The #9 Denver Pioneers (14-11-2, 10-6-0 NCHC) were in real danger of being swept at Magness Arena for the second-straight time after last night’s collapse. Instead, they weathered a slow, sloggy start and an injury to their starting goalie before potting two goals at the end of the opening period and cruised to a 6-0 shutout victory over the St. Cloud State Huskies (13-13-0, 6-10-0 NCHC). Every game and win from here on out is incredibly important for a team fighting for its NCAA Tournament life. Continue reading Pohlkamp Breaks NCHC Record as Pioneers Rebound from Friday Night Collapse with Huskies Shutout
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Pioneers Surrender Four Straight Goals in 4-2 Loss to Huskies
It was a strong start for the #9 Denver Pioneers (13-11-2, 9-6-0 NCHC) as they tallied the game’s first two goals over the 21-and-a-half minutes, but apparently, that’s also when they thought their series-opening game against the St. Cloud State Huskies (13-12-0, 6-9-0 NCHC) ended. The Huskies scored four-straight goals, including an empty-netter with 1:11 left, to ice the game and deliver the Pioneers their 6th home loss in 12 contests in a wildly underwhelming and disappointing season. Continue reading Pioneers Surrender Four Straight Goals in 4-2 Loss to Huskies
DU Bowes-Up in the Third Period, Beats UND 3-2
This game was BIG following a six-game non-winning skid by DU men’s hockey (13-10-2, 9-5). All the recent issues that plagued DU men’s hockey evaporated in the third period at Ralph Engelstad Arena. After being pulled during the prior two games, goaltender Quentin Miller was outstanding the entire game and, especially, effective in the final period when it counted the most. With the score knotted 2-2 exiting the second period, the Pioneers James Reeder scored the critical game-winning power-play goal (8:41) in the third period. Unlike Friday night, Denver’s defense held strong, showing fight and resolve in the final minutes to secure the win. DU was tenacious and pesky during the third period and earned the critical road split. Continue reading DU Bowes-Up in the Third Period, Beats UND 3-2
North Dakota Blitzes Denver in Opener, 5-0
Denver men’s hockey (12-10-2, 8-5-0) visited The Ralph Friday night for a two-game set against the Fighting Hawks in Grand Forks. It was a recurring theme for the Pioneers as they fell behind early, struggled on the powerplay and had uncharacteristic breakdowns on both ends of the ice in a 5-0 rout. Continue reading North Dakota Blitzes Denver in Opener, 5-0
LetsGoDU Exposé: Dakotas Hotel 10-Point Watch List
DU hockey fans traveling to Grand Forks for this weekend’s DU-North Dakota rivalry series, be warned. Following a news report that a Fargo hotel was doing its laundry in a public hot tub (and stirring with a broom), our in-depth research has identified 10 other tricks used by North Dakota Hoteliers to ‘streamline’ their business operations: Continue reading LetsGoDU Exposé: Dakotas Hotel 10-Point Watch List
WMU Dominates DU in Home Sweep, 6-2
DU men’s hockey, reeling after the holiday break, looked to restablish their power play and reignite their confidence Saturday night. Neither happened as another shakey performance resulted in a decisive conference home loss. Denver looked like a cinch for an NCAA Tournament host berth in Loveland with mostly home games and a solid conference record but now, Denver is left fighting for their playoff lives. Continue reading WMU Dominates DU in Home Sweep, 6-2
Power Play Woes Bite Denver in loss to Western Michigan, 4-1
DU men’s hockey (12-8-2, 8-3-0) fell behind the Broncos early when Liam Valente scored for WMU one minute into the game, 1- 0. The score held throughout the period and Denver squandered two power play opportunities – a harbinger of things to come. Continue reading Power Play Woes Bite Denver in loss to Western Michigan, 4-1
Maine’s Third Period Surge Forges 3-3 Tie
Knowledgeable hockey fans knew Maine had a solid team coming into Denver (12-8-1, 8-2-0). However, few would have predicted Maine’s results – in convincing fashion no less. The Maine Black Bears were by far the superior team all weekend and they added the exclamation point Saturday night with a late third period comeback tie (and shootout ‘win’). Continue reading Maine’s Third Period Surge Forges 3-3 Tie
DU a Step Slow, Falls to Maine, 5-2
It was a lethargic #6 Denver hockey team (12-7-1, 8-2-0) that came off a 20-day break. It could have been tryptophan, star forward Eric Pohlkamp returning late from the Spangler Cup in Switzerland, and/or the absence of Brendan Morrow at the World Junior Championship (with a broken finger). Or, maybe, just give these Blackbears credit for rolling into Magness and taking this game from the Pioneers. And yes, the final score of 5-2 fairly reflected Maine’s on-ice dominance over DU on the night. Continue reading DU a Step Slow, Falls to Maine, 5-2
Poor Discipline, Defense Doom Pioneers Against Huskies in Final Tilt of 2025
Everything was going perfectly fine for the #6 Denver Pioneers (12-6-1, 8-2-0 NCHC)…until it wasn’t. They held a two-goal lead late in the second period, but the St. Cloud State Huskies (8-10-0, 3-7-0 NCHC) scored with just 14 seconds left to pull back to within in one entering the third. Then, two ill-advised penalties, including a major for head contact, later, the Huskies flipped the script, tying the game and then taking the lead right after the major penalty ended. The Pioneers did their best to find the equalizer over the final five minutes, but it was to no avail, as they fell, 4-3, in their final game of 2025, ending what was a 12-game regulation unbeaten streak. Continue reading Poor Discipline, Defense Doom Pioneers Against Huskies in Final Tilt of 2025