Rampage Join Avalanche's History of Success
By: Lorne Chan
It’s hockey tradition that the team captain is the first to raise the Stanley Cup, but Joe Sakic had a different plan.
He handed the trophy to Ray Bourque, creating one of the greatest moments in NHL history. Bourque raised the cup for the first time after 22 seasons on June 9, 2001, while wearing a Colorado Avalanche Jersey.
The Avalanche have an impressive history in 20 years as an NHL franchise in Denver. Now, the San Antonio Rampage join the Avalanche in creating more moments as the Avalanche’s top affiliate.