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While losing the head coach is a big blow, it’s Francouz’s absence that is the real headline for the Avalanche. The backup goaltender was expected to carry a steady load this season to help new starter Darcy Kuemper.

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar will miss the team final two preseason games after testing positive for COVID-19.

Former Timaru mayor Ray Bennett told Stuff in 2020 the building next to the drill hall was built around 1915-18 and became a motor garage. The old drill hall had earlier been the Olympia, a silent picture house and was built in 1902. During pre-demolition work last year a board with the outline of the former Olympia Theatre sign was uncovered. Valentina Bellomo/Stuff By mid-afternoon steady progress was being made in the demolition. The project remains contentious for some and at a TDC meeti...

Enquiries to council late last year by Stuff confirmed the presence of asbestos in the building. Valentina Bellomo/Stuff The council says once it reopens, the kiosk will only be available for booking by schools or community groups. “With regard to the octagonal building, we were about to do some routine repairs and maintenance and discovered some asbestos,’’ Doran said in November 2020. “This has caused a slight delay to the work while it was removed.’’ While the building has ...

This is certainly not an ideal situation for the Avalanche, who have lost three games in a row after going up 2-0 in the series against the Golden Knights.

The Colorado Avalanche seeks its first series sweep in 20 years when facing off against the St. Louis Blues in Game 4 of Round 1 on Sunday afternoon. The Avalanche took a 3-0 series lead on Friday, defeating the Blues 5-1 at Enterprise Center. Ryan Graves registered his first career multi-point outing in the postseason with three points (one goal, two assists) in Game 3 while four other Avs players also scored, with Alex Newhook picking up the game-winning marker with his first NHL goal. Tyler B...

Teams play the second of four game in a weeks time by Callie Parmele @CallieParmele / ColoradoAvalanche.com The Colorado Avalanche finishes a back-to-back against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on Saturday. The Avs won the first outing of the consecutive-night set with a 3-2 victory on Friday. Cale Makar had a goal and a...

The Avs last played on April 14 against the Blues by Andy Vernier / ColoradoAvalanche.com The Colorado Avalanche returns to game action by taking on the St. Louis Blues on Thursday at Enterprise Center in the first contest of a three-game set between the clubs. It is also the beginning of a four-game road trip for Colorado and the teams first game in eight days. In the Avs...

Bennetts memory of Philip was he was of “easy approach”. The royal father and son watched a sheep shearing demonstration at the Caroline Bay Soundshell and Bennett recalled how Charles told his father he thought the sheep were enjoying being sheared because they had smiles on their faces. Bennett said he found the visit fascinating. “Prince Charles was surprised at how many people came to see the royal family.” Supplied by Sandy Green For Watkin Grubb, the news of Philip’s death ...

Colorado and St. Louis wrap up their back-to-back set at Ball Arena by Andy Vernier / ColoradoAvalanche.com The Colorado Avalanche finishes its six-game homestand on Saturday when it hosts the St. Louis Blues in the second half of a back-to-back set between the clubs. The Avs (24-8-4) earned their third straight victory with a 3-2 win over the Blues on Friday, extending th...