The No. 8 University of Denver hockey team faces Colorado College in a crucial home-and-home series this weekend, competing for the Gold Pan trophy. After winning both prior matchups earlier this season, the Pioneers need just one point to secure the trophy for a seventh consecutive year. The games are scheduled for Friday at Colorado Springs and Saturday in Denver, both starting at 7 p.m. MT and broadcasted on NCHC.tv. Denver enters the series with a 16-11-2 overall record, aiming to maintain momentum after a recent sweep of Minnesota Duluth.

By the Numbers
  • Denver (16-11-2, 12-6-0 NCHC) has 35 points and is in second place in the conference standings.
  • The Pioneers have won 8 of the last 10 games against Colorado College and lead the all-time series 204-125-21.
State of Play
  • Denver has recently swept then-No. 7 Minnesota Duluth with a 1-0 overtime win and a 4-3 victory.
  • Colorado College is coming off a split weekend series against Arizona State, with one overtime loss and one win.
What's Next

The Pioneers will need at least one point this weekend to retain the Gold Pan and will face off against Omaha Mavericks in their last regular-season away game the following weekend.

Bottom Line

The outcome of the Gold Pan series highlights the ongoing rivalry between DU and CC, with the Pioneers in a strong position to continue their success and maintain their hold on the trophy. A solid performance this weekend will solidify their standing heading into the final stretch of the season.