Former Avs president Lacroix dead at 72 Pierre Lacroix, the former general manager of the Quebec Nordiques and Colorado Avalanche, has died at the age of 72. The Avalanche confirmed his death in a statement Sunday. The Canadian Press Pierre Lacroix , Getty Images Pierre Lacroix, the former general manager of the Quebec Nordiques and Colorado Avalanche, has died at the age of 72. The Avalanche confirmed his death in a statement Sunday. "Pierre was instrumental in not only the team's on-ice success but also building the Avalanche brand into what it is...