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Terry Frei

Terry Frei is a former Denver Post sports writer.

Colorado Avalanche right wing Jarome Iginla, left, celebrates his game-tying goal with left wing Alex Tanguay against the Philadelphia Flyers in the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, in Denver. The Avalanche defeated the Flyers 4-3 in overtime.

Colorado’s unexpected 1-2 scoring punch: Iginla, 37, and Tanguay, 35

April 26, 2016 at 3:44 a.m.

Colorado's unexpected 1-2 scoring punch: Iginla, 37, and Tanguay, 35

Colorado Avalanche head coach Patrick Roy, President and Governor of the Colorado Avalanche Josh Kroenke and Executive Vice President of hockey operations Joe Sakic meet with the media during a press conference on Oct. 7, 2014 at Family Sports Center.

Sound familiar? Coach Patrick Roy working for friend, former teammate

August 11, 2016 at 12:48 p.m.

Sound familiar? Coach Patrick Roy working for friend, former teammate

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Plan to gather 500 autographs of ex-Texas players on Greg Ploetz’s painting to benefit Darrell K. Royal Fund for Alzheimer’s Research

June 22, 2016 at 2:47 p.m.

Plan to gather 500 autographs of ex-Texas players on Greg Ploetz's painting to benefit Darrell K. Royal Fund for Alzheimer's Research

Deb Ploetz and her husband, Greg, a former Texas star, were living in the Denver area last fall when she saw kids playing football. "If you lived through ... what we've lived through, you wouldn't want it for your grandchild," she says.

Frei: Playing football can be wonderful and wicked

June 23, 2016 at 10:31 a.m.

Frei: Playing football can be wonderful and wicked

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop, center, makes a save on a shootout-attempt by Colorado Avalanche left wing Alex Tanguay during an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. The Lighting won 3-2.

Patrick Roy pleased with Avs’ road trip, despite 1-1-2 record

August 11, 2016 at 12:48 p.m.

Patrick Roy pleased with Avs' road trip, despite 1-1-2 record

Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon (29) scores past Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) and defenseman Victor Hedman, of Sweden, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning won 3-2.

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon gets together with major junior teammate

April 26, 2016 at 5:35 a.m.

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon gets together with major junior teammate

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2014, file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Nick Foligno (71) reacts after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla. Foligno and Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks have been named team Captains for the 2015 NHL All-Star weekend Jan. 23-24 in Columbus, the National Hockey League announced, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Nick Foligno: Spotlight on Blue Jackets left wing

April 26, 2016 at 5:30 a.m.

Nick Foligno: Spotlight on Blue Jackets left wing

Colorado Avalanche defenseman ErikJohnson looks for an open teammate while San Jose Shark Joe Thornton plays defense on Oct. 28, 2014 at the Pepsi Arena in Denver.

Frei: Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad shows young defensemen can play

April 26, 2016 at 5:17 a.m.

Frei: Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad shows young defensemen can play

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop, right, makes a save against Colorado Avalanche's Matt Duchene as Nikita Nesterov (89), of Russia, defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, in Tampa, Fla.

Avs get a point with late goal, but lose in shootout to Tampa Bay

April 26, 2016 at 5:09 a.m.

Avs get a point with late goal, but lose in shootout to Tampa Bay

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A chat with Tampa Bay Lightning assistant coach George Gwozdecky

April 26, 2016 at 4:34 a.m.

A chat with Tampa Bay Lightning assistant coach George Gwozdecky