How Avalanche fans singing ‘All the Small Things’ in the third period came about

These Avalanche fans get HYPE in the third period.

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First, it was the St. Louis Blues and “Gloria”. Now it’s the Colorado Avalanche and… “All the Small Things” by Blink-182?

As the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs continue on through the Conference Finals, you may have noticed a familiar late 1990s and early 2000s song being sung by Avalanche fans during home games. It’s now become a tradition for Avalanche fans to sing “All the Small Things” during the third period, a celebration song for when Colorado is comfortably ahead in games.

But how did this fun tradition start? Let’s take a look!