Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast Mile High Sports
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Hockey Mountain High is your go-to Avalanche podcast. Covering all things Avs and NHL, J.J. Jerez and Aarif Deen of Mile High Sports bring you the latest on the burgundy and blue.
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Avalanche Eliminate Winnipeg Jets in Five Games
Aarif Deen breaks down the Avs' five-game series victory over the Winnipeg Jets. He touches on the bounceback from Alexandar Georgiev, Valeri Nichushkin's scoring, Artturi Lehkonen's importance and roster depth. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.
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Recorded: May 1, 2024, at 3:30 pm. MT. -
Alexandar Georgiev's Game 1 Blunder
Aarif Deen breaks down the Avalanche's 7-6 Game 1 loss on the road in Winnipeg. He assesses the goaltending situation and shares his thoughts on who should start Game 2. He also looks at the team's performance as a whole, including thoughts on Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon, Josh Manson and Casey Mittelstadt. All that and more on this post-game edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.
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Recorded: April 21, 2024, at 10:00 pm. MT. -
Starting Goalie
Aarif Deen discusses Alexandar Georgiev's recent struggles and how the Avs will navigate the goaltending situation moving forward. He breaks down some of coach Jared Bednar's comments regarding both Georgie and Justus Annunen heading into Thursday's regular season finale against the Edmonton Oilers. He also recaps Tuesday's practice and the line combinations Colorado is likely starting the playoffs with. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.
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Recorded: April 16, 2024, at 3:30 pm. MT. -
Playoff Implications
Aarif Deen breaks down the recent stretch of Avs games. He looks back at the 4-1 loss in Columbus and the playoff implications it could have regarding Colorado's first round opponent. He also recaps the Avs' comeback victory in Nashville, and Alexandar Georgiev getting pulled after getting called for unsportsmanlike conduct. The show ends with some thoughts on Nathan MacKinnon's home point streak ending against the Rangers in a controversial way. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.
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Recorded: April 2, 2024, at 7:15 pm. MT. -
So Much Has Changed
Aarif returns to look back at an exciting month for the Avalanche. He breaks down the trades made by Chris MacFarland ahead of the deadline and how they've inpacted the team's depth, PK and road record. He also looks at similarities between this year's deadline and the one in 2022 before the Avs last won the Stanley Cup. Aarif then closes the show with thoughts on how the lines will play out for the playoff run. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.
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Recorded: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 9:00 pm MT. -
Two Winnable Games Slip Away
Aarif breaks down the Avalanche's last two games, a 2-1 OT loss in Detroit followed by a 4-3 loss to Toronto at Ball Arena. He looks at how and why the Avs let two winnable games slip away in the third period and why the team is frustated with their recent play. He also credits Justus Annunen for an exceptional performance against the Red Wings before looking at what is very much an incomplete forward lineup just five games out from the trade deadline. All that and more on this Sunday edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.
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Recorded: Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at 7:30 pm. MT.
Customer Reviews
Great Avs insider
Discovered this podcast last year and now I’m hooked. If you follow the Avs, passionately or passively, this will become your go to “pod”. Get in the know!
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Go Avs!
Awesome show and great information on the team. Thank you for being a part of my Avalanche 2022-23 season.
Best in Town
Really appreciate that these guys just focus on talking about the Avs without trying to imitate Spittin Chicklets. They have great insights and analysis, and they’re definitely my go-to Avs hockey podcast.