LAS VEGAS--The Colorado Avalanche only has one skater on its rookie tournament roster that has played in the NHL, but that doesn't mean the team lacks experience.
The Avalanche has taken part in rookie tournaments the previous two seasons and has eight players that have participated in the prior events.
Fresh off winning the ECHL Kelly Cup with the Colorado Eagles in June, forward J.C. Beaudin is one of five skaters that is at his third rookie tournament with the Avs, along with Josh Anderson, Travis Barron, Sergei Boikov and Nicolas Meloche. Nolan De Jong, Petr Kvaca and Ty Lewis are at their second-straight prospect showcase.
Avalanche Brings Prior Rookie Tournament Experience To Vegas
Five Colorado players have participated in the last two prospect events
![Rookie Camp Colorado Avalanche prospect J.C. Beaudin Petr Kvaca](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_ratio16_9-size20/f_auto/prd/urhdtxajxnsi1vrobqbk.jpg)
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![JC Beaudin Prospect Avalanche Sharks Rookie Showcase September 17, 2016](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_ratio16_9-size20/f_auto/prd/j4avoqnduyok7xlnivaw.jpg)
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![Nicolas Meloche morning skate Vegas Rookie Faceoff Prospect Las Vegas September 8, 2018](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_ratio16_9-size20/f_auto/prd/mphghzoszcuesy8wsnmm.jpg)
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![Sergei Boikov Arizona Coyotes Prospect Showcase September 11, 2017](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_ratio16_9-size20/f_auto/prd/o5t0xijuzcu3pngrddtn.jpg)
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