Remember Nemo?
As a longtime Avalanche fan, of course you do. But if you’re a little younger and want to hear about one of the more unique players in team history, here are a few minutes about Ville Nieminen. A funny Finn off the ice who played with a mean streak on it, Nemo was a very important part of the Avalanche’s 2001 championship team.
He didn’t start the season with the team, though. He started it as a Hershey Bear. Nemo swore to me he would never sniff any chocolate fumes again before too long, and he kept his word.