- Denver Avalanche
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Denver Avalanche Nickname(s) Avalance Founded 1980 Dissolved 1983 Stadium McNichols Sports Arena
Denver, Colorado
(Capacity: 16,061)Owner 
Ron MaierhoferHead Coach 
Dave ClementsLeague Major Indoor Soccer League The Denver Avalanche was an American soccer team based out of Denver, Colorado that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League from 1980 to 1982. Their home arena was McNichols Sports Arena. They should not be confused with the state's current NHL team, the Colorado Avalanche.
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History
In February 1980, the Major Indoor Soccer League awarded a franchise to Ron Maierhofer, to be named the Denver Avalanche. The team's first three players, all signed the same day were Tony Graham, Chris Cattaneo and Adrian Brooks. The team's first draft pick Erhardt Kapp passed on the Avalanche and signed with the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League instead. The team's first game, an exhibation match, took place on November 3, 1980, a 10-4 loss to the St. Louis Steamers. Coached by Dave Clements, the Avalanche finished the regular season out of playoff contention, but in 1982, they made the playoffs only to fall to the St. Louis Steamers in the first round. Clements was name the 1982 MISL Coach of the Year. The team entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1983.
Year-by-year
Year Record Regular Season Playoffs Avg. Attendance 1980-1981 16-24 3rd Western Division Did not qualify 1981-1982 19-25 4th Western Division First Round Notable players
This list of former players includes those who received international caps while playing for the team, made significant contributions to the team in terms of appearances or goals, or who made significant contributions to the sport either before they played for the team, or after they left. It is clearly not yet complete and all inclusive, and additions and refinements will continue to be made over time.
Oscar Albuquerque (1980-82)- Ralph Black (1981-82)
- Adrian Brooks (1980-82)
- Neil Cohen (1981-82)
Albert Gudmondsson (1981-1982)
Honors
All Star Game MVP
- 1980-1981: Adrian Brooks
Coach of the Year
- 1981-1982: Dave Clements
Staff
- Coach: Dave Clements
- Assistant Coach: Peter Duerden
- Director of Player Development: Mike Ditchfield
References
Categories:- Defunct indoor soccer clubs in the United States
- Soccer clubs in Denver, Colorado
- Colorado soccer clubs
- Major Indoor Soccer League (1978–1992) teams
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