Hockey players are like children: they are often missing teeth, are placed in a timeout box when they get into a fight, and their ankles can be rubbed for good luck. Give yourself the luck of a child with today's Groupon to see the Colorado Avalanche take on the Edmonton Oilers on February 23 at 7:30 p.m. The game will take place at the Pepsi Center on Chopper Circle, and each ticket includes an extra-large "It's All About the A" T-shirt (an $18 value). Choose between two seating options:

• $55 for one lower-level seat ticket (up to a $120 value)
• $29 for one upper-level seat ticket (up to a $66 value)

The Avalanche return their brigade of deft maneuvers and burly bruisers to the rowdy Pepsi Center homestead. Led by explosive pucksters Chris Stewart and Paul Stastny as well as recently signed veteran Peter Forsberg, the Avs' high-octane offense is poised to push past Oilers with an onslaught of dead-eye snap shots, deadly body checks, and dead-on Brian Dennehy impressions. The Avs' dedicated fan base has seen their ice warriors evolve into perennial playoff contenders and twice hoist the championship Stanley Cup. To foster arena camaraderie and warm up painted torsos, each purchase comes with an extra-large "It’s All About the A" T-shirt.

Reviews

Ten Yelpers give the Colorado Avalanche a 4.5-star average, and more than 187,845 Facebookers like the team:

• Each goal was answered by another; the energy was intense! The two youngest teams in the NHL going head-to-head is always a great one to be around. – Greg H., Yelp, 10/25/10
• I love going to watch the Avs, it's such good energy and a great time, no matter what. – Jason J., Yelp, 11/17/10