The 5 biggest storylines in DI men’s hockey for the 2026-27 season

Welcome back to another DI men’s college hockey season. It was a long summer, and we’re all itching to get back on the ice. With puck drop set for Friday, Oct. 2, I’ve put together a list of my biggest questions facing DI men’s hockey before the season. Here are my top storylines to look out for this year: 1. Can Denver go back-to-back? Denver’s 2026 championship was its 11th in program history, the most of any DI men’s hockey program. The Pioneers have won three of the last six titles and have captured six since 2000. Denver is firmly…