Rhett Rakhshani, a DU 2010 all-American hockey player who played most of his pro hockey in Europe, is now facing a huge battle. His young wife Sharlene, 31, was recently diagnosed with aggressive stage four cancer. The Rakhshani family has decided to return to California (his home state) to begin Shar’s treatments, forcing Rakhshani, 34, to pause his hockey career. The family has three young girls – Stella age six, Scarlett age four, and Georgia, age two. Continue reading DU Hockey Alumnus Faces Family Cancer Battle
Category Archives: University of Denver
Order Now, Blame Us Later
We recently announced the reopening of the commemorative DU hockey jersey store. Unfortunately, while you can order now, there will not be a commemorative hockey jersey under the Christmas tree. We estimate that orders will take a minimum of 60-90 days to fulfill based on the supplier relocating manufacturing facilities. Continue reading Order Now, Blame Us Later
Commemorative Hockey Jersey Website Reopens – Expect Delays
We continue to get daily requests for commemorative hockey jerseys celebrating DU’s ninth national hockey championship. Now that many DU fans are seeing these jerseys at games for the first time, fans want to order more. Due to a large number of ongoing customer requests, we are reopening the store. However, there is a hitch – there will be long delays in fulfillment. Continue reading Commemorative Hockey Jersey Website Reopens – Expect Delays
BREAKING LOGO NEWS: University Launches New ‘Denver Arch’
When the University of Denver formally released new logo brand guidelines to the public this past September, the announcement was met with mixed reviews. Of greater concern to many was the future of the ‘Denver Arch’, absent from the brand release. In Athletics, the Denver arch was a critical part of Denver’s athletic identity, especially in hockey. Would DU athletes be left with the interlocking logo(s) on the front of their uniforms as a primary identifier? Continue reading BREAKING LOGO NEWS: University Launches New ‘Denver Arch’
Remembering Peter “Maxy” McNab
The Denver hockey community has been hit hard by the news that former University of Denver Pioneer, National Hockey League All-Star center, and Colorado Avalanche hockey broadcaster Peter McNab died of cancer last week at the age of 70.
“Heartbroken” was the term used by current DU coach David Carle to describe what McNab’s death means to the Denver Pioneer family. Continue reading Remembering Peter “Maxy” McNab
Denver wins Homecoming Slugfest over Providence in OT, 3-2
Was there a hockey game Saturday night?
But DU saved the best memory for last, as DU sophomore Jack Devine won the Saturday night game, rifling a 20- foot wrister to break a 2-2 tie just 1:15 into overtime, sending over 6,000 DU fans into a happy conclusion to Homecoming weekend, completing the sweep of the Providence Friars on the weekend in one of the more physical non-league series in recent years.
Continue reading Denver wins Homecoming Slugfest over Providence in OT, 3-2
8 Reasons/Excuses to Miss Homecoming Zumba Class
Among a host of activities, DU Homecoming is offering signups for Zumba Class on Friday, October 21st at 10:00 on Carnegie Green. If you aren’t registered here are some reasons why… Continue reading 8 Reasons/Excuses to Miss Homecoming Zumba Class
It’s Homecoming Week!
It’s not too late, you can still register for Homecoming events this week. Due to popular demand and to celebrate the ninth hockey championship banner being raised in Magness Arena before Saturday’s hockey game against Providence, we have extended the sale of the Commemorative Hockey Championship jerseys through Homecoming Week until the end of this month. Continue reading It’s Homecoming Week!
DU Falls out of US News’ Top 100
US News released their annual rankings Monday and DU fell to #105 in the National Universities rankings. As recently as 2020, Denver jumped 17 places to rank 80th among national universities. Denver fell back to #93 last year and tumbled twelve more places this year. Continue reading DU Falls out of US News’ Top 100
Boston College Goes It Alone with NIL – Can they Compete?
The new Boston College athletic director Blake James had an interview BC Interruption, a longtime friend to LetsGoDU, regarding Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) legislation. In the interview, James suggested legislation was needed at the federal level to create reasonable standards and guidelines for NIL. He also mentioned that BC will not be encouraging ‘NIL collectives’ which are groups that fundraise with the sole purpose of paying student-athletes under the guise of the new Name, Image & likeness. Continue reading Boston College Goes It Alone with NIL – Can they Compete?