Normally a loose, high scoring affair, the first intra-squad scrimmage of the Jared Bednar era was a slow, stifling, grind-it-out affair. With the World Cup of Hockey headed for the finals round, the Colorado Avalanche were still without their top offensive players for the fan favorite Burgundy and White Game.
Without top talent on hand, head coach Jared Bednar chose to scratch the majority of his veteran NHLers and treat the game as a tryout opportunity for young and borderline players in the organization. The lower overall skill level combined with the team’s focus on defensive execution meant that fans at Magness Arena were treated to a much sloppier, muck and grind style that yielded just one goal.