The No. 1 Denver Pioneers (6-0-0, NCHC 0-0-0-0) will return from their first bye week of the season for 70^th Anniversary Weekend and a non-conference series against the Niagara Purple Eagles (0-4-0, AHA 0-0-0-0) on Nov. 1-2 at Magness Arena. Friday is Military Appreciation Night. All active/former members of the military can receive $10 upper-end tickets by using the promo code MILITARY.

On Saturday, the Pioneers will continue their 70^th Anniversary Weekend celebration with the debut of their alternate jerseys and salute to more than 160 alumni representing more than 60 years of Denver Hockey expected to be in attendance. Puck drop is set for 7:07 p.m. both nights.  
 
Last Weekend
Bye Week
 
Upcoming Schedule
Denver vs. Niagara (70^th Anniversary Weekend) – Nov. 1-2
    Nov. 1 – Military Appreciation Night & Kids Club members get in free!
        -All active/former members of the military can receive $10 upper-end tickets for Friday's game by using the promo code MILITARY
        -All Kids Club members get in free with membership
    Nov. 2 – Debut of 70^th Anniversary Season alternate jerseys, Salute to 70 Years of Denver Hockey | Presented by Fitness Gallery
Denver at Minnesota Duluth – Nov. 8-9
Denver vs. North Dakota – Nov. 15-16
 
Pioneers in the Polls
-Denver ranked 1^st in the USCHO.com and USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine polls for the third consecutive week. The Pioneers received 46 first-place votes in the USCHO.com poll and all 34 first-place votes in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine poll
 
Denver: Snapshot
-Denver is 6-0-0 to start the season, its best start since 2001-02 when the team started 9-0-0. The Pioneers were 5-0-1 to start last season
-The Pioneers are 24/25 (96.0%) on the penalty kill with two shorthanded goals, 2nd in the NCAA in both categories 
-Liam Finlay leads Denver with eight points (1-7-8), while Ian Michell is second in scoring with seven points (3-4-7), riding a six-game point streak
-Magnus Chrona has played every minute in net with a .930 SV% and 1.83 GAA, 2nd among NCAA freshmen goalies in both categories  
-The Pioneers have a +12 goal margin, 5th in the NCAA
 
Denver vs. Niagara
-Denver is 3-0-0 all-time against Niagara with each game being played at Magness Arena
-The Pioneers swept the series that last time they faced the Purple Eagles on Jan. 12-13, 2007 (2-1 W, 5-2 W)
 
NCHC Forward of the Week
-Tyson McLellan was named NCHC Forward of the Week on Oct. 21 after recording three goals, nine shots and +2 rating against Boston College on Oct. 18-19
 
70^th Anniversary Season
-More than 160 alumni representing more than 60 years of Denver Hockey are expected to attend the 70th Anniversary Weekend on Nov. 1-2 vs. Niagara
-Denver will debut its 70th Anniversary Season alternate jerseys on Nov. 2. The jerseys will be worn on a rotation throughout the season following their unveiling
-The Pioneers are playing in their 70th Anniversary Season. Since its inaugural season in 1949, Denver has made 30 appearances in the NCAA tournament, 17 appearances in the Frozen Four and won eight National Championships, tied for the second-most titles among any college hockey program
 
Non-Conference Streak
-The Pioneers are undefeated in 17 straight non-conference games with a 15-0-2 mark in that stretch
-Denver is 20-2-4 against non-conference opponents since the 2017-18 season
 
Hot Streaks
-Ian Mitchell is on a six-game point streak with three goals and four assists
-Liam Finlay is on a three-game point streak with one goal and four assists
-Emilio Pettersen is on a four-game point streak with one goal and four assists
 
UP NEXT: Denver hosts Niagara for its 70^th Anniversary Weekend on Nov. 1-2 at Magness Arena.
 
2019-20 SEASON TICKETS: Season tickets for the 2019-20 season are on sale now, and can be purc­­­hased here. Check out the complete 2019-20 schedule here. 
 
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