Cogliano Announces Retirement, Will Join Avalanche Front Office

Colorado Avalanche forward Andrew Cogliano has officially announced his retirement from professional hockey,

concluding a remarkable 17-year NHL career that spanned 1,294 regular-season games. Cogliano will transition into

a role with the Avalanche’s front office, where he will contribute to various areas including player development,

scouting (both professional and amateur), and work with the AHL’s Colorado Eagles.

Cogliano, 37, retires with 464 points (190 goals, 274 assists) in his 1,294 games, having played for the Edmonton

Oilers, Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, San Jose Sharks, and Colorado. He also recorded 40 points (13 goals, 27

assists) in 131 playoff appearances and was part of the Avalanche’s 2022 Stanley Cup championship team.

Reflecting on his career, Cogliano expressed gratitude for the game, his teams, and the fans. “Hockey has given me

and my family so much, and I am thankful for every moment,” he said. “I’m fortunate to have played with such great

organizations and teammates. While I’ll miss the camaraderie and competition, it’s time for the next chapter. I’m

excited to join the front office and contribute in a new way.”

Drafted by the Oilers in the first round of the 2005 NHL Draft (25th overall), Cogliano began his career in

Edmonton, playing four seasons with the team. He later spent eight years with the Anaheim Ducks, where he earned

a reputation for durability with an ironman streak of 830 consecutive games, the fourth-longest streak in NHL

history at the time. He also became one of only two players to play 800+ consecutive games to start their career.

Cogliano later joined the Dallas Stars for parts of three seasons and played a brief stint with the San Jose Sharks in

2021-22. He joined the Avalanche in a mid-season trade and was part of the team’s Stanley Cup run that year,

contributing to Colorado’s victory over Tampa Bay in the Final. During his two seasons with the Avalanche, he

appeared in 172 regular-season games, earning 39 points (16 goals, 23 assists) and added 11 points (3 goals, 8 assists)

in 31 playoff games.

Avalanche General Manager Chris MacFarland praised Cogliano’s contributions, both on and off the ice. “Andrew is

the ultimate professional—a fierce competitor, leader, and mentor to younger players,” said MacFarland. “We’re

thrilled to have him stay with us in this new role, where his deep hockey knowledge and vast experience will be

invaluable to the next generation of Avalanche players.”

Cogliano’s career also saw him help the Stars reach the Stanley Cup Final in 2020, and he was a key part of the

Ducks’ runs to the Western Conference Final in 2015 and 2017. His 1,294 games placed him among the top active

players, and his 22 career shorthanded goals rank second among active skaters, trailing only Brad Marchand.

In his final season with the Avalanche, Cogliano posted 19 points (6 goals, 13 assists) in 75 games, with his 13 assists

marking his highest total since 2017-18. He also averaged 2:15 of shorthanded ice time per game, ranking among the

team’s leaders. In the playoffs, he chipped in five assists in 11 games, helping Colorado make a deep playoff run.

Before his NHL career, Cogliano played two seasons at the University of Michigan, where he registered 78 points (36

goals, 42 assists) in 77 games and earned a spot on the 2006 CCHA All-Rookie Team. Internationally, he was part of

Team Canada’s gold medal-winning squads at the 2006 and 2007 IIHF World Junior Championships.