Matt Duchene is headed back to Colorado after playing in Sweden and Switzerland during the lockout. Duchene had four goals and 14 points in 19 games with Frolunda of the Swedish Elite League and then won gold at the Spengler Cup for Canada last week. "It's a great day for hockey," Duchene said about the tentative end of the lockout. "I am absolutely thrilled at the chance to get to wear the Avs jersey this season. I can't wait to get out in front of our amazing fans." Duchene will look to get back on track this season after scoring only 14 goals and 28 points in an injury-plagued 58 games. He had 67 points the previous year in a full season and we look for him to get close to a point a game this season. Draft him accordingly.

Matt Duchene scored two goals and added a helper to lead Canada to a 5-1 win over Fribourg at the Spengler Cup. The Canadians now advance to the finals on Monday and will face the winner of Sunday's afternoon contest between Vitkovice and Davos. Carlo Colaiacovo scored a goal and added an assist for the Canucks, while Jason Spezza and Benoit Pouilot, also scored. John Tavares and Justin Williams added assists in the win. Devan Dubnyk registered the victory and will be in net for the final. NHLers David Desharnais and Patric Hornqvist registered assists for Fribourg, while Vancouver netminder Cory Schneider was saddled with the loss.

The Swiss League was the site of arguably the highlight of Sunday's overseas action as Matt Duchene's Ambri-Piotta beat Biel 5-4 (SO). Biel temporarily employs Patrick Kane and Tyler Seguin, so it was quite the duel. Duchene scored a goal and assist. Kane found the net twice while Seguin notched two helpers in what must have been a fascinating match.

Matt Duchene has a goal and two assists in Ambri-Piotta's 4-3 win against Servette. Duchene had four goals and 14 points in 17 SEL games before joining Ambri-Piotta of the Swiss League. He was projected to make $3.25 million with the Colorado Avalanche in 2012-13.

Matt Duchene was named to Canada's roster for the 2012 Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. Duchene has had an eventful year so far, beginning the season in the Swedish elite league and then transferring over to Switzerland to play. Duchene has twice donned the red and white maple leaf at the World Championships.

Matt Duchene's deal with Swiss League team Ambri-Piotta will reportedly last until Dec. 31. However, it also has an option to extend it for the rest of the season. Duchene notched four goals and 10 assists in 19 games with Frolunda in Sweden's top league prior to heading to Switzerland.

Matt Duchene has left Vastra Frolunda HC of the Swedish Elite League and joined HC AmbrAª-Piotta. AmbrAª-Piotta plays in Switzerland's top hockey league. Duchene had four goals and 14 points in 19 SEL games this season.

Matt Duchene scored the game-winning goal in Frolunda's 3-1 victory over Linkopings in Swedish Elitserien play Saturday. Duchene now has 14 points in 18 games in Sweden this season. Fabian Brunsstrom coninued his hot play as well registering an assist in the contest.

Matt Duchene scored in Frolunda's 3-2 shootout win versus Lulea on Tuesday. The Colorado forward has put up 13 points in 17 games in Sweden's top league this season during the lockout. Fabian Brunnstrom scored twice in the shootout to help give Frolunda the victory.

Matt Duchene had a goal and two assists in Frolunda's 3-1 win over Skelleftea. That gives Duchene two goals and 12 points in 15 SEL games. He's quickly becoming one of Frolunda's leading scorers despite the handicap of having missed the early portion of the season.