DENVER – The University of Denver hockey program will celebrate its record-breaking 10th national championship on Wednesday, May 15 with its 67th annual awards
banquet on the floor of Magness Arena.
This year's celebration begins at 6 p.m. MT.
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The 2023-24 Hockey Awards
Banquet caps off a season that saw the Pioneers capture their third NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship and the NCAA Championship—the program's third title in the last seven years. DU's five national titles this century is the most in that time (2004, 2005, 2017, 2022, 2024) and its 10th overall surpassed Michigan for the most all-time.
Beverages and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served throughout the evening, which also features a silent auction, autographed hockey sticks for kids and DU players and coaches in attendance.
The Pioneers will also recognize their senior class and announce this year's recipients of their team awards: Dr. Ken Bredesen Most Sportsmanlike Player, Dr. Art Mason Top Scholar-Athlete, Dr. Ralph Verploeg Most Inspirational Player Award, Barry Sharp Freshman of the Year Award, Bob Martin Community Service Award, Murray Armstrong Most Improved Player Award, Dallas Gaume Offensive Player Award, Keith Magnuson Best Defensive Player Award, Bill Masterton MVP Award and Daniel Ritchie Spirit Award.
Hear from Richard and Kitzia Goodman Head Hockey Coach
David Carle and Denver's 2023-24 senior class that features
Connor Caponi,
Jack Caruso and captain
McKade Webster. The class is one of the winningest classes in program history with 103 victories in 149 games (.708). Each member will talk about their time at DU, which included playing during the COVID-19 Pandemic and winning two national championships.