Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers forward Cole Guttman (19) presents the 2022 NCAA Frozen Four Championship trophy to the team after defeating the Minnesota State Mavericks 5-1 at TD Garden April 09, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe Denver Pioneers celebrate their 2022 NCAA Frozen Four Championship after defeating the Minnesota State Mavericks 5-1 at TD Garden April 09, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers forward Brett Stapley (7) celebrates the 2022 NCAA Frozen Four Championship after defeating the Minnesota State Mavericks 5-1 at TD Garden April 09, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers forward Bobby Brink (24), top, celebrates with Denver Pioneers forward Cole Guttman (19) after winning the 2022 NCAA Frozen Four Championship against the Minnesota State Mavericks 5-1 at TD Garden April 09, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers defenseman Mike Benning (20) shoots and scores a goal against both Minnesota State Mavericks defenseman Benton Maass (11) and Minnesota State Mavericks goaltender Dryden McKay (29) in the third period during the NCAA Frozen Four Championship at TD Garden April 09, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers fans celebrate Denver defenseman Mike Benning’s goal against the Minnesota State Mavericks in the third period during the NCAA Frozen Four Championship at TD Garden April 09, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers defenseman Mike Benning (20) celebrates his goal against the Minnesota State Mavericks in the third period during the NCAA Frozen Four Championship at TD Garden April 09, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers goaltender Magnus Chrona (30) has his eyes on the puck from Minnesota State Mavericks forward David Silye (10) in the third period during the NCAA Frozen Four Championship at TD Garden April 09, 2022. Denver Pioneers forward Massimo Rizzo (13) defends on the play
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers forward Cameron Wright (16) narrowly misses a shot on goal against Minnesota State Mavericks goaltender Dryden McKay (29) in the second period during the NCAA Frozen Four Championship at TD Garden April 09, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers forward Cameron Wright (16) and Minnesota State Mavericks forward Brendan Furry (13) go after a loose puck in front of Minnesota State Mavericks goaltender Dryden McKay (29) in the period during the NCAA Frozen Four Championship at TD Garden April 09, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Pioneers forward Cole Guttman (19) controls the puck against Minnesota State Mavericks forward Sam Morton (6) in the first period during the NCAA Frozen Four Championship at TD Garden April 09, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostMinnesota State Mavericks forward Connor Gregga (20) charges after the puck against Denver Pioneers forward Cameron Wright (16) in the second period during the NCAA Frozen Four Championship at TD Garden April 09, 2022.
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Denver Pioneers forward Cole Guttman (19) presents the 2022 NCAA Frozen Four Championship trophy to the team after defeating the Minnesota State Mavericks 5-1 at TD Garden April 09, 2022.
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The University of Denver Pioneers men’s hockey team claimed their ninth national title beating the Minnesota State Mavericks 5-1, winning the NCAA Frozen Four Championship at TD Garden in Boston on April 9, 2022.














