Retiring a number is the highest honor a franchise can bestow, a promise that no one will ever wear those digits again because one player made them truly their own. The Colorado Avalanche have raised only a handful of jerseys to the rafters of Ball Arena, and every single one of them belongs to a player who helped define what it means to be an Avalanche.
#19 - Joe Sakic (retired October 1 2009) (Hall of Fame)
Number 19 belonged to the heart and soul of the franchise for his entire NHL career. Joe Sakic was the steady, determined captain who led Colorado to two Stanley Cup championships, earning a reputation as one of the most respected leaders the game has ever seen. His number was retired as a tribute to a man who gave everything to this city and became the face of Avalanche hockey for a generation of fans.
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#33 - Patrick Roy (retired October 28 2003) (Hall of Fame)
There may be no goaltender in NHL history more synonymous with winning than Patrick Roy, and Avalanche fans got to watch him at the peak of his powers. St. Patrick helped bring the Stanley Cup to Denver and was the backbone of a dynasty that defined an era of Colorado hockey. Retiring number 33 was the organization's way of saying that his place between the pipes could never truly be filled.
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#77 - Ray Bourque (retired November 24 2001) (Hall of Fame)
Ray Bourque spent the majority of his Hall of Fame career in Boston, but his time in Colorado carried one of the most beloved storylines in hockey history. After years of chasing the one trophy that had eluded him, Bourque finally lifted the Stanley Cup as an Avalanche, and the celebration felt like the whole sport was cheering along. Colorado retired number 77 to honor a man who reminded everyone why the Cup still means so much.
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The Complete List of Colorado Avalanche Retired Numbers
Every number the Colorado Avalanche have officially retired, in order, with career totals and Hall of Famers marked.
| Number | Player | Retired | Career Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Joe Sakic (Hall of Fame) | 2009 | — |
| #21 | Peter Forsberg (Hall of Fame) | 2011 | — |
| #23 | Milan Hejduk | 2018 | — |
| #33 | Patrick Roy (Hall of Fame) | 2003 | — |
| #52 | Adam Foote | 2013 | — |
| #77 | Ray Bourque (Hall of Fame) | 2001 | — |
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Each plaque includes genuine licensed trading cards. The exact card may vary slightly from the one pictured; you'll always get a genuine licensed card of this player.