Colorado Avalanche Fans Left Reeling as Head Coach Jared Bednar Undergoes Recovery. In a shocking turn of events, the Colorado Avalanche will be without their head coach, Jared Bednar, for the next two games as he recovers from a serious injury sustained on the ice. During yesterday's contest, Bednar was struck by a puck, resulting in facial fractures and a corneal abrasion, forcing him to take a temporary leave from the team. Fortunately, the 54-year-old coach is expected to make a full recovery without the need for surgery, but the team will have to navigate the upcoming road trip without their leader at the helm.

The Colorado Avalanche will be without head coach Jared Bednar for their upcoming two-game road trip as Bednar recovers from facial fractures and a corneal abrasion, per a team announcement. Bednar will not require surgery and is expected to make a full recovery. The 54-year-old was struck by a puck during yesterday’s contest against the […]