Tuesday, December 15
Omaha, Neb.
2:35 PM MT
University of Denver
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Western Michigan
Game Preview: No. 8 Denver vs. Western Michigan
12/14/2020 4:52:00 PM | Ice Hockey
Who: No. 8 Denver (2-4-0, 2-4-0-0) vs. Western Michigan (2-4-1, 2-4-1-0)
What: Game 7
Where: Omaha, Neb. (Baxter, Arena)
When: 2:35 p.m. MT
Game Coverage
TV: Altitude TV/NCHC.TV
Radio: ESPN Denver 1600
Last Time Out
Denver fell 4-1 to No. 3 Minnesota Duluth on Saturday, Dec. 12 with Jesse Jacques' goal 1:32 into the third period kick-starting a tough final frame for the Pioneers. Shortly after going down 3-1, Denver went on a five-on-three penalty kill for 2:37 where the Bulldogs proceeded to score again and seal victory.
Series History
Denver leads the all-time series 18-10-1, splitting last season's series 1-1-0. Denver is 5-5-0 in its last 10 games against the Broncos.
Last Meeting
The Pioneers played a two-game series against Western Michigan last season, falling 2-1 on Nov. 22 and winning 6-1 on Nov. 23 in Magness Arena. Bobby Brink had two goals and three assists in the series, while Jaakko Heikkinen had two goals and two assists. Denver was 3/9 on the power play during the weekend.
What's Next
The Pioneers will continue a stretch of four games in six days as they take on Miami on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 6:35 p.m. MT. The game will be broadcast on Altitude and ESPN Denver 1600.
Snap Shots
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: For the latest University of Denver updates on the coronavirus, click here.
DONATE: Fans interested in making a donation to the Pioneers Athletic Fund can do so by clicking here. Your gift will transform the lives of our student-athletes by giving them the first-class resources needed to excel in the classroom, in the classroom and beyond. Thank you for Building Pioneers for Life!
-5280 TOGETHER-
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What: Game 7
Where: Omaha, Neb. (Baxter, Arena)
When: 2:35 p.m. MT
Game Coverage
TV: Altitude TV/NCHC.TV
Radio: ESPN Denver 1600
Last Time Out
Denver fell 4-1 to No. 3 Minnesota Duluth on Saturday, Dec. 12 with Jesse Jacques' goal 1:32 into the third period kick-starting a tough final frame for the Pioneers. Shortly after going down 3-1, Denver went on a five-on-three penalty kill for 2:37 where the Bulldogs proceeded to score again and seal victory.
Series History
Denver leads the all-time series 18-10-1, splitting last season's series 1-1-0. Denver is 5-5-0 in its last 10 games against the Broncos.
Last Meeting
The Pioneers played a two-game series against Western Michigan last season, falling 2-1 on Nov. 22 and winning 6-1 on Nov. 23 in Magness Arena. Bobby Brink had two goals and three assists in the series, while Jaakko Heikkinen had two goals and two assists. Denver was 3/9 on the power play during the weekend.
What's Next
The Pioneers will continue a stretch of four games in six days as they take on Miami on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 6:35 p.m. MT. The game will be broadcast on Altitude and ESPN Denver 1600.
Snap Shots
- McKade Webster | 3-Game Point Streak (2-1-3)
- Bo Hanson has an assist in each of the last two games
- Carter Savoie was named NCHC Co-Rookie of the Week with Riese Gaber (North Dakota) for the week of Dec. 7-13. He had two goals, one assist, nine shots and a +1 rating in three games
- Savoie is the first DU freshman to score in the first five games of his college career and the first Pioneer since Jon Foster in 2004-05 to score in the first five games of any season. He is T-1st in the NCAA in goals (6), goals per game (1.00) and power-play goals (4)
- The Pioneers have scored on the power play in four of their last five games. Savoie leads Denver with five power-play points (4-1-5), while Benning is second on the team with four (0-4-4)
- Denver has led in every game this season. In their 0-3-0 start to the year, the Pioneers led Minnesota Duluth 1-0 until 13:04 of the third period, North Dakota 2-1 until 13:03 of the third period and St. Cloud State 2-1 until 4:23 of the second period
- Bobby Brink has joined the U.S. national team roster for the IIHF World Junior Championship to be played in Red Deer, Alberta from Dec. 25 - Jan. 5
- 5280 TOGETHER limited-edition commemorative poster
- Access to individual home game tickets based upon availability and guidelines set forth by the NCAA, DU, and local and state health officials
- Exclusive invitation to the weekly coaches "chalk talk"
- Complimentary NCHC.TV & Pioneer Vision subscriptions
- Official tailgate package delivered to your home
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: For the latest University of Denver updates on the coronavirus, click here.
DONATE: Fans interested in making a donation to the Pioneers Athletic Fund can do so by clicking here. Your gift will transform the lives of our student-athletes by giving them the first-class resources needed to excel in the classroom, in the classroom and beyond. Thank you for Building Pioneers for Life!
-5280 TOGETHER-
Visit DenverPioneers.com for complete coverage of all 17 of DU's NCAA Division I sports
Like Denver Pioneers and Denver Hockey on Facebook
Follow @DU_Pioneers and @DU_Hockey on Twitter
Follow @DenverPioneers and @DU_Hockey on Instagram
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