that was beyond what a fan can expect.❤️🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@Football19955]

We didn't need COVID seasons to win we played a full non COVID season

[@alexcoyne3139]

Cbj fan congratulations avalanche. I’m proud of you

[@JP_HKY]

Beyond proud of this team! We found a way! Go Avs Go!

[@ax6261]

What a team. To watch as they grew and add new guys. To sit there and see the energy come together and keeping the ball moving no matter the set backs. This is a team of greatness no matter what way you look at it and they will go on to do more great things. #GoAvsGo

[@Avalanche_Hockey]

What an incredible season. This team is amazing. Congratulations fellas. Can't wait to watch em do it again next year!!! GO AVS

[@Nathanielhiggerson66]

Rants effort so underrated. He created like 5 goals of which 1-2 wouldve gone in even without any help. He had like 25 assists or something stupid

[@jackharrist8180]

Not an Avs fan but I loved watching them finally win it all almost a decade after they were the worst team in the league. They did it the right way through great drafting and trading rather than shelling out money to players or circumventing the cap like the Tampa Bay Light rain did. Avs need some "0 million under the cap shirts"

[@sandeekooz9057]

Fan since 95’96. But most memorable moment when Ray raised Lord Stanley #77 2000/01 Stanley Cup Champs

[@jasonsauls3583]

Papa Bednar is such a beauty. What a great coach and mentor!

[@alu.304]

Such a great season. That high, now with the withdrawal but with a huge smile and sense of pride in this Team, this franchise. It's ok to feel that pride. Don't let anyone say otherwise, ignore them 💪🏻💪🏻👍

[@arickquinton1268]

AVnCA approves of this video.

[@gbrockriede]

Love the bottom of the Cup @24:23. The Avs hammered that thing to shit haha

[@jakeheerwagen8007]

Man I was at work during game 6 but I was listening to it. I was in literal tears and my mom and I are now getting a tattoo of the logo with the cup. Also I’m glad we won it in the first year everything feels relative to normal

[@derekcurtis9155]

Would love to see the Avs go back to back championships for the first time in franchise history. Let's repeat

[@apathygod]

Great video series.

[@luisalizondo4973]

Love Gabe!

[@payne51558]

Ok this is an awesome episode! Thank you!

[@KingJulienIRL]

Been a fan since I went to one of their games back when I was 11! Let’s go avs!

[@kopelandjones4057]

You guys put 3-2 for game 6 instead of 2-1 but it’s amazing how they played this season

[@gabikrakrakra2762]

♥️♥️♥️AVS♥️♥️♥️

[@FAUSTJRSANDOVAL]

WE ARE CHAMPSSSSSSSS WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@tebowsteven6049]

Imagine going through all that fing battling and end up finally winning that war in front of the away crowed. Arena is empty pretty quick vs hearing the earthquake screaming

[@Sthielke]

Golly, this is awesome

[@SeBastistuta]

......carry me home LOVE THIS TEAM !

[@IggyInBurnaby]

Thanks Burnaby Joe!

[@breakaway2x]

Wish the salary cap didn't exist! We should keep all of them coming back next year but a handful of them will be gone :( Welcome Georgiev! Thank you Kuemps for everything! We also wish the best to other players who won't be back with us like Naz and Andre and few more. All the best to everyone!! Avs can do it again next year!

[@morgananderson2246]

Who's ready for round 2?! LETS GO BOYYYYYYYYYYS

[@sxnset_rain9618]

rangers fan here amazing documentary!

[@lilemo3337]

almost died watching the cup. good on

[@CarlosHernandez-lb3wq]

LOL at Kuemper

[@joshc8092]

Wuuuu!!!!

[@patton303]

I can’t imagine that flight back to Florida for game 6 after the Stanley Cup was just in your building the night before. Perhaps the moment was just a little too big for the young Avalanche team against the playoff proven veterans. But I think they were more determined not to have a long, quiet plane ride home.

[@FAUSTJRSANDOVAL]

GO AVS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@drboom.]

Where’s the championship dvd? This is very well put together but you know what I mean I have the first two on video please make one

[@Alex-tj2tg]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ_ceXygm62Ll6s

[@ItIsJustKetchup]

@21:47 Avs won 2-1 not 3-2

[@JerZkyd]

anyone know the name of the song that starts at 18:35?

[@devinrobinson620]

Heros - Frederik Wiedmann

[@brandonsimunac]

If the Avs got a couple bucks for every time Tampa wasted everyone's time with a useless challenge, they'd have a lot more cap space.

[@chrisstopher2277]

Or after every goal by the avs they literally delayed the play so the momentum would stop. After the Nathan McKinnon goal in game 6 they literally delayed play for 10 minutes before dropping the puck again.

[@lyndsayhorrigan1372]

Im loving this video, but the announcer in Tampa needs some new lines!

[@AvsFaithful_3xSCC]

I thought the final in game 6 of the stanley cup was 2 to 1 Avalanche

[@vi3tquinn]

Make a Stanley cup final recap please like you guys did with the previous rounds

[@joshworkman6455]

did you not watch this video?

[@bhullar21]

Anyone know of the song name from 18:35 to 19:35????

[@joshworkman6455]

Its an excerpt taken from: Heroes - Frederik Wiedmann Ft. Titus - - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWTSg5KvhdSbpc0

[@Sano7372]

Валера Ничушкин красавчик! Урал за тобой! 💪🏻🇷🇺

[@chrisstopher2277]

He definitely looks russian. He's a stud!!

[@runningwolf21]

i aint crying .. your crying

[@joshworkman6455]

all this damn dust in the air i tell ya

[@tophercabba]

oh EJ lol ill give u a pass cause u were probly still drunk that u got the words wrong to all the small things lol 🤣🤣🥰

[@williamatkins4825]

cheaters to win it

[@joshworkman6455]

Still crying about it?

[@zapzeus988]

Hey Connor MacGahey, not every moment of excitement needs a cliché inserted. STOP IT.

[@joomoo286]

nah dude he rocks

[@acefighter911]

Guy absolutely ruins any highlight. Dude absolutely needs to shut up and get some new lines. There's a reason Cuthbert is the goat and this guys doing radio.

[@rhyta5042]

@@acefighter911 Guess what? There are lots of fans who love Conor's funny nicknames and turns of phrase. I began listening to the Avs on my phone in 2020 because we can't get the games on tv and I have a lot of fun laughing and enjoying the game. This year we had ESPN+ but I still listened to Conor's calls. Keep it up Conor, love it.

[@joshworkman6455]

@@acefighter911 I bet you're real fun at parties