Pierre Lacroix, architect of 2 Avalanche Stanley Cup titles, dies at 72
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Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 3:25 PM Pierre Lacroix, who brought Colorado two Stanley Cup titles as team president, died Sunday at the age of 72. David Zalubowski/Associated Press file
Pierre Lacroix, architect of 2 Avalanche Stanley Cup titles, dies at 72 Pierre Lacroix, who brought Colorado two Stanley Cup titles as team president, died Sunday at the age of 72. David Zalubowski/Associated Press file
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DENVER – Pierre Lacroix, the astute executive who was the architect of two Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup championship teams, has died. He was 72.
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Pierre Lacroix, architect of two Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup titles, dies at 72
The Avalanche confirmed his death Sunday. No cause of death was given.
Lacroix was a driving force behind turning the Avalanche into a perennial power after the team relocated from Quebec to Denver for the 1995-96 season. The Avalanche hoisted the 96 Stanley Cup Trophy in their first season in the Mile High City and again in 2001.
Known for his shrewd trades, Lacroix struck a deal with Montreal to acquire Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy during the 95-96 season. It paid off with the city of Denver s first major sports championship.
Lacroix, architect of 2 Avs Stanley Cup titles, dies at 72
December 13, 2020 GMT
File-This May 12, 2006 file photo shows Colorado Avalanche president Pierre Lacroix struggling to announce that he will step down from running the team s day-to-day operations as general manager but retain his post as overseer of the NHL hockey franchise. Lacroix, the executive who was the architect behind two Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup championship teams, has died. He was 72. The Avalanche confirmed his death Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
File-This May 12, 2006 file photo shows Colorado Avalanche president Pierre Lacroix struggling to announce that he will step down from running the team s day-to-day operations as general manager but retain his post as overseer of the NHL hockey franchise. Lacroix, the executive who was the architect behind two Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup championship teams, has died. He was 72. The Avalanche confirmed his death Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (A