Corey Masisak

Avalanche beat reporter

Corey Masisak

Corey Masisak has covered the NHL at both the local and national levels since 2007. His stops as a beat writer have included the Capitals for the Washington Times, plus the Devils and Sharks for The Athletic.

Members of the Denver Pioneers celebrate with the trophy after the victory against the Wisconsin Badgers in the NCAA Division I men's ice hockey championship game at T-Mobile Arena on April 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

DU Pioneers remain college hockey’s premier program, even as landscape changes

April 12, 2026 at 11:17 a.m.

The rules of engagement have changed. The DU Pioneers place atop college hockey has not.

Johnny Hicks #31 of the Denver Pioneers celebrates with Garrett Brown #5 and Boston Buckberger #9 after the victory against the Wisconsin Badgers in the NCAA Division I men's ice hockey championship game at T-Mobile Arena on April 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

DU Pioneers win 11th national championship at Frozen Four behind Johnny Hicks’ 29 saves

April 11, 2026 at 8:20 p.m.

Two years after Matthew Davis put together a legendary run to help the University of Denver claim its record 10th national title, Pioneers freshman Johnny Hicks has done the same...

Michigan forward T.J. Hughes (13) during an NCAA hockey regional game against Minnesota Duluth, Sunday, March 29, 2026 in Albany, N.Y. Michigan won 4-3. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)

Avalanche win TJ Hughes sweepstakes, sign highest-profile college free agent

April 11, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche won the TJ Hughes sweepstakes.

Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks (31) knocks the puck away against Michigan in overtime of a semifinal game in the NCAA Frozen Four men's college hockey tournament Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

At Frozen Four, not even a scary collision can stop DU Pioneers sensation Johnny Hicks

April 10, 2026 at 5:24 p.m.

For a couple of breathless moments Thursday night, it appeared that Johnny Hicks' incredible, improbable run was going to end in similar fashion to how it began.

Denver defenseman Kent Anderson (21) celebrates after scoring against the Michigan in the second overtime of a semifinal game in the NCAA Frozen Four men's college hockey tournament Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

DU Pioneers outlast Michigan in double OT at Frozen Four, dream run continues to NCAA title game

April 10, 2026 at 6:20 a.m.

This was a heist Danny Ocean might not have believed possible.

Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon (29), left, and St. Louis Blues' Philip Broberg (6), right, battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)

Avalanche checked off two big goals in St. Louis, but remain focused on larger ones

April 8, 2026 at 6:41 p.m.

"We're not all the way there yet," Avs coach Jared Bednar said. "The goal for us started with winning the division and the conference (but) we still need another win...

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - APRIL 7: Valeri Nichushkin #13 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues in the second period at Enterprise Center on April 7, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Avalanche clinch Central Division title, top spot in Western Conference with win against Blues

April 7, 2026 at 9:17 p.m.

The Avs suffocated the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night, dominating at the defensive end and on the shot clock en route to a 3-1 win at the Enterprise Center.

Goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) of the Colorado Avalanche replaces goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood (39) of the Colorado Avalanche in the second period after Blackwood allowed six goals on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood’s strong play could make Jared Bednar’s playoff decision a tough one

April 5, 2026 at 2:33 p.m.

Mackenzie Blackwood has been the presumptive No. 1 goalie since he arrived, with Scott Wedgewood evolving into arguably the league's best No. 1B.

Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (25), left wing Joel Kiviranta (94) and Parker Kelly (17) celebrate Kiviranta鈥檚 goal against the St. Louis Blues in the third period at Ball Arena in Denver Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. The Avalanche won 5-0. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Meet the Ivy League student who wants to revolutionize how we quantify a critical NHL skill | Journal

April 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Shortly after speaking to a crowd of 300 people, Trey Elder was a popular guy.

Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) and Martin Necas (88) celebrate after Necas scored against the Dallas Stars in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Martin Necas, great defense help Avalanche smother rival Stars in 2-0 win

April 4, 2026 at 5:25 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche followed up its worst defensive performance of the season with a masterpiece.

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DU Pioneers remain college hockey’s premier program, even as landscape changes

DU Pioneers win 11th national championship at Frozen Four behind Johnny Hicks’ 29 saves

Avalanche win TJ Hughes sweepstakes, sign highest-profile college free agent

At Frozen Four, not even a scary collision can stop DU Pioneers sensation Johnny Hicks

DU Pioneers outlast Michigan in double OT at Frozen Four, dream run continues to NCAA title game

Avalanche checked off two big goals in St. Louis, but remain focused on larger ones

Avalanche clinch Central Division title, top spot in Western Conference with win against Blues

Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood’s strong play could make Jared Bednar’s playoff decision a tough one

Meet the Ivy League student who wants to revolutionize how we quantify a critical NHL skill | Journal

Martin Necas, great defense help Avalanche smother rival Stars in 2-0 win