Top All-Time Moments in Colorado Eagles History
The Colorado Eagles are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in Loveland, Colorado. The Eagles play in the Pacific Division of the American Hockey League.
The Eagles were founded as an expansion franchise in 2003 in the Central Hockey League and remained in the league until June 2011, when they joined the ECHL. During their time in the CHL, the Eagles won two Ray Miron President's Cups, three regular season titles, five conference titles and six division titles in eight seasons. The team was granted a membership as an expansion team in the American Hockey League beginning with the 2018–19 season as the affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League.
The Eagles play at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colorado.
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2002-08-26 00:00:00
August 2002: Ralph Backstrom Brings Hockey to Northern Colorado
“Inspired by Ice,” Colorado Eagles Founder, Ralph Backstrom brings hockey to Northern Colorado and establishes the Colorado Eagles franchise, construction of the Budweiser Events Center breaks ground in Larimer County (August 26, 2002).
2003-10-17 00:00:00
2003-04 Season: Inaugural Season CHL Home Opener on October 17, 2003 Records First Game and First Goal in Franchise History
During the inaugural season home opener on October 17, 2003 in the Central Hockey League versus the Tulsa Oilers, Riley Nelson scores the first Colorado Eagles goal in franchise history.
2005-05-04 00:00:00
2004-05 Season: Eagles Win CHL Championship
Eagles win the first of two Central Hockey League championships during Round 3, Game 5 in Laredo, Texas versus the Laredo Bucks to become the 2005 Presidents’ Cup Champions.
2006-01-28 00:00:00
2005-06 Season: Eagles Continue Sellout Streak and Break CHL Record
The 2005-06 season kicks off and the Eagles break the CHL record for Consecutive Sellouts with 83 games on January 28, 2006.
2007-05-23 00:00:00
2006-07 Season: Eagles Win CHL Championship
Eagles win the second of two Central Hockey League championships during Round 4, Game 6 on home-ice at the Budweiser Events Center versus the Laredo Bucks to become the 2007 Presidents’ Cup Champions.
2008-01-12 00:00:00
2007-08 Season: Eagles Celebrate their 5th Anniversary Season and Break the Minor Pro Hockey Consecutive Sellout Streak Record
Eagles celebrate their 5th anniversary season and break another sellout streak record with 145 games on January 12, 2008.
2009-01-14 00:00:00
2008-09 Season: Eagles Host 2009 CHL All-Star Game on January 14, 2009
The Eagles host the 2009 CHL All-Star Game in a retro format with the Colorado Eagles vs. the 2008-09 CHL All-Stars.
2009-09-23 00:00:00
2009-10 Season: Eagles Bring the NHL to the Fans at the Budweiser Events Center
2009-10 season kicks off with a preseason NHL game in the building between the Phoenix Coyotes and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
2010-10-15 00:00:00
2010-11 Season: Eagles Surpass $1 Million Dollar Goal to Give Back to Northern Colorado Communities
A philanthropic endeavor is fulfilled as Eagles surpass $1,000,000 benchmark of funds given back to area communities, projects, and organizations in need.
2011-10-21 00:00:00
2011-12 Season: Eagles Join the ECHL
Eagles join a new league and promise the same tradition as they play their inaugural first ECHL game on October 21, 2011.