Coach Carle talks of success and the road ahead.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — It was quite a year for head coach David Carle of the University of Denver. Entering his eighth season as bench boss, the expectations were high, as… Read more »
Category Archives: Denver Pioneers
The Rink’s 2024 NHL Entry Draft first-round mock draft
The 2024 NHL Entry Draft is finally here! As The Rink has done in years past, we will try our hand at projecting the first round. We were successful with… Read more »
Denver falls 4–3 after 16-hour delay
The University of Denver Pioneers and the Omaha Mavericks met for a rematch after a dominant Pioneers 8–4 victory on Friday night. This was no common contest, though, as the game… Read more »
Denver dominates Omaha 8–4
DENVER — The University of Denver Pioneers took on the rival Omaha Mavericks on Friday night in a NCHC showdown. The Pioneers, having come off a split weekend against Arizona State… Read more »
The Gold Pan rivalry lives on this weekend
The Gold Pan Battle lives on in Colorado, even after 70+ years. With a rivalry dating back to 1949–50, there is a rich history in the series. The University of… Read more »
Pioneers tie in home opener
DENVER — The Denver Pioneers, who hold the No. 2 ranking, were eager to finally have their home opener after completing their first four road games. After defeating Boston College, Denver… Read more »
DU’s Buckberger happy he chose Denver
As one of 10 freshmen on the University of Denver hockey team, you would think that Boston Buckberger would not be seeing much success in his game. Buckberger is not… Read more »
DU’s Jack Devine credits teammates for his success
DENVER — Winning a championship in your first year on a team is rare. For junior forward Jack Devine, that was the case in his freshman year at the University of… Read more »
DU sweeps opening weekend against Alaska-Fairbanks
Despite suiting seven freshmen, the Pioneers remained formidable. After allowing the first goal, DU scored four unanswered before the Nanooks could retaliate. Penalties became the name of the game in… Read more »
Blackhawks, Ian Mitchell agree to terms on entry-level contract
While the NHL season continues to be on pause, the Chicago Blackhawks are making moves with prospect contracts. Coming off the heels of signing Michal Teply on Friday, the Blackhawks… Read more »
What are the Chicago Blackhawks getting in Ian Mitchell?
A lot has changed in the world this past week, including several professional and amateur sports teams coming to a screeching halt. As stadiums close and universities around the country… Read more »
Pioneers secure No. 3 seed in NCHC playoffs after Colorado College sweep
It was a whirlwind of emotions this past weekend for the Denver Pioneers. Not only did they face their rivals in the final series of the year, but they also… Read more »
Pioneers eyeing playoff home-ice after split with St. Cloud
The Pioneers traveled to St. Cloud Minnesota this past weekend for a critical series with the Huskies where Denver got a little closer to securing home-ice for the playoffs. The… Read more »
Ian Mitchell Leads DU to 6-3 win over St. Cloud
The DU Pioneers extended their win streak in a dominating victory over St. Cloud in the first half of their back-to-back. Magness Arena was a riot of cheers as the… Read more »
Durflinger adds much needed energy to Pioneers’ 6-1 win vs Western Michigan
The No. 4 Denver Pioneers finally got back in the win column Saturday night when they defeated the No. 20 Western Michigan Broncos 6-1. Denver had been winless in their… Read more »
Blackhawks’ Ian Mitchell decides to return to Denver for junior season
Ian Mitchell has decided he will not turn pro and will return to Denver to play another season with the Pioneers. In an announcement from the Denver Pioneers website today,… Read more »
Blackhawks Prospect Ian Mitchell Makes Team Canada World Junior Roster
In an announcement coming from TSN hockey analyst Bob McKenzie Friday night, Team Canada’s World Junior Tournament defenseman were announced that includes Chicago Blackhawks 2017 2nd round pick Ian Mitchell. … Read more »
Eight Blackhawks Prospects Earn Bids To NCAA Frozen Four Tournament
The NCAA Hockey Season is coming to an end as the calendar turns to Spring. But before the book can be closed on the 2017-18 season, there is the Frozen… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks Prospect Ian Mitchell Named to NCHC All-Rookie Team
Chicago Blackhawks 2017 2nd round pick Ian Mitchell has been named to the NCHC All-Rookie Team The National Collegiate Hockey Conference released its All-Rookie team for the 2017-18 season this afternoon… Read more »
College Hockey Worth the Wait for Blackhawks’ Ian Mitchell and Family
Chicago Blackhawks prospect and current Denver Pioneer Ian Mitchell took a pass on the USHL and WHL with his education in mind The road to professional hockey is unique to… Read more »
NCAA: Dylan Gambrell Knows St. Cloud State Will Be Back For More After Sweep
The Denver Pioneers defeated the top-ranked St. Cloud State Huskies to complete the sweep after a very physical series DENVER, CO– 56 penalty minutes is a statistic that is a… Read more »