The Pioneers swept Western Michigan this weekend with 3-1 and 4-2 victories at Magness Arena. Denver was the dominant team for much of the weekend, but Western’s clutch defense and timely offense kept them in both games right up until the final seconds of both games. Continue reading WATCH: Jim Montgomery discusses sweep of Western Michigan
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Pioneers get their sixth straight win, takedown Western Michigan 4-2
The University of Denver Pioneers were able to sweep the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday night and get their sixth win in a row. Heading into the game the Pioneers were a dismal 4-for-36 (11.1) on the power play so they weren’t looking to play a ‘special team game’. But it would turn into a special team game as the officials called a total of 17 penalties. Their fortunes would change as the Pioneers would end up going 3-for-9 on the power play in this one, and that’d be the story of the game. Continue reading Pioneers get their sixth straight win, takedown Western Michigan 4-2
WATCH: Jim Montgomery talks Gambrell, victory over Western Michigan
After DU notched their first NCHC victory last night over the Western Michigan Broncos, Pioneers head coach Jim Montgomery talked with the media about what he liked and what he didn’t like. He also talked about what went into the decision to bring star forward Dylan Gambrell back from injury two weeks earlier than previously expected. Continue reading WATCH: Jim Montgomery talks Gambrell, victory over Western Michigan
Gambrell’s surprise return leads DU to victory over Western Michigan
In a last minute lineup change, #3 University of Denver Pioneers head coach Jim Montgomery decided to shake things up and insert previously injured star Dylan Gambrell into the lineup and start his line. The move paid off as Gambrell scored and the Pioneers topped the Western Michigan University Broncos 3-1. Continue reading Gambrell’s surprise return leads DU to victory over Western Michigan
Weekend Preview: Western Michigan Broncos
Photo courtesy The Denver Post
The #3 University of Denver Pioneers will be opening up conference play this weekend at home against the Western Michigan University Broncos. The Pioneers tend to start playing better as they get into the NCHC gauntlet, and the Broncos are a great early test to maintain that trend. Continue reading Weekend Preview: Western Michigan Broncos
UNLV May Gamble on Division I Hockey
The University of Nevada-LasVegas wants to make the move to Division I hockey. But, as Arizona State has shown, the move is much easier said and planned than done. Continue reading UNLV May Gamble on Division I Hockey
Weekend Recap
Men’s Hockey Sweeps Spartans
Denver hockey rolled into East Lansing Michigan and exited with a sweep. On Friday, Denver defeated the Spartans 2-1 behind Tanner Jaillet’s 19 of 20 saves along with goals from super freshman Henrik Borgstrom and sophomore Jarid Lukosevicius. On Saturday afternoon, Troy Terry scored one goal and another nearly invisible goal to lead the Pio’s to a 3-1 victory. The Pioneers have moved to 4-2 behind a four-game winning streak with one of their top scorers, Dylan Gambrell, out of the lineup with injury. Next series: At Magness Arena next weekend vs. Western Michigan.
#GoalGIF: @AnaheimDucks prospect @tterry28 nets one of his two tallies last night at MSU; Denver won the game 3-1 to complete a w/e sweep! 🏒 pic.twitter.com/IpcTYd8pzw
— Denver Hockey (@DU_Hockey) October 23, 2016
Pioneer Family Loses DU Hall of Fame Hockey Alumnus George Konik at age 79
At left, George was a two-time NCAA Champion at DU from in 1960 and 1961
Konick was an all-American defenseman at DU in 1960
He played for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1967-68
The Denver Pioneers lost one of its hockey greats this weekend, as former DU all-American and DU Hall of Famer George Konik passed away in his sleep at his home in Eagan, Minn. on Oct. 21. He had suffered from Parkinson’s Disease and dementia for the last 17 years, and was 79 years old. Continue reading Pioneer Family Loses DU Hall of Fame Hockey Alumnus George Konik at age 79
Early Look: Michigan State Spartans
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The 6th-ranked University of Denver Pioneers will travel to East Lansing, Michigan to take on the Michigan State Spartans this weekend. After what has transpired over the last two weeks, going 0-2 and then sweeping one of the country’s most talented teams in Boston University, this will be another key weekend for the Pioneers on their way to forging their 2016-17 identity. Continue reading Early Look: Michigan State Spartans
WATCH: Jim Montgomery talks sweep of Terriers
After an incredible series between two top-tier hockey programs, DU head coach Jim Montgomery talked about what he liked to see out of the Pioneers. He also talked at length about freshman Henrik Borgström’s 2G, 1A performance which clinched the sweep for the Pios.
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