Avalanche Primary LogoAvalanche Alternate LogoAvalanche Wordmark LogoAvalanche Team MerchEstablished 1972 City Quebec City – Denver League History 1980 – Present / National Hockey League 1972 – 1979 / World Hockey Association Team History 1995 – Present / Colorado Avalanche 1972 – 1995 / Quebec Nordiques Nickname Avalanche – Regarding sports nicknames, few are as iconic and beloved as the Cleveland …