Avalanche captain Adam Foote announced today that he is retiring from the game of hockey at the conclusion of the 2010-11 season. Foote is expected to play his final NHL game this Sunday afternoon against the Oilers at Pepsi Center. “Like every boy’s dream growing up in Canada, my goal was to play one game in the National Hockey League,” said Foote. “After 20 years and over 1,000 games, I feel fortunate to be a part of this great game for so long.” Foote, 39, is wrapping up his 19th season in the NHL, his 17th with the Avalanche/Nordiques franchise. He was a member of Colorado’s 1996 and 2001 Stanley Cup championship teams and helped the franchise capture an NHL-record nine consecutive division titles from 1995 to 2003.