LAS VEGAS, Nev. – History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes. When Mark Twain (allegedly) said that, he wasn’t talking about the Denver Pioneers hockey program, but he may as well have been. On a sun-soaked afternoon at T-Mobile Arena in southern Nevada, the Denver Pioneers, trailing 1-0 after being outshot 21-5 through two periods by the Wisconsin Badgers, did their level-best impression of the 2022 national champions, scoring twice in the final period to bring home the program’s 11th title, breaking their own record of 10, set in 2024. Continue reading Even-Year Magic! Pioneers Erase Third-Period Deficit to Bring Home National Championship #11
#11 Achieved – Celebrate with the Crimson Crush™ Jersey
DU did it! In order to celebrate Denver Hockey’s record-setting 11th National Championship, we are launching a new tribute Crimson Crush™ jersey. Here is an early peek. Continue reading #11 Achieved – Celebrate with the Crimson Crush™ Jersey
National Title Tale of the Tape – Denver vs. Wisconsin
The time is finally here in Las Vegas to crown a national champion. Denver is on a journey to #11 while Wisconsin seeks its 7th title in the desert. It’s the NCHC against the Big 10 in the national title game for the first time since 2018, when Minnesota Duluth beat Notre Dame. The NCHC is trying to tigten their grip on its historical success at the Frozen Four while the Big 10 looks to break through for the first time since the conference began sponsoring hockey in the 2013-14 season. Continue reading National Title Tale of the Tape – Denver vs. Wisconsin
Top 10 Reasons to Dislike Wisconsin
- They value cheese curds over their firstborn.
City of Denver Proactively Prepares for Frozen Four Finale
Following Denver hockey’s dramatic 4-3 double overtime win against Michigan at the Frozen Four, the Denver police substation at 1625 South University and the City of Denver Fire Chief, Desmond Fulton, issued a joint press release: Continue reading City of Denver Proactively Prepares for Frozen Four Finale
Kent Anderson Scores in Double Overtime to Send Pioneers Back to National Title Game
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – In a battle of college hockey titans, overtime – two of them, to be specific – was the only option. Kent Anderson, Denver’s captain, scored 12:35 into the second overtime to beat the #1 overall seed Michigan Wolverines and send the Pioneers through to the program’s 14th national title game, where they’ll meet Wisconsin in a rematch of the 1973 national championship. Continue reading Kent Anderson Scores in Double Overtime to Send Pioneers Back to National Title Game
LetsGoDU Staff en Route to Vegas
The LetsGoDU staff, led by Nick Tremaroli, is headed to Las Vegas to cover the Pioneers quest for its #11 national championship. The Pioneers take to the ice at 6:30 pm MT (ESPN 2) and we will be there for all the action. Continue reading LetsGoDU Staff en Route to Vegas
DU Hockey’s Place in Collegiate Hockey History
Whether you are new to DU hockey or need a refresher ahead of the program’s attempt this weekend to bring home national title number 11, LetsGoDU has published some of the preeminent articles covering Denver Hockey’s history and its place among the elite collegiate hockey programs and blue bloods. Continue reading DU Hockey’s Place in Collegiate Hockey History
Frozen Four: Tale of the Tape – Denver vs. Michigan
Denver faces high-powered Michigan on Thursday evening in Las Vegas at 6:30 pm MT. Michigan, rightfully, is the number one seed at the Frozen Four, but Denver, which is on a 15-game unbeaten streak, is arguably playing the best hockey right now as the hottest team in the country. Continue reading Frozen Four: Tale of the Tape – Denver vs. Michigan
Frozen Four Watch Parties Planned Around Las Vegas, Denver & Around the Country
Pioneer Nation is preparing for the 2026 Frozen Four with NCAA Semifinal pre-game and watch parties around Denver, Las Vegas and the nation. Here is a recap: Continue reading Frozen Four Watch Parties Planned Around Las Vegas, Denver & Around the Country