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DU men’s lacrosse (9-2, 3-0 Big East) traveled to Queens, NY to play the St Johns Red Storm (1-11, 0-3) in an afternoon lacrosse game at DaSilva Memorial Field. The Pioneers used their typical formula to win the contest to win 18-12 with the trio of Trevor Baptiste, Conner Cannizzaro, and Ethan Walker leading the way for the Pioneers. Continue reading Denver extends Big East winning streak, tops St John’s 18-12
The #7 Denver Pioneers gymnastics team faced an uphill battle with a tough Semifinal 1 bracket. Oklahoma was undefeated (15-0). Utah was stacked with 5 all-Americans. UCLA came in with 6 national championships and two Olympic champions on their squad. Washington, Oregon, and Denver gave it their very best but could not punch their way past the three national powers. Continue reading Pioneers fall short at NCAA Semifinals, Gymnastics’ future is bright
Just go back in time to Nick Tremaroli’s 2016-17 UNIVERSITY OF DENVER HOCKEY SEASON PREVIEW to read the LetsGoDU editor’s prediction. Denver entered the season without two-thirds of their storied Pacific Rim Line (Trevor Moore and Danton Heinen), along with the graduation of team leader and captain Grant Arnold. DU did have a local kid, Troy Terry, who looked pretty good the second half of the prior season. Also, DU would also have to rely on a skilled but unproven freshman from Finland, Henrik Borgström, to provide scoring punch.
Honestly, things looked a bit iffy to many prognosticators. Continue reading LetsGoDU editor predicted DU’s 2017 title run
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At LetsGoDU we have speculated for years about which DU women’s athletic team will be the first to win a Division I NCAA national team championship. DU women’s gymnastics (#9 – CGA) gets a crack at an NCAA team title in St Louis, Missouri beginning this Friday. Continue reading Denver Gymnastics set to make history
Continue reading Can’t get enough Pioneer hockey – a must-watch video & article
Photo: Mayor and DU alum Michael J. Hancock shared his traditional selfie with the team
The Governor was there and so was the Mayor. And, as always, Daniel Ritchie stole the show with two standing ovations. The fans came in force to share the moment. But the stars Tuesday night were the victorious student-athletes returning to campus with an NCAA title. Continue reading Denver Celebrates at Magness with Dignitaries & Fans
Below is a reprint of a LetsGoDU article published in October 2015 – the beginning of Montgomery’s second season at the helm. The Pioneers went on to multiple 20+ win seasons under coach Montgomery – culminating in this season’s national championship.
April 1st, 2013…It had to be an April Fools prank. George Gwozdecky fired after 19 years and two national championships along with a slew of 20 win seasons.
Fast forward to 2015 and season ticket sales are brisk. Students, fans, and alums feel a sense of optimism returning to University and Evans. We are embracing ‘our hockey team’ again and appreciate Coach Monty. These guys are good – and accessible, too. Continue reading LetsGoDU 2015 Flashback – Optimism Returns to Magness Arena
We pulled some of our favorite moments from championship weekend. Enjoy!
Continue reading A dozen Championship tweets, articles, & videos you may have missed
You may have read about the post game celebration (tweet below). In the event of any institutional blowback, LetsGoDU is offering students, free of charge, 10 excuses they can use to explain their presence at this event.
The DU Ticket Office released the following:
Please join us on Tuesday, April 11th at 6:00 pm in Magness Arena, in the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for our Hockey Championship Celebration.
Denver Hockey season tickets are available for the 2017-18 hockey season, CLICK HERE to purchase. If you are already a season ticket holder and would like to renew your seats for next season, CLICK HERE.
Interested in maintaining the championship level of our hockey program? Please CLICK HERE. Your gift will support our hockey student-athletes and their quest for back-to-back championships!
Own a piece of this year’s championship! Get your official NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship apparel and memorabilia, now available through your hockey apparel headquarters at the Denver Pioneer Store. Shop online today! Purchase the NCAA locker room championship shirt, hat, pucks, pennants or other apparel, and show your excitement for the NCAA Men’s Hockey Champions and your Denver Pioneers! Championship merchandise will also be available for purchase on-site at the Denver Pioneer Store beginning Tuesday, located in the Coors Fitness Center on the south side of the Ritchie Center.
Proud to be a Pioneer!
*If you can’t make it, the clip below from 9News Denver gives you a feel for the excitement after the game:
