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Sakic Ceremony To Air On Altitude Live 90 Minute Coverage on October 1 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, 09.28.2009 / 11:37 AM / News By Colorado Avalanche Altitude will broadcast Joe Sakic’s Retirement Ceremony live on Thursday, October 1 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., the network announced today. After 20 seasons and 13 All-Star Appearances, Joe Sakic is hanging up his skates and Altitude is taking you through his pregame retirement ceremony at Pepsi Center. Altitude’s coverage will include interviews with current and former Colorado Avalanche players, a video montage of Sakic’s career and an interview with him following the celebration. The entire ceremony will re-air on Altitude four times, including October 1 at 11:00 p.m., October 2 at 6:30 a.m. and noon, and on October 3 at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony will also be available to Comcast digital cable subscribers as a Video on Demand selection for 30 days from the original air date. Peter McNab, Mike Haynes, Kyle Keefe and Peter Ruttgaizer wi
Avalanche honor Sakic before season opener By Sports Network – The Sports Network Tags: National Hockey League Western Colorado Avalanche Joe Sakic took a ceremonial walk on the red carpet outside the Pepsi Center, just the start of his starry night as the Colorado Avalanche honored their long-time captain, who retired over the summer. After stepping into the arena, Sakic was greeted by fans lined up to see the face of their franchise for two decades. He then took a ceremonial walk into the Avalanche locker room and was greeted by players who respectfully wore his No. 19 jersey during a ceremony to raise his uniform to the rafters. “I know just by standing here now, I know I’m going to miss this game,” said Sakic. “I’m going to miss this dream playing in front of such great fans, especially this time of year knowing it’s the home opener. You kind of get that itch.” The crowd responded, surprised by Sakic’s punch at light humor, but with his wife and children on hand, he continued to th
Joe Sakic took a ceremonial walk on the red carpet outside the Pepsi Center, just the start of his starry night as the Colorado Avalanche honored their long-time captain, who retired over the summer. After stepping into the arena, Sakic was greeted by fans lined up to see the face of their franchise for two decades. He then took a ceremonial walk into the Avalanche locker room and was greeted by players who respectfully wore his No. 19 jersey during a ceremony to raise his uniform to the rafters. “I know just by standing here now, I know I’m going to miss this game,” said Sakic. “I’m going to miss this dream playing in front of such great fans, especially this time of year knowing it’s the home opener. You kind of get that itch.” The crowd responded, surprised by Sakic’s punch at light humor, but with his wife and children on hand, he continued to thank the organization.
