John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado College Tigers forward Trey Bradley (14) reaches in with his stick on Denver Pioneers forward Dylan Gambrell (7) during the first period on Dec. 8, 2017 in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado College Tigers goalie Alex Leclerc (1) looks for the puck after it hits Denver Pioneers forward Jaakko Heikkinen (10) in front of the gaol during the first period on Dec. 8, 2017 in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado College Tigers goalie Alex Leclerc (1) makes a save on a shot by Denver Pioneers forward Logan O'Connor (22) during the first period on Dec. 8, 2017 in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers goalie Tanner Jaillet (36) looks out at the puck after making a save on a shot by Colorado College during the first period on Dec. 8, 2017 in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers goalie Tanner Jaillet (36) can't make a save on a shot by Colorado College Tigers defenseman Kristian Blumenschein (3) for a goal during the first period on Dec. 8, 2017 in Denver. The Tigers led at the end of the period 1-0.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado College Tigers defenseman Kristian Blumenschein (3) celebrates his goal with forward Christiano Versich (29) and forward Trevor Gooch (2) during the first period on Dec. 8, 2017 in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado College Tigers defenseman Kristian Blumenschein (3) (middle) celebrates his goal with forward Westin Michaud (17) and forward Christiano Versich (29) during the first period on Dec. 8, 2017 in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers forward Logan O'Connor (22) skates from behind the goal for a wrap around shot on Colorado College Tigers goalie Alex Leclerc (1) for the score during the second period on Dec. 8, 2017 in Denver. O'Connor's goal tied the game at 1-1.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers forward Logan O'Connor (22) his goal on Colorado College Tigers goalie Alex Leclerc (1) during the second period on Dec. 8, 2017 in Denver. O'Connor's goal tied the game at 1-1.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado College Tigers forward Nick Halloran (13) celebrates his goal with forward Trey Bradley (14) and defenseman Andrew Farny (39) during the second period against the Denver Pioneers on Dec. 8, 2017 in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado College Tigers forward Christiano Versich (29) scores the game winning goal past Denver Pioneers goalie Tanner Jaillet (36) in the second overtime on Dec. 8, 2017 in Denver. Colorado College Tigers defeated the Denver Pioneers 5-4.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - DECEMBER 8: Colorado College Tigers forward Christiano Versich (29) celebrates his game winning goal over the Denver Pioneers in the second overtime on December 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. Colorado College Tigers defeated the Denver Pioneers 5-4. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post)
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado College Tigers forward Christiano Versich (29) celebrates his game winning goal over the Denver Pioneers in the second overtime on Dec. 8, 2017 in Denver. Colorado College Tigers defeated the Denver Pioneers 5-4.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado College Tigers forward Christiano Versich (29) gets mobbed by forward Tanner Ockey (10) to celebrate his game winning goal over the Denver Pioneers in the second overtime on Dec. 8, 2017 in Denver. Colorado College Tigers defeated the Denver Pioneers 5-4.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado College Tigers forward Christiano Versich (29) gets mobbed by forward Tanner Ockey (10) at the bottom gets mobbed by his teammates after his game winning goal over the Denver Pioneers in the second overtime on Dec. 8, 2017 in Denver. Colorado College Tigers defeated the Denver Pioneers 5-4.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado College Tigers forward Christiano Versich (29) gets mobbed by forward Tanner Ockey (10) at the bottom gets mobbed by his teammates after his game winning goal over the Denver Pioneers in the second overtime on Dec. 8, 2017 in Denver. Colorado College Tigers defeated the Denver Pioneers 5-4.
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Colorado College Tigers forward Trey Bradley (14) reaches in with his stick on Denver Pioneers forward Dylan Gambrell (7) during the first period on Dec. 8, 2017 in Denver.
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Colorado College Tigers forward Christiano Versich scored the late goal past Denver Pioneers goalie Tanner Jaillet in the second overtime on December 8, 2017 in Denver. Colorado College Tigers tied the Denver Pioneers 5-4.














