Former Avalanche and General Assignment Reporter
Mike Chambers
Mike Chambers was the Avalanche beat writer for The Denver Post. A Colorado native, he wrote his first story for the paper as a freelancer in 1994 and joined the staff in 2000 as a general-assignment writer mostly covering the University of Denver hockey team. Mike graduated from Cherry Creek High School and has a journalism degree from the University of Northern Colorado.
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Avalanche resumes practice after five-day shutdown, prepared to play Thursday at St. Louis
The Avalanche announced it will hold practice Wednesday afternoon at Ball Arena, an indication that the team could return to action against the Blues on Thursday.

Avalanche star winger Mikko Rantanen added to NHL COVID-19 absence list
Avalanche right winger Mikko Rantanen was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol absence list Tuesday afternoon, joining goalie Philipp Grubauer and winger Joonas Donskoi.

Avalanche rookie Bo Byram taken off COVID absence list, no other teammates added
Avalanche rookie defenseman Bo Byram came off the NHL's COVID protocol absence list Monday and no other teammates were added. The club, which has suspended play until at least Thursday,...

Why Avalanche is taking its time with Alex Newhook, other young prospects
Joe Sakic is borrowing a playbook from a former rival.

Chambers: Avalanche has multiple defining moments this season. One occurred Wednesday in St. Louis
Before COVID knocked the Avalanche out of action for the second time this season, a defining moment for this stellar team occurred Wednesday in St. Louis.

Avalanche games postponed through Tuesday after Joonas Donskoi tests positive for COVID-19
A third member of the Avalanche has tested positive for COVID-19 and the club canceled its morning skate ahead of Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Kings at Ball...

Carl Soderberg “outstanding” in first game back with Avalanche
Soft-spoken Carl Soderberg made a thunderous return to the Avalanche on Wednesday at St. Louis.

Avalanche Podcast: Colorado keeps winning, Presidents Trophy favorites, Dawg Nation recipients and more
Denver Post hockey writer Mike Chambers is again joined by Marty Richardson, executive director of Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation, in the latest episode of Traffic in Front of the Net.

Avalanche’s top line features the NHL’s three leading scorers since March 1
Following Monday's 4-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes at Ball Arena, the Avalanche is 19-3-3 (41 points) in its last 25 games -- matching the best 25-game stretch in club...

Analysis: Joe Sakic met Avalanche’s marginal needs at trade deadline while being careful with chemistry
Joe Sakic didn't hit a home run ahead of Monday's NHL trade deadline but, because of what he and his staff have previously done, the Avalanche general manager only had...