by Chris Lynch | Apr 10, 2022 | CCHA, NCAA, NCHC
Boston, MA- At the start of the 2021-22 season, the Denver Pioneers were ranked 13th in the country. They were respected and acknowledged as a good team. But David Carle’s squad was not expected to stand at TD Garden’s center ice to hold up the National Crown at...
by Chris Lynch | Apr 9, 2022 | CCHA, NCAA, NCHC
Boston, MA- The Minnesota State-Mankato Mavericks and Denver Pioneers are at opposite ends of the college hockey history spectrum. Denver boasts eight national championships, tied for the second most in all of college hockey. And they have two Frozen Fours in the...
by Chris Lynch | Apr 9, 2022 | CCHA, NCAA
Everett, MA- Dryden McKay was born to be a goaltender. His father Ross was a collegiate goaltender at the University of Saskatchewan and a professional goaltender in the minors and one NHL game for the Hartford Whalers in 1991. When considering names for a baby boy,...
by Chris Lynch | Apr 8, 2022 | Big Ten, NCAA, NCHC
Boston, MA- The Denver Pioneers and Michigan Wolverines have a combined 17 National Championships. Yet before Thursday night, they had only crossed paths three times in the tournament and Michigan won every time. The Wolverines eliminated Denver in the 1999 and 2002...
by Chris Lynch | Apr 7, 2022 | Big Ten, CCHA, NCAA, NCHC
After a season filled with hype, covid-concern, drama, and fantastic finishes, four teams remain to compete for a National Championship. All four hail from western schools and travel to Boston for a shot at final glory in the 2021-22 college hockey season. Let’s...
