No. 3 Denver rallied from a first-period deficit with four unanswered goals to beat Omaha 4-1, completing a sweep of the Halloween weekend series. Four Pioneers each recorded a goal and an assist, while goaltender Johnny Hicks made 24 saves.

By the Numbers
  • Denver improved to 5-2-1 overall and 2-0-0 in NCHC play; Omaha fell to 2-4-0 and 0-2-0.
  • Hicks is unbeaten in his first 20 career decisions (19-0-1), a program record for a Denver goalie starting his college career.
  • Denver outshot Omaha 29-25; both teams went 1-for-5 on the power play.
Yes, But

Omaha struck first on the power play and kept Denver scoreless through the opening period. The Pioneers found their rhythm after that, scoring twice in the second and adding two more in the third.

State of Play
  • Denver is unbeaten in four straight games (3-0-1) and has allowed two or fewer goals in six of its eight games this season.
  • The Pioneers closed their six-game homestand 3-2-1 and now head out for a two-game series at Arizona State.
What's Next

Denver visits Arizona State on Nov. 6 and 8, then returns home for four games against Lindenwood and St. Thomas.

Bottom Line

Denver turned an early deficit into a decisive win with balanced scoring and steady goaltending, extending its momentum into a key road weekend.