ST. PAUL, Minn. – October 21st, 2023 was a long time ago. That night, the Denver Pioneers defeated the Boston College Eagles at an overflowing Conte Forum, 4-3. 175 days will have passed since that night when the #3 Pioneers clash with the #1 Eagles at 4:00 pm MT Saturday in the 2024 National Championship. No doubt, a lot has changed since that night but much has remained the same.
Category Archives: Hockey
Broz Plays OT Hero Again to Keep “Battle-tested” Pioneers’ Quest for 10 Alive
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Three straight 2-1 games. Three straight victories. Not bad for a team whose defense was left for dead just a couple of months ago. Sure, the first two against UMass-Amherst and Cornell, teams whose identities play well to defensive, physical, and low-scoring games were expected. But this one, in the Frozen Four, the one that pushed the Denver Pioneers over the top against the Boston University Terriers and one win away from their 10th title, that pitted the #1 and #3 offenses in the country against one another was much more surprising and by far, the most thrilling of the bunch…and it all culminated the same way the UMass-Amherst game did – with a Tristan Broz overtime snipe. Continue reading Broz Plays OT Hero Again to Keep “Battle-tested” Pioneers’ Quest for 10 Alive
DU-BU Preview: Special Teams Surprisingly Even but May Decide Game
We are concluding our three-part Denver-Boston University Frozen Four preview by taking a look at special teams. Could special teams be the difference when BU and DU hit the ice at the Xcel Energy Center tomorrow afternoon? If so, BU appears to have the edge, especially on the power play. DU must stay out of the box. Continue reading DU-BU Preview: Special Teams Surprisingly Even but May Decide Game
Battle of Back Lines – BU’s Consistency vs DU’s Upswing
It’s a pretty simple winning formula. David Carle said it best: “Whoever defends better will have the opportunity to move on.” The statement by Carle shows that Denver will need more than their gaudy scoring numbers to get by the Boston Terriers. Continue reading Battle of Back Lines – BU’s Consistency vs DU’s Upswing
LetGoDU Staff Headed to St. Paul for The Frozen Four
It was a travel day for the LetsGoDU staff. We are headed to the Frozen Four in St. Paul, Minnesota to cover Denver Pioneers hockey. Look for live coverage on LetsGoDU Twitter. Continue reading LetGoDU Staff Headed to St. Paul for The Frozen Four
Offensive Clash – Both Boston U and Denver Know How to Light the Lamp
Over the next few days, we will compare and contrast Boston University hockey and DU hockey on their offenses, defenses, special teams, and goaltending.
We start today with team offense. Continue reading Offensive Clash – Both Boston U and Denver Know How to Light the Lamp
Boston University and the Solar Eclipse
Since we have to wait a long twenty years for another solar eclipse, we would like to share a few eclipse tips for the Boston University hockey team and their fans: Continue reading Boston University and the Solar Eclipse
DU Runs Through Ticket Allocations, Seats Still Available for Frozen Four in St. Paul
If you do not have tickets for the Frozen Four, do not despair. Tickets can still be found on StubHub and Ticketmaster. The fan sections allocated to DU – 119,120 & 222, were quickly sold out to Denver season ticket holders and donors. However, tickets are available near these sections as of this morning on both Stub Hub and Ticketmaster. Continue reading DU Runs Through Ticket Allocations, Seats Still Available for Frozen Four in St. Paul
Get To know the Terriers
It’s a bit of a wait until Boston University and DU clash. We want to take the time to introduce you to the Terriers. Some claim that they are overrated while others think they have the perfect mix of size, speed, and agility. You be the judge. Continue reading Get To know the Terriers
Puck Swami: Fan Experience Musings at the Springfield Regional
It was great to visit Springfield, Massachusetts and see the Pioneers emerge victorious over Cornell, with DU’s ticket to the 2024 Frozen Four now duly punched.
Since you’ve already read plenty about the hockey games by now, here is my four-minute summary of some elements of the NCAA Springfield Regional fan experience, beyond the hockey performance: Continue reading Puck Swami: Fan Experience Musings at the Springfield Regional