Colorado Avalanche 2001 Stanley Cup Final Game 7

[@derrick7561]

What a class act by Joe Sakic. Giving the stanley cup to Bourque before raising it up himself. Sakic knew how bad Bourque wanted that cup. There will never be another leader like Sakic.

[@poejavelski148]

Agreed. He's my favourite player of all time.

[@yeahyeahbutnah]

In 21 seasons his total plus minus was +30.. 💩

[@yeahyeahbutnah]

Pussfro junior.. goooood oneeee 👌🏻

[@jakeredmond3287]

Messier was a better leader but Borque and messier are close

[@kylemckeough6754]

KingMist Scott Stevens was better than both sorry chief

[@backwoodshunter.2439]

"And after 22 years... RAYMOND BORQUE!!" Instant chills

[@SakuraKitsune_]

The chills start for me at "the countdown.9,8,7,6...THE COLORADO AVALANCHE HAVE WON THE STANLEY CUP!!!!!!"

[@mitchconn]

+BackwoodsHunter.243 It is so strange to see Bourque hug Patrick Roy of all people after the buzzer sounded.

[@slapshot68]

He now has something in common with Leonardo Decaprio, they finally 1 the golden prize after 22 yrs

[@toptenguy1]

Yep, Bourque, Roy and Sakic all on the same team after being division rivals against each other for many years.

[@carsencritchell9770]

hwwhy?

[@captainbup]

"THE COLORADO AVALANCHE HAS WON THE STANLEY CUP! RAYMOND BORQUE! A DREAM HAS COME TRUE!" is still one of my favorite calls of all time.

[@isaiaholiveras3980]

What rematch Lol 😂👏 Dynastyz

[@isaiaholiveras3980]

Well welcome Brodeur 30 u win some sometimes 😊🎉

[@simonadebisi4324]

Joe Sakic immediately handing the cup to Bourque... one of the greatest moments in hockey history.

[@ChrisG87]

SPORTS history

[@ryanalexander5560]

2016 UPDATE: Marty Brodeur continues his search for Sakic's legendary 2nd period wrister

[@WhenIComeAround33]

I laughed harder then I should have

[@phoenixup9620]

2017 UPDATE: Brodeur is yet to find the wrist shot

[@ulphil08]

Now he's making commercials for Enterprise. He probably gave up looking

[@fatboy1333]

It's up in the rafters hanging next to Scott Stevens' jock.

[@Tyx99]

2018 update : Brodeur still hasn't found it

[@justinnzamora5366]

Joe Sakic is a magnificent man. He handed the Cup to Ray knowing how long he waited. Fast forward 21 years, he wins a Cup as a GM.

[@JamesAvila-xu7ds]

Good things happen to good people lol

[@mattsean6164]

I have watched this video about 50 times and i have gotten chills every single time. Gary Thorne's best call of all-time. "And after 22 years, RAYMOND BOURQUE" priceless.

[@SakuraKitsune_]

Same

[@sealguy155]

I get chills during that, man...

[@nalvarado1384]

Honestly, I got way more chills when Mike Haynes from the radio has his most famous of the Cup. ...the Stanley Cup to Joe Sakic - HE IMMEDIATELY TURNS AND HANDS IT TO RAY BOURQUE! WHO LIFT IT UP AND OVER HIS HEAD!!!! RAY BOURQUE! 22 YEARS, HAVE WAITED FOR THIS MOMENT!!!! SAKIC DIDN'T EVEN LIFT IT OVER HIS HEAD, HE GAVE IT RIGHT TO RAY BOURQUE, WHO KISSES THE CUP, AND THE CROWD AT THE PEPSI CENTER EXPLODES!!!! TEARS COMING DOWN THE EYES OF RAY BOURQUE! RAY BOURQUE HAS TEARS COMING DOWN HIS CHEEKS, HE HAS THE CUP OVER HIS HEAD, And now he takes a spin!

[@RawDogTV]

deep

[@JP-fs4cl]

I get the chills evey time I watch this. Sakic was such a class act handing the Cup straight to Borque. Man he had one of the most wickedest wrist shots ever. Marty's reaction to that goal is priceless. He's like, "dafuq just happened!?". LOL

[@tylerlivingston7445]

That 3rd goal by Sakic was the sexiest wrist shot I've ever seen. Broduer was like, "wtf just happened????" And keep in mind Broduer is a top 10 goalie of all time too. Sakic had the dirtiest wrist shot ever.

[@docpj72]

Sakic did have a killer wrist shot-that made both Scott Stevens and Brodeur look silly!

[@trevorlinden7132]

Tyler Livingston Broduer is number 1 for me

[@sub2technoblade849]

Imagine what he could do in todays league

[@chrisforgione]

Top 10? Yeah a bit higher then that

[@TheGillenium]

That Sakic goal is the sickest goal of all time. Pure skill... No bullshit hops, no deflections...just pure skill. And as a long time Bruins fan turned Aves fan when they debuted...this moment was just fucking unbelievably amazing for my childhood. Thank you Ray, Joe, Petr, Patrick and the rest of that filthy squad they had at this point in time. Just a perfect example of what sports should be all about.

[@shayhicks9247]

Sakic fakes it, takes it, SCOORREEE!!! Great call by Gary Thorne, miss him.

[@metalheadcol]

I wonder how moser would have announced it 😂 something along the lines of 7 stomachs, 3 cow hearts and the like 😂😂

[@JABoyle3875]

Metalhead Col I think all we would have heard is a head physically exploding.

[@starsarenumber1]

This is one of my all time favorite videos. Even in this short highlight video, Thorne and Clement handle the storytelling in such a compelling fashion. Miss having those guys calling hockey games.

[@darealist19]

I miss this commentary team.

[@wrigleyishome4764]

Espn goofed not having Thorne come back even on a part-time basis.

[@marco19723]

Gary Thorne and Doc Embrick , the best hockey announcers of all times.

[@ljohnson41]

Same here!

[@ljohnson41]

@@wrigleyishome4764 big time goof

[@BravesAvsFan]

Joe Sakic showed true class in letting Ray Bourque skate with the Cup first. That's one of many reasons why he's in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

[@Altasren]

"He's not still one of the Bruins. But he's still one of *them.*" And always will be.

[@matthewcarter4017]

in my opinion ray bourque is the greatest bruins player of all time, no offense to bobby orr or esposito or bergeron or the other greats we have had, but ray was just a pure player and the heart of the organization and will always be

[@akkros707]

*Always has been*

[@ShaolinIsland]

Long live Joe Sakic. The reason I ever started to like hockey.

[@FlickanIDetKroktaRummet]

Sakic? get a clue, man. Forsberg was Colorado

[@jam3152]

1002anna no he wasn’t you idiot. Burnaby joe is a nord/col legend. Easily one of the top captains of all time and the most lethal wrist shots

[@JamesAvila-xu7ds]

Me was Patrick Roy

[@mtlienz2279]

RE-watching this in 2022 after AVs just won Cup #3. INCREDIBLE

[@AVSFAITHFUL25]

I still can’t believe we finally won it all. It took so long my 14th season as an Avs fan finally ended in the thing I waited my entire life for. Maybe I make this team too much of a personality trait and I really shouldn’t but like I love this team. Everytime we lost I came back to this magical moment in the year 2001. I wasn’t even thought of but I can’t imagine what it must’ve been like to win the cup for Ray

[@matthewfonseca94]

I get chills and teary eyed every single time I hear Gary Thorne say "The Colorado Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup, RAYMOND BOURQUE A DREAM HAS COME TRUE!!!

[@MattyIceDog78]

Two things stand out from this clip. 1) Gary Thorne was a awesome hockey announcer (People say he "pulled for Colorado in this game, but he was the Devils announcer back in the mid to late 80's) 2) Joe Sakic was a class act and a special player

[@Shadow-jw1kt]

MattyIceDog78 everyone not in the state of New Jersey was pulling for Colorado that night. Who are you kidding?😂

[@lelouchvibritannia4028]

@@Shadow-jw1kt Except for Detroit and Vancouver.

[@matturibe1954]

@@lelouchvibritannia4028 Well detroit won it a year later and won more cups so, let Bourque have his moment!

[@lelouchvibritannia4028]

@@matturibe1954 Forgot to add Dallas to that list as well as St Louis, and I say this as a huge Avs fan, but yeah lol.

[@matturibe1954]

@@lelouchvibritannia4028 I am a hug wings fan and I hated Colorado won but boutique was cool I respected him and sakic. Everyone else I wanted a beat down lol

[@alexandrebertrand-lafleur3114]

The Colorado Avalanche wins the Stanley Cup RAYMOND BOURQUE: A dream become true!

[@PattycakeStudios]

Still one of the best announcer calls in all of sports history. Love it.

[@briangriffinfamilyguyfan81]

21 years later Winning the Stanley Cup again, let alone being in the Stanley Cup Finals is a big accomplishment This was a long one in the making for sure and I love them for beating Tampa Bay in a dominating way

[@jqdsmaster]

Came here after the 2022 win, great job boys

[@TheGameCube64Guy]

And now after 21 years, the Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup again.

[@JustinK-814]

After 21 Long Years we are STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS AGAIN

[@freddyt55555]

Joey Sakic is one of the classiest guys in all of sports.

[@hunterb89]

As a Red Wings fan, this is one of the Butterfly effects... This kind of reminds me of Vladdy, when Yzerman gave him the Cup, in his wheelchair.

[@mattromero4405]

hunterb89 You're a Red Wings fan, your argument is invalid. How much is that POS Bertuzzi making now? ...not as much as Steve Moore. (oh wait they settled!)

[@hunterb89]

Matt Romero Your argument about Bertuzzi isn't valid. He ain't a Red Wing anymore. Besides... What's Bertuzzi gotta do with THIS video? I don't understand...?

[@hunterb89]

Also, why the fuck are you trying to start an argument here? THAT is fucking stupid.

[@mattromero4405]

detroit is a shit hole, and you sir suffer from downs

[@sauson69]

That wrist shot is 2nd to none. The release. Sakic has the GOAT wrister.

[@GHx5]

Always shed a tear when watching this. "Raymond Borque, A dream, Has come True!"

[@metalheadcol]

I still get goosebumps watching these highlights, I still remember where I was and what I was doing when this game dropped, was around 4am UK time when the match finished and being a 17 y old was absolutely buzzing for days, its coming back home I can feel it

[@MattyJBayBay]

Patrick Roy, my idol when I played goalie growing up.

[@AltCTRLF8]

yes! Patrick Roy made me want to become a goalie!

[@Tao_Peace]

It’s back!! Sakic, Forsburg, Roy, Foote,Ray and all the other legends I’m sure got grins right now! 21 yrs later it’s back in Colorado!!

[@1997ChevyCorolla]

My cousin has a Sakic jearsy what a legend

[@joseaudelo7962]

Damn I remember watching this with my friends when I was 9 years old and we were screaming and yelling watching that cup getting raised up as we all teared up. Hopefully with all this young talent the cup will come back in the next couple of years!! :) Go Avs!!!!

[@metalheadcol]

Its coming I can really feel it this year or maybe next will be back up and challenging for the title again

[@lelouchvibritannia4028]

I was almost 2 years old when this happened, so I obviously don't remember it. Hopefully, I can finally see us win the Cup.

[@mephenstessina6081]

I was 15, i teared up then and i still do. Every. Time.

[@psychxmania]

i’m almost certain that the avalanche is gonna win the cup. they are crushing it in the playoffs right now. they deserve to win.

[@vlad2k3000]

And after 21 years....... 🏆

[@patton303]

Loved that Super Joe #19 scored the last goal of the season. Still proud of that team. And Joe continues his excellence by building a phenomenal team this year. Go Av’s!

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

I know it's already been said, but this is my favorite sports moment. Sakic's classy move, the knowledgeable and appreciative fans, and Bourque's genuine and beautiful emotion combine for a moment than, eight years later, gives me chills and tightens my throat.

[@joshuashea2783]

To this day I still get goosebumps and get that tear in the eyes when I watch this amazing part of history!! Let's bring Lord Stanley back to Colorado!!! GO AVS GO!!!!

[@sleepisaluxury]

And they did!

[@liammunky]

"Sakic..fakes it..takes it. SCOOOORREESS!!" what a beauty

[@ljohnson41]

And at 1:57 - the look on Martin Brodeur’s face - PRICELESS

[@benpagliaro4161]

My personal opinion: The greatest call ever by an announcer and you can pick either of them cause they both give me chills and I'm not an Avalanche nor am I a Bruins fan but there's something special about the following: 1.The Colorado Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup. Raymond Bourque. A dream has come true!!! 2. And after 22 years.... Raymond Bourque!!!

[@psychxmania]

who’s here after they just won the stanley cup??

[@BoskeU]

Me

[@InfiniteHorizons]

Me

[@goldeneve]

You know the three peat is over for tampa

[@TheKisj]

oh man i miss Gary Thorne :(

[@lightning33]

Wish hockey had the same feeling as it did back in these days. Just not the same.

[@TotalMishap]

It was an amazing time for hockey. So many talented players.

[@Daniel-bm5gf]

Lots of sports have lost that kind of feel. different times.

[@globalhockeyleague1491]

Honestly that era was the most boring era in the sport's history. Most of the games were low-scoring, trap-dominated, clutch-and-grab garbage and there were only like 4 teams capable of winning the Cup. Also the rules sucked. You would hook and pull people down no problem, but god forbid you passed the puck over 2 lines. It's a shame that so many of the greats were forced to play with that awful strategy and rules. 2005-06 was the beginning of something wonderful. More goals, more speed and skill, more parity thanks to the salary cap, and no more clutch-and-grab BS.

[@bifftop_johnny]

My Favourite player, also one of the classiest people ever. Just ordered my own Sakic Jersey! Go AVALANCHE!!

[@raymondjames8219]

The night a whole city raised the cup at the same time....

[@nickwilsonxc]

I was so lucky to grow up in Colorado playing hockey during this time. I got to play against Bourque and Roy’s sons, meeting both of them along with Sakic and getting their autographs. Those are memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

[@chriszorella5675]

AND AFTER 21 LONG YEARS, THE COLORADO AVALANCHE HAVE WON THE STANLEY CUP 🏆

[@yitzhakchaim9258]

Never a better year... never a better team... Ray Bourque cool guy... Joe Sakic what a class act. There will be another team of superstars like the 2001 AVS. Thanks for uploading this... watching it never gets old.

[@Phobos_Anomaly]

Jesus, these were the days. I miss them, when the Avs dominated. GO AVS!

[@Octolicia]

The best part is that the Avalanche had Quebec DNA in them. When the Quebec Nordique left Quebec, they form what would become the Colorado Avalanche and win the Stanley Cup at their first season. A big win for Colorado. A utter loss for Quebec if you ask me.

[@beau6113]

The level of respect for Bourque, and the class of Sakic captured in the moment when Sakic hands the cup to Bourque without first raising it himself is awe inspiring. All of us that witnessed this live may never see another moment like that again.

[@anthonyvo1963]

21 years later

[@JohnnieRotten]

Just watched this on here, remember watching it live as well 13 years ago, however it still gives me chills to watch this.

[@alanbaker5685]

Is Joe Sakic the classiest player ever?

[@SeminoleRail]

Alan Baker I don't know but he certainly has one of the sweetest wrist shots I've ever seen.

[@MattyIceDog78]

SeminoleRail Not to mention that one timer while gliding backwards vs Detroit in the '96 playoffs. I busted a nut when I saw that live.

[@jamesmcconnell8969]

+Alan Baker maybe the most humble player ever. although he had the best nickname among the press around here in Denver......"Quoteless Joe" That always made me laugh

[@paspep]

On the same step as Gretzky, Béliveau, The highest step

[@bbb462cid]

Well, Bourque himself set a pretty high bar when he gave Phil Esposito his number back

[@irunthestreets]

best day of my childhood, well deserved that year for the avalanche

[@bbbhhgg]

Those were the days,,Joe Sakic was awesome

[@nmcole11]

I remember this as a kid. It is hands down my greatest childhood memory--I even was fortunate enough to go to the 1997 Super Bowl but this is still better--and seeing it here was awesome. Thank you @Andrew1454

[@victorzhao2736]

2022 champion baabyyyy!!

[@nancyschremmer5480]

21 years ago, and it still leaves me breathless.

[@goldeneve]

Well XXI years later YOUR THE STANLEY CUP CHAMPS

[@RYMAN1321]

The last Stanley Cup finals game nearly 3,000 people would see :(

[@wyolaskan1868]

God, I wish I could’ve been there that night. But we were cheering loud and proud up in Northeast Wyoming. One of the most memorable days of my life!

[@Andrew1454]

They are in the Finals!!!!!

[@funkybunny9966]

We need these days of cockiness and confidence back. Been a fan back since the Q days... Fell in love when I was 7. I got my 2 cups.

[@slapshot68]

This gm is why ROY is the best goalie of all-time

[@mattromero4405]

When I was little, my dad and I were walking through the Pepsi Center before a midday weekend game. We were picking up our tickets at will call. I turned a corner and ran into a guy in a suit, I just said sorry. My dad stopped in his tracks, said "Hey Pierre." You can tell, simply by the success CO had while he was GM, he was one of the greatest of all time. If not the best at picking up big names.

[@SuperVince105]

Brodeur and Roy equally tie in my opinion

[@NothingToPointOut24]

Really? 1 game proved that? If Marty had anywhere close to the offense that Roy received during his career, he would've won 8 Cups. Stop the nonsense.

[@mattromero4405]

If but didn't.

[@slapshot68]

irishwhip03 where was brodeur in gm 6 n 7?? No where to be found, Roy came through in the clutch not 1nce, but 2wice, both in elimination gms one of them on the road

[@crowtservo]

I’ve been a Penguins fan since I was 8 years old, but of all the Stanley Cups I’ve watched, including the five won by the Penguins, seeing Ray Bourque lift the Stanley Cup above his head was the most memorable moment in my 30 years of watching hockey.

[@kenalier]

Favorite part was “RAYMOND BORQUE!!! A DREAM HAS COME TRUE!!!!!”

[@Theo80126]

I never get tired of watching this. This was the greatest pass of Joe Sakic's Hall of Fame career.

[@johnsoncody17]

Still gives me chills.

[@mbeckwith146]

i watched this game live in 2001 and i have never been so amazed in my life. it was true magic. so many of these players have gone on 2 be top stars of the teams that they left the avalanche for. this was like the dream team of hockey. ill never forget watching this sensational game. way to go aves

[@rbkgoalr33]

every bruins fan was an aves fan during these playoffs

[@NASCARFAN160]

And for good reasoning.

[@JIM6167]

This was one of the best moments in sports that I have had the pleasure to witness! I remember the emotions that I felt when this happened. Great memories!

[@AndreiKenshin24]

Avalanche They Did It Again

[@Jimmyfly215]

Gary Thorne can call a moment in history like no other.

[@mototracer8202]

21 years later ! 👌

[@seancolorado]

this is without a doubt my favorite moment in sports. i've watched this video hundreds of times, it feels like

[@trevorbashor9056]

AND WE WON IT AGAIN IN 2022

[@theproducerspart2]

This in my opinion is the greatest championship moment of the decade in professional sports. Here you have a man who waited 22 years to finally make this dream come true and the way the Avalanche supported him through the season including the fans was simply remarkable. I am a Red Wings fan and this is what the Stanley Cup finals are all about. Its about making the dream come true.

[@incolecaufieldwetrust]

Joe Sakic won a Stanley cup again

[@megslynnandrade]

Who's watching 21 years later as we gear up to play for the Stanley Cup once again?

[@MMGJ10]

I'm not crying..you're crying...

[@svitzzzzz]

Very first cup final I remember watching. I get chills every, and I mean every single time I watch this. this is what hockey is all about.

[@tannermoore6830]

What if Alex Tanguay got the hat trick in that game. Oh man that would be sweet.

[@ThiccAsABiscuit]

Tanner Moore TAAAAANGS

[@TheConvertable50]

But then we miss Sakic making broduer look like a fool

[@snowfloofcathug]

Would be the first ever final finals hattrick

[@matambale]

You are so classy, Joe.

[@thedereklee9]

that goal by sakic was as filthy as it gets. go kings go!!

[@lorenzo9389]

i was 13 years old when this happened growing up in boston Raymond Bourque was and still is my IDOL! I cried i was so happy when he won the cup, i opened up the window and heard people cheering all through out their homes and the streets as if Boston just won the cup!

[@Pat_Kap13]

20 years after we will do it again

[@agentxero24]

This is without a doubt one of the greatest moments in hockey ever. Joe Sakic is such a class act giving Bourque the cup. This team i loved as a kid, and Sakic has and always will be my favorite player with Bourque being my favorite defencemen and Roy my favorite golie.

[@ciaronsmith4995]

Patrick Roy. The GOAT.

[@slapshot68]

This gm n this series decided it, Roy is 1, Brodeur is 2

[@AltCTRLF8]

especially in a game 7, i want #33 on my side.

[@willdeboer4071]

19 years later, and still get chills.

[@RyanSmith-wo2pi]

Now you get it

[@devontecochran2000]

I like the 2001 Colorado avalanche. 2nd cup in 6 years.

[@JABoyle3875]

Sad part is, they were SO freaking close to a bunch more. 1997 Flyers? Would have crushed them. 1999 Sabres? Would have wiped the floor with them. 2002 Hurricanes? Puhleeze....the 1996 Finals would have looked competitive by comparison. The 2000 Devils were the only team that would have had a shot against the 1996-2002 Avs...the Avs would have wiped the floor with the 1998 Capitals as well, but I'm only counting the times they lost in the WCF to the Stars or the Wings. The "just one step short" years. Could have easily been 5 cups in 7 years.

[@TheRealSaintNickNorthside]

I get teary eyed watching this shit. It was an amazing time to be a Colorado fan. I was only 7, watched every game of the playoffs that year. There was so many moments of that series that were incredible. Stephan Yelle and his overtime goal against the blues. Going game 7 against the kings and coming out as winners. And this. This was game 7- sudden death. They were down in the series 3-2 before game 6. It felt like they weren't going to win at times, but they pulled it off.

[@ICE-kd9jv]

June 26th 2022, Avs clinch their 3rd Stanley cup

[@pennilessjester211]

Goosebumps man what a moment in hockey history Go avs and congrats bourque

[@MikeRainey]

God Gary Thorne rules.

[@ulphil08]

Absolutely. Great hockey announcer

[@MikeRainey]

Man that Foote assist on the 2nd Tanguay goal was a thing of beauty.

[@bulldogsfan]

I'm a diehard sharks fan but that moment at 3:43 is something that I'll never forget.

[@emmittmatthews8636]

Still awesome to watch and I'm a Pens fan. Love Bourque.. and Sakic, Forsberg, Roy, etc what a great team. I love seeing Trottier so excited on the bench too at 2:52.. His 7th cup and he's still like a kid!

[@alexanderlee4069]

I've been a diehard Bruins fan my whole life and when I look back on this moment I realize it gives me the chills more than the Bruins winning the cup did 2 years ago. Don't know if it's Thorne's call compared to Emrick sounding like he was going to fall asleep, or the fact that Vancouver's play completely cheapened the feel of winning, or what, but this moment is my favorite in the NHL.

[@SatchFan555]

Sakic's goal is soooo badass, he had one of the best wrist shots the game will ever see.

[@FAITHandLOGIC]

Colorado Avalanche vs. Colorado Rockies

[@SakuraKitsune_]

Mind=blown

[@FAITHandLOGIC]

James Boyle that sounds awesome!

[@father042]

That was such a beautiful moment I almost cried when Sakic gave the cup to Borque

[@Andrew1454]

They did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@_Maelgon_]

They did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@richardboss2892]

Absolute best moment in hockey history. I am being biased as I live in Colorado and have loved the Avalanche since day 1, but even if I wasn't a Colorado guy, I would still rank this #1. Ohhhh, the good ol' days.

[@connorakers668]

who's here after the Avs won it all in 2022

[@TheJokerit19]

Me.

[@martinmendoza1492]

Me

[@ButOneThingIsNeedful]

1:04 ff. -- One of my favorite Avs sequences ever. The deafening crescendo of the crowd almost brings tears to the eyes.