MORNING MINUTE: Pios claim top honors from busy weekend
It was a busy weekend for nearly every team in Colorado, starting with the national champion DU Pioneers hockey team.
HIGHLIGHTS: Mikko Rantanen reaches 20-goal mark in season finale
The 20-year-old Rantanen also had an assist to mark a solid night, despite suffering a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues.
Barberio has found new life for his career in an Avalanche uniform
After riding the waiver wire for a few years, Mark Barberio is finding a new meaning in his role on the Colorado Avalanche's…
HIGHLIGHTS: Avs drop penultimate game of 2016-17 in shootout
Dallas scored one goal in each period of regulation and scored the only goal in the shootout to close the season 4-1 against…
Though he likely can’t watch, DU alum Patrick Wiercioch rooting for the Pioneers
On Saturday, at 6:00 p.m. MT, Denver will take on Minnesota-Duluth in the NCAA CHampionship game. The Avalanche are also playing…
Barrie, Duchene, MacKinnon and Pickard to play for Canada at Worlds
"It would be great to go over there and win one more time," Duchene told Mile High Sports. "Hopefully next year, it will be a…
DU captain Will Butcher wins Hobey Baker award as NCAA’s top player
Butcher is the sixth defenseman to win the Hobey Baker Award. He is also the second Pioneer, joining defenseman Matt Carle, who…
Broadcaster Colby Cohen talks Pioneers, previews National Championship
"It’s hard to bet against Denver right now," Cohen, who will be calling the game, told Sean Walsh and T.J. Carpenter. "They’re fun…
Avalanche rookie Tyson Jost notches first career goal in loss to the Wild
Just one week after the Avalanche decided to give him a shot, Tyson Jost is already making waves in a Colorado uniform after…
Avalanche end home slate on a low note after questionable call
Despite what looked to be a solid game-tying goal late in the last period, the refs ruled against the Avs as the Wild went on to…
Recovering from surgeries on both hips, Varlamov expects to be ready for camp
“Right now, it’s just a long rehab," Varlamov said on Thursday. "Rehab is going very well. I’m sure the problem is behind ."
Avalanche prospects Butcher and Morrison set to battle in Frozen Four
Pioneers defenseman Will Butcher figures to log major minutes, and will likely draw several shifts against the Irish's top line,…
Duchene feels NHL’s Olympic decision is ‘posturing,’ proclaims ‘it’s not over’
"It’s not over," Duchene told Mile HIgh Sports. "I think it’s a posturing move. I think, hopefully now, the real talks can start…
Mikko Rantanen day-to-day after being hit with puck in pregame skate
Also currently out with lower-body injuries are forward Blake Comeau and rookie defenseman Anton Lindholm.
HIGHLIGHTS: Johnson caps big Avs comeback with OT winner
Erik Johnson scored the overtime game-winner in a 4-3 comeback victory over the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks.