The partnership makes UCHealth an official health care partner of the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche immediately. Beginning with the 2016-2017 season, UCHealth will become the preferred health care partner of the Nuggets, Avalanche and Mammoth. UCHealth will work in conjunction with team doctors to provide the best care available to the athletes. UCHealth and the teams will also use the partnership to improve the health of fans and patients throughout the Rocky Mountain region.