Frozen Four: Denver beats Michigan in double OT, 4-3, advances to NCAA ice hockey national championship vs. Wisconsin
Denver will play for its 11th national championship in ice hockey, while Michigan's 28-year drought continues.
Kent Anderson’s goal in double overtime for Denver prevented Michigan from playing for the NCAA men’s ice hockey national championship five days after the Wolverines won a national title in men’s basketball. The game-winner came with 7:25 remaining as the Pioneers’ Eric Jamieson spun from behind the net, worked his way back along the boards and found a wide-open Anderson waiting for a pass. The defenseman wristed a shot past Michigan goaltender Jack Ivankovic for the win.
KENT ANDERSON CALLS GAME FOR DENVER pic. twitter. com/ojFly9H9vX — Spoked Z (@SpokedZ) April 10, 2026 Denver will play Wisconsin for the national championship on Saturday.
The Badgers defeated North Dakota , 2-1, in Thursday’s first game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Pioneers will pursue their 11th national championship in men’s ice hockey. Denver’s 10 national titles are already more than any other program has won in college hockey history.
Johnny Hicks made 49 saves in goal for Denver, including 13 in the double overtime period. Overall, Michigan outshot Denver 52-26. JOHNNY "ON THE SPOT" HICKS KEEPS DENVER ALIVE IN OT 😱 pic.