Half of the 2018 men’s Frozen Four field is set with Notre Dame, Minnesota Duluth winning regionals
Day 2 of the 2018 NCAA men’s hockey tournament gave two teams a return to the Frozen Four and put a third within striking distance.
Men’s D-I: Denver
Day 2 of the 2018 NCAA men’s hockey tournament has a lot to live up to
After Notre Dame and Providence won in the East Regional and Air Force and Minnesota Duluth advanced in the West, the first two Frozen Four spots will be decided Saturday (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Previewing the Midwest Regional: Ohio State, Denver, Penn State, Princeton
Check out our preview of the Midwest Regional, which includes Ohio State, Denver, Penn State and Princeton (photo: Rachel Lewis).
Tournament bracketing straightforward, NCAA committee chair Tom McGinnis says
“There are no powerhouses in college hockey,” NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Committee chair Tom McGinnis says. “There’s lot of parity so it will be interesting to see how this year’s tournament plays out.” (photo: John Crouch)
St. Cloud State gets top overall seed for 2018 NCAA men’s hockey tournament
Notre Dame, Cornell and Ohio State joined the Huskies as No. 1 regional seeds (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Denver receives seven-figure gift to establish Richard and Kitzia Goodman head coach position
Denver has received its first head coaching endowment: a seven-figure commitment to establish the Richard and Kitzia Goodman head hockey coach position for the Pioneers (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
Former Wisconsin-Stout goalie Hollander named volunteer coach at Denver
Denver Pioneers has named Chase Hollander as a volunteer coach for the 2017-18 season. Hollander joins the Pioneers with eight years of coaching experience, recently serving as a goalie coach at Mike Valley’s Elite Goalies Camp, the Sweden Hockey Institute and Elite Hockey Training. During his coaching tenure, he has worked alongside Mike Valley, the … Read more
Denver recruit Demin soaks in experience of All-American Prospects Game
The purpose of the CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game is to showcase young talent in the draft year for the NHL scouts. To be selected to this game is an honor. Knowing your school is getting one of these players is exciting. Denver will be awaiting the arrival of defenseman Slava Demin.
Denver a unanimous top pick in NCHC preseason media poll
Returning the majority of last season’s national championship team, Denver was unanimously selected by the media as the favorite to capture the 2017-18 Julie and Spencer Penrose Memorial Cup, awarded to the NCHC regular-season champion, for a second straight year as DU topped the 2017-18 NCHC preseason poll, which was released Tuesday.
Denver dominates on 2017-18 NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team
Seven players representing four teams have earned a spot on the 2017-18 NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team. A total of 30 ballots were submitted by local media members from each school, as well as select national media. Defending NCAA national champion and NCHC Penrose Cup champion Denver led the way in voting, nabbing four of the … Read more
NCHC Frozen Faceoff moves to Xcel Energy Center, starting with 2018 event
After announcing earlier Thursday that the NCHC Frozen Faceoff will no longer be at the Target Center, the league announced that the annual championship weekend is heading to Saint Paul, Minn., beginning this upcoming 2017-18 season. The NCHC Board of Directors recently approved the move to make Xcel Energy Center the future home of the … Read more
NCHC, Target Center announce separation as parties waive final year of tournament contract
The Target Center and the NCHC announced Thursday that the parties have reached a mutual and amicable agreement to waive the final year of their existing contract, which had the 2018 NCHC Frozen Faceoff tournament scheduled to take place at the arena. “Target Center is proud to have been a part of one of the … Read more
Munson transfers from Denver to Michigan Tech, is eligible immediately
Michigan Tech has announced addition of goaltender Patrick “Packy” Munson. Munson is a transfer who was on Denver’s roster in 2016-17 and played 21 games for Vermont in 2015-16. He will be a junior and is eligible to play immediately. For Vermont, he started 20 games, posting a 9-10-1 record with a 2.37 GAA and … Read more
Denver announces longtime administrator, former player Grahame as new athletic director
Denver vice chancellor for athletics and recreation Peg Bradley-Doppes announced a shift in roles in her division, appointing longtime DU administrator Ron Grahame to his new role as the day-to-day athletic director, effective immediately. Bradley-Doppes announced her plans to retire June 30, 2018. She will continue her role as vice chancellor for athletics, recreation and Ritchie Center operations until then, … Read more
Denver promotes from within, has new director of hockey operations in Howe
Denver has announced that Joe Howe has been named the program’s new director of hockey operations. Howe replaces David Tenzer, who tendered his resignation earlier this week after spending 16 seasons with the Pioneers. Howe was named Denver’s volunteer coach in Sept. 2015 after retiring as a player earlier that summer. “Joe Howe has proven … Read more
Tenzer steps down as Denver’s director of hockey operations
Denver has announced that director of hockey operations David Tenzer has resigned his post with the program in order to pursue other opportunities and spend more time with his family. “It’s been an unbelievable 16 years here at Denver but my family and I have made the decision that it’s time for me to move … Read more
Ohio State names Miller associate head coach
Ohio State men’s hockey coach Steve Rohlik has named Steve Miller associate head coach, the team announced Friday.
Montgomery withdraws from Florida coaching consideration, will stay at Denver
The Denver Post is reporting that Denver coach Jim Montgomery has withdrawn from the Florida Panthers’ coaching vacancy. Montgomery took the Pioneers to a national championship this past April in his fourth season with the team. “My family and I are very happy here,” Montgomery said in a text message Friday to the Post. Montgomery, … Read more
Former Denver goalie, USHL coach Mannino hired as new Omaha assistant
Omaha announced Thursday that Peter Mannino has been hired as the team’s assistant coach. Mannino recently finished his second season as an assistant coach with the Chicago Steel, helping the team win its first Clark Cup as USHL playoff champions. His primary responsibilities included recruiting, scouting, special teams and coaching the goaltenders. “We’re very excited … Read more
Denver’s Grahame named second recipient of NCHC’s Distinguished Service Award
Denver associate vice chancellor for sport supervision and deputy athletics director Ron Grahame has been named the second recipient of the NCHC’s Distinguished Service Award. Wrapping up his term as the chair of the NCHC Athletic Council this month, Grahame has played a vital role, along with others, in the formation of the NCHC and … Read more