If it wasn’t already abundantly clear from their shared histories how close Denver coach George Gwozdecky and Miami coach Enrico Blasi are, that story got another chapter in the makeshift media room at Mariucci Arena. First, Gwozdecky took his turn in emotionally describing his relationship with his former player and assistant coach. Then Blasi did … Read more
Patrick Wiercioch nearly became a Wisconsin Badger. Saturday, the Denver freshman helped his Pioneers roll past UW into the WCHA final.
Denver has suspended head hockey coach George Gwozdecky one game for violating an NCAA rule that does not allow an ejected coach to communicate with or contact team personnel in any manner until a game is completed. The university made the announcement Tuesday evening. GWOZDECKY Gwozdecky was ejected at the 9:30 mark of the second … Read more
Denver’s Tyler Bozak has continued to be one the top threats on the Pioneers’ offensively talented squad, Candace Horgan reports.
Luke Salazar, a non-scholarship athlete, is quickly proving to be the most valuable addition to the offensive-minded Denver Pioneers. Despite his size, Salazar has a knack for scoring the big goal, Candace Horgan reports..
Now a junior, offensive stalwart Rhett Rakhshani looks to lead the Denver Pioneers in more than scoring.
The Denver Pioneers, at first glance, seem to have a few holes. Goaltending. With Peter Mannino gone, the Pioneers return a sophomore who didn’t see any time last year, a sophomore who played in one game last year and a sophomore who hasn’t played in two years. That doesn’t look too promising. Defense. While not … Read more
The Denver Pioneers are steeped in tradition, but this title-winning edition has built its own legacy. Scott Brown reports.
The Denver Pioneers are still, so far, unbeatable at the Xcel Energy Center. Unfortunately for them, they’re not around enough for that to really become a feared fact. As successful as the Pioneers have been since the tournament moved back to St. Paul in 2001 — seven consecutive 20-win seasons, three national tournament appearances and … Read more
Chris Butler can score — of that there’s no doubt. But the Denver blueliner is equally at home on defense, where he leads by example. Theresa Spisak reports.
Ending a period of rampant speculation about his status with the Denver Pioneers, sophomore forward Brock Trotter has signed a three-year free-agent entry-level NHL contract with the Montreal Canadiens, head coach George Gwozdecky announced Thursday. Terms of Trotter’s three-year deal were not disclosed. Trotter will report to Hamilton of the American Hockey League. He could … Read more
Brock Trotter lost nearly his entire freshman season to injury, but the star forward is back and as good as ever. Candace Horgan chases down the Pioneers’ high-octane threat.
Site: Magness Arena (Denver) Friday-Saturday, Dec. 28-29, 2007 Participants: Dartmouth, Northern Michigan, Sacred Heart, Denver Game 1: Dartmouth vs. Northern Michigan, 4:35 p.m. MT Dartmouth Big Green (4-4-2, 2-4-1 ECAC) Head coach: Bob Gaudet Leading scorers: Sr. J.T. Wyman (6-6 — 12), Sr. Nick Johnson (3-5 — 8) Leading netminder: Sr. Mike Devine (3-4-1, 2.62 … Read more
With the Frozen Four coming to the Mile High City, the Denver Pioneers are intent on avoiding last season’s NCAA tournament near-miss. Assistant captain Tyler Ruegsegger is a big part of that push, Candace Horgan finds in an USCHO Extra feature temporarily available to everyone.
Last year was a bitter pill for the University of Denver Pioneers to swallow. Even after a first-round WCHA playoff exit at the hands of the University of Wisconsin Badgers, the Pioneers were on the cusp of an NCAA berth until the last conference playoff game was played. Due to the numbers, the Pioneers missed … Read more
Denver forward Geoff Paukovich has decided to forgo his final year of college hockey eligibility and has signed a professional contract with the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. Terms of Paukovich’s three-year entry level contract were not disclosed. Geoff Paukovich will forgo his senior season (photo: Jason Waldowski.) “We are happy for Geoff … Read more
Sophomore defenseman Keith Seabrook (Delta, British Columbia) has left Denver to begin his professional career and forfeited his remaining three years of college hockey eligibility, DU head coach George Gwozdecky announced Monday. Seabrook has signed a major junior A contract with the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League. “Keith and his family felt the … Read more
Denver junior forward Ryan Dingle will forgo his senior year of eligibility after signing a two-year entry level contract with the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks, announced today. Terms of Dingle’s two-year deal were not disclosed. Dingle is expected to make his professional debut this week for the Portland Pirates of the AHL. The 5-foot-10, 190-pound forward … Read more
Once upon a time, Chris Butler couldn’t even get the attention of junior hockey leagues. Just a few years later, he’s shining with Denver, Jim Stevens finds.
Not many teams can truly boast two number-one goaltenders, but the Denver Pioneers do. Candace Horgan profiles Glenn Fisher and Peter Mannino, DU’s netminding duo par excellence.