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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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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.

    Growing the Game, with Kyle Fredrickson

    Growing the Game, with Kyle Fredrickson

    Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports are joined by guest Kyle Fredrickson of The Gazette. The guys look back at the Avs' 2022-23 season with Kyle, his first season on the beat as a full-time hockey guy. They also dive into why the NHL isn't as popular as it could be among the big four sports in North America. The guys also touch on some of their favorite NHL players to interview in the dressing room. All that and more on this offseason edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.

    Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif

    • 53 min
    Will the Avs Bring Back EJ?

    Will the Avs Bring Back EJ?

    Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports return to break down the Avs' offseason plans. They start with the veteran UFA's, specifically Erik Johnson, Jack Johnson, Darren Helm, Andrew Cogliano and Lars Eller. Before that, they also look at the current playoffs and some of the fun stories around the postseason. They also discuss the Kyle Dubas debacle after it was announced that Toronto would not be bringing back their general manager. All that and more on this offseason edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.

    Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif

    • 55 min
    Landeskog To Undergo Knee Surgery, Will Miss 2023-24 Season

    Landeskog To Undergo Knee Surgery, Will Miss 2023-24 Season

    Aarif Deen of Mile High Sports is joined by Nate Lundy, the boss at Mile High Sports to discuss the breaking news surrounding Gabriel Landeskog. The Avs' captain is expected to miss the entire 2023-24 season after scheduling a cartilage transplant in his right knee on May 10. The show starts with a clip from Landeskog, who spoke with the media Tuesday morning ahead of his surgery. The guys break down what it all means, the ramifications of not having Landeskog for another year, and what general manager Chris MacFarland can do heading into the draft and free agency. They also touch on Valeri Nichushkin, who was a topic of conversation for MacFarland during his availability as well. All that and more on this emergency edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.

    Follow the guys on Twitter @NateLundy and @runwriteAarif

    Recorded: May 9, 2023, at 12:15 pm. MT.

    • 34 min
    Reflecting on 2022-23

    Reflecting on 2022-23

    Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports are joined by Peter Baugh of The Athletic to reflect on the Avs' 2022-23 season. They look back at how the season was defined, how it ended and what the team needs to do this summer to improve on what was a tough ending to their Stanley Cup title defense. They also discuss Cale Makar being named a Norris Trophy finalist. All that and plenty more on this long Sunday edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.

    Follow the guys on Twitter @Peter_Baugh, @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif

    Recorded: May 7, 2023, at 1:00 pm. MT.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Season Ends in Game 7

    Season Ends in Game 7

    Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez break down the Avs' Game 7 loss to the Seattle Kraken. They touch on some of the post-game comments about the team's adversity all season and briefly look ahead at several players that need a new contract this summer. All that and more on this final post-game edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.

    Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif

    Recorded: April 30, 2023, at 11:30 pm. MT.

    • 40 min
    Close Your Eyes, Game 7 is Here

    Close Your Eyes, Game 7 is Here

    Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez recap the Avs' big 4-1 Game 6 victory at Climate Pledge Arena to stave off elimination. They discuss the team's ability to finally put together a complete effort, the new-look top six and the defensive clinic in the third period. They also preview what will be an exciting Game 7 at Ball Arena before ending the show with a conversation about the lack of clarity around Valeri Nichushkin following the released police reports on Thursday. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.

    Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif

    Recorded: April 29, 2023, at 3:30 pm. MT.

    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
79 Ratings

79 Ratings

Cisco_5280 ,

Go Avs!

Awesome show and great information on the team. Thank you for being a part of my Avalanche 2022-23 season.

Athenaena ,

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.

DrPuckGuy ,

Great informative pod

Go Avs!!

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