John Leyba, The Denver PostNotre Dame Fighting Irish defenseman Jordan Gross (3) pins Denver Pioneers forward Logan O'Connor (22) up against the boards during the first period on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers forward Emil Romig (18) celebrates his goal in the first period against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostCHICAGO, IL - APRIL 6: Denver Pioneers forward Emil Romig (18) celebrates his goal with Denver Pioneers defenseman Tariq Hammond (3) in the first period against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post)
John Leyba, The Denver PostCHICAGO, IL - APRIL 6: Denver Pioneers forward Logan O'Connor (22) controls the puck from Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Jake Evans (18) during the first period on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post)
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers forward Henrik Borgstrm (5) takes a shot on Notre Dame Fighting Irish goalie Cal Petersen (40) for a score during the first period April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers defenseman Matt VanVoorhis (6) and Denver Pioneers forward Tyson McLellan (9) leap in the air on teammate Denver Pioneers forward Henrik Borgstrm (5) who score a goal in the first period against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostNDenver Pioneers forward Henrik Borgstrm (5) is surrounded by teammates after his goal in the first period against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers goalie Tanner Jaillet (36) makes a save during the second period against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers goalie Tanner Jaillet (36) tracks the puck as he makes a glove save during the second period against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers defenseman Matt VanVoorhis (6) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish left wing Joe Wegwerth (21) battle for the puck around Denver Pioneers goalie Tanner Jaillet (36) during the second period on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers goalie Tanner Jaillet (36) congratulates Denver Pioneers defenseman Tariq Hammond (3) after his goal in the second period against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers goalie Tanner Jaillet (36) takes a break during the second period against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers goalie Tanner Jaillet (36) makes a save on a shot by Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Anders Bjork (10) during the second period on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostNotre Dame Fighting Irish forward Anders Bjork (10) falls to the ice as he reaches out to get tot he puck with this stick with Denver Pioneers forward Colin Staub (24) and Denver Pioneers forward Emil Romig (18) come in on defense during the third period on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers "Boone" sits in the stand to watch the final minutes of their win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 6-1 on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers bench looks on during the last few minutes of the third period during their win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 6-1 on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers fans cheer on their team against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers team raise their sticks to the crowd after their win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 6-1 on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers forward Jarid Lukosevicius (14) takes a shot on goal against Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first period on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostNotre Dame Fighting Irish forward Ben Ostlie (8) upends Denver Pioneers forward Jarid Lukosevicius (14) during gate first period on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish defenseman Jordan Gross (3) pins Denver Pioneers forward Logan O'Connor (22) up against the boards during the first period on April 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.
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Getting your player ready...
Denver Pioneers beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 6-1 on April 6, 2017 in Chicago at the United Center and advances to the NCAA championship.


















