OK Avs fanatics, we’re getting closer. You WILL be reading about actual on-ice doings of your favorite team here within a couple weeks.

Today, the Avs released their official training camp schedule, including rookie camp (which mostly consists of the Rookie Showcase in Vegas, but there will be one actual practice of the rookies at Family Sports Center in Centennial).

Here is the full schedule, as taken from the Avs’ actual press release:

“Below is the schedule for the Colorado Avalanche’s 2018-19 training camp, which includes the rookie tournament in Las Vegas.  All practices at Family Sports are open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis.  All dates and times are subject to change.

 Friday, Sept. 7                                                    

Rookies practice – 9:30 a.m.

Family Sports Center – Centennial, Colorado

Media availability after practice

Rookies depart for Las Vegas 

 Saturday, Sept. 8                                                

Rookies vs. Vegas Golden Knights – 7 p.m. PDT

City National Arena – Las Vegas

Media availability after the game

Sunday, Sept. 9                                                  

Rookies vs. Anaheim Ducks – 5 p.m. PDT

City National Arena – Las Vegas

Media availability after the game

 Monday, Sept. 10                                                

Rookies practice – 10:30 a.m. PDT

City National Arena – Las Vegas

Media availability after practice

Tuesday, Sept. 11                                               

Avalanche Charity Golf Classic – 9:30 a.m. shotgun start

The Ridge at Castle Pines North – Castle Pines, Colorado

Media availability before/after golf tournament

Rookies vs. San Jose Sharks – 11:30 a.m. PDT

City National Arena – Las Vegas

Media availability after the game

Wednesday, Sept. 12

No scheduled player events

Colorado Eagles head coach Greg Cronin media availability – 5 p.m.

The Summit – Windsor, Colorado

Thursday, Sept. 13                                             

Medicals/Physicals

Pepsi Center

Avalanche players available to media – approximately 9 a.m.

Jared Bednar available to media – approximately 10 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 14

Training Camp at Family Sports                                 

Group 1 on ice: 8:45-10:15 a.m. (media availability to follow)

Group 2 on ice: 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (media availability to follow)

Jared Bednar available following the second session

Saturday, Sept. 15

Training Camp at Family Sports

Group 2 on ice: 8:45-10:15 a.m. (media availability to follow)

Group 1 on ice: 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (media availability to follow)

Jared Bednar available following the second session

Sunday, Sept. 16

Training Camp at Family Sports

Group 1 on ice: 8:45-10:15 a.m. (media availability to follow)

Group 2 on ice: 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (media availability to follow)

Jared Bednar available following the second session

Monday, Sept. 17

Training Camp at Family Sports

Group 2 on ice: 8:45-10:15 a.m. (media availability to follow)

Group 1 on ice: 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (media availability to follow)

Jared Bednar available following the second session