Denver, Colo. – The Denver Pioneers hockey team has 10 alumni on NHL Opening Day rosters with at least one player from each of the last 10 DU Hockey seasons starting their NHL campaigns this week.
Ian Mitchell made his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks on Jan. 13 after making the team out of training camp. Conversely, Paul Stastny (Winnipeg Jets) and Tyler Bozak (St. Louis Blues) are set to start their 15
th and 12
th NHL seasons, respectively.
- NHL Opening Day Rosters
- Anaheim Ducks: Danton Heinen, Troy Terry
- Chicago Blackhawks: Ian Mitchell
- Los Angeles Kings: Trevor Moore
- New Jersey Devils: Will Butcher
- New York Islanders: Scott Mayfield
- Pittsburgh Penguins: Jason Zucker
- San Jose Sharks: Dylan Gambrell
- St. Louis Blues: Tyler Bozak
- Winnipeg Jets: Paul Stastny
- NHL Taxi Squads
- Denver has at least one player from each of its last 10 seasons on an NHL Opening Day roster
- 2004-05: Paul Stastny
- 2005-06: Paul Stastny
- 2007-08: Tyler Bozak
- 2008-09: Tyler Bozak
- 2010-11: Jason Zucker
- 2011-12: Jason Zucker, Scott Mayfield
- 2012-13: Scott Mayfield
- 2013-14: Will Butcher, Trevor Moore
- 2014-15: Will Butcher, Danton Heinen, Trevor Moore
- 2015-16: Will Butcher, Dylan Gambrell, Danton Heinen, Trevor Moore, Troy Terry
- 2016-17: Will Butcher, Dylan Gambrell, Troy Terry
- 2017-18: Dylan Gambrell, Ian Mitchell, Troy Terry
- 2018-19: Ian Mitchell
- 2019-20: Ian Mitchell
- 13 alumni played in the NHL and 14 alumni played in AHL during the 2019-20 season
- Since 2016, eight alumni have made their NHL debuts: Danton Heinen (Boston Bruins), Trevor Moore (Toronto Maple Leafs), Will Butcher, (New Jersey Devils), Blake Hillman (Chicago Blackhawks), Henrik Borgstrom (Florida Panthers), Dylan Gambrell (San Jose Sharks), Troy Terry, (Anaheim Ducks) and Logan O'Connor (Colorado Avalanche)
VIRTUAL SEASON TICKET: Activate exclusive virtual benefits for the 2020-21 season! Denver Athletics & Recreation is committed to making the best out of an unprecedented situation and, if we are not able to be together in person at Magness Arena, then we will do our very best to bring Denver Hockey to you! When you opt-in to be a Virtual Season Ticket Holder you gain access to exclusive season-long benefits including:
- 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
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