As surprising as Avalanche’s 21-year wait for the third Stanley Cup in history was, the ring itself is a masterpiece. It is made of fourteen-karat white gold with authentic diamonds, rubies and sapphires. The top of the ring has the inscription “Stanley Cup Champions”, on one side there is always the player’s name and a number assembled with precious stones, on the other the year 2022 and a large Stanley Cup with two smaller ones on the sides as a reminder of the successful years 1996 and 2001.
Inside is engraved the team motto “Find a way” and below the results of the individual series. Colorado had to endure 20 battles on the way to absolute triumph, of which it has only been defeated four times. Each ring contains a total of 669 diamonds.
A unique box adds to the uniqueness of the jewel. When opened by the award-winning player, manager or club owner, a short video will play inside the lid to remind you of the final seconds of the final match against Tampa Bay before the festivities could fully erupt.
Typically, these championship rings are priced between $ 20,000 and $ 30,000, and it’s clear this year’s series isn’t even one of the cheapest. “We wanted to relive the Avalanche journey to the top and this ring tells their story beautifully,” said Chris Poitras, representative of Jostens, which produces championship rings.
Avalanche’s team will begin their defensive journey on the night Wednesday through Thursday when they welcome Chicago to their New Year’s opening game. For the Denver club, it will also be the symbolic end of a unique season: before the match, the banner of champions will be hung from the ceiling of the Ball Arena. In the new season, Avalanche will again be among the biggest favorites and the Frenchman is also expected to play one of the leading roles.
