All posts by Sasha Kandrach

“Emotional night” to mark the growth of DU Hockey and Jim Montgomery

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Nine seniors will don the Crimson and Gold for their last regular season series at Magness Arena this weekend. The top-ranked University of Denver Pioneers (22-6-4, 14-3-3-2 NCHC) host the No. 18 St. Cloud State Huskies (15-14-1, 9-10-1-0 NCHC) who handed DU its most recent loss (3-2) on Jan. 20. Continue reading “Emotional night” to mark the growth of DU Hockey and Jim Montgomery →

Pioneers earn first conference road sweep over Miami

photo courtesy of Shannon Valerio

In American Hero fashion, Troy Terry scored the game-winning goal and his second of the night beating Ryan Larkin five-hole to contribute to the [2/2] University of Denver Pioneers 5-2 victory and weekend sweep over the [NR/NR] Miami-Ohio [Miami] RedHawks. Earning their road, first in-conference sweep after last night’s 5-2 win at Steve Cady Arena, this momentum is vital with the conference playing closing and the NCHC Playoffs and the NCAA Tournament approaching. Continue reading Pioneers earn first conference road sweep over Miami →

DU vs AF lax: the western faceoff

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After a devastating loss to Towson University in the first round of the NCAA Tournament last May, the University of Denver Pioneers Men’s Lacrosse team has worked harder than ever in the offseason according to head coach Bill Tierney. They’re eager to atone for last season’s abrupt ending. The Pioneers embark on the 2017 campaign with a home-opener against the Air Force Falcons this Saturday (Feb. 11) at 1 p.m. Continue reading DU vs AF lax: the western faceoff →

4th line to top line: the Jarid Lukosevicius story

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Like most freshmen, Jarid Lukosevicius was just competing for any spot in the lineup last year and he earned it: 4th line right wing for the 2015-16 University of Denver Pioneers. Not exactly the most glamorous spot, but hey, he was a freshman. Now a sophomore, Lukosevicius has ascended in the lineup to become the top line right wing as one of DU’s most consistent forwards. Continue reading 4th line to top line: the Jarid Lukosevicius story →

Pioneers back up to speed thanks to Emil Romig’s return

Photo courtesy of  Shannon Valerio

Seven weeks removed from sustaining a brutal lower body injury at North Dakota on November 11, Emil Romig returned to Magness Arena in style. The senior forward and Pio spark plug recorded his first goal of the 2016 campaign and an assist for the University of Denver Pioneers against Arizona State on Friday, Jan. 6. Continue reading Pioneers back up to speed thanks to Emil Romig’s return →

American Hero Troy Terry sends Sun Devils back to Desert

photo courtesy of Shannon Valerio

American hero Troy Terry returned to Magness Arena for his first collegiate game since championing USA to gold at World Juniors. Terry crafted a career-high two-goal, three-assist night to lead the University of Denver Pioneers to a 6-1 victory over the Arizona State University Sun Devils (ASU) on Saturday, Jan. 7. Continue reading American Hero Troy Terry sends Sun Devils back to Desert →

Adam Plant & Tariq Hammond, Denver’s defensive dynamo

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Success in the attacking zone is difficult without a consistent effort from the blue line. The University of Denver Pioneers currently lead college hockey with the most wins in the 2016 calendar year with 30. Returning five of six defensemen from their trip to 2016 Frozen Four has greatly facilitated the Pios’ 2016-17 campaign success. Continue reading Adam Plant & Tariq Hammond, Denver’s defensive dynamo →

Denver drops 2-1 in devastating NCAA Semifinal thriller

Houston – Collapsing immediately in devastation as the ball hit the back of the net, the University of Denver Pioneers (20-1-3, 5-0-1 Summit) lost 2-1 in after battling the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (18-2-3, 5-1-2 ACC) on Friday, Dec. 9 in the semifinal of the College Cup.

The teams held a storied past as current DU head coach Jamie Franks played for Wake Forest from 2005-08 before becoming an assistant coach at Denver in 2011 and taking the helm last year. Current Wake Forest head coach Bobby Muuss was a mentor to Franks when he was the head coach of the Pioneers from 2007-14. Continue reading Denver drops 2-1 in devastating NCAA Semifinal thriller →