DENVER — The University of Denver is inviting fans to join a celebration for the hockey team's record-breaking national championship win.
DU shut out Boston College 2-0 in the national championship game at the Xcel Center on Saturday evening, capturing an NCAA-record 10th title.
Magness Arena will open at 6 p.m. on Monday for the celebration. The event is free and will include the opportunity to take a picture with the trophy and get autographs from the team. The first 1,500 fans there will also get a commemorative championship poster.
Parking is available for free in lots 108 and W.
DU said fans should enter through the arena's west entrance. The venue's clear bag policy will be in effect.
Concessions will be available during the event.
Both Denver and Michigan entered the 2024 Frozen Four tied with nine championships apiece. The Wolverines were eliminated by Boston College in the semifinals and failed to reach the final game of the season.
DU now has the outright lead thanks to goals from Jared Wright and Rieger Lorenz in the second period of the title tilt. Defensively, goaltender Matt Davis carried the load for the Pioneers by pitching a shutout that included 35 saves in net to fend off the Eagles.
Head coach David Carle is bringing home his second trophy in just six years at the helm for the Pios, after leading Denver to the national championship in 2022. The 34-year-old has led the Pioneers to four NCAA Tournament appearances, two Frozen Four berths and two championships.
Denver went 32-9-3 overall on its championship run, which included stringing together a nine-game winning streak en route to the national title.
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