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sports18 days ago•5 min saved

Sabres Roll the Dice on Daxon Rudolph with No. 4 Pick in 2026 NHL Draft

The Buffalo Sabres selected defenseman Daxon Rudolph, an 18-year-old right-shot defender from Lacombe, Alberta, with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Rudolph starred for the WHL’s Prince Albert Raiders (68 games: 28 goals, 50 assists, 78 points; 27 playoff points) and previously won gold at the 2025 U18 World Championship and bronze at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Ranking: fifth among North American skaters in NHL Central Scouting’s final list, Rudolph will begin his college career at the University of Denver this fall. The Sabres also drafted forward Ilia Morozov with the 20th pick later that night.

via WKBW|

#buffalo-sabres #daxon-rudolph #denver-pioneers

sports3 months ago•9 min saved

Denver Secures 11th NCAA Hockey Title with 2-1 Frozen Four Win Over Wisconsin

Denver edged Wisconsin 2-1 to win its 11th NCAA men's hockey championship at the Frozen Four in Las Vegas, led by goaltender Johnny Hicks’s standout performance (29 saves in the final, 78 across two games) after Wisconsin grabbed a first-period lead. The Pioneers tied it in the third when Garrett Brown setup Kyle Chyzowski for the go-ahead redirect at 14:08, with Brown having assisted on the tying goal earlier by Rieger Lorenz. A late crossbar by Ben Dexheimer nearly kept it tied, but Denver held on for the title, their fourth in the last decade.

via NHL.com|

#denver-pioneers #frozen-four #goaltender-johnny-hicks

sports3 months ago•12 min saved

Denver wins third NCAA hockey crown in five years with 2-1 win over Wisconsin

Denver defeated Wisconsin 2-1 in Las Vegas to capture its third NCAA men’s hockey championship in five years (11th overall), overcoming early Wisconsin pressure as freshman goalie Johnny Hicks stopped 29 of 30 shots. Wisconsin struck first on Vasily Zelenov’s wrister, but Denver answered when Rieger Lorenz tied it late in the third and Boston Buckberger’s shot deflected in off Kyle Chyzowski to give the Pioneers the lead; DU’s defense and timely finishing sealed the win despite injuries to Samu Salminen and Jake Fisher and Wisconsin’s relentless forecheck.

via The New York Times|

#college-hockey #denver-pioneers #frozen-four

sports3 months ago•19 min saved

Wisconsin Heads to National Championship Game vs Denver in Las Vegas

Wisconsin’s men’s hockey team advanced to the NCAA national championship by defeating North Dakota 2-1 in the Frozen Four semifinal in Las Vegas, earning a shot at a seventh national title against Denver on April 11 at T-Mobile Arena (ESPN). Goaltender Daniel Hauser stopped 21 of 22 to help Wisconsin move to its ninth NCAA championship game; Denver survived Michigan in the semifinals and brings a strong roster led by Hobey Baker finalist Eric Pohlkamp and goalie Johnny Hicks.

via Wisconsin Badgers|

#denver-pioneers #mens-hockey #national-championship

sports3 months ago•6 min saved

Michigan’s Frozen Four hopes end in overtime loss to Denver as coach lauds seniors and team culture

Michigan’s Frozen Four run ended with a 4-3 overtime defeat to Denver in Las Vegas. Head coach Brandon Naurato and players TJ Hughes and Josh Eernisse praised the seniors’ impact, the program’s culture and identity, and the team’s effort even in a painful finish.

via Maize n Brew|

#college-hockey #denver-pioneers #frozen-four

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

"DU Goalie Matt Davis's Epic Save Secures NCAA Title Victory"

University of Denver's goalie Matt Davis made a remarkable save in the 2024 NCAA championship game, helping his team secure a 2-0 victory over Boston College. Davis' exceptional performance throughout the postseason, including an 8-0 record and a .956 save percentage, earned him the title of Most Outstanding Player at the Frozen Four. His heroic saves and resilience in the face of challenges have solidified his place in Denver Pioneers' hockey history, leading the team to their record 10th championship.

via The Denver Post|

#denver-pioneers #hockey #matt-davis

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

BYU Cougars Dominate Denver Pioneers in 90-74 Victory

No. 18 BYU Cougars basketball team bounces back from their loss to Utah by defeating Denver Pioneers 90-74. Jaxson Robinson scores a game-high 28 points, including eight 3-pointers, while Noah Waterman contributes with a double-double of 22 points and 14 rebounds. The Cougars improve to 9-1 but are uncertain about the eligibility of two-time transfer Marcus Adams Jr. due to a recent ruling. BYU's defense holds Denver's leading scorer, Tommy Bruner, to just four points in the first half. The Cougars dominate the rebounding battle and secure a comfortable victory.

via Deseret News|

#byu-cougars-basketball #denver-pioneers #jaxson-robinson

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

No. 18 BYU Faces Denver in Crucial Matchup

The No. 18 BYU Cougars men's basketball team suffered a 73-69 loss to the Utah Runnin' Utes, revealing weaknesses in their scoring options without star player Fousseyni Traore. Coach Mark Pope emphasized the importance of playing together as a team rather than relying on a single go-to player. The Cougars will look to bounce back against the Denver Pioneers, who have their own go-to scorer in Tommy Bruner. Despite the loss, BYU is still highly regarded in the Big 12 conference and is projected as a No. 4 seed in ESPN's Bracketology.

via Deseret News|

#byu-basketball #denver-pioneers #fousseyni-traore