The No. 4 Pioneers travel to Grand Forks North Dakota to take on the No. 11 Fighting Hawks in their second series of the season
After a sweep of the Nebraska Omaha Mavericks last weekend, it looks as though Denver is back to playing Pioneer hockey. Goaltender Tanner Jaillet put the team on his back and recorded two consecutive shutouts earning himself the NCAA’s second star of the week. Freshman Ian Mitchell scored a goal and four assists making him the NCHC’s player of the week. And Mr. Borgström made the highlight reel once again. Continue reading Denver Hockey Series Preview: University of North Dakota→
The University of North Dakota’s Ralph Engelstad Arena, which seats 11,643 and opened on October 5, 2001, is undergoing a major renovation for the 2019-2020 season.
Athletic Director Brian Faison said in a press release, “After extensive study, we have determined that our major competition for the consumer dollar is not other schools but Costco and Wal-Mart. Our goal is to make Ralph Englestad Arena a year-round lifestyle destination. ” Faison goes on to state that in Phase 1, the facility will be adding tire sales, a dentist office, roofing and siding services, a medical clinic, barber, pet grooming, showers and a laundry. Continue reading Ralph Engelstad Arena redesign creates a ‘Lifestyle Destination’→
Photo: North Dakota fans are troubled by the lack of Denver penalty calls
Fighting Hawks fans cite head coach Jim Montgomery’s ‘special relationship’ with the referees which elevates his status above all others. Not to mention Denver’s deep pockets and cozy NCHC relationships which allow them to impact the way games are called.
Last night, the #5 University of Denver Pioneers shut out the #15 University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks for the second straight night, 4-0. Tanner Jaillet was stellar between the pipes, Henrik Borgström scored his third goal of the second half, and the Pioneers continued their current second-half roll. They’ve won three straight games and have dominated play in five straight.
Back-to-back shutouts and reaching the 100-game milestone is an accomplishment in and of its own. Tanner Jaillet was perfect in leading the No. 5-ranked University of Denver Pioneers to a 4-0 victory over the No.15-University of Omaha (UNO) Mavericks while Troy Terry and Colin Staub each scored in their 100th contest on Saturday, Jan. 20. Continue reading Jaillet, Staub, and Terry lead Pioneers in clinching weekend sweep over UNO→
#5 University of Denver Pioneers goaltender Tanner Jaillet appears to have fully regained his Mike Richter Award-winning form from a year ago. For the second straight night, Jaillet shut out one of the best offenses in the country, 4-0. The #15 University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks are headed back to the Cornhusker state with two more losses and no more goals scored. Continue reading Tanner Jaillet posts second straight shutout as Pioneers make it 12 straight over Mavericks→
The #5 University of Denver Pioneers shut out the #15 University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks, 5-0. It was as dominant as the Pioneers have looked all year and, according to DU head coach Jim Montgomery, it’s the fourth straight game that they’ve been “hard to play against.” It seems that once again, things might be coming together for the Pios in the second half. Who could have guessed?
In two games against the Miami (OH) RedHawks last weekend, the #15 University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks tallied 15 goals. They scored an astonishing 11 in Friday night’s game and four on Saturday. Naturally, a week later, Tanner Jaillet and the dominant #5 University of Denver Pioneers held them scoreless in a 5-0 shutout. Continue reading Pioneers butcher Mavericks with three power play goals, cool off red-hot Omaha→
Ian Mitchell is hitting has stride as the University of Denver Pioneers look to turn the corner. From the moment Mitchell stepped on campus he assumed an integral role in the No. 5 -ranked Denver’s lineup. Having graduated core depth within DU’s defensive unit, Mitchell quickly filled an essential role. Continue reading Mitchell boasts career game in Massacre of the Mavericks→
The Pioneers play their first home series of 2018 this weekend when they host the University of Nebraska-Omaha
Whether you’re playing in the NCAA, in Juniors, or even the NHL, teams get a sense around this time of year if they are for real or not. The new year is a great motivator for teams that have struggled closing out the previous year to turn a new leaf, and for those who were successful to reflect on what gave them that success. Continue reading Denver Hockey Series Preview: University of Nebraska Omaha→
