Mile High Hockey Lab
by Adrian Hernandez
WATCH OUR LIVE SHOWS EVERY TUESDAY AT 3:45 p.m. MT on YouTube, Twitch & X! | Mile High Hockey Lab is a podcast dedicated to credentialed coverage and discussion of all things Colorado Avalanche. | The official podcast of MileHighHockey.com! | #GoAvsGo
Episodes
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LAB #161: EARLY ADVERSITY, OPPORTUNITY AGAINST THE DEVILS & MORE!
On this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, host Adrian Hernandez will be joined by Jackie Kay (MHH Editor), Meghan Angley (Altitude Sports), Brennan Vogt (Hockey Mountain High Editor), Ezra Parter & Evan Liu to discuss the Colorado Avs' recent struggles & their opportunity against New Jersey....
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LAB #160: SLUGGISH START TO ROAD TRIP, AVS VS. NEW JERSEY DEVILS & MORE!
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, host Adrian Hernandez is joined by Jackie Kay (Editor of Mile High Hockey), Meghan Angley (Credentialed Contributor at KSE), Brennan Vogt (Editor of Hockey Mountain High), and Evan Liu to discuss Colorado's ugly loss in Philly, take a look at tonight's...
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LAB #159: AVS & STARS PREVIEW, RECAP SATURDAY'S LOSS, AVS NEW ASSISTANT COACH & MORE!
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, host Adrian Hernandez welcomes panelists Jackie Kay (editor at Mile High Hockey), Ezra Parter, Brennan Vogt (editor at Hockey Mountain High), Meghan Angley (credentialed Avs creator for KSE), and Evan Liu (AD of Athletic Comm. at Alfred University) for…
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LAB 158: AVS BACK IN WIN COLUMN, BACK HOME VS. LEAFS, & MORE!
In this edition, Ezra, Adrian, Evan, Jackie & Brennan chat Colorado’s bounce back in Calgary, look ahead at Toronto & more!
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LAB #157: AVS OFF TO A HOT START, CHECKING IN ON T.J. HUGHES & MORE!
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will discuss Colorado’s 2-0 start, T.J. Hughes’ game so far & look ahead at Avs vs Jets!#GoAvsGo
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LAB #156: HOCKEY IS BACK, AVS OPENING-NIGHT ROSTER, EXPECTATIONS & MEGHAN ANGLEY'S DEBUT
In this 156th edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, our panel of contributors will discuss expectations for this year's Avalanche team, preview the opening-night roster and potential lineup, and welcome Meghan Angley to the program!
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LAB #155: CAMP & PRESEASON STANDOUTS
In this 155th edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, our panel of contributors will discuss the standout players from training camp and preseason action so far, check in on some of the players from t25u25, and more!
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LAB #154: ROOKIE CAMP RECAP, NATHAN MACKINNON ARRIVES & TRAINING CAMP PREVIEW
In this 154th edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will discuss Colorado's success at the Rookie Showcase, look ahead to Training Camp starting Thursday & discuss Nathan MacKinnon's arrival at skate! #GoAvsGo
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LAB #153: THE EASTERN CONFERENCE WON'T WIN THE CUP IN 2026-27
In this 153rd edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will work through each team in the East and weigh their outcomes in 2026-27. We will circle some games on the Avalanche regular-season schedule & make our first bold predictions of the season! #GoAvsGo
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LAB #152: ILYA NABOKOV IS NUMBER ONE - T25U25
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will discuss our number one spot on the T2525 segment, Ilya Nabokov. We will also chat about the training camp and rookie camp schedule, as well as camp hopefuls!#GoAvsGo
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LAB #151: HOCKEY SEASON APPROACHES & OUR T25U25 COUNTDOWN CONTINUES
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will discuss players #5 & #4 of our top 25 under 25 segment, talk about an Aturri Lehkonen extension, and what to expect as training camp approaches!#GoAvsGo
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EXTENSION REACTION : CALE MAKAR INKS NEW 8-YEAR CONTRACT
We discuss Cale Makar's 163.2 million dollar contract extension! #GoAvsGo
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LAB #150: TOP 25 UNDER 25 - THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS
WE ARE BACK!!!!We will start the new season with episode 150 and are excited to bring you the first 15 players from the T25U25 segment on MileHighHockey.com!We will also briefly touch on the alumni game between DU and the Colorado Avalanche, as well as Cale Makar's next contract!#GoAvsGo
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FREE AGENCY SPECIAL 2026
Follow along with the signings of the July 1st, 2026 free agency day with the Mile High Hockey Lab 🥼
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TRADE REACTION: VAL NICHUSHKIN FOR PICKS
On this special edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will discuss the Val Nichushkin trade. #GoAvsGo
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LAB #149: AVS FACING ELIMINATION, GAME FOUR ADJUSTMENTS & DESPERATION
On this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, our panel will discuss Colorado's losses in games two and three, look at potential adjustments for game four & discuss keys to a reverse sweep! #GoAvsGo
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LAB #148: WESTERN CONFERENCE FINAL PREVIEW
We preview Avs vs. Vegas!
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LAB #147: AVS HAVE WILD ON THE BRINK, GOALIE TANDEM MODE, JACK AHCAN PLAYOFF DEBUT & MORE!
On this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, our panel of contributors will discuss the Avalanche winning game four, look ahead at game five against Minny, talk goalies, Jack Ahcan, and more! #GoAvsGo
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LAB #146: AVS & WILD GAME TWO PREVIEW, MAKAR'S INJURY SCARE & ILYA NABOKOV COMES TO NORTH AMERICA
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, our panel of contributors will discuss Colorado's game one victory and Cale Makar's injury scare, Ilya Nabokov says goodbye to the KHL, and Preview #Avs vs. #Wild game two! #GoAvsGo
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LAB #145: NATHAN MACKINNON TED LINDSAY SNUB, DUCKS OT CONTROVERSY & WILD OR STARS
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will discuss no Ted Lindsay for Nathan MacKinnon, OT common sense, and who the #Avs will draw in round two! #GoAvsGo
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LAB #143: AVS VS. KINGS GAME TWO PREVIEW, LOOK BACK AT GAME ONE & BRACKET CHALLENGE UPDATE
On this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will discuss tonight's game two between the LA Kings and the Colorado Avalanche, look back at game one, and talk about the playoffs beyond the Avalanche series! #GoAvsGo | #MileHighHockey
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LAB #142: PLAYOFF PREVIEW, ROUND ONE VS. KINGS
An Avalanche playoff preview!
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LAB #141: AVS ON BACK-TO-BACK, SABRES ADMIN KEPT RECEIPTS, KINGS OR DUCKS
On this edition we discuss first round matchups!
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LAB #140: AVS & BLUES PREVIEW, YEARLY AWARD TALK, WESTERN MATCHUPS & MORE!
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, our panel of contributors will discuss Colorado Avalanche vs. St. Louis Blues, an update on Avs chasing yearly awards, look at potential playoff matchups, and MORE!#GoAvsGo
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LAB #138: CALE MAKAR UPDATE AFTER AVS DOUSE FLAMES, NATE ON 50 GOALS WATCH, NINE GAMES LEFT!
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, our panel of contributors will discuss Cale Makar's injury status, Colorado's dismantling of Calgary, Winnipeg struggles, and the Avs chasing milestones! #GoAvsGo
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LAB #137: PERFECTLY BOLD PREDICTIONS, AVS EXPAND DIVISION LEAD, LEHKY RETURNS & MORE!
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, our panel of contributors will discuss Colorado's current winning streak, building another lead in the division, an almost healthy roster, and more! #GoAvsGo
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LAB #136: LOGAN O'CONNOR RETURNS, AVS AT FULL FORM FOR REVENGE GAME IN PITT & MORE!
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will preview tonight's Avs vs. Penguins game, recap Colorado's weekend of wins, discuss the road to the Central Division title & other league news! #GoAvsGo
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LAB #135: COLORADO CAN CLINCH, OETTINGERED & POTENTIAL INJURY RETURNERS
On this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will discuss Colorado’s chances at clinching a playoff spot, the SO loss to DAL & potential returns! #GoAvsGo | #MileHighHockey
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LAB #134: MACKINNON WITH WORDS AFTER PENS BEAT DOWN, TROUBLE WITH THE NET FRONT, 11 & 7 NOT WORKING
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey, we will discuss Colorado's loss to the Penguins, Colorado's defensive problems & injuries showing up in a bad way!#GoAvsGo | #MileHighHockey
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LAB #133: LADY BING AND THE RESCINDED MISCONDUCT
In this FRIDAY edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, our panel of contributors will discuss Colorado's bounce-back win over the Seattle Kraken after the controversial loss to Edmonton. Discuss the game misconduct on Nathan MacKinnon that has since been rescinded by the NHL, and look at #Avs vs....
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LAB #131: DEADLINE DAYS & AVS BACK-TO-BACK
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, our contributors discuss trade targets ahead of the deadline and Colorado's back-to-back, fresh off the Olympic break!#GoAvsGo
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LAB #132: LOGAN O'CONNOR AT MORNING SKATE, AVS WELCOME OILERS, NAZEM KADRI'S RETURN TO BALL ARENA
On this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will give a Colorado Avalanche injury update, Recap Avs vs. Dallas and Minnesota, Talk Naz's return, and preview Avs vs. Edmonton!#GoAvsGo | #MileHighHockey | #HockeyMountainHigh
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AVALANCHE TRADE DEADLINE SPECIAL 2026 - NAZEM KADRI AFTER PARTY
RECORDED LIVE ON TRADE DEADLINE DAY: Jump ahead to 1:26:36 if you want to watch our live reaction to the Nazem Kadri trade! Watch us live out the surrounding hours of Colorado and Chris MacFarland's tremendous work on deadline day!#GoAvsGo | #MileHighHockey | #HockeyMtnHighCO
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LAB #130: BROCK NELSON & USA WINS GOLD, MACKINNON & MAKAR TAKE HEAT, HELLEBUYCK STEALS GOLD
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we discuss audio from the players following the USA's gold-medal win, the #Olympics2026 Avs, and how that will impact the season, the gold-medal game, and potential trade targets for the Avalanche.WHEEL O' TRADES IS BACK!!!!#GoAvsGo | #USAHockey |...
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LAB #129: MACKINNON IS ALL BUSINESS IN MILAN
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will discuss Nathan MacKinnon's all-business approach at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026, check in on other Olympic Avs and storylines, and discuss how a change of scenery for key contributors could help the Avalanche power...
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LAB #128: AVALANCHE & THE OLYMPIC BREAK
On this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will check in on some injured Avs ahead of the Olympic break, talk more about the Olympic-bound Avalanche, and discuss expectations after the break! #GoAvsGo
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LAB #127: SAM MALINSKI EXTENSION REACTION
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will discuss Sam Malinski's contract extension, Brock Nelson's hot streak, closing out the pre-Olympics games, and Gabe Landeskog skating again! #GoAvsGo
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LAB #126: ANGRY NATE SIGHTING
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will discuss the adversity chapter in this Colorado Avalanche season, talk about yesterday's bounce back, goaltender interference, trade bait, and much more!#GoAvsGo | #MileHighHockey
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LAB #125: A DOSE OF REALITY
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will discuss Colorado’s regulation loss to Florida, give a Landeskog & Co. Injury update, chat about Bednar and the Jack Adams award, and discuss a potential firing.#GoAvsGo | #MileHighHockey
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LAB #124: NEW YEAR SAME AVALANCHE
On this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, our panel of contributors will discuss MacKenzie Blackwood & Scott Wedgewood's Olympic snub, realistic regular-season outcomes, and get an update on a franchise record watch!#GoAvsGo
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LAB #123: THE RACE IS ON
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will discuss why Dallas' success might be a good thing for this dominant Colorado Avalanche team, talk about Gabe Landeskog, Gavin Brindley, and much more!#GoAvsGo
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LAB #122: BACK UP WHEN YOU'RE DOWN
The Avs dropped just their second regulation game of the season on Long Island, then bounced back with a strong set of games in their back-to-back weekend matinee matchups. #GoAvsGo
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LAB #121: THE STREAK IS ALIVE
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, our panel of contributors will discuss the Colorado Avalanche and their domination of the NHL, Gabe Landeskog's resurgence, Brock Nelson at 2C, and much more! #GoAvsGo
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LAB #120: Pouring Like an Avalanche
On this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will discuss Colorado's continued success, look ahead at Thursday's game against #NYR and beyond, #MHHPlayerOfTheWeek, and wrap things up with #BoldPredictions.#GoAvsGo | #MileHighHockey
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LAB #119: Scary Good
On this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will discuss last week's back-to-back victories, Nathan MacKinnon's numbers & Landeskog being punished by the hockey gods?
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LAB #118: Wedgie & Winning
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, our panel of contributors will discuss Colorado's victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, talk about Sam Malinski's blossoming career, and give fans good news about Cale Makar. We will also provide status updates on LOC and Sam Girard before moving on to...
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BONUS LAB: Marty Party On
This bonus episode is a live reaction to Martin Necas' new deal in Colorado!#GoAvsGo
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LAB #117: The Power Is Silent
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will discuss Colorado's upcoming contest tonight against the New Jersey Devils, recap last week's games, and hash out our #BoldPredictions. We will discuss what can be done to wake up the second line, rejuvenate the power play, and ultimately get…
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LAB #116: Heritage & Heroes
In this edition of the Mile High Hockey Lab, we will discuss the rollout of the Nordiques Jersey, look at last week's games, and look ahead at tonight's contest against the Utah Mammoth and beyond. We will hash out our #BoldPredictions from the previous week and make new ones to end the...
About this show
WATCH OUR LIVE SHOWS EVERY TUESDAY AT 3:45 p.m. MT on YouTube, Twitch & X! | Mile High Hockey Lab is a podcast dedicated to credentialed coverage and discussion of all things Colorado Avalanche. | The official podcast of MileHighHockey.com! | #GoAvsGo
Hosted by
Adrian Hernandez