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Colorado Rockies

Colorado Rockies is no longer an active NHL team. This page keeps the historical overview, trophy cabinet, and the Swedish players who appeared for the club during 1976–77 to 1981–82.

Active 1976–77 to 1981–823 Swedes played here

About the Colorado Rockies

Article in WikipediaRead the source played NHL hockey in Denver from 1976 to 1982, with McNichols Sports Arena as their home. Article in WikipediaRead the source playoff appearance, in 1977/78.

Hardy Åström, Christer Kellgren and Peter Gustavsson Article in NHL.comRead the source. Åström played in goal for Colorado in both 1979/Article in WikipediaRead the source/81.

What happened next?

Article in WikipediaRead the source identity ended in 1982 when the team moved to New Jersey and became the Devils. Article in WikipediaRead the source arrived in 1995 through the Quebec Nordiques’ relocation, representing a different franchise rather than a revival of the Rockies.

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Former Swedish players in the Colorado Rockies

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Swedish players who have played at least one regular-season game for the Colorado Rockies and are no longer with the organisation. Statistics cover their regular-season games for the team.

Hardy Åström
G
2 seasons · 1979 to 1981
GP79W15SV%.870GAA3.8
Christer Kellgren
L
1 season · 1981 to 1982
GP5P0G0A0+/−-4
Peter Gustavsson
L
1 season · 1981 to 1982
GP2P0G0A0+/−-1