We’ve talked a lot about Denver’s joining the West Coast Conference (WCC), but we have never identified the Pioneers’ primary rival(s). We laid out a few thoughts below on our new WCC mates. Vote on the school you think should be DU’s biggest rival. Denver officially joined the conference July 1st and hosts their first conference matchup in any sport tonight, as the volleyball team takes on Pacific at 6:00 pm MT in Hamilton Gym. Continue reading Name Denver’s West Coast Conference Rival
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Order your Denver Championship Gear Now
Order your championship hockey sweater and celebrate Denver’s record breaking achievement this past season HERE. Our Crimson Crush™ store carries these one-of-a-kind hockey jerseys as well as hats, hoodies and t-shirts designed specifically to celebrate Denver’s historic 11th National Championship.
When ordering your championship jersey, you have an option to add a number and name of your choice on the back of the jersey.
Our Crimson Crush™ store features a new championship logo and Viva Las Vegas clothing lines.
We offer adult and youth sizes for families. All proceeds go directly to University of Denver hockey.
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The LetsGoDU merchandise store carries merchandise made and marketed by the Friends of DU Hockey and are not licensed by the University of Denver. Friends of DU Hockey is not an agent of the University of Denver.
Denver Boone Makes Epic Comeback
What a long strange trip its been. Grateful Dead
In a prior article we told you about the unusual, coincidental discovery of an early Denver Boone costume head, likely from the 1990s. (And yes, Doug Hirsh was the first Boone in 1968, need we be reminded? Hirsh did not wear a mascot head. He did, however, don a coonskin cap and frontier clothes.) Continue reading Denver Boone Makes Epic Comeback
STORE OPEN: Order Your LetsGoDU Crimson Crush™ Championship Jerseys, Hats, T-shirts & Hoodies
The store is open and it was worth the wait!
We are pleased to announce the opening of our Crimson Crush™ merchandise store, celebrating DU men’s hockey 11th National Championship. We are offering championship crimson throwback hockey jerseys, hats, T-shirts and hoodies. Clothing sizes offered are adult and youth sizes. (ORDER HERE).
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
ASU Places Entire Incoming Freshman Class into Hockey Hall of Fame
The Arizona State University men’s hockey program retired the number of former ASU great goalie Joey Daccord on October 3rd, this season. Daccord played 82 total games and finished his final season as a Sun Devil with a 21-13-1 record with a .926 save percentage (2016-2019), leading the Sun Devils to their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in his final season. At the exciting induction, the ASU Athletic Administration also raised a banner for the entire incoming 2029 freshmen class, 17,900 students, in the rafters next to Daccord. Continue reading ASU Places Entire Incoming Freshman Class into Hockey Hall of Fame
Kelce Makes The Biggest Catch of Career with Swift Engagement
“I asked myself,” said Travis Kelce, “How does an aging tight end with diminished receiving skills land a billionaire?”
It took months for Kelce to develop a plan to pop the question to Taylor Swift. “Originally, I crafted a friendship bracelet with ‘Marry Me’ beads, but even Patrick (Mahomes) thought it was corny. Continue reading Kelce Makes The Biggest Catch of Career with Swift Engagement
LetsGoDU Launches Vintage Baseball Jersey
The University of Denver’s first official sport was baseball, launched in 1867. After 130 years, the school dropped the sport in 1997. The ‘grand old game’ is alive once again in Denver with the sale of an exclusive vintage baseball jersey by LetsGoDU. Continue reading LetsGoDU Launches Vintage Baseball Jersey
Goddard Unearths Boone Treasure in Stunning Quirk of Fate
The story is finally ready to tell. Most LetsGoDU readers will think this is satire but every word is true. The original 1960’s Denver Boone mascot has been found and is now in the hands of LetsGoDU staff. The original Denver Boone mascot is no worse for wear despite relocation and eventual rediscovery after 50+ years in the hands of unknown individuals. Continue reading Goddard Unearths Boone Treasure in Stunning Quirk of Fate
Ritchie Memorial Provides Memories and Principles For a Successful Life
The west side of Magness Arena was filled Thursday morning with academics, politicians, and public and private civic community leaders, alumni and friends. All gathered to celebrate the life of Chancellor Emeritus Daniel L. Ritchie. Continue reading Ritchie Memorial Provides Memories and Principles For a Successful Life