h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

June 7, the Colorado Avalanche were a team possessed by one thought: If we don't win this game, not only is it the last game of the season but Ray Borque will never get to win his last game. Naturally, this was a great motivator.

At the beginning of the game, the Avs looked sluggish, almost as if they were giving into fate. The New Jersey Devils made several good attacks on the goal, but Patrick Roy, the winningest goalie of all times, was able to stop them all. The only puck to cross his goal line was disallowed because Scott Gomez of the Devils had kicked it over (something not allowed byt he National Hockey League). And then the miracle happened.

From the blue line, defenseman Adam Foote scored a goal.

This was the catalyst that the Avs were waiting for. Suddenly, that catapulted into action. Determined not to let the Devils have the Stanley Cup for the second time in as many years, the Avs played on to a 4-0 victory, assuring a Game 7 and the chance for them to win the Cup at home.

Saturday, June 9, must have dawned brighter than usualy for the Avs. The game started and they were on fire. The Devils, though, were not going to give up without a fight. Out-shooting the Avs in all three periods of play, they showed continued drive to win.

Unfortunately for them, their drive was for naught. With a 3-1 victory, the Avs clenched the series and claimed Lord Stanley's Cup for themselves.

Patrick Roy, after a wonderful season and an excellent series, won the Conn Smythe trophy for Most Valuable Player during the playoffs. Teammates all agreed that he deserved this honor. This was the third time he had won it - yet another record for the man who has now won more games and had more playoff shutouts than any other goalie ever.

In what was perhaps the most touching moment of an emotional season for the Avalanche, team captain Joe Sakic handed the Cup to Ray Borque. (Note: Generally the captain hoists the Cup for the first skate around the ice.) Eyes welling with well-deserved tears of joy. Borque hoisted the Cup above his head, then brought it down to kiss the sterling silver. This was the first time in a 22 year career that he had won the Cup and was able to touch it.

Congratulations, Ray.

... and I have this one also Gw7en

shazz

... and you can find it (combined with Marv's write-up) here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/A580178

shazz

Thanks again! Two articles in one Post... Definitely a record for me...

G7

Yep!
Better not let this become a habit Gw7en! LOL

It's still a shame we had to remove the Fire pics from the other article though

shazz

That is a shame.

G7