Colorado Avalanche throwback jerseys bring back memories from decades ago

The Colorado Avalanche's throwback jerseys evoked memories of a time long-since forgotten of a team that once existed.

The Colorado Avalanche's Nordiques throwback jerseys brought back some many memories. | Matthew Stockman/GettyImagesThe Colorado Avalanche’s throwback jersey night against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night evoked memories long-since stashed away for posterity.

Seeing the Quebec Nordiques jerseys, ones that last hit the ice for an official game 30 years ago, brought back a sense of what it was like to see the floundering Canadian squad desperately trying to remain in its home.

The Nordiques’ ownership could not sustain the team in Quebec City, and, well, a move was…