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Hockey Mountain High Podcast

Hockey Mountain High Podcast

Mile High Sports, Bleav, The Hockey Podcast Network 599 episodes Nov 10, 2026

Griffin Youngs and Christian Bolle bring you the latest news on your Colorado Avalanche as only a couple of die hard fans could. Sometimes serious, sometimes humorous, but always honest takes on the Avs. Part of the Hockey Mountain High / Mile High Sports network.

Episodes

What version of the Avalanche will we get on the upcoming Canadian road trip? - Hockey Mountain High
What version of the Avalanche will we get on the upcoming Canadian road trip? - Hockey Mountain High Nov 10, 2026 01:12:16 The Avalanche are still a tough team to figure out right now, following a 4-0 shutout win over the Red Wings on the back of 3-2 overtime loss to Nashville. However, this road trip upcoming against Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal is going to be very telling about the state of this Avalanche team and where they are in the first quarter of the season. Will Cale Makar available after leaving practice an
Avalanche's Jekyll and Hyde act continues as win streak ends in a blowout loss to Blue Jackets - Hockey Mountain High
Avalanche's Jekyll and Hyde act continues as win streak ends in a blowout loss to Blue Jackets - Hockey Mountain High Nov 4, 2026 01:10:11 The Avalanche won games three in a row heading into the second half of a back to back against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and then got the doors blown off in a 7-2 loss that unfortunately erases a lot of the slowly built up good will. Wins over Calgary and Chicago are able to cushion the blow and hold the Avs above the playoff line, but another tough to watch performance makes the issues with this
Avalanche's offense surges past Devils, now look to string together some wins - Hockey Mountain High
Avalanche's offense surges past Devils, now look to string together some wins - Hockey Mountain High Oct 30, 2026 01:18:53 The Avalanche put out a nice bounce back performance in a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils, which is how a game is supposed to look against a team on the second half of a back to back. With the Nashville game in the rear view mirror, can the Avalanche start to string together some wins with a tired Calgary in town Saturday and a lighter schedule coming up? Send questions to the mailbag here: htt
The Avalanche have an effort problem after a disgraceful game in Nashville - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche have an effort problem after a disgraceful game in Nashville - Hockey Mountain High Oct 27, 2026 01:13:48 The Avalanche faced a Nashville Predators team on a back to back and got their doors blown off in a 6-2 loss, a result that can ultimately be boiled down to effort and not trying hard enough at the NHL level to be successful. The Avs went 0/4 on the powerplay while allowing 4/7 to the Predators powerplay, and got beat in every facet of the game. After a great performance vs. Tampa Bay the game pri
Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche fall flat with a terrible effort on their east road trip - Hockey Mountain High
Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche fall flat with a terrible effort on their east road trip - Hockey Mountain High Oct 21, 2026 01:08:12 If Nathan MacKinnon has more games like this road trip, the Avs are going to be in trouble. The Avalanche lost two very winnable games on their east coast back to back, losing 3-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers and 4-3 to the New Jersey Devils, two scores that really let them off the hook for their effort. The Avalanche have a record of 5-4-1 through their first ten games, historically in line with th
Avalanche powerplay improves vs. Penguins, can they keep it up on the road? - Hockey Mountain High
Avalanche powerplay improves vs. Penguins, can they keep it up on the road? - Hockey Mountain High Oct 19, 2026 01:06:07 The Avalanche overcame a 2-0 first period deficit to take down the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on home ice, complete with a powerplay goal from the top unit in Brett McLean's first game as head coach, and four points from Nathan Mackinnon. Can the Avalanche keep up the powerplay improvements as they hit the road for a back to back vs. Philadelphia and New Jersey? Can TJ Hughes or Gavin Brindley lock d
Avalanche earn 3/4 points vs. Stars, Brett McLean hired after Hakstol's exit - Hockey Mountain High
Avalanche earn 3/4 points vs. Stars, Brett McLean hired after Hakstol's exit - Hockey Mountain High Oct 16, 2026 01:12:13 The Avalanche got the split in the home and home against the Dallas Stars, as well as an extra point with a 3-2 regulation win in Dallas and a 3-2 shootout loss on home ice. The split is great, but 4/4 was possible if not for the powerplay. But change is finally coming , as Dave Hakstol departs for a job at Arizona State and is replaced by Brett McLean. How much impact will this actually have on a
Avalanche need more from Blackwood and powerplay after rough loss to Toronto - Hockey Mountain High
Avalanche need more from Blackwood and powerplay after rough loss to Toronto - Hockey Mountain High Oct 12, 2026 01:05:44 The Avalanche were let down by Mackenzie Blackwood and the powerplay in a frustrating 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, still dealing with some of the same issues they struggled with last season. After a year and a half, what is there left to say about this powerplay falling short? How much leash will Blackwood get this season if the inconsistency continues? Are they going to be able to iron ou
Jaden Schwartz and the Avalanche's top pair ROUT Flames for a bounce back win - Hockey Mountain igh
Jaden Schwartz and the Avalanche's top pair ROUT Flames for a bounce back win - Hockey Mountain igh Oct 9, 2026 01:02:24 The Avalanche ran the Flames out of the Saddledome for their first road win of the season, picking up a 7-3 win after dropping their first game of the season 3-2 in Winnipeg the day prior. Cale Makar, Devon Toews, and Jaden Schwartz all had a multi goal night, while the Avalanche once again had another offensive explosion for seven goals.. Meanwhile Sam Malinski was a healthy scratch against the F
Can the Colorado Avalanche sustain this early season offensive explosion? - Hockey Mountain High
Can the Colorado Avalanche sustain this early season offensive explosion? - Hockey Mountain High Oct 6, 2026 01:05:23 The Avalanche are 2-0 following a dominant 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues, giving them 14 goals in just two games this season. As the Avalanche hit the road for the first time this season for a Canadian back to back against Winnipeg and Calgary, will they be able to sustain this offensive firepower? If they're able to ice O'Connor and L'Heureux, how will they manage a healthy lineup for the
Avalanche's offense EXPLODES for 8 goals in season opening win over LA Kings - Hockey Mountain High
Avalanche's offense EXPLODES for 8 goals in season opening win over LA Kings - Hockey Mountain High Oct 1, 2026 01:00:30 The Avalanche's season opening victory had just about everything, as the Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 8-4 to start the season 1-0. The powerplay was nearly perfect, the penalty kill was perfect, and the Avalanche's offense looks as good as it ever has with a franchise record eight goals on opening night. Nathan MacKinnon also beat the brakes off of Brandt Clarke, while 13 different Avs
Colorado Avalanche 2026-27 season preview + full NHL standings predictions- Hockey Mountain High
Colorado Avalanche 2026-27 season preview + full NHL standings predictions- Hockey Mountain High Sep 30, 2026 01:44:35 The regular season is finally here for the Colorado Avalanche as they prepare to take on the Los Angeles Kings in Wednesday's season opener. After a disappointing playoff exit last season, what are the expectations for this years Avs team, and where can they be expected to finish in the regular season? With O'Connor and L'Heureux out, can TJ Hughes earn a full time spot on the team? Finally, where

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