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Former DU standout, Thunderbirds exec Ricci joins Pioneers as director of skill development

September 6th, 2026

Denver has announced that the team has named Angelo Ricci as the first director of skill development in program history. In this new role, Ricci will work closely with Denver’s coaching staff and student-athletes with an emphasis on individual skill development and helping players continue to refine their games throughout their careers at DU. “Angelo has been…

Valor Christian grad, Highlands Ranch native Hoehn ‘grateful’ to sign with SPHL’s Mayhem for 2026-27 season

September 4th, 2026

The SPHL’s Macon Mayhem has announced the signing of forward Mason Hoehn for the 2026-27 season. Hoehn, from Highlands Ranch, made his professional debut last season with the FPHL’s Commissioner’s Cup champion Binghamton Black Bears after four years at NCAA Division III SUNY-Potsdam. Over his career, he recorded 47 points (21 goals, 26 assists) in…

Centennial native, LHA, T-Birds, Cherry Creek alum Benson signs first pro deal with SPHL’s Ice Bears

September 3rd, 2026

The SPHL’s Knoxville Ice Bears have signed rookie forward Blake Benson for the 2026-27 season. The Centennial native joins Knoxville after wrapping up his collegiate career at NCAA Division III Stevenson University, where he spent the past three seasons. Benson maintained a point-per-game pace during his senior year, scoring 16 goals and adding ten assists…

Thunderbirds alum Driscoll wraps four-year NCAA D-I career, signs with ECHL’s Steelheads for ’26-27 season

August 25th, 2026

The ECHL’s Idaho Steelheads have announced that the club has signed defenseman John Driscoll to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Driscoll enters his first professional season after a four-year NCAA Division I collegiate career with Army and Sacred Heart University.  The 25-year-old collected 33 points (seven goals, 26 assists) in 68 games with the…

Denver adds to staff, names Kremer chief of staff to ‘enhance our ability to raise the standard in everything we do’

August 21st, 2026

Denver has announced that Amanda Kremer has been named the hockey program’s chief of staff to further strengthen the organizational structure and expand the reach and brand of one of college hockey’s premier programs following the Pioneers’ 11th national championship and third title in a five-year span this past spring. In this first-of-its-kind position in NCAA men’s…

Colorado College tabbed winner of inaugural NCHC Academic Excellence Award for 2025-26 season

August 13th, 2026

Colorado College has been named the winner of the NCHC’s inaugural Academic Excellence Award for the 2025-26 season. The award is based on the average student-athlete GPA for the previous academic year only (not cumulative GPA). Team GPA calculations included all student-athletes who competed, practiced or received academic aid during the 2025-26 school year, with…

Parker native, Colorado youth hockey grad Gomez inks first pro deal with FPHL’s Prowlers

July 7th, 2026

The FPHL’s Port Huron Prowlers have signed rookie forward Alex Gomez. Last season was Gomez’s only campaign at NCAA Division III Utica. He registered three assists in 14 games as part of a team that won the UCHC title. “We’re very excited to bring Alex to Port Huron,” said Prowlers associate head coach Chris Paulin….

Denver names longtime assistant coach McMillan Pioneers’ first GM

June 24th, 2026

Denver has named Tavis MacMillan the first general manager/assistant coach in program history. MacMillan, 55, just completed his 11th season with Denver in 2025-26 as an assistant coach and helped the Pioneers capture a fourth national championship in that time. In this role, MacMillan will continue to lead DU’s recruiting efforts in North America and abroad while…

Colorado College, Arizona State to play for Ed Robson Cup, starting with ’26-27 season

April 29th, 2026

The Colorado College and Arizona State hockey programs, in conjunction with Ed Robson and his family, have established the Ed Robson Cup, a traveling trophy awarded annually to the winner of the regular-season series between the Tigers and Sun Devils beginning with the 2026-27 season. Ed Robson, the namesake of Robson Arena on the campus of…

Denver wins 2026 NCAA national championship as Pioneers rally to top Wisconsin 2-1 for NCAA-record 11th national title

April 12th, 2026

LAS VEGAS – The University of Denver hockey team scored twice in the third period to rally past Wisconsin and defeat the third-seeded and No. 12/4 Badgers, 2-1, to capture the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Hockey National Championship Saturday in the Frozen Four final at T-Mobile Arena. With the victory, the second-seeded and No. 4/3…

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