Looking ahead to Colorado College
From: Denver Post
by Mike Chambers
After sweeping its two-game nonleague weekend at Magness Arena, capped by Saturday night's 6-2 victory over Robert Morris, the University of Denver Pioneers were ready to talk rivalry.
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DU coach George Gwozdecky, usually tight-lipped when it comes to looking ahead, suggested his players would walk into the World Arena in Colorado Springs on Friday still in search of their identity.
DU coach George Gwozdecky, usually tight-lipped when it comes to looking ahead, suggested his players would walk into the World Arena in Colorado Springs on Friday still in search of their identity.
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"CC week is always special," Gwozdecky said in a serious tone. "It's the best series in the regular season to play in, playing against your archrival. They're playing well, and we're keeping our head above water."
"CC week is always special," Gwozdecky said in a serious tone. "It's the best series in the regular season to play in, playing against your archrival. They're playing well, and we're keeping our head above water."
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DU fans know better. Everything Gwozdecky said was correct except the "above water" part.
DU fans know better. Everything Gwozdecky said was correct except the "above water" part.
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Fact is, the young Pioneers (9-4-1) have found their groove, and will bring a seven-game unbeaten streak (6-0-1) in Friday's showdown.
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The streak, which began Oct. 28 at Minnesota-Duluth and continued with a two- game sweep at defending NCAA champion Wisconsin, added strength Saturday against the Colonials (4-7). DU's six goals were the most during its unbeaten streak, and the Pioneers surrendered three goals or fewer for the 10th consecutive game.
The streak, which began Oct. 28 at Minnesota-Duluth and continued with a two- game sweep at defending NCAA champion Wisconsin, added strength Saturday against the Colonials (4-7). DU's six goals were the most during its unbeaten streak, and the Pioneers surrendered three goals or fewer for the 10th consecutive game.
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Moreover, Ryan Helgason, a swift-skating senior wing with perhaps the team's biggest shot, finally got off the snide. His game-opening goal was his long-awaited and well-earned first point of the season.
Moreover, Ryan Helgason, a swift-skating senior wing with perhaps the team's biggest shot, finally got off the snide. His game-opening goal was his long-awaited and well-earned first point of the season.
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"Hopefully the floodgates open now," said Helgason, who had six shots, one shy of the team high.
"Hopefully the floodgates open now," said Helgason, who had six shots, one shy of the team high.
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Said Gwozdecky: "I'm glad he got the monkey off his back, and hopefully there is more in store."
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Said Gwozdecky: "I'm glad he got the monkey off his back, and hopefully there is more in store."
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Fisher, outstanding in Friday's 2-1 victory over upstart Air Force, has allowed just three goals in his past four games. His first two games during that stretch were shutouts.
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Fisher started back-to-back weekend games for just the second time in his career, but Saturday marked the first time he finished both of them.
Fisher started back-to-back weekend games for just the second time in his career, but Saturday marked the first time he finished both of them.
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"I took it as a challenge and just wanted to get two Ws," Fisher said.
"I took it as a challenge and just wanted to get two Ws," Fisher said.
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Looking ahead, at least six DU players will face their first action against CC, which split a two-game series at North Dakota over the weekend and is 5-1 in its past six games. Trotter, a redshirt freshman, is the most experienced newcomer.
Looking ahead, at least six DU players will face their first action against CC, which split a two-game series at North Dakota over the weekend and is 5-1 in its past six games. Trotter, a redshirt freshman, is the most experienced newcomer.
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"Having confidence going into CC is going to be big," Trotter said.
"Having confidence going into CC is going to be big," Trotter said.
2 comments:
So where do people visiting CC to drink and eat before games?
Carabba's within 200 yards of World Arena is excellent. After the game you have to go to the Golden Bee. Its part of the Broadmoor hotel and trust me you won't forget your experience there. Its about 3 miles from World Arena.
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