J.D. Corbin, a valuable senior forward for the University of Denver, broke his right leg and suffered ligament damage to his ankle Monday during practice. The Littleton native could miss the rest of the regular season.

Pioneers coach George Gwozdecky said doctors would determine today whether surgery is required. If so, Corbin likely won't be available until March. If surgery is not necessary, Gwozdecky said, he would be out four-to-six weeks.

Corbin, 21, has three assists in four games. Last weekend, he played on the No. 1 line with sophomore Patrick Mullen and junior Ryan Dingle.

"I know the fibula is broken, and there's some damage in the ankle," Corbin said. "It's terrible. My senior year, and I'm going to miss a good chunk of the year. It's something you don't ever want to go through. But at least I'll be available for the Frozen Four."

Seabrooks stick together

Another group of DU players planned to attend the Avs game Monday night at the Pepsi Center. But this time, it wasn't only to see former Pioneers star Paul Stastny, the Avs' rookie center.

DU freshman defenseman Keith Seabrook is the younger brother of Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook. Just three years separate the brothers from western Canada.

Brent is 21, Keith 18. Brent, who played major junior in Canada instead of U.S. college hockey, was a first-round selection (14th overall) of the Blackhawks in 2004. Keith's NHL rights are owned by the Washington Capitals, who chose him in the second round (52nd overall) in June.

"Definitely a Blackhawks fan tonight," Keith Seabrook said before DU's practice Monday. "It's awesome to have the chance to see him play here. It's always a good learning tool for me to see him play. We seem to have a lot of the same skills, but I can always use the good I take from him."