Denver, CO, Oct. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jostens is honored to have been chosen as the accomplice of the Colorado Avalanche to craft their Stanley Cup Ring. In a non-public ceremony, gamers, teaching workers and possession obtained their 2022 Stanley Cup Championship Ring.
“It is truly an honor to be celebrating such a historic win with this incredible organization,” stated Chris Poitras, VP and COO of Jostens Professional Sports Division. “We wanted to bring the Avalanche’s championship journey to life and this ring tells that story beautifully. The 2022 Stanley Cup Championship Ring features unique details that hold symbolic significance, and we are proud to be presenting it to the Colorado Avalanche.”
“We are incredibly proud of our third Stanley Cup championship and are excited to commemorate the accomplishment with a unique ring that captures the spirit of our 2022 title run,” stated Brendan McNicholas, Avalanche Vice President of Media & Player Relations. “Jostens has been an outstanding partner throughout this process with their professionalism, history and expertise and we can’t wait for our fans to be able to celebrate with this special ring.”
In their wonderful return to the Stanley Cup Finals, the Colorado Avalanche displayed inspiring willpower and power, culminating in an unbelievable recreation six victory to be topped 2022 Stanley Cup Champions. Honoring the Avalanche’s third Stanley Cup in franchise historical past is a championship ring teeming with distinctive particulars which artfully depict their championship journey. Expertly crafted in 14-karat white gold set with diamonds, real rubies and real sapphires the Colorado Avalanche 2022 Stanley Cup Championship Ring is a tribute to their unwavering dedication and teamwork all through the season.
The ring prime proudly options the Avalanche emblem and their title of STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS set above 18 custom-cut sapphires. Creating the A are 6 custom-cut rubies, symbolic of the 6-game Stanley Cup Final. The emblem is boldly set atop the coveted Stanley Cup. Paying homage to Joe Sakic’s lifetime dedication to the Avalanche and as the solely staff captain and General Manager to win a Stanley Cup with the identical staff, 19 diamonds are set in the snow flowing to the hockey puck on the emblem. These diamonds complete .22 carats, a nod to the 22 years of Kroenke possession.
An extra 220 diamonds are intricately set, cascading down the ring prime. A design factor from the staff’s jersey is dropped at life alongside the prime and backside edges of the ring prime by way of custom-cut rubies set in the sample of the “mountain” stripe element discovered on their jersey. There is a complete of 36 rubies set in the stripes.
The left facet of the ring options the recipient’s identify, honoring the particular person contribution to the Avalanche’s success. Below their identify, gamers obtain their jersey quantity set in diamonds. Set on both facet of the participant’s quantity, are two sapphires which symbolize the ’96 and ’01 Stanley Cup victories. Completing the left facet the alternate emblem discovered on the shoulder of the staff’s residence jersey, which is accented with black ceramic – a nod to their third and most up-to-date Stanley Cup title. The background of the left facet is a shimmering mattress of 80 diamonds.
Displayed at the prime of the proper facet of the ring is the staff’s identify created in the official Avalanche jersey font. Below are three Stanley Cups, the middle Cup is about with 44 diamonds; the Cups to the left and proper have fun the earlier franchise Stanley Cup wins. The year-dates of every Stanley Cup title are proudly displayed on the Cups. The background of the proper facet is accomplished with 28 diamonds. In complete there are 72 diamonds set on the proper facet, these stones symbolize the 72 mixed common season and playoff victories gained by the Avalanche. This feat tied an NHL document solely achieved thrice earlier than in the league’s 104 yr historical past.
Flowing from the prime of the ring, down the sides and wrapping round the palm are an unbelievable 184 diamonds. When the stones set in the ring facet are mixed with the stones on the ring prime, they complete 650. The exterior palmside of the ring features a detailed miniature model of the iconic Denver skyline, the residence metropolis of the Colorado Avalanche.
The inside of the ring options the staff motto “FIND A WAY” with the “A” being the Avalanche emblem. Below are the sequence outcomes from the Avalanche’s dominate playoff run. As a closing element, the date of recreation six, 6-26-22 could be discovered on the inside palmside of the ring.
The Colorado Avalanche 2022 Stanley Cup Ring is actually a sight to behold, boasting a staggering complete of 669 diamonds, 18 custom-cut real sapphires, 2 spherical real sapphires, and 42 custom-cut real rubies. In complete, these rings have an astonishing carat weight of 18.50 carats of real gems.
THE FAN COLLECTION:
To share the pleasure of the Avalanche’s Stanley Cup victory, Jostens is proud to current Avs followers with the official Stanley Cup Championship jewellery assortment. Avalanche followers can seize their piece of historical past and have fun the success of the franchise with a wide array of things. All items in the assortment take inspiration from the official Championship Ring awarded to the Avalanche and can be found now for a restricted time. Order on-line at: www.jostens.com/avalanche
The Avalanche are excited to share the pleasure of the Stanley Cup even additional for these followers who want to buy an unique piece of historical past. The Limited Edition Ring is the most related in design to the rings awarded to the group, nevertheless, there are some distinct variations that differentiate this piece and make it distinctive. Honoring the 72 mixed common season and playoff wins, solely 72 of those rings will likely be made out there to the public for buy.
In addition to crafting the Colorado Avalanche 2022 Stanley Cup Ring, Jostens is proud to have created the Denver Broncos Super Bowl XXXIII and Super Bowl 50 Rings.
ABOUT JOSTENS:
Jostens is a trusted accomplice in the educational and achievement channel, offering merchandise, packages and companies that assist its prospects have fun moments that matter. The firm’s merchandise embrace yearbooks, publications, jewellery and client items that serve the Okay-12 academic, faculty and skilled sports activities segments. Founded in 1897 and based mostly in Minneapolis, Minn., Jostens is a subsidiary of Platinum Equity and could be discovered on-line at www.jostens.com.
- 2022 Avalanche Championship Ring
