Dynasty in Denver
The Pioneers rally to defeat Wisconsin 2-1 and capture their third Frozen Four championship in five years.
Denver Pioneers forward Kyle Chyzowski (16) celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period against the Wisconsin Badgers in the championship game of the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena. LAS VEGAS — Some would call it “Old Time Hockey. ” But let’s call it “Sensible, fundamentally-sound Hockey.
” At Denver, they call it “Winning Hockey. ” The Wisconsin Badgers and Denver Pioneers did things simplistic and smart Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. The forwards back-checked.
The defensemen stayed at home and didn’t get caught pinching up the ice. And the freshman goaltenders performed brilliantly. Ultimately, someone had to be the hero and that someone turned out to be the Pioneers’ Kyle Chyzowski.
His goal with 5:52 to play put DU in the lead and the Pioneers held on for a 2-1 win and their 11th national championship. Its was also Denver’s third of this decade, adding to the titles won in 2022 and 2024. “We stuck with it,” said senior defenseman Kent Anderson as the the Pioneers finished 29-11-3 and last lost a game in late January.
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