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Former sports writer

Terry Frei

Terry Frei is a former Denver Post sports writer.

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Anton Khudobin (31) of Kazakhstan, dives on the puck in front of a charging Colorado Avalanche's Cody McLeod (55) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015.

Avalanche rallies vs. Carolina to earn point but falls in shootout

April 26, 2016 at 3:13 a.m.

Avalanche rallies vs. Carolina to earn point but falls in shootout

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Avalanche to start rookie Calvin Pickard in net against Hurricanes

November 18, 2016 at 12:54 p.m.

Avalanche to start rookie Calvin Pickard in net against Hurricanes

Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene (9) handles the puck against Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Washington.

Avalanche’s winning streak ends at three with loss at Washington

April 25, 2016 at 11:44 p.m.

Avalanche's winning streak ends at three with loss at Washington

Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov, left, of Russia, looks on as the puck bounces away following his save as Dallas Stars left wing Travis Moen, second from left, crashes into the net after a check from Avalanche center Matt Duchene, right, in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, in Denver. Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog, of Sweden, back, defends during the play.

Patrick Roy, Avs refuse to plan too far ahead with start of road trip

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

Patrick Roy, Avs refuse to plan too far ahead with start of road trip

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From Washington DC: Kicking off Avalanche trip; extra Johnson and opining on AM skates

January 12, 2015 at 1:19 a.m.

From Washington DC: Kicking off Avalanche trip; extra Johnson and opining on AM skates

Erik Johnson, battling for the puck against the Canadiens on Dec. 1, says he is "playing unbelievably well right now. ... It's always nice to contribute and help the team win."

Frei: All-star Erik Johnson worthy of honor

April 26, 2016 at 3:54 a.m.

Frei: All-star Erik Johnson worthy of honor

Nick Bjugstad celebrates after scoring vs. Montreal on Dec. 30, one of his 15 goals this season.

Frei: Avalanche has hundreds of fans abroad in Eurolanche Fan Club

November 6, 2016 at 9:06 a.m.

Frei: Avalanche has hundreds of fans abroad in Eurolanche Fan Club

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Post-game: Reaction from Avalanche’s Erik Johnson and more from Roy

January 8, 2015 at 3:59 p.m.

Post-game: Reaction from Avalanche's Erik Johnson and more from Roy

Senators goaltender Robin Lehner stops Avalanche forward Cody McLeod from scoring on this play during Thursday night's game at the Pepsi Center.

Semyon Varlamov back in net for Avs after 54-save gem

November 18, 2016 at 1:25 p.m.

Semyon Varlamov back in net for Avs after 54-save gem

Avs goalie Semyon Varlamov warms up as he prepares to defend the goal against the Ottawa Senators at the Pepsi Center on Thursday.

Avs’ Semyon Varlamov stellar again in 5-2 victory over Ottawa Senators

November 18, 2016 at 1:25 p.m.

Avs' Semyon Varlamov stellar again in 5-2 victory over Ottawa Senators