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Terry Frei

Terry Frei is a former Denver Post sports writer.

Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson takes part in drills during NHL training camp Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, in Englewood, Colo. Players took to the ice Friday for practice sessions to kick off the 2015-16 season.

Erik Johnson signs seven-year contract extension with Avalanche

April 21, 2016 at 2:37 p.m.

Erik Johnson signs seven-year contract extension with Avalanche

Trent Matthews (16) of the Colorado State Rams celebrates his pass break up on a pass intended for Devin Ross (2) of the Colorado Buffaloes during the second half of the Buffs' 27-24 overtime Rocky Mountain Showdown win. The Colorado State Rams played the University of Colorado Buffs on Saturday, September 19, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Colorado State Rams to get home cooking in Texas

February 7, 2017 at 5:31 p.m.

Colorado State Rams to get home cooking in Texas

Colorado State Rams' Deionte Gaines (2) makes a catch as Ken Crawley (2) of the Colorado Buffaloes defends during the second half of the Buffs' 27-24 overtime Rocky Mountain Showdown win. The Colorado State Rams played the University of Colorado Buffs on Sept. 19, 2015.

Colorado State football having ‘growing pains’ after back-to-back losses

February 21, 2017 at 10:31 a.m.

Colorado State football having 'growing pains' after back-to-back losses

CSU's loss Saturday was a downer for Dalyn Dawkins and the rest of the Rams.

Loss to Colorado not sitting well with Colorado State

February 21, 2017 at 10:31 a.m.

Loss to Colorado not sitting well with Colorado State

Rashard Higgins (82) of the Colorado State Rams grabs a touchdown pass over John Walker (12) of the Colorado Buffaloes during the first half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown. The Colorado State Rams played the University of Colorado Buffs on Saturday, September 19, 2015.

Takeaways from CU vs. CSU Rocky Mountain Showdown

February 7, 2017 at 4:15 p.m.

Takeaways from CU vs. CSU Rocky Mountain Showdown

Sefo Liufau (13) of the Colorado ...

Colorado Buffaloes win Rocky Mountain Showdown in overtime

February 21, 2017 at 10:31 a.m.

Colorado Buffaloes win Rocky Mountain Showdown in overtime

Addison Gillam during the first Fall practice on Aug. 5, 2015.

Addison Gillam out for CU, Rashard Higgins appears to be playing for CSU

April 21, 2016 at 12:01 p.m.

Addison Gillam out for CU, Rashard Higgins appears to be playing for CSU

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson takes part in drills during NHL training camp Sept. 18, 2015, in Englewood, Colo.

Erik Johnson, Avalanche veteran defenseman, said staying put “has to work for both sides”

April 21, 2016 at 11:44 a.m.

Erik Johnson, Avalanche veteran defenseman, said staying put "has to work for both sides"

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Happily riding the D for possible last rodeo

September 18, 2015 at 1:24 p.m.

Happily riding the D for possible last rodeo

Young Russian defenseman Nikita Zadorov at Thursday's physical exams and testing sessions at the Pepsi Center. He hit the ice at training camp with the Avalanche Friday.

Nikita Zadorov has chance with Avalanche to prove he wasn’t overvalued in NHL draft

April 21, 2016 at 9:24 p.m.

Nikita Zadorov has chance with Avalanche to prove he wasn't overvalued in NHL draft