October 20th 2024.
It's official, folks. The University of Denver hockey team has been crowned champions for months now. However, the real celebration took place on Saturday night at the jam-packed Magness Arena. The Pioneers proudly hung their NCAA record-breaking 10th national championship banner before their last home game against Northeastern, who were ranked 19th. This was the perfect way to kick off their season.
The top-ranked Pioneers were determined to make sure that this banner was not their last as they took on Northeastern in a thrilling game, ending with a 5-2 victory. Senior forward Carter King, who was part of the previous year's title-winning team, played a crucial role in the win, scoring two goals and assisting in another. Other notable performances came from sophomore players Sam Harris, Eric Pohlkamp, and Boston Buckberger, who each contributed a goal, while junior Aidan Thompson provided two assists.
It was a hard-fought journey for the Pioneers to claim their 10th national title, which was their second under the guidance of head coach David Carle. Their path to victory included a gritty four-game run through the NCAA Tournament, where they secured three consecutive 2-1 wins, two of which were in overtime. The Frozen Four title game against top-seeded Boston College was particularly memorable as DU emerged with a 2-0 shutout victory, thanks to the outstanding performance of goaltender Matt Davis, who has now solidified his status as a DU hockey legend.
Davis was back in the net on Saturday night, making an impressive 27 saves to maintain his unbeaten record of 4-0, which included two back-to-back wins against Alaska Anchorage and Northeastern. The Pioneers continued their winning streak on Friday night, defeating Northeastern 5-2 in front of the largest crowd ever for a home opener in the program's history. Freshman Jake Fisher made an impact with a goal and an assist, while Buckberger once again showed his skills with two assists.
In other college sports news, Zeev Buium and the rest of the DU Pioneers are determined to defend their championship and bring back-to-back titles to the university. The team has high hopes for the upcoming season, and with the recent ranking of No. 1 in the preseason USCHO poll, they are off to a great start. The Pioneers are also looking to strengthen their team with the addition of two players through the transfer portal, in hopes of solidifying their title defense. For more sports news, don't forget to sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all the latest analysis on Denver's teams.
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