After meeting with Sakic, Butcher not ready to commit to the Avalanche
Pioneers defenseman Will Butcher met with Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic on Tuesday, telling him he wasn't ready for…
Butcher continuing his career in Colorado would be best for both parties
Butcher can become an unrestricted free agent in August. It's time for the Avalanche and Butcher to put aside the past and move…
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…
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…
MORNING MINUTE: Baseball’s back at Coors Field and DU’s title fight
As if you needed another reason to day drink, it's opening day at Coors Field! Doesn't even matter who wins or loses on Opening…
Pioneers rout Fighting Irish to reach National Championship game
It was supposed to be a challenge. Could the Pioneers find a way to solve Irish goaltender Cal Petersen? It was a question Denver…
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,…
DU coach Jim Montgomery named Spencer Penrose Award winner
The Pioneers have an overall record 31-7-4 on the season and entered the NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed.
Denver Pioneers captain Will Butcher named to Hobey Hat Trick
The only defenseman still in contention, Butcher is up against Northeastern's Zach Aston-Reese and Union College's Mike Vecchione…
DU coach Jim Montgomery named finalist for Spencer Penrose Award
Winners of the Penrose Cup as NCHC regular season champions, the Pioneers are heading to their second-straight Frozen Four.
Avalanche could learn a thing or two about hockey from the Pioneers
Magness Arena is only 6.2 miles from the Pepsi Center. If the Avs need an example on how the game should be played, the needn't…
Matt Carle, the only Pioneer to win the Hobey Baker, endorses Will Butcher
A defenseman, a former captain of the Pioneers, Matt Carle gave his endorsement for another defenseman and current captain Will…
Former Pioneer Patrick Wiercioch endorses Will Butcher for Hobey Baker
As it turns out, defensemen stick together at DU. Pioneers alumnus and current Avalanche Patrick Wiercioch gave his endorsement…
DU goaltender Tanner Jaillet named finalist for Mike Richter Award
The backstop for the top team in the nation, Jaillet has already taken home NCHC Goaltender of the Year and All-NCHC First Team…
Denver Pioneers awarded top overall seed in NCAA Tournament
Though it might not get the same fanfare as basketball, the NCAA Tournament is a big deal in hockey as well. As expected, DU is…
Denver bests Notre Dame in clash of opposing tactics
These powerhouses each had a hard fought game through their respective approaches to the game of lacrosse make these two such an…
Pioneers punch ticket to Frozen Faceoff with dominant win over CC
The No. 1 DU Pioneers secured their fourth consecutive berth in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff on Saturday, downing the CC Tigers by a…
DU set to face in-state rival CC in first round of NCHC playoffs
Though DU has an edge on paper, rivalries can bring out a little extra in teams. CC would surely love to play spoiler by sticking…
Butcher and Jaillet among four Pioneers to earn All-NCHC honors
The National Collegiate Hockey Conference has announced its all-conference teams for the 2016-17 season, featuring four members of…
DU’s Borgström & Davies, Avs prospect Jost named to NCHC All-Rookie Team
Coming as no surprise, the University of Denver was the only club to have two players named, in forward Henrik Borgström and…
Even in loss, Ethan Walker continues to shine for Denver Pioneers
Although this loss serves as the first true test of adversity, Denver’s freshman attacker Ethan Walker continued to impress.
No. 1 Denver hockey enters postseason on 11-game winning streak
The No. 1 DU Pioneers wrapped up their 2016-17 regular season in style on Saturday night, defeating the No. 21 UNO Mavericks by a…
Denver men’s lacrosse suffers first loss of 2017, falling to Tar Heels
The No. 1 University of Denver men’s lacrosse team suffered its first setback of the season, a 13-9 loss to No. 6/7 North Carolina…
DU Pioneer captains make the Tewaaraton Award watch list
2017 Tewaaraton Award Watch list features Connor Cannizzaro (attack), Christian Burgdorf (defense) and Trevor Baptiste (faceoffs)