Mile High Hockey · Jul 19, 2025
Morning Flurries: Summer Skates
Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty ImagesThis week the NHL released the jam-packed 2025-26 NHL schedule and we broke down how the Colorado Avalanche’s exciting slate is shaping up starting with opening night on October 7th.
If you can’t wait for puck drop then check out Brock Nelson scoring in Minnesota’s famous summer scrimmages in Da Beauty League. Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski is also taking part in the activities.
One more coaching vacancy has been filled within the organization as Derek Army has been tabbed as assistant coach of the Colorado Eagles. He is the son of former Avalanche assistant Tim Army and most recently was the head coach of the ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers.