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Former Colorado Avalanche players competing at Beijing Winter Olympic Games

NHL players won’t be participating in the Winter Olympics, but plenty of players with Avalanche ties will be lacing up their skates in Beijing.

Here’s a look at who they are and what team they’re representing at the Games:

Canada

  • D Mark Barberio: The 31-year-old defenseman played in Colorado from 2017-20. He tallied 25 points (six goals and 19 assists) in 113 games for the Avs.
  • D Brandon Gormley: The 6-foot-2, 196-pounder was acquired by Colorado from Arizona in a blueline exchange for Stefan Elliott in 2015. He recorded one assists in 26 games.