The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today the team has signed forward Joel Kiviranta to a one-year contract for the 2025-26 season.

August 8 - Free-agent forward Joel Kiviranta signed a one-year contract on Friday to rejoin the Colorado Avalanche. Kiviranta, 29, recorded career highs in goals (16), assists (seven), points (23) and game-winning goals (two) in 79 games last season with Colorado. The Finland native played on a one-year, $775,000 deal last season.

The wait is over, the Colorado Avalanche have finally made a move deep into the summer. And that is solidifying the return of depth forward Joel Kiviranta on a one-year deal. The #GoAvsGo signed 29 y/o UFA F Joel Kiviranta to a 1 year $1.25M AAV contract 23P in 79GP Rep'd by Mike Rautakallio First on AAV @returnofaj https://t.co/jLLBkkXi3i