The Denver Pioneers defeated Western Michigan 6-2 to reach their 21st Frozen Four appearance.
DU will face No. 1 seed Michigan in the semifinals on Thursday, April 9, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Other teams in the Frozen Four include North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Key NHL prospects to watch include Michael Hage (Montreal Canadiens) and Will Horcoff (Pittsburgh Penguins) from Michigan, Eric Pohlkamp (San Jose Sharks) and Kristian Epperson (Los Angeles Kings) from Denver, Quinn Finley and Zach Schulz (New York Islanders) from Wisconsin, and Cole Reschny (Calgary Flames) and EJ Emery (New York Rangers) from North Dakota.
Freshman goalie Johnny Hicks was named the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA West Regional.
The Denver Pioneers secured their spot in the Frozen Four after a dominant 6-2 victory over Western Michigan. Freshmen played a crucial role, with Kyle Chyzowski leading all scorers with a career-high three points. Goalie Johnny Hicks's impressive performance extended his unbeaten streak to 15 games.
Several NHL prospects will be competing in the Frozen Four:
Michigan:: Michael Hage (F, Montreal Canadiens), Will Horcoff (F, Pittsburgh Penguins)
Denver:: Eric Pohlkamp (D, San Jose Sharks), Kristian Epperson (F, Los Angeles Kings)
Wisconsin:: Quinn Finley (F, New York Islanders), Zach Schulz (D, New York Islanders)
North Dakota:: Cole Reschny (F, Calgary Flames), EJ Emery (D, New York Rangers)
The semifinals will be televised on ESPN2, and the final will be on ESPN (though the NCAA says the final will be on ESPN2). Radio broadcasts can be found on 104.3 The Fan.
Schedule:
National Semifinals, Thursday, April 9
Wisconsin vs. #2 North Dakota — 3:00 p.m. MT
Denver vs. #1 Michigan — 6:30 p.m MT
National Championship, Saturday, April 11
TBD vs. TBD — 3:30 p.m. MT
Q: How many national championships has Denver won?
The University of Denver has won 10 national championships in men's ice hockey.
Q: Where is the Frozen Four being held in 2026?
The 2026 Frozen Four is being held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Q: Which teams are competing in the 2026 Frozen Four?
The teams are the University of Michigan, the University of Wisconsin, the University of North Dakota, and the University of Denver.
The Denver Pioneers are in pursuit of their 11th national title, showcasing a blend of experienced players and impactful freshmen. Keep an eye on the NHL prospects as they compete for college hockey's top prize. The Pioneers' journey and the performance of these young talents offer an exciting glimpse into the future of hockey.
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