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Peter Forsberg to Retire After 2 Game Return With Avalanche

By Adam GretzFeb 14th 2011 – 12:22PM

Well that didn't take long. After playing just two games in his return to the NHL, Colorado Avalanche forward Peter Forsberg is going to announce his retirement from the league on Monday afternoon. He averaged just over 17 minutes of ice time in his return and recorded zero points in the two contests, both of which were...

Peter Forsberg to Return Against Columbus on Friday

By Adam GretzFeb 11th 2011 – 1:45PM

The NHL's trade deadline is just a little over two weeks away, and the Colorado Avalanche may have landed an impact player -- if all goes according to storybook plans, and as we all know, that's how everything works, all the time -- without having to give up anything in return. Yes, Peter Forsberg is set to make his...

Peter Forsberg Comeback Could be Slowed by Immigration Issues

By FanHouse StaffFeb 7th 2011 – 6:15PM

The latest comeback by Peter Forsberg may have been halted, at least temporarily. Adrian Dater of The Denver Post reports Forsberg will leave the United States Monday to take care of immigration and visa issues. Forsberg skated with the team Monday in Glendale, as the team prepares to take on the Phoenix Coyotes, and...

Peter Forsberg Reportedly Set to Return to Colorado Avalanche

By Hal SpivackFeb 6th 2011 – 1:58PM

Peter Forsberg is returning to the NHL and will play for the Colorado Avalanche, according to the Denver Post. Forsberg is expected to sign a contract with the team soon. During his long tenure with the Colorado franchise, Forsberg won two Stanley Cup titles and led the NHL in scoring. The 37-year-old Swede, who has been...

Peter Forsberg to Start Practicing With Avalanche

By Adam GretzJan 21st 2011 – 6:42PM

Just when it seemed like his career was finished, Peter Forsberg appears ready for another comeback attempt as he will begin practicing with the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. Forsberg, one of the best players of the 1990's and a two-way force in his prime, hasn't played in the NHL since the 2007-08 season when he played...

peter forsberg News From the Web

  • 05/01/12 AREA BOYS GOLF: Forsberg medals with 71 at Wadena Source: The Brainerd Daily Dispatch - Brainerd MN Staples-Motley's Peter Forsberg fired a 71 to take medalist honors, and lead the Cardinals to first place at the Mid-Minn Conference meet at Whitetail Run on Tuesday.
  • 03/26/12 It's the 15th Anniversary of the Red Wings vs.... Source: The Big Lead It's hard, the more we know about head injuries , to return to a place where "old time hockey" was celebrated unabashedly, though growing up in Detroit in the 1990s this undoubtedly was a seminal sports moment.
  • 03/23/12 Forsberg back in Philly Source: Philly.com - Philadelphia PA Peter Forsberg was back in Philadelphia on Thursday.

Background on peter forsberg

Peter Mattias "Foppa" Forsberg (; born July 20, 1973) is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey player and currently an assistant general manager of Modo Sports.

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