Brock Nelson's 1000th Game Celebrated by Avalanche

0:00It's April 17th, I'm Cory with the Story, and this is NHL News Today, AI-powered updates on your squad. In the final regular season game of the 2025-26 NHL season, the Colorado Avalanche rode out the red carpet for Ford Brock, Nelson hitting his 1,000th career game. The veteran got the full hero treatment right there on home ice. They lit up the rink with massive graphics flashing that 1,000 milestone, and before puck drop, they ran a heartfelt tribute video. Nelson's family joined him center ice for the moment, making it extra special. Fans and teammates poured on the love, with the Avalanche sharing an adorable snap of Nelson and his kids chilling in the locker room. It was all about celebrating the journey, and the people who got him there. Nelson joined Colorado last March in a trade, after spending his first 12-13 NHL seasons with the New York Islanders, who drafted him. First round back in 2010. That's a solid run turning into Avalanche loyalty now. Milestone Knights like this keep the leagues heartbeat strong, especially as playoffs

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