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Avs Sign Goalie Anderson Share + Jul 1, 2009 8:34 pm US/Mountain Avs Sign Goalie Anderson 1 of 2 Craig Anderson #31 of the Florida Panthers takes a break during his game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wachovia Center March 26, 2009, in Philadelphia, Pa.

The Colorado Avalanche met an objective on the first day of the NHL free agent signing period by signing goaltender Craig Anderson to a two-year deal Wednesday.

For the second time in four years, Team Belarus has earned a spot in the medal round of International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships.

Vancouver Canucks Roberto Luongo gloves a puck. Photograph by: Steve Bosch, Vancouver Sun After two glorious months in February and March, the Vancouver Canucks have stumbled into April with consecutive losses and piles of goals against.

Last summer, Milan Hejduk hinted he might retire when his contract with the Avalanche expires, after the 2009-10 season.

A franchise-record setting effort last time out wasn't enough to extend Anaheim's winning streak.

Avalanche captain Joe Sakic has not played in a game since Nov. 28. He took part in shooting drills Tuesday for the first time since getting hurt.

Corey Perry scored two goals, Andrew Ebbett had a goal and two assists and the Anaheim Ducks tightened their hold on a playoff spot with a 7-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.

Words such as "embarrassment," "ugly" and "ashamed" were not part of the Avalanche's postgame vocabulary Sunday night - unlike three nights earlier.

Milan Michalek pumped in the game-winner late in the second period, as San Jose defeated the Colorado Avalanche, 3-1, at HP Pavilion.

Ruslan Salei, who has missed the last three games with a foot injury, hopes to provide a boost for the Avs today.

If there was ever a time to exploit the Colorado Avalanche this would be it. The Edmonton Oilers will be facing a banged up Avalanche club tonight at the Pepsi Center.

Peter Budaj made 24 saves and Marek Svatos and Ryan Smyth each had a goal and an assist to help the Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 on Sunday and end a six-game losing streak.

The Red Wings head into tonight's game against the Colorado Avalanche in a similar position to last night's opponent, the vanquished St.

Sidelined for nearly four months, Martin Brodeur returned to the ice with another incredible performance, logging his 99th career shutout in a 4-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

Are there any rumblings from Avalanche players who want to be traded to a contending team? -- Adam, Farmington, N.M. Adam - If there are, they haven't bent my ear about it.

Nick Wass &#169 Associated Press Avalanche defender Adam Foote watches the puck in the net as he scored against Capitals goalie Jose Theodore during the second period Friday in Washington.

Numbers Game 24 blocked shots for the Avalanche, five by Scott Hannan and four by Brett Clark .

Avalanche report: Foote returns DETROIT - Maybe the Avalanche should find a way to schedule more games against the Detroit Red Wings.

The Colorado Avalanche certainly took their time finishing off the Detroit Red Wings after a fast start.