Author: Angelo Stambene
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Blog: Matt Duchene deserves ‘A’ letter
When news came Wednesday morning that Patrick Roy had tabbed Jarome Iginla as the second assistant captain, two thoughts came to mind. First, if Iginla had scored more goals (560) than every Avalanche player on the roster combined, and second, that Matt Duchene should have been named assistant captain. That’s not to say that Iginla…
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Avalanche roster after the first day of free agency
Nearly 100 players have moved on the first day of free agency in the NHL, and it has lived up to being called the free agent frenzy. The St. Louis Blues nabbed the most coveted forward in the market, while the Colorado Avalanche brought in some top men. Avalanche center Paul Stastny reportedly said that he…
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A sinking feeling while on Pueblo Reservoir
As I stand on the shore, I take a deep breath and scan the water. I’m always confident that I’m going to catch fish. A lot of the time, though, it doesn’t work out that way. A 20-foot boat my friend Matt Fair and I bought through Craigslist will certainly even the odds. On our…
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Avalanche roster after the first day of free agency
Nearly 100 players have moved on the first day of free agency in the NHL, and it has lived up to being called the free agent frenzy. The St. Louis Blues nabbed the most coveted forward in the market, while the Colorado Avalanche brought in some top men. Avalanche center Paul Stastny reportedly said that he…
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Avalanche acquire playoff sensation Daniel Briere
On Monday afternoon it was reported that the Colorado Avalanche sent right wing Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau and a fifth-round pick, to the Montreal Canadiens for Daniel Briere, also a right wing. In Briere, the Avs receive a man who has played in a full 82-game schedule just once in his career. His durability is not what…
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List: Where to watch the World Cup in Colorado Springs
Tucanos Brazilian Grill – 3294 Cinema Point, 597-3800, tucanos.com/Colorado-springs.html. TVs: 2, one at 50-inches. Specials: Video contest where one winner receives a $300 gift card. Back East Bar and Grill – 9475 Briar Village Point, 264-6161, backeastbarandgrill.com. TVs: 14, one at 60 inches. Specials: Showing all games, food and drink specials. Buffalo Wild Wings –…
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Fun Guide: Amazing Attractions
Escapes FRIDAY Pikes Peak Gem and Mineral Show – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 N. Gate Blvd., 488-0880, wmmi.org Hope FORE Children Charity Golf Tournament – Proceeds benefit local disadvantaged children, 1 p.m., Air Force Academy Golf Course, Golf Course Road, 884-1050 Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus’ “Legends”…
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Fun Guide: Best places to scream
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save – Breck Fun Park, Breckenridge, 970-453-5000, bit.ly/1hOQk5i: Opening June 13 and running until Sept. 13, this park offers a glut of fun activities for the family, including the Gold Runner Coaster, Alpine Superslide, TenMile Flyer…
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Fun Guide: Spend some money – and maybe win some back
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save – Arcade Amusements Inc., 685-9815, manitouspringspennyarcade.com: Time to break into that piggy bank and head to scenic Manitou Springs, where whatever change you have will go a long way. Arcade Amusements has Skee-ball, pinball, a…
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Fun Guide: Rodeos
– Greeley Stampede, June 26-July 6, 970-356-7787, greeleystampede.org: Billy Currington, Jake Owen, Martina McBride and Three Days Grace are some of the acts scheduled to play. Also, more than 100 drivers will take part in a demolition derby, and there will be a kids rodeo, art shows and carnival rides and games. – SMELL FLORAL…