Category Archives: Hockey

Sam Harris Outburst Spurs Lindenwood Sweep, 4-1

Denver hockey (10-0-0 – 0-0-0 NCHC) faced Lindenwood Saturday night. DU hockey alumni flocked to Magness Arena for the special occasion, celebrating 75 years of DU hockey. The two teams traded goals the first two periods, despite an obvious edge to DU in the second period, and the Pioneers and Lions entered the final period tied, 1-1. Continue reading Sam Harris Outburst Spurs Lindenwood Sweep, 4-1

Second Period Outburst Fuels DU Win Over Lindenwood, 4-1

It was an uninspired first period as both teams were as cold as the winter storm engulfing Denver. The second period Denver heated up and delivered three unanswered goals to coast to a 4-1 win on Alumni weekend. The DU team sported their 75th anniversary ‘ketchup and mustard’ throwback uniforms for the first time this season. Continue reading Second Period Outburst Fuels DU Win Over Lindenwood, 4-1

#1 Pioneers Take Care of Business and Sweep Yale for Program’s 1,600th Win

A fourth consecutive matchup shutout was not in the offing in game two of the weekend series between the #1 Denver Pioneers (8-0-0, 0-0-0 NCHC) and Yale Bulldogs (0-2-0, 0-0-0 ECAC) but DU’s methodical, 5-1 dismantling of the hosts at Ingalls Ice Rink in New Haven, Conn. certainly had the same feeling as the three prior DU shutouts dating back to last November. If it wasn’t for one hail mary of a shot that just squeaked through Freddie Halyk’s pads in the first period, we would be sitting here talking about a fourth straight Yale goose egg against Denver. Instead, we’re talking about a strong, efficient Pioneers side that quietly took what Yale gave them, including seven power plays, and came away with a four-goal victory. Continue reading #1 Pioneers Take Care of Business and Sweep Yale for Program’s 1,600th Win

#1 Pioneers Blitz Bulldogs for Denver’s Third Straight Shutout of Yale

Over their last three matchups, dating back to last year’s late November series at Magness Arena, the Denver Pioneers have outscored the Yale Bulldogs a whopping 20-0. Last year, after goaltender Matt Davis was sidelined with an early-season injury, Denver thumped Yale 5-0 and 9-0 and then, in game one at Ingalls Ice Rink in New Haven, Conn., the #1 Pioneers (7-0-0, 0-0-0 NCHC) picked up right where they left off and shut out the Bulldogs (0-1-0, 0-0-0 ECAC) to the tune of 6-0. Continue reading #1 Pioneers Blitz Bulldogs for Denver’s Third Straight Shutout of Yale

Jay Stickney Joins Media Lecture Series at Yale

DU’s legendary hockey announcer Jay Stickney, arrived early on the Yale campus in New Haven, Connecticut as a guest professor to speak to Yale’s Film and Media Studies Program. Stickney joined past distinguished alumni and speakers like Meryl Streep, David Duchovny, and Ed Norton, addressing undergrads about their career aspirations. It was a special opportunity for Stickney to address students at his self-described ‘safety school’ while sharing his professional expertise calling DU Hockey games for 25 seasons. Continue reading Jay Stickney Joins Media Lecture Series at Yale

#1 Pioneers Raise 10th Banner to Magness Rafters & Finish Off Homecoming Sweep

It was a special night at Magness Arena. One that will go down as one of the greatest in the rink’s storied 25-year history. And the reason for it had nothing to do with the hockey game being played on this night. The #1 Denver Pioneers (4-0-0, 0-0-0 NCHC) were scheduled to close out Homecoming Weekend against the #19 Northeastern Huskies (1-2-0, 0-0-0 HE), and they did so with a 5-2 victory, but it was secondary to the night’s main event – Denver’s ceremony to honor 2024’s national title team and raise the program’s NCAA-record 10th national championship banner. Continue reading #1 Pioneers Raise 10th Banner to Magness Rafters & Finish Off Homecoming Sweep

Denver Races by Northeastern in Home Opener

The #1 ranked and defending national champions, the University of Denver hockey team (3-0-0, 0-0-0 NCHC), took to home ice for the first time this season. A sold-out homecoming crowd greeted the Pioneers and #19 Northeastern Huskies along with some nice improvements to Magness arena, most notably lighting and improved seating. Continue reading Denver Races by Northeastern in Home Opener