The Colorado Avalanche announced it will take part in the Rookie Faceoff September 12–15, 2026. Last season, the Avalanche hosted the event, along with the Vegas Golden Knights and the Utah Mammoth at the South Suburban Sports Complex in Highlands Ranch. This year the event will be in San Jose, California. They have not announced the official location yet, but they could hold it at the Sharks’ practice facility or the Barracuda’s arena.
Other teams that will take part in the tournament will be the Los Angeles Kings and the Anaheim Ducks in addition to the San Jose Sharks, Golden Knights and Mammoth.
Schedule:
— Saturday, September 12
Colorado vs. Anaheim – 1 p.m. PT / 2 p.m. MT
Utah vs. Vegas – 3 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. MT
Los Angeles vs. San Jose – 5 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. MT
— Sunday, September 13
Vegas vs. Colorado – 1 p.m. PT / 2 p.m. MT
Anaheim vs. Los Angeles – 3 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. MT
San Jose vs. Utah – 5 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. MT
— Monday, September 14
No games scheduled
— Tuesday, September 15
Utah vs. Los Angeles – 1 p.m. PT / 2 p.m. MT
Why the event is important
This tournament can be an important event for the organization. Last season it gave the new head coach Mark Letuestu to get used to the Avalanche systems. It can also give players another chance to stand out after Development Camp. Gavin Brindley took the opportunity last year and pushed himself onto the NHL roster using the Rookie Showcase as his proving ground. Sean Behrens used the event as a chance to test his knee after a year away with an injury. If some players are going to be bubble players, it is their last chance to prove they can make it.
Rosters and streaming information have yet to be announced, but will be at a later time.
