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Former sports writer

Terry Frei

Terry Frei is a former Denver Post sports writer.

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog, front, of Sweden, tries to work the puck inside for a shot as San Jose Sharks defenseman Paul Martin, center, and goalie Martin Jones defend in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Denver.

San Jose breaks late tie, holds on to defeat Avalanche

April 19, 2016 at 8:52 p.m.

San Jose breaks late tie, holds on to defeat Avalanche

San Diego State players swarm to Donnel Pumphrey after the junior running back scored on a 32-yard reception in the third quarter Saturday at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins. Nearby is Colorado State senior safety Kevin Pierre-Louis.

Pick-six among four turnovers for Colorado State

February 21, 2017 at 11:12 a.m.

Pick-six among four turnovers for Colorado State

Donnel Pumphrey (19) of the San Diego State Aztecs stiff arms Kevin Pierre-Louis (26) of the Colorado State Rams on a receiving touchdown during the third quarter of play. The Colorado State Rams hosted the San Diego State Aztecs at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium, Oct. 31, 2015.

Rams get routed at home by Mountain West leader San Diego State

February 21, 2017 at 11:12 a.m.

Rams get routed at home by Mountain West leader San Diego State

San Diego State running back Donnel Pumphrey (19) carries past the Utah State defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Oct. 23, 2015 in San Diego.

CSU football hosts San Diego State, Mountain West’s last undefeated team

February 21, 2017 at 11:12 a.m.

CSU football hosts San Diego State, Mountain West's last undefeated team

CSU offensive coordinator and O-line coach Will Friend no longer is perched in the press box during games.

Colorado State offensive coordinator back on field with Mike Bobo

February 21, 2017 at 11:04 a.m.

Colorado State offensive coordinator back on field with Mike Bobo

Colorado State Rams receiver Rashard Higgins (82) runs beneath the lights during the second half of the Colorado Buffs' 27-24 overtime Rocky Mountain Showdown win. The Colorado State Rams played the University of Colorado Buffs on Sept. 19, 2015.

Colorado State’s Rashard Higgins is hamstrung by his frustrating injury

April 29, 2017 at 7:06 p.m.

Colorado State's Rashard Higgins is hamstrung by his frustrating injury

Colorado State offensive lineman Zack Golditch, center, joins tight end Steve Walker, right, in congratulating Jasen Oden after the running back scored a touchdown against Air Force.

CSU Rams’ Zack Golditch speaks for first time since theater trial

February 7, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.

CSU Rams' Zack Golditch speaks for first time since theater trial

Matt Duchene (9) of the Colorado Avalanche looks to set up a play while Loui Eriksson (21) of the Boston Bruins chases during the third period October 14, 2015 at the Pepsi Center.

Avs searching for magic potion to fire up Matt Duchene

April 21, 2016 at 1:27 a.m.

Avs searching for magic potion to fire up Matt Duchene

Head coach Patrick Roy of the Colorado Avalanche leads his team against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Pepsi Center on Oct. 24, 2015 in Denver.

Coach Patrick Roy defends Colorado Avalanche’s slow 2-4-1 start

August 11, 2016 at 12:32 p.m.

Coach Patrick Roy defends Colorado Avalanche's slow 2-4-1 start

Patrick Roy of the Colorado Avalanche coaches his squad against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Pepsi Center on Saturday, October 24, 2015.

Boos and seeming denial among the responses to Avalanche loss

April 20, 2016 at 10:41 p.m.

Boos and seeming denial among the responses to Avalanche loss