In 2021–22, after earning a franchise-record 119 points, Bednar led the Avalanche to the third Stanley Cup in franchise history when his team defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning, who were defending back-to-back Stanley Cup champions and had won 11 straight postseason series.

Jared Bednar, the only individual to win a championship in the NHL, AHL, and ECHL as a head coach, is in his eighth season as the Avalanche’s head coach. Hired on Aug. 25, 2016, Bednar is...

Jan 12, 2024 · The Avalanche coach — who ranks 2nd among NHL coaches on our list of people of Power and Influence — talks about going from last place to Stanley Cup champion, Colorado's superstar core and ...

Jan 15, 2025 · DENVER -- Jared Bednar's postgame press conferences have been must-watch television this season. Following the Avalanche's 3-2 overtime victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday, the head coach courted questions as if his team had lost.

Jan 3, 2025 · Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was so irate that not even a dramatic, come-from-behind overtime win could calm him down.

Apr 18, 2023 · How Avalanche coach Jared Bednar survived disastrous first season, multiple second-round exits and suspicion he might lose his job: “All I think about is winning.”

Mar 22, 2023 · Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him in charge of the reigning Stanley Cup champions through the 2026-27 season. The team announced the new deal Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Mar 22, 2023 · Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar has signed a three-year extension that will keep him in charge of the reigning Stanley Cup champions through the 2026-27 season. The new deal for the...

Jan 25, 2023 · Colorado defeats Washington 3-2 as Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar wins his 266th game to become the winningest coach in Avalanche history.

Mar 21, 2023 · Jared Bednar, the winningest coach in Avalanche franchise history, has signed a three-year extension that keeps him with the team through 2026-27.