
Brave Warriors Hockey Foundation's purpose is to support first
responders, veterans, and military through hockey, fostering camaraderie and providing a healthy outlet to deal with the tolls of service, while giving back to the community.
Presented by the Brave Warriors Hockey Foundation
Get ready, Colorado — the legends are returning!
We’re beyond excited to bring back the Colorado Avalanche Alumni Event, in partnership with KSE Entertainment and the Avalanche Alumni Association, and hosted by none other than Michael Lyle, Jr., beloved “Morning Edition” anchor from Greeley’s own KUNC 91.5 FM!
This is your once-a-year chance to celebrate hockey, community, and the incredible courage of our first responders, veterans, and military members — all under the bright lights of Ball Arena!
✔ Admission to Avalanche vs. Blackhawks — an iconic rivalry showdown
✔ First 200 tickets include OPEN SKATE with the Alumni!
✔ Entry to the Brave Warriors Hockey Foundation and Avalanche Alumni Game — the ultimate matchup.
Get closer to NHL action than most fans ever will with this exclusive Colorado Avalanche Bench Experience on February 28, prior to the Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks game!
The winning bidders will have the rare opportunity to bring there bestie to join them at the Avalanche bench during pre-game warmups. Feel the energy of the arena come alive, hear the sounds of the ice, and experience the intensity of warmups from an insider’s perspective—just feet from the players. Maybe even get a fist bump!
This unforgettable behind-the-scenes experience is one few fans ever get to enjoy—not to mention the ultimate bragging rights.
*This experience does not include tickets to the game. You must already have tickets to bid.
All proceeds benefit the Brave Warriors Hockey Foundation, supporting first responders, veterans, and military through hockey.
BIDDING HAS CLOSED

18 of our team captains, 18 players, 10 Avalanche Alumni and over 300 friends, family and FANS!

Watch the BWHL in front of over 18k AVS FANS on the JUMBOTRON during First Responder night!

In 2018, Fort Collins Police Officer Adam Brunjes and his wife, Jodi, founded the Blue Warriors Hockey Team to raise awareness and funds for first responders and their families. The team played fundraising games across Colorado and, in just two years, raised nearly $100,000 for local nonprofits and families in need.
In 2022, Adam and Jodi expanded their vision by forming the Brave Warriors Hockey League, comprised entirely of first responder and veteran teams. What began with eight teams quickly grew to seventeen, reflecting the love for connection, camaraderie, and support within the community.
That growth and passion led to the launch of the Brave Warriors Hockey Foundation, an officially recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, in the spring of 2025. The Brunjes family’s mission for the foundation is to strengthen camaraderie among first responders and veterans while providing a healthy, supportive outlet for the physical and emotional challenges of service, through hockey.
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“I have worked with more than 500 groups on events with the Colorado Avalanche. The Brave Warriors and Avs Alumni Night was one of the most memorable events that I have been a part of. Seeing the excitement and gratitude of both fans and players is a feeling that I will never forget. I am extremely excited for the BWHL to return next season.”
Kyle Hench
KSE Entertainment
and The Colorado Avalanche
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