It was not a great game for Denver on both the offensive and defensive ends. DU had numerous chances to beat Omaha goaltender Simon Latkoczy, 63 shots in regulation, but only solved the netminder three times in sixty-five minutes and three times in 16 shootout opportunities. DU gave up a powerplay goal, a back door stuff and an odd-man rush, giving the Mavs life in different ways. Omaha deserved the point and DU deserved what they got on this rather glum night, overshadowed by the loss of Daniel L. Ritchie. The highlight of the night was a touching tribute to Ritchie by Athletic Director Josh Berlo and a photo montage following the National Anthem. Continue reading Denver Draws with Omaha, 3-3, & Lose Conference Point in Shootout
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Dan Ritchie’s Impact on DU Athletics
Chancellor Emeritus Dan Ritchie was a quiet titan – gentle, humble and kind on the outside but determined, steely and focused in word and deed. His civic contributions are too numerous to mention as are his support for other key areas of the University of Denver. We would like to recognize his impact on DU sports and the broader community. Continue reading Dan Ritchie’s Impact on DU Athletics
DU Edges Minnesota Duluth, 2-1
Denver (18-6-0, 7-5-0) needed a win to avert a road sweep at Minnesota Duluth. The Pioneers built an early lead, 2-0, and held on in the final period with the help of goaltender Matt Davis for the win. Continue reading DU Edges Minnesota Duluth, 2-1
Pioneers Continue to Struggle in NCHC Play, Fall to UMD in Game One
The #5 Denver Pioneers’ (17-6-0, 6-5-0 NCHC) record indicates that they are among the country’s elite, solidly in the top 10 in the Pairwise Rankings (PWR), and a lock to make the NCAA Tournament. But it’s impossible to ignore the fact that their record is propped up by a strong 11-1-0 nonconference record that came against just three teams in the top 20 of the PWR. In short, they’re struggling when it comes time to play NCHC teams. And those struggles continued tonight in Duluth as they fell 4-3 to a Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs (10-12-1, 6-7-0 NCHC) that has struggled to find consistency this season. Continue reading Pioneers Continue to Struggle in NCHC Play, Fall to UMD in Game One
NCAA Provides an Early Model of Revenue Sharing & the Possible Impact on DU
The NCAA provided a look into the future of revenue-sharing payouts to student-athletes by looking at the Power-Four (Big 10, Big XII, SEC, & ACC) conferences House v. NCAA legal settlement and estimating the revenue sharing to student-athletes using 2025 figures by conference, by sport. These estimates do not include The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recent guidance that there must be an equitable distribution of NIL funds between men’s and women’s sports. It has not been determined if the same NIL principle will apply to revenue-sharing. Continue reading NCAA Provides an Early Model of Revenue Sharing & the Possible Impact on DU
Pioneers Cruise to 16th Straight Victory Over Miami with 6-2 Effort
The last time Denver lost to Miami, the COVID-19 pandemic was ravaging the planet and the NCHC was conducting its “Pod” in Omaha wherein all eight teams played their first 10 games of the season, isolated from the outside world. Since that miserable December 2020, the Pioneers have reeled off 16-straight* wins over the RedHawks. The latest effort was a 6-2 clinic at Magness Arena that saw #6 Denver (17-5-0, 6-4-0 NCHC) dominate in all phases and send Miami (3-15-2, 0-10-0 NCHC) home with a loss. The win clinched the series sweep for the Pioneers and improved their record to 3-1 since the holiday break. Continue reading Pioneers Cruise to 16th Straight Victory Over Miami with 6-2 Effort
DU Skates Past Miami, 4-1
The DU-Miami game Friday night was not as decisive as the final 4-1 score might indicate. On paper, the Miami Redhawks (3-14-2) looked to be a pushover but they entered the first period with energy, tightened up the score to a one-goal game in the second period and finally succumbed to DU in the final period. Continue reading DU Skates Past Miami, 4-1
USA Defeats Finland to Take Gold as David Carle Makes USA Hockey History
What a game! Outplayed early, the never-say-die USA team took the World Junior Championship into overtime. This time, they turned the table and bested the Finns, 4-3 to take home the gold medal, Team USA’s second straight championship, which had never happened for the Americans before. Continue reading USA Defeats Finland to Take Gold as David Carle Makes USA Hockey History
USA Reaches Championship Final with Win Over Czechia, 4-1
Head Coach David Carle has guided the USA to the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship finals for the second season in a row. The USA faced Czechia in a Saturday night semifinal for a ticket to the championship title game against Finland. Finland defeated Sweden. 4-3, for the chance to face the Americans in the finals tomorrow night. Continue reading USA Reaches Championship Final with Win Over Czechia, 4-1
Denver Splits with Maine Black Bears, 2-1
Shots-on-goal said it all. Maine 46 – Denver 20. #6 Denver was denied an attempted road sweep of the #7 Maine Black Bears Saturday night. Denver was on their back foot most of the game and Matt Davis did his best to keep the game close, stopping 45 of Maine’s shots. Continue reading Denver Splits with Maine Black Bears, 2-1