1. Denver (6-4-3, 4-2-3 Western Collegiate Hockey Association)
Last week: Beat Princeton 3-0 and lost to Miami (Ohio) 4-2 in Denver Cup.
This week: Visits Colorado College on Friday.
Comment: Pioneers finish seven-game homestand 3-2-2 and now play their next five on the road.
2. Colorado College (7-4, 5-4 WCHA)
Last week: Lost twice at North Dakota, 7-6 and 4-3.
This week: Hosts Denver on Friday.
Comment: Tigers lead the country in offense (4.36 goals per game) but are 3-4 in their last seven games, allowing at least four goals in each loss.
3. Air Force (7-4-2, 6-2-1 Atlantic Hockey Association)
Last week: Swept visiting Connecticut 3-1 and 4-3
This week: At American International (3-10-2, 2-5-2 AHA) on Friday and Saturday
Comment: Senior goalie Stephen Caple (1.98 goals-against average, .916 save percentage) has played well in place of injured sophomore Jason Torf.
Mike Chambers, The Denver Post
