How to Avalanche Game! | Headed West

by | Nov 1, 2022 | For Fun, Where the Hippies Go

How to Avalance Game!

Nothing beats the high like coming off a Stanly Cup win, and with energy like that, this year’s AVS season is gonna be much better! So with the influx of Avs fans gearing up for this year, we figured there is no better time than to show you “How To Avalanche Game.”

Three Ways to Avalance Game

The Colorado Avalanche plays at the Ball Arena, formally known as the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. With such a central location, opportunities are endless! But, we wouldn’t be doing our jobs if we didn’t tell you the three best ways to Avalance Game!

The Stanely
In honor of the 2022 Stanly Cup Champions, “The Stanely” is arguably one of the most exciting ways to celebrate an Avs home game! Make sure you get plenty of sleep, as this is an all-day adventure in the heart of Denver! 
 
You can start this adventure six hours before game time and hitch a ride downtown. It doesn’t matter how you get there. Just head on down! Great, you’ve made it. So now what? We have to eat like a champ to support the champions, right? No better way than the biggest breakfast sandwiches around, the Denver Biscuit Company!
 
Now that your tummy is full, it’s time to digest, so we suggest you start walking in the heart of Downtown! Walk, RTD, rideshare, or lime it! But get your booty down to the 16th street mall for a pleasant stroll in the crisp Colorado air! Check out all the local shops and get your fill of the Mile High City. 
 
Once you are done there, we recommend a short pregame at the Blake Street Tavern next to Coors Field. Then, play some games in the Underground Social, Sit on the rooftop patio and drink a few beers, then catch a ride to the Ball Arena! 
 
 Side Note – If you can’t make it to the stadium for a game, Blake Street Tavern hosts the Offical Avalanche Watch Party. Catch Bernie the Mascot and the Ice Girls at every event handing out swag and free tickets on Jan 9th, 7:30 pm v. Calgary, Feb 22nd, 5:30 pm v. Chicago, March 3rd, 2 pm v. Anaheim, March 19th, 6 pm v. Minnesota, April 1st, 6 pm v. St. Louis!
 
The Hat Trick
So you only have three hours before game time, so make sure to use it wisely. Grab your Avs gear and get ready to head Downtown! (Don’t forget to grab your pregame goodies from Headed West) 
 
Choose an official “BarNetwork” bar of the Colorado Avalanche off this list and join your fellow Avs fans for good eats and stiff drinks! Catch that pregame vibe, and then off you go to Ball Arena! 
 
The Power Play
 
Just like in the games, Power Play is all about speed! You have your ticket, gear, and pocket snacks, and with only one hour before game time, you gotta get down there fast! Head to the stadium and check out all the pregame events, games, merch, and more at Avs Alley. Get in early and enjoy the game!

How to get the Best Deals for a Colorado Avalance Game?

No one wants to get scalped or ripped off when they want to have a good time, right? So ignore the re-sellers and hop on the official AVS website, as they have tickets starting as cheap as $25! Sometimes you can even get great special deals, and group tickets, and the Theme Nights are FIRE!

Getting to Pepsi Center….Ball Arena…

Well, that’s going to take some getting used to. The Ball Arena is at 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204. We still want to say Pepsi Center, but whatever! Like we said earlier, the Ball Arena is in the heart of Downtown, right off I-25 & Auraria Parkway, making it super easy to get to!

By Bus – An RTD bus stop is located adjacent to the grounds of Ball Arena at 9th Street and Auraria Parkway and is served by bus routes 1, 15L, and 20.

Bonus Bus – The MallRide provides a FREE shuttle service on the 16th Street Mall.

By Light Rail – The C Line and E Line to Union Station in LoDo stops at Ball Arena/Elitch Gardens. D Line, F Line, and H Line to 16th/California in Downtown Denver.

By Bike – via the Cherry Creek Trail or Auraria Parkway Sidewalks! Bike parking is located at the East Atrium, Grand Atrium, and South Lot.

Rideshare – Between 9th and 11th Street.

By Car – Check out the Map HERE! Parking lots open 3 hours prior to all games.

What’s Not Allowed at the Ball Arena 
 
    • Air horns/whistles/vuvuzelas 
    • Animals (service animals permitted with proper documentation) 
    • Any form of marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms 
    • Audio/video recording devices 
    • No bags larger than 10″ x 6″ x 4″ allowed,  Medical and diaper bags 14″x14″x6″ or smaller are permitted
    • Cans 
    • Camera monopods/bipods/tripods 
    • Chemicals 
    • Drones and other unmanned aerial devices/vehicles 
    • External flash camera units 
    • Fireworks, smoke bombs, etc. 
    • Glass containers 
    • Hard case containers (coolers, briefcases, etc.) 
    • Illegal drugs or substances 
    • Inflatable objects (beach balls, latex balloons, etc.) 
    • Interchangeable/detachable camera lenses or cameras with lenses longer than four inches 
    • Large or offensive signs 
    • Large umbrellas/golf umbrellas/any umbrella with a pointed end 
    • Laser pointers/pens 
    • Non-approved facial coverings (i.e. neck gaiters, bandanas, handkerchiefs, scarves, single layer cloth face coverings, etc.)
    • Outside alcohol 
    • Sealed bottles of water (empty water bottle without the lid may be brought inside) 
    • Outside food/beverages 
    • Police/radio scanners of any kind 
    • Regulation size sports equipment including, but not limited to hockey and lacrosse sticks 
    • Selfie sticks 
    • Skateboards, roller blades, roller skates, roller shoes, ice skates, etc. 
    • Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, stickers, etc. 
    • Weapons (i.e. knives, pepper spray and other aerosols, key rings/key chains for self-defense, stun-guns, any concealed weapons, firearms, etc. and any ammunition or accessories to weapons) 
    • Any other devices that may potentially interfere with, harm, and/or distract any sports or event participant, other guest, audio or audio/visual telecast or recording of the game, or any technology-related service provided by the venue 
    • Other items as determined by facility management 

2022-2023 Avs Schedule (Home is BOLD)

NOVEMBER 

*Fri.    Nov 4       COLUMBUS         11:00 a.m.

*Sat.    Nov 5       at Columbus          11:00 a.m.

**NHL Global Series – Tampere, Finland**

Thu.    Nov 10     NASHVILLE        7:00 p.m.

Sat.     Nov 12     CAROLINA         7:00 p.m.

Mon. Nov 14     ST. LOUIS           7:00 p.m.

Thu.     Nov 17     at Carolina             5:00 p.m.

Sat.      Nov 19     at Washington        5:00 p.m.

Mon.    Nov 21     at Dallas               6:30 p.m.

Wed. Nov 23     VANCOUVER      8:00 p.m.

Fri.      Nov 25     at Nashville           12:00 p.m.

Sat.     Nov 26     DALLAS              7:00 p.m.

Tue.     Nov 29     at Winnipeg           6:00 p.m.       

DECEMBER

Thu.     Dec 1       at Buffalo              5:00 p.m.

Sat.      Dec 3       at Boston               5:00 p.m.

Mon.    Dec 5       at Philadelphia       5:00 p.m.

Wed. Dec 7       BOSTON             7:00 p.m.

Fri.     Dec 9       N.Y. RANGERS    7:00 p.m.

Sun.     Dec 11      at St. Louis            12:00 p.m.

Tue.    Dec 13      PHILADELPHIA 8:00 p.m.

Thu.    Dec 15      BUFFALO           7:00 p.m.

Sat.     Dec 17      NASHVILE          7:00 p.m.

Mon. Dec 19      N.Y. ISLANDERS 7:00 p.m.

Wed. Dec 21      MONTREAL        6:00 p.m.

Fri.      Dec 23      at Nashville           6:00 p.m.

**NHL HOLIDAY BREAK**

Tue.     Dec 27      at Arizona             7:00 p.m.

Thu.    Dec 29      LOS ANGELES    7:00 p.m.

Sat.     Dec 31      TORONTO          5:00 p.m.          

JANUARY

Mon. Jan 2        VEGAS                7:00 p.m.

Thu.     Jan 5        at Vancouver         8:00 p.m.

Sat.      Jan 7        at Edmonton          8:00 p.m.

Tue.    Jan 10      FLORIDA            7:00 p.m.

Thu.    Jan 12       at Chicago             6:30 p.m.

Sat.     Jan 14      OTTAWA            5:00 p.m.

Mon. Jan 16      DETROIT            1:00 p.m.

Wed.    Jan 18       at Calgary              8:00 p.m.

Fri.      Jan 20       at Vancouver         8:00 p.m.

Sat.      Jan 21       at Seattle               8:00 p.m.

Tue.    Jan 24      WASHINGTON   7:00 p.m.

Thu.    Jan 26      ANAHEIM           7:00 p.m.

Sat.     Jan 28      ST. LOUIS           1:00 p.m.

** NHL ALL-STAR BREAK*

FEBRUARY

Tue.     Feb 7        at Pittsburgh          5:00 p.m.

Thu.    Feb 9        at Tampa Bay         5:00 p.m.

Sat.      Feb 11      at Florida              4:00 p.m.

Tue.    Feb 14      TAMPA BAY       7:00 p.m.

Wed.    Feb 15      at Minnesota          7:30 p.m.

Sat.      Feb 18      at St. Louis            12:00 p.m.

Sun.    Feb 19      EDMONTON       1:00 p.m.

Fri.      Feb 24      at Winnipeg           6:00 p.m.

Sat.     Feb 25      CALGARY          8:00 p.m.

Mon.   Feb 27      VEGAS                7:00 p.m.

MARCH

Wed. Mar 1      NEW JERSEY      7:00 p.m.

Sat.      Mar 4       at Dallas               6:00 p.m.

Sun.    Mar 5       SEATTLE            7:00 p.m.

Tue.    Mar 7       SAN JOSE            7:00 p.m.

Thu.    Mar 9      LOS ANGELES    7:00 p.m.

Sat.     Mar 11     ARIZONA            4:00 p.m.

Mon.    Mar 13      at Montreal            5:30 p.m.

Wed.    Mar 15     at Toronto             5:00 p.m.

Thu.     Mar 16      at Ottawa              5:00 p.m.

Sat.      Mar 18     at Detroit              11:00 a.m.

Mon. Mar 20     CHICAGO           7:00 p.m.

Wed. Mar 22     PITTSBURGH     6:00 p.m.

Fri.      Mar 24     ARIZONA            7:00 p.m.

Sun.     Mar 26      at Arizona             1:00 p.m.

Mon.    Mar 27      at Anaheim            8:00 p.m.

Wed.   Mar 29     MINNESOTA       8:00 p.m.

APRIL

Sat.     Apr 1       DALLAS              7:00 p.m.

Tue.     Apr 4        at San Jose            8:30 p.m.

Thu.     Apr 6        at San Jose            8:30 p.m.

Sat.      Apr 8        at Los Angeles       8:30 p.m.

Sun.     Apr 9        at Anaheim            6:30 p.m.

Tue.    Apr 11     EDMONTON       7:30 p.m.

Thu.    Apr 13     WINNIPEG          7:00 p.m.

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