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
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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
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
Rare Gems: When it’s Not All About The Money
A high-level Canadian Western Hockey League (WHL) player has made his NCAA commitment. Defenseman Ryan Lin of the Vancouver Giants is headed to Denver in 2026-27 along with his expected first-round NHL draft credentials. The collegiate hockey world was not so much stunned that Denver continued to add to their riches of defensive standouts, but that Denver Hockey appeared to land the top prospect without the immediate guarantee of huge NIL payments. Continue reading Rare Gems: When it’s Not All About The Money
Tale of the Tape – Loveland Regional Tournament Final
Denver advances to face the Loveland Regional final against a familiar foe, Western Michigan. The teams are evenly matched when examining the statistics below: Continue reading Tale of the Tape – Loveland Regional Tournament Final
Michigan Blows Open Game in Second Half Win Over Denver, 12-6
#20 Denver women’s lacrosse (8-2, 1-0) traveled to Ann Arbor, MI. to face #5 Michigan to face the Wolverines on Thursday afternoon. On paper, Denver had the best statistics with the 6th best defense in the country – 10.5 caused turnovers per game vs. Michigan’s 7.2 per game. All this, while Denver was racking up 17.6 points per game vs. Michigan’s 12.3 ppg. However, Michigan had the strength-of-schedule advantage and home-field at U-M Lacrosse Stadium. Something had to give and it was Denver in the second half, falling to Michigan, 12-6. Continue reading Michigan Blows Open Game in Second Half Win Over Denver, 12-6
Denver Men Can Use Season End as Wake-up Call
The Denver men’s basketball season (15-17, 8-8 Summit League), their last in the Summit, ended with a first-round conference tournament thud, an 83-67 drubbing by North Dakota. UND, by no means a basketball power, advanced to the finals against North Dakota State. The Fighting Hawks were dispatched, 64-51, in the conference final. It was a bitter end to an unexpectedly competitive season, which was preceded by changes on and off the court. Let’s not get carried away – Denver won more games just two seasons ago and advanced to the Summit League final. It is not yet fair to say Denver basketball’s on-court product is clearly on an upward trajectory. There is still plenty of work to be done. Continue reading Denver Men Can Use Season End as Wake-up Call
North Dakota Dispatches DU at Final Summit League Tournament Championship, 83-67
DU Men’s Basketball (15-17, 8-8) faced #3 seed University of North Dakota Friday night in the quarterfinals of the Summit League Tournament in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It was a dismal first 20 minutes for the Pioneers as they were outshot 46% to the Fighting Hawks 53% from the field. Denver went 2 of 10 from distance while UND nailed 7 of 12 (58%) from downtown. Denver committed an uncharacteristic 9 turnovers. UND delivered 14 points in the paint (38 for the game) in what felt like a bad dream. UND redshirt freshman Greyson Uelmen scored 19 points in the first half, leading the rout. When the smoke cleared, DU trailed 42-29. The game was all but over. Continue reading North Dakota Dispatches DU at Final Summit League Tournament Championship, 83-67
Tim Bergstraser Discusses DU Men’s Basketball Prospects in Pios’ Final Summit League Tournament
In a LetsGoDU interview earlier this week, DU men’s basketball head coach Tim Bergstraser discussed the Summit League Basketball Tournament in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. While the program’s future lies to the West and the West Coast Conference next season, Bergstraser has his attention firmly directed north to Sioux Falls, South Dakota and his team’s tournament prospects. Continue reading Tim Bergstraser Discusses DU Men’s Basketball Prospects in Pios’ Final Summit League Tournament