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The Colorado Avalanche are an American professional hockey team, competing in the National Hockey League (NHL). The team is based in Denver, Colorado, and plays at Ball Arena. The Avalanche are one of two professional hockey teams in Colorado, along with the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League. Avalanche was founded in 1976 as the Quebec Nordiques. The team moved to Denver in 1995 and changed its name to the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche have won two Stanley Cup championships, in 1996 and 2001. The Avalanche are a beloved team in Colorado. The team has a large number of loyal fans who support the team at all times. Avalanche is a symbol of the city of Denver and the state of Colorado.