Question: What was the franchise, in which Anton Šťastný played 9 seasons, renamed after moving in 1995?

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Quebec Nordiques: The Quebec Nordiques (French: "Nordiques de Québec" , pronounced ] in Quebec French, in Canadian English; literally translated "Quebec City Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec.  The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) and the National Hockey League (1979–95).  The franchise was relocated to Denver, Colorado in May 1995 and renamed the Colorado Avalanche.

Tim Corcoran (first baseman): Timothy Michael Corcoran (born March 19, 1953) was a Major League Baseball player who played 9 seasons in the major leagues.  Born in Glendale, California, Corcoran attended California State University, Los Angeles (the "Golden Eagles"), and was signed as an amateur free agent by the Detroit Tigers in 1974.  Corcoran played four seasons with the Tigers from 1977 to 1980.  He then played for the Minnesota Twins in 1981, followed by three years with the Philadelphia Phillies (1983–1985) and a single season with the New York Mets in 1986.

Greg Hawthorne: Greg Hawthorne (born September 5, 1956) is a former American football player with the National Football League.  Drafted out of Baylor University, Hawthorne played 9 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, as a rookie, he won a Super Bowl ring with the Steelers in Super Bowl XIV over the Los Angeles Rams.  He also played for the New England Patriots (including playing in Super Bowl XX), and also played for the Indianapolis Colts.  As a running back, tight end, and wide receiver, he accumulated 527 rushing yards and 92 receptions between 1979 and 1987.

Anton Šťastný: Anton Šťastný (born August 5, 1959) is a former Slovak professional ice hockey left winger who played nine seasons with the Quebec Nordiques of the National Hockey League from 1980 until 1989.  He was the first player born and trained in Slovakia to be drafted by an NHL team.  He is the brother of Vladimír, Bohumil, Eva, Marián, and Peter Šťastný, and the uncle of Yan Stastny and Paul Stastny (both Peter's sons), all of whom are (or have been) involved in ice hockey at a professional level.  Anton's son, Thomas Šťastný, played in Switzerland, last for Martigny in 2015.

Bill Beveridge: William Stanley Beveridge (July 1, 1909 - February 13, 1995) was a professional ice hockey goaltender who played 9 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Cougars, Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Eagles, Montreal Maroons and New York Rangers.

Pete Ward: Peter Thomas Ward (born July 26, 1937 in Montreal, Quebec) is a retired professional baseball player who played 9 seasons for the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, and New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.  The son of former National Hockey League forward Jimmy Ward, Pete attended Jefferson High School in Portland, Oregon and played college baseball at Portland's Lewis & Clark College.

Steve Sylvester (American football): Steve Sylvester (born March 4, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a former American football offensive lineman who played 9 seasons in the National Football League for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders.  He played college football for the University of Notre Dame.

Marián Šťastný: Marián Šťastný (born January 8, 1953) is a former Slovak professional ice hockey right wing who played for five seasons in the National Hockey League from 1981 through 1986 for the Quebec Nordiques and Toronto Maple Leafs.  Prior to moving to the NHL Šťastný had played in Czechoslovakia for HC Slovan Bratislava with his brothers, Peter and Anton.  They defected in 1980, joining the Nordiques, though Šťastný waited until 1981 to join them.

Wally Kilrea: Walter Charles "Wally" Kilrea (February 18, 1909 – July 3, 1992) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 9 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Quakers, New York Americans, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Maroons and Detroit Red Wings.  He was born in Ottawa, Ontario.  His brothers Hec and Ken also played in the NHL than his nephew Brian Kilrea.

David Carter (offensive lineman): David Carter (born November 27, 1953 in Vincennes, Indiana) is a former American football offensive guard and center who played 9 seasons in the National Football League for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints.  He played college football at Western Kentucky University.

Supporting paragraphs: Anton Šťastný Quebec Nordiques
Answer: Colorado Avalanche