Denver hockey game
Definition
A professional ice hockey match played in Denver, Colorado, most commonly referring to a National Hockey League (NHL) game featuring the Colorado Avalanche, the city's beloved franchise known for its high-altitude thrills and Stanley Cup pedigree.
Informally, any hockey game—amateur, college, or pond variety—taking place in the Mile High City, where thinner air makes slapshots hit harder and excuses for poor skating even thinner.
Examples
Snagged front-row tix to the Denver hockey game, but forgot my oxygen tank for that altitude slapshot frenzy.
Lost a bet on the Denver hockey game, now I'm wearing a rival jersey to work—talk about a power play penalty.
The Denver hockey game turned into a brawl faster than a Broncos tailgate gone wrong.
Skipped the gym for the Denver hockey game; nothing builds character like spilling nachos during overtime.