As part of its 30th anniversary season Colorado Avalanche Let's pay tribute to the team's time north of the border.
The Avalanche announced Tuesday that they will wear special Quebec Nordiques jerseys for seven regular-season games this season.
This isn't the first time the Avalanche have worn Nordiques-themed jerseys, as they will for the 2021 season.
But this season, the jersey will feature a classic blue, red and white color palette, inspired by the flag of France and symbolizing the importance of Quebec's French-Canadian roots.
The Nordiques were first created in 1972–73 as part of the World Hockey Association. They joined the NHL as a result of the NHL-WHA merger in 1978–79.
In 16 seasons in Quebec, the team reached the conference finals twice.
The Nordiques moved to Colorado for the 1995–96 season and won the Stanley Cup in their first season as the Avalanche.
Here's the full list of games the Avalanche will wear Nordiques jerseys in this season:
- October 23, 2025 vs. Carolina Hurricanes.
- November 29, 2025 vs. Montreal Canadiens
- January 3, 2026 Carolina Hurricanes.
- January 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.
