With the lockout looming, and the threat of losing
games upon us, we here at Avaholics Unanimous have thought long and hard about
what to do to keep you, the fans, interested in the game during its inevitable
absence. We figured most of you who are reading this are fans of the Avalanche
in some way, so we thought it would be fun to get your perspective on how you
came to be an Avaholic. (We’re really trying to sell the phrase, can you tell?)
So here is what we’re looking for:
Send us, in an email, to "AvaholicsU@gmail.com", your
story. How did you become a fan of this wonderful franchise? Make it long, make
it short; we’re not picky. Whether it was because your parents liked the team,
or your favorite player was Sakic or Forsberg, or because you started to follow
them because they moved to Denver, we want to hear it. If you want, include
your favorite player(s), favorite season(s), and favorite memory(s), feel free.
The purpose of this exercise is not just to let us, the writers, learn your
story, but for fellow fans as well. Depending on the volume of responses we
receive, we will publish your stories either once a week, or bi-weekly, with
the option of adding your name, Twitter handle, blog, Facebook page, MySpace
(if you still live in 2003), or what have you. Plug away; we will be your
vessel.
We figure it will give you something to read during
an impending lockout, and it will be a great way to celebrate the Avalanche and
what they have done and accomplished since their move to Denver. So if you have
any Avalanche friends, send on the link. If you came here via Twitter, retweet
to the rest of the Avs faithful. Bottom line; please send on this to other Avs
fans.
Also, if you came to adore the Avs via the
Nordiques, send us that story as well. We personally know many French-Canadians
who consider themselves part of the Avs faithful based solely on the fact that
this franchise once called Quebec City home.
We look forward to your responses.
So, having
said that….go!
