John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers goalie Patrick Munson (33) and Denver Pioneers forward Henrik Borgstrm (5) lead the team in a song during the Denver Pioneers men's hockey team celebration with the fans on April 11, 2017 in Denver at Magness Arena.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Mayor Hancock addresses the team and the fans during the Denver Pioneers men's hockey team celebration on April 11, 2017 in Denver at Magness Arena.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers men's hockey team celebrates with the fans on April 11, 2017 in Denver at Magness Arena.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers forward Jarid Lukosevicius (14) , center, shares a laugh with his teammates during the Pioneers men's hockey celebration with the fans on April 11, 2017 in Denver at Magness Arena.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Mayor Hancock takes a selfie with the team during the Denver Pioneers men's hockey team celebration on April 11, 2017 in Denver at Magness Arena.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Mayor Hancock gets a hug from head coach Jim Montgomery during the Denver Pioneers men's hockey team celebration on April 11, 2017 in Denver at Magness Arena.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Governor Hickenlooper addresses the team and the fans during the Denver Pioneers men's hockey team celebration on April 11, 2017 in Denver at Magness Arena.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Governor Hickenlooper shakes hands with head coach Jim Montgomery during the Denver Pioneers men's hockey team celebration on April 11, 2017 in Denver at Magness Arena.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers defenseman Will Butcher (4) addresses fans during the celebration of DU's national championship Tuesday at Magness Arena.
Denver Post filePioneers head coach Jim Montgomery addresses the fans during the Denver Pioneers men's hockey celebration with the fans on April 11, 2017 in Denver at Magness Arena.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers goalie Tanner Jaillet (36) leads the team off the ice after their celebration with the fans on April 11, 2017 in Denver at Magness Arena.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Mayor Hancock sits with Dan Ritchie during the Denver Pioneers men's hockey team celebration with the fans on April 11, 2017 in Denver at Magness Arena.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers defenseman Will Butcher (4) heads to the ice during the Denver Pioneers men's hockey team celebration with the fans on April 11, 2017 in Denver at Magness Arena.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers defenseman Tariq Hammond (3) is helped down the red carpet by Denver Pioneers defenseman Michael Davies (21) during the Denver Pioneers men's hockey team celebration with the fans on April 11, 2017 in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers forward Matt Marcinew (23) smiles as he comes off the ice after their celebration with the fans on April 11, 2017 in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers forward Jarid Lukosevicius (14) throws his arms up as he comes off the ice after their celebration with the fans on April 11, 2017 in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers defenseman Matt VanVoorhis (6) shakes hands with Governor John Hickenlooper after their celebration with the fans on April 11, 2017 in Denver.
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Denver Pioneers goalie Patrick Munson (33) and Denver Pioneers forward Henrik Borgstrm (5) lead the team in a song during the Denver Pioneers men's hockey team celebration with the fans on April 11, 2017 in Denver at Magness Arena.
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By John Leyba | The Denver Post
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The Denver Pioneers men’s hockey team celebrated with fans on April 11, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Magness Arena. The Pioneers are celebrating their 8th Championship after a win over the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs 3-2 in Chicago.