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| 27th August, 2008 - 3:25 pm |  Press Release - The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today the signing of Joe Sakic to a one-year contract.
“I am happy to announce the signing of Joe Sakic to a one-year contract,” said Avalanche Executive Vice President and General Manager Francois Giguere. “Our entire organization is very excited to have Joe back for another season. As the only captain of the Avalanche, his record of achievement speaks for itself. Having him return is great for our franchise and community, but also for the game of hockey.”
“Ultimately it came down to the fact that I still enjoy playing and competing,” said Sakic. “I’m comfortable with my conditioning and my overall health. I’m ready for the start of camp and am looking forward to the upcoming season.”
Due to the Democratic National Convention in Denver this week, the Avalanche organization will hold a formal press conference on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 1:00 p.m. at the Family Sports Center in Centennial, Colo. At that time, Avalanche Executive Vice President and General Manager Francois Giguere, along with team captain Joe Sakic, will announce the details and answer questions related to this announcement.
Sakic will be made available to the media at that time to discuss hockey, so that the focus of tomorrow’s availability can be on the Food Bank of the Rockies. [READ] |
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