University of Denver defenseman Chris Nutini probably feels fortunate to have the use of his extremities, but the sophomore from Centennial likely won't be able to skate and shoot this weekend when the Pioneers visit Minnesota-Duluth to begin a five-game road stretch.

In a frightening play late in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Alaska-Anchorage, Nutini crashed headfirst into the end boards and left the game with what the team is calling an upper-body injury. [read rest of article