What's Your Story?

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!