Avalanche Pros Shine at Rookie Faceoff | Colorado Avalanche News

Colorado’s young stars hit the ice this weekend at Rookie Faceoff in San Jose, taking on Anaheim and Vegas in back-to-back games to sharpen their skills ahead of training camp. Goaltenders Ilya Nabokov and Nikita Novosyolov, both Russian talents with strong pro debuts in mind, are getting key support from teammates like Fedor Svechkov and Nikita Prishchepov. Skater T.J. Hughes, a Big Ten Player of the Year and Michigan standout, is eager to translate his college success into meaningful pro minutes. With two wins as the goal, this weekend isn’t just about fun—it’s a vital stepping stone for these prospects aiming to cement their futures with the Avalanche. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f4460a5ff2df1304