Denver men’s soccer (10-2-4, 5-1-0) met UMKC (9-4-3, 4-2-1) Wednesday night fighting for the Summit League lead and likely hosting duties for the Summit League Conference Tournament. Denver also looked to make amends for a 1-0 loss to UMKC two weeks ago. It wasn’t easy. Continue reading DU Men’s Soccer Slips by UMKC, 2-1
Monthly Archives: October 2024
Badgers Wilt Under Denver Pressure, 6-1
Grind-it-out hockey turned into a clinical dissection as #1 University of Denver dismantled Wisconsin 6-1. That was the turn of events Saturday night at Magness Arena. The Pioneers (6-0-0, 0-0-0 NCHC) wore down and outclassed the reeling Badgers – teasing, pestering and eventually pounding the visiting vermin into submission. Continue reading Badgers Wilt Under Denver Pressure, 6-1
#1 Denver Tops #20 Wisconsin in Season’s First Comeback Victory
Through their first four games, the top-ranked Denver Pioneers ( 5-0-0, 0-0-0 NCHC) had not trailed. That changed barely four minutes into game five, though, as the #20 Wisconsin Badgers (1-4-0, 1-1-0 Big Ten) struck first at Magness Arena in the first matchup between the two old WCHA rivals in Denver since 2016. But after a back-and-forth first period played to a 2-2 tie, the Pioneers’ Cale Ashcroft sealed the victory with his second-career goal before Carter King iced the 4-2 victory with an empty-netter. Mike Hastings’ Badgers were Denver’s stiffest test through the season’s first four weeks and despite an inconsistent effort through the first two periods, the Pioneers passed and remained unbeaten. Continue reading #1 Denver Tops #20 Wisconsin in Season’s First Comeback Victory
Top 10 Ways to Tell Wisconsin Fans Have Arrived in Denver
The #1 Denver Pioneers play host to the #20 Wisconsin Badgers this weekend, rekindling an old WCHA rivalry for the first time since Boone swept Bucky in Madison in January 2019.
Here are the Top 10 indications you can tell Wisconsin hockey fans are in Denver: Continue reading Top 10 Ways to Tell Wisconsin Fans Have Arrived in Denver
#1 Pioneers Raise 10th Banner to Magness Rafters & Finish Off Homecoming Sweep
It was a special night at Magness Arena. One that will go down as one of the greatest in the rink’s storied 25-year history. And the reason for it had nothing to do with the hockey game being played on this night. The #1 Denver Pioneers (4-0-0, 0-0-0 NCHC) were scheduled to close out Homecoming Weekend against the #19 Northeastern Huskies (1-2-0, 0-0-0 HE), and they did so with a 5-2 victory, but it was secondary to the night’s main event – Denver’s ceremony to honor 2024’s national title team and raise the program’s NCAA-record 10th national championship banner. Continue reading #1 Pioneers Raise 10th Banner to Magness Rafters & Finish Off Homecoming Sweep
Denver Races by Northeastern in Home Opener
The #1 ranked and defending national champions, the University of Denver hockey team (3-0-0, 0-0-0 NCHC), took to home ice for the first time this season. A sold-out homecoming crowd greeted the Pioneers and #19 Northeastern Huskies along with some nice improvements to Magness arena, most notably lighting and improved seating. Continue reading Denver Races by Northeastern in Home Opener
Conference Affiliation is a Tool to Raise DU’s Academic Profile
A week before Gonzaga left the West Coast Conference for ostensibly greener pastures in the Pac-12, US News came out with its Best University rankings, placing Denver at #121. These two events could and should be linked, especially when evaluating conference affiliation. Continue reading Conference Affiliation is a Tool to Raise DU’s Academic Profile
Denver Cruises Past Omaha, 2-0
Denver Men’s Soccer opened up Homecoming week with a 2-0 win over Omaha at Pioneer Field. Denver was fueled by two first-half goals and coasted in the second half, outshooting the visitors 13(5 on net)-9(3). The win snapped Denver’s two-game losing streak and moved their record to 8-2-4 (3-1-0 Summit League). Continue reading Denver Cruises Past Omaha, 2-0
Order Your Fall Championship Hockey Vest Now
It is DU Homecoming Week and there is no better time than now to order your Commemorative Championship Vest and show your school pride in Fall and Winter. The vests are the perfect item for the rink, running errands, or just showing off your Pioneer pride. Continue reading Order Your Fall Championship Hockey Vest Now
Men’s Soccer Drops Two Games, Women’s Teams Sweep at Home
It was not a complete surprise when DU men’s soccer (7-2-4, 2-1) traveled to #3 Pitt and fell 1-0 to the Panthers, spoiling DU’s undefeated record. Saturday’s loss at UMKC, however, was inexplicable. Women’s soccer and volleyball, meanwhile enjoyed home game sweeps and win respectively. Continue reading Men’s Soccer Drops Two Games, Women’s Teams Sweep at Home