Denver has three players on 2016-17 All-American teams
Defensemen Will Butcher of Denver, Gavin Bayreuther of St. Lawrence and Jake Walman of Providence repeated as All-Americans when the 2016-17 teams were announced on Friday.
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Denver’s Tanner Jaillet wins the Mike Richter Award as top goaltender
The NCHC goaltender of the year is 27-5-4 with a 1.83 goals-against average and .928 save percentage.
Denver’s Will Butcher named 2017 Hobey Baker Award winner
CHICAGO — Denver defenseman Will Butcher was named the winner of the 2017 Hobey Baker Award as the top player in Division I men’s college hockey. The announcement came after a ceremony Friday at Navy Pier. Butcher, the NCHC player of the year, has led the Pioneers to the national championship game. He’s second in … Read more
St. Michael’s seniors Divis and McKenzie receive Hockey Humanitarian Award in ‘team effort’
The Hockey Humanitarian Award is given each year to college hockey’s finest citizen — or this year, citizens, as they are the first co-recipients of the award.
Frozen Four title game’s style stands to be big factor for Denver, Minnesota Duluth
Both teams possess a high-powered offense that can explode when necessary. But it is likely only Denver will benefit from a track meet-style game.
Awards Friday at the Frozen Four: Live from Chicago
CHICAGO — USCHO Live! is on the road in Chicago with live broadcasts each day of the Frozen Four at Kitty O’Shea’s at the Chicago Hilton. Friday is a special broadcast with ESPN’s John Buccigross and Barry Melrose live, including the announcement of the 2017 Mike Richter Award, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. CDT. Join … Read more
Minnesota Duluth’s ask from players: ‘Go out there and play their best game’
“I think it’s going to be a great hockey game if both teams play up to their capabilities,” Bulldogs coach Scott Sandelin said.
Even on final weekend, Minnesota Duluth a team without a simple explanation
“I’ve told my wife a couple of times, I don’t know if I’ve ever figured this group out all year,” Bulldogs coach Scott Sandelin said.
Denver must match intensity of Minnesota Duluth’s productive top line
“After we make a play on the rush, we have to get back and reload and also get a couple of guys back,” captain Will Butcher said.
After missing series against Minnesota Duluth, Borgström a potential wild card for Denver
Borgström knows that Duluth likes to play physically, and the Bulldogs have clogged up the neutral zone effectively in all their postseason games.
Video: Denver skates at United Center on Friday
Here’s how Denver’s practice at the United Center looked on Friday, one day before the Pioneers play Minnesota Duluth for the national championship.
Bemidji State’s Harms wins the 2017 Senior CLASS Award
The award recognizes the most outstanding senior student-athlete in Division I men’s hockey.
Video: Minnesota Duluth practices on Friday at the Frozen Four
Minnesota Duluth took the United Center ice first on Friday, one day before its national championship game against Denver.
Gallery: Denver rolls into Frozen Four championship game
Photos from Denver’s 6-1 victory over Notre Dame in the Frozen Four semifinals on Thursday in Chicago.
Notre Dame laments not playing up to its capabilities in Frozen Four loss
“We didn’t really play our game, we didn’t play Irish hockey as we have been the past couple weeks,” Anders Bjork said.
Key play: Butcher helps deliver two-goal lead for Denver
He set up Henrik Borgstrom’s goal in the first period.
Denver’s fourth line continues to be key contributor
Colin Staub, Evan Ritt and Emil Romig combined for two goals and four points in the Pioneers’ Frozen Four victory over Notre Dame.
Denver routs Notre Dame to advance to national championship game
CHICAGO — A three-goal outburst in the last six minutes of the second period broke the game wide open on the way to Denver’s 6-1 win over Notre Dame tonight in the second NCAA national semifinal. Denver will face NCHC rival Minnesota Duluth on Saturday at 7:07 p.m. CDT in the championship game. Pioneer defenseman … Read more
Key play: Puck battle goes Minnesota Duluth’s way on winning goal
Joey Anderson battled three Harvard players for the puck.