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Colorado Avalanche rookies gather for practice before annual tournament

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 2:47 PM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Colorado Avalanche rookies gather for practice before annual tournament

Summary

The Colorado Avalanche began their 2026-27 rookie camp on September 11 with 25 players participating in a morning practice at the Family Sports Center. The roster, which leans heavily toward defensemen, includes prospects Nikita Prishchepov and Taylor Makar as the only players with NHL experience. Notable absences from the session include 2026 draft pick Egor Shilov, who is reportedly facing visa issues that have prevented his participation at the collegiate level. The group will travel to San Jose, California, for an upcoming rookie tournament. They are scheduled to face the Anaheim rookie team on September 12 and the Vegas rookie team on September 13. The full organization training camp is set to follow on September 17 at the Family Sports Center in Englewood.

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Key Details

•Twenty-five rookies gathered for a one-day practice at Family Sports Center on September 11.
•Nikita Prishchepov and Taylor Makar are the only attendees with prior NHL experience.
•Egor Shilov is absent from camp due to ongoing visa issues.
•The team travels to San Jose for rookie tournament games on September 12 and 13.
•Full organizational training camp commences on September 17.

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