The No. 6 Denver Pioneers hockey team secured a 3-3 tie against No. 15 Maine, overcoming two one-goal deficits in their final non-conference matchup at Magness Arena. The Pioneers scored two power-play goals, with contributions from Eric Pohlkamp and Kyle Chyzowski, who each had a goal and an assist. Although they had the lead at one point in the third period, Maine equalized late in the game. This tie concludes Denver's non-conference schedule with a record of 5-4-2.

By the Numbers
  • Denver scored two power-play goals on five attempts.
  • Quentin Miller stopped 30 of 33 shots on goal.
  • Maine had an edge in total shots, 33-27.
State of Play
  • Denver's power play is in strong form, scoring in three consecutive games.
  • This was the first-ever tie between Denver and Maine, changing their all-time record to 10-14-1.
What's Next

The Pioneers will next host the defending national champions, Western Michigan, in a two-game NCHC series. The games are scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m. MT and Saturday at 6 p.m. MT, both available on Altitude 2 and NCHC.tv.

Bottom Line

Denver's ability to bounce back from deficits illustrates resilience, but the team will need to elevate its game in the upcoming high-stakes conference match against Western Michigan to maintain momentum.