Denver wins Frozen Four
Denver came back to beat Wisconsin 2–1 and claim its 11th NCAA men’s ice‑hockey national title, with the Pioneers scoring two third‑period goals to erase Wisconsin’s lead. (ncaa.com) Johnny Hicks made 29 saves in the title game and scorer Kyle Chyzowski celebrated after a decisive third‑period goal. ( )
Denver rallied to beat Wisconsin 2–1 on April 11, 2026, claiming the program’s 11th NCAA men’s ice‑hockey national championship. (ncaa.com) The Pioneers scored two third‑period goals to erase a 1–0 deficit, tying the game at 7:31 of the third and taking the lead on a tipped shot with 5:52 remaining. (denverpioneers.com) Freshman goalie Johnny Hicks made 29 saves in the title game, finished the season 16‑0‑1 and was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. (denverpioneers.com) The victory is Denver’s third national championship in five seasons and extended the program record to 11 titles, denying Wisconsin a seventh overall. (espn.com) Wisconsin’s lone goal came from Vasily Zelenov at 6:24 of the first period; Badger goalie Daniel Hauser stopped 13 shots in the final played in Las Vegas. (denverpioneers.com) Both teams reached the title game after Frozen Four semifinals on April 9, when Wisconsin beat North Dakota 2–1 and Denver defeated Michigan 4–3 in double overtime. (ncaa.com) “I’m so happy that we could get it done with this group,” Hicks said after the game, fighting back tears as Denver celebrated on the ice. (denverpioneers.com) Kyle Chyzowski’s late tip and Hicks’s 29 saves completed the comeback and closed the night with Denver hoisting its 11th national championship at the Frozen Four in Las Vegas. (denverpost.com)
