The University of Denver hockey team is heading back to the 'Frozen Four' for the first time since 2005. Denver beat Boston University 7-2 on March 26 before defeating Ferris State University by a score of 6-3 the following day at the Xcel Energy Center to win the West Regional portion of the 2016 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament and advance to the national semifinals. Denver will face the North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. on Thursday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. MT. This is the 14th time overall that DU has advanced to the Frozen Four, the sixth most in NCAA history.

The University will be hosting an NCAA Championship Send-Off on Tuesday, April 5 at 10:20 a.m. on the North Side of the Ritchie Center prior to the team departing for Florida that afternoon. Fans are invited to attend and show their DU spirit, wishing the team good luck as they head to the Frozen Four.

A list of our Pioneer Partners set to host watch parties for next Thursday's national semifinal game against the Fighting Hawks can be found below:

-The Pioneer Restaurant

-Crimson & Gold

-Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

-Stadium Inn

-Blackbird Public House

-The Rosedale (formerly Boones Tavern)





If you live in Tampa, nearby or plan to attend the game - the University of Denver wants to celebrate with you! Join your fellow Pioneers at a FREE pre-game reception starting at 6:00 p.m. ET at the Hilton Downtown Tampa, just minutes away from Amelie Arena. For Pioneers who don't have tickets to the game but still want to share in the festivities, don't miss this opportunity! The pre-game reception will also serve as a watch party of the match up. For more information about this event, click HERE.

The Denver Alumni staff is also organizing further viewing parties for next week's semifinal contest. Visit the DU Alumni website for a full list of the upcoming chapter watch parties this week.

More information on the 2016 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament can be obtained by clicking HERE. Deposits on 2016-17 DU Hockey season tickets can be made by clicking HERE.