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DU Ties Minnesota State on Saturday 4-4
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Denver Post: Latest Chevy Injury Report
Cheverie was carried off on a stretcher after being cut in the back of the leg by the skate blade of Minnesota State's Justin Jokinen. At 2:31 of the third period and the game tied 2-2, Cheverie and Jokinen became tangled in the crease after Jokinen missed a tap-in bid from the doorstep.
Cheverie, bleeding profusely, was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. (read rest of article)
Photo Gallery Of Friday Nights DU Game
Chevy Injured In 4-3 Victory Over MSU-M
Cheverie was taken to a nearby hospital where the cut and injury will be assessed by the doctors. The cut was described as deep. Coach Gwozdecky said the injury will be at least a couple of weeks.
DU won the game with two third period goals immediately after Cheverie's injury. Goaltender Adam Murray came in and earned the victory.
Box Score
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Due to storm $5 Tickets can be purchased all weekend at Ticket Office
Anthony Maiani - Drew Shore - Kyle Ostrow
Matt Glasser - Jesse Martin - Luke Salazar
Chris Knowlton - Brian Gifford - Brandon Vossberg
Patrick Wiercioch - William Wrenn
Matt Donovan - John Lee
Paul Phillips - Chris Nutini
Marc Cheverie
Adam Murray
Lars Paulgaard
Scratches
Jackson (out for season)
S. Ostrow (healthy)
Dewhurst (healthy)
Brookwell (healthy)
Ryder (healthy)
Brehm (healthy)
Cook (healthy)
Rakhshani Wants LOUD Screaming Fans In Magness
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News & Notes From Around Pioneer Nation
Mike Chambers' Blog reports that Joe Colborne looked good in practice on Wednesday, despite wearing an orange "no contact" jersey.
Bruce Ciske features DU goaltender Marc Cheverie in his Fanhouse.com hockey blog this week. The WCHA portion of the season is just underway, but Western College Hockey Blog thinks Cheverie is one of the league's best players. The Denver Post has a very good article on Cheverie today talking about the shiutout streak and Peter Mannino.
Minnesota State is winless in their last ten games at Magness Arena (0-9-1). The Mankato Free Press has some interesting tidbits about the weekend series including the Mavericks forward lines.
Louwesr - Galiardi - Stewart
Zuck - Harrison - Jokinen
Mouillierat - Sackrison - Hayes
Gaulrapp - Pitlick - Thompson
DU Grilling Society To Host 2 BBQs This Weekend
On Friday (4-6:30 PM) they'll be serving Grilled Ribeye and Chicken, Butternut Squash, Grilled Apples, Smores, and Hot Cider. Friday's BBQ will be held on the Driscoll Green, with the DUPB Beer Garden
Beer Bratwurst and Italian Sausage with vegetable kabobs are on deck for Saturday (5:45-7 PM).
The BBQ will be held by the "Rally Alley" Student Entrance to Magness Arena.
d.u.g.s. will be selling a limited quantity of Boone T-shirts ($10) before the game on Friday, and if there are any left, on Saturday before the game. Funds raised from the T-Shirt sale will offset the expenses of the charity BBQs that d.u.g.s. hosts once per Quarter. A worthy cause indeed.
NHL.com Covers Gwozdecky's 500th Victory
From: NHL.com
by James Murphy
Gwozdecky, who earned his first coaching win in 1981 while at Wisconsin-River Falls, a Division III school, became the 19th member of the 500-win club with the milestone victory.
Gwozdecky now is 500-343-67, including 350-219-46 in 16 years at Denver. He also coached at Miami (Ohio) in addition after his stint at Wisconsin-River Falls. Gwozdwcky, who turned 56 in July, joked that the win simply revealed his age, but then thanked all the people that helped him get to this point.
"Just tells you how old I am," Gwozdecky told the media. "I'm fortunate and most proud of the many great people I've had the privilege to work with and coach, and call a friend, over my career."
He also was especially grateful for the constant support from his wife and daughter.
"They deserve it more than I do," he said.
Gwozdecky has no plans to stop coaching anytime soon and hinted that he may have to be pushed into retirement.
"How many more games I've got in this body, I have no idea," he said. "I want to keep coaching as long as they'll have me."
Boone Needs Halloween Costume Ideas
Post your ideas, thoughts or suggestions below. We might go with three or four different ideas, so keep them coming.
Minnesota State's Captain Will Miss DU Series
by Shane Frederick
The Minnesota State men’s hockey team is heading to Denver this morning without their captain, Geoff Irwin, who is out with an injury.
The games will be the first Irwin has missed since his sophomore season, snapping a streak of 77 games.
“He’s a vocal guy; he’s going to be missed,” Mavericks defenseman Ben Youds said. “He brings a lot of energy.”
Irwin suffered an upper-body injury after getting cross-checked from behind into the boards by Wisconsin freshman Craig Smith on Saturday night. Smith got a major penalty and a game disqualification, which comes with a one-game suspension. He was also handed an extra, one-game suspension for the hit.
Irwin, who said Wednesday that he was feeling better, hopes to be back in the lineup for the Mavericks’ next series, Nov. 13-14 against Colorado College.
“It’s going to be hard without (Irwin),” Youds said. “Hopefully we can get four points (for the WCHA standings) for him. He’s a big body up front and brings that intensity we need.”
DU Recruit Adds Leadership Role To Resume
Most of Makowski's points have come via the power play, so DU will be adding yet another offensively gifted defenseman next season.
Makowski, 20, was a second team All-USHL selection last season after registering 29 points and a plus-23 plus-minus rating. The University of Denver recruit also won a gold medal with the United States at the 2008 Viking Cup Challenge in Alberta, Canada, and played in the USHL All-Star game.
DU has just one more scholarship left to offer for the recruiting class of 2010, unless or until some current players on the roster leave school early for professional opportunities.
2010 Recruiting Class
F Jason Zucker (U.S. Under-18)
D David Makowski (Green Bay, USHL)
F Nick Shore (U.S. Under-18)
2011 Recruiting Class
D Scott Mayfield (Youngstown, USHL)
News & Notes From Around Pioneer Nation
You only have to look at DU's lineup in the past several seasons to see how important local players have been to the program. It looks like the pipeline is still producing premier youth players as the Colorado Thunderbirds just won a major tournament in Boston and the Littleton Hawks will represent the state in a major tournament in Quebec.
Despite losing two players this week, Mike Chambers was almost giddy recounting Colorado College's recent sweep of Michigan Tech. He's practically handing the MacNaughton Trophy to Scotty Owens in a gushing web posting. Wise fans will sit back and hum "Fifty-Seven" when the inevitable collapse occurs.
Flyers Host Annual Father-Son Bonding Week
by Frank Seravalli
Life on the road usually isn't fun. But the Flyers' annual father-son bonding trip is one that the players actually look forward to taking.
Most of the Flyers' fathers flew in from the far corners of the globe - Anchorage, Alaska, for Matt Carle's father, Bob - to watch their sons take on Florida and San Jose last weekend and travel to Washington with the team for tonight's game.
"Since he is from back in Alaska, I don't get to see him often," Matt Carle said. "It's nice to see family when you can.
"We make the commitment all year long, so we don't get to see them too often. When your parents come around, you always want to play better."
For some dads, the long weekend is a peek into life as an NHL player.
"I know the dads really enjoy seeing how it works, being in the NHL," Danny Briere said. "Before I came here, I never had the chance to live that [with my dad].
"I don't think it matters how young or old you are, it's a special time to bond with your dad."
The Flyers' fathers were going for a White House tour this morning while the players prepare for Ovechkin & Co.
Newcomer Mika Pyorala, whose family lives in Finland, said his father was disappointed he couldn't make the trip. The Pyoralas will visit Mika in January during a string of home games.
"I'm sure he would've liked to come," Pyorala said. "It's a long way and he is working. They're staying up late and watching all of the games on the Internet. They have the computer hooked up to their TV. My dad used to coach me in youth hockey and juniors; they basically live hockey. They are my biggest fans."
That's what makes this trip so special - nearly every player has his biggest fan watching.
Colborne Will Return Against Minnesota State
Less than two weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a broken index finger, DU sophomore center Joe Colborne is probable for this weekend’s two-game series against visiting Minnesota State. (read rest of article)
A Year Later, Coombe's Lies Still Haunt Campus
One year has passed and Boone is back thanks to alumni donations and our students who have crafted a new identity and spirit on campus. Since Boone's return to campus, who's been hurt? Boone has united the alumni, students, fans and many faculty. Boone has brought attention to a variety of sporting events and is more popular than ever among the students. Boone's Facebook page has taken on a life of its own and keeps 2,900+ students, alumni and fans connected to campus.
Every media source that has weighed in on the subject has been "pro-Boone." The Clarion, Channel 9 News, the Rocky Mountain News, the Washington Times and the highest rated radio program in Denver, the Mike Rosen Show.
In his email Coombe promised, "A community-wide discussion of what it means to be a Pioneer, for today and the future, and I ask that the history and traditions committee and our student and alumni organizations take up this question with a view to building community and clarifying our identity."
As to be expected he's done nothing of a sort. He's misled student leaders, unsuccessfully worked behind the scenes to squash Boone, intimidated "pro-Boone" faculty and refused to notify our alumni of his position on Boone for fear of driving away more donors. His position on Boone is overwhelmingly unpopular in the community and cost DU untold thousands in alumni donations.
Coombe's strategy appears to be to wait out the Boone "rabble-rousers" on campus. We're willing to wait him out, but what other University is ever going to hire this guy away from DU? Colorado College has a better chance of winning a National Championship than finding another university willing to hire this guy.
We propose Coombe bring Boone back officially and use the revenue from Boone merchandise sales to support DU spirit organizations on campus such as the band and cheerleaders. If he wants to use a portion of the revenue to fund minority scholarships or increase diversity on campus that would be a bonus.
Marc Cheverie Named INCH's Player Of The Week
Cheverie has three shutouts this season—he also blanked Ohio State on Oct. 15—and seven for his career. Minnesota has been the victim of Cheverie’s perfection on three separate occasions. In addition to the shutouts this past weekend, he was also the goalie of record in a 4-0 win over the Gophers at Magness Arena on Nov. 22, 2008.
Heading into the Pioneers’ weekend series with Minnesota State, Cheverie leads the nation in shutouts, is tied for first in wins with four, ranks second with a .966 save percentage, and is fourth with a 1.00 goals against average.
DU Freshmen Have Been Friends For Years
From: Inside Hockey.com & DU Clarion
by Arianna Ranahosseini
For most of the college athletes, the fondest memories of their teammates may be the first win, the away trips, the conference final or the national championship. For University of Denver freshmen William Wrenn and Adam Murray, their favorite memories will be playing in the rink in Wrenn’s backyard and winning the Pee Wee State Championship.
Now, with the start of the season, two Pioneer hockey players are following the path they have envisioned for years. Since they were 12 years old, defenseman Wrenn and goaltender Murray have been opponents, teammates, roommates and best friends. (read rest of article)
Denver Post: Chevy On Verge Of DU Record
From: Denver Post
by Mike Chambers
Cheverie is 5 minutes, 24 seconds away from breaking DU's shutout streak record of 208:42, established by freshman Peter Mannino in 2005. (read rest of article)
Colorado College Goaltender Leaves Team
This is yet another sign of the times in college hockey. A highly recruited player doesn't like his playing time, role on the team or his development and he is out the door in less than a semester.
Stremmel lost the starting goaltender job to Freshman Joe Howe and CC coach Scotty Owens elected not to go with a rotation. Junior Tyler O’Brien will backup Howe in the nets for the remainder of the season
Stremmel’s future, like Colorado College’s, is rife with questions. Answers may not be known immediately, but expect him to reappear in the WHL soon.
According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, "The freshman from Reno, Nev., was undecided about his future his junior year of high school.
Unlike most teenagers, Stremmel, now 18, had the option of choosing between golf and hockey to pay for college.
So, instead of heading off to junior hockey like other prospects, Stremmel focused on golf for a year. It was a decision that would have dumbfounded most hockey parents after years of traveling to rinks 152 miles away (Vacaville, Calif.) to play for the California North Stars and trips to goalie schools in Minnesota. But when his team moved to Las Vegas, Stremmel, who first played inline at age 7 and then switched to ice hockey a year later, had to make a decision.
“He loves hockey, but if it didn’t work out, he didn’t want to look back and wonder what would have happened with golf,” his father Steve said.
The scratch golfer was fortunate to find a Junior A team willing to take a chance. The USHL’s Chicago Steel drafted him his sophomore year and stuck with him despite the year off.
“It did take time for him to adjust to our league but he was one of the hardest-working kids on our team,” Steel coach Steve Poapst said.
DU Recruits Help Lead USNDT To NY Sweep
From: Our Sports Central.com
With 4:01 to play in the first period against Colgate, Stephen Johns' shot caromed off the end boards to Zucker who slammed the puck into the open net to make it 2-0.
Shore gave Team USA a four-goal advantage in the second period after he tapped home a rebound off of Jon Merill's right-point shot.
On Saturday night night Zucker has two assists as the US Under-18 Team defeated Cornell 3-2.
On Friday night they defeated Utica College 10-1. Zucker had two goals, including the game winner, and an assist while Shore contributed two goal and two assists.
NOTES: The U.S. National Under-18 Team improved to 4-3-0 against NCAA opponents and are currently 2-0-0 against ECAC Hockey foes. Team USA has not lost to an ECAC Hockey opponent since Oct. 22, 2005 .... Zucker who plays center has five goals and four assists in 12 games. Shore who is a left winger, has four goals and five assists in 12 games.
DU Sweep Against Minnesota Is Rare Feat
DU had played a weekend series in Mariucci Arena 38 times and they have only swept the Gophers six times, including this weekends whitewashing. But DU has turned the tide recently going 8-3-1 in the last 12 games.
Despite all the recent success, DU has never gone undefeated against Minnesota in a season where the teams have faced each other at least four times. The Pioneers will attempt to make history when the teams meet again in Magness Arena in February.
1929-30 was the last season the Gophers lost consecutive shutouts at home. This also was only the third time in Gopher history that they were shutout in back-to-back games.
It was a historic weekend for DU hockey players, coaches and fans.
DU Lax Drops Scrimmage To Denver Outlaws
From: DU Athletics Website
"If you had told me coming into this game that we would only lose by two to the Denver Outlaws, I would have been happy, but of course with the way that we played today we were disappointed with the loss," said head coach Bill Tierney. "I am so proud of the way our guys performed and with the way they answered to the pressure of playing against one of the best professional lacrosse teams."
DU Sweeps The Gophers On The Road
"It was nice to get that second start of the weekend. It felt good, and there was no way I was losing it."- DU goaltender Marc Cheverie
Kyle Ostrow put DU on the board with an even strength goal at 10:15 of the 1st period. (Assists Luke Salazar, Drew Shore)
Rhett Rakhsahni scored at 4:27 of the 2nd period on the power play to put DU up 2-0. (Assists Patrick Wiercioch, Tyler Ruegsegger)
Kyle Ostrow tallied his second goal of the night at 4:12 of the 3rd period, also on the power play. (Assists Drew Shore, Jesse Martin).
1929-30 was the last season the Gophers lost consecutive shutouts at home. This also was only the third time in Gopher history that they were shutout in back-to-back games.
Chevy's scoreless streak at 203:19 minuntes is the second longest streak in DU history trailing Peter Mannino's 208:42 in 2004.
First Star: Marc Cheverie (Denver)
Second Star: Kyle Ostrow (Denver)
Third Star: Drew Shore (Denver)
Photos From Friday Night's DU-Gopher Game
See more game photos on Star-Tribune's Website
FRIDAY NIGHT: DU 3 - Minnesota 0 Final
The University of Denver hockey team rolled into Mariucci Arena tonight and played their most complete game of the season in a 3-0 victory. Goaltender Marc Cheverie recorded his second shutout of the season in just three starts. He raised his record this season to 3-0-0."It was nice to get that second start of the weekend. It felt good, and there was no way I was losing it."- DU goaltender Marc Cheverie
Tyler Ruegsegger & Rhett Rakhshani recorded key goals in the decisive second period.
Saturday night's game will not be televised until Sunday afternoon at 2 PM on FCS-North.
LetsGoDU.com Game Regap
First Star: Rhett Rakhshani (Denver)
Second Star: Marc Cheverie (Denver)
Third Star: Tyler Ruegsegger (Denver)
Denver Pioneers Blog Posts DU's Lineup
DU Lacrosse Will Play Denver Outlaws On Saturday
The University of Denver men’s lacrosse team and Major League Lacrosse’s Denver Outlaws will face-off for the first time in the inaugural Colorado Lacrosse Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m.at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium on the DU campus. The game will be preceded by the Colorado Lacrosse Showcase Youth Clinic at 10 a.m., featuring the Denver Outlaws and an appearance by DU coaching legend Bill Tierney.
This will be the first scrimmage of the 2009-10 season under coach Tierney and the first time the Pioneers have squared off against a professional lacrosse team.
“I can’t think of a more exciting day of lacrosse for the Denver lacrosse community, or a greater setting for this contest than Peter Barton Stadium, located on our beautiful campus in the shadows of the majestic Rocky Mountains,” Tierney said. “It will be a great opportunity for our alumni, families and friends to observe the exciting things that are happening in and around the DU men’s lacrosse program.”
Tickets are $5 and will go on sale on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. They can be purchased through www.TicketMaster.com or at the DU Box Office, located in the Daniel L. Ritchie Center on the DU campus.
Admission for the youth clinic is $50 and includes a ticket to the Colorado Lacrosse Showcase game. Geared towards boys in second through eighth grade, the Outlaws will host the clinic from 10 a.m. to noon on the field at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium.
Skills covered in the clinic include shooting, dodging, footwork, one-on-one defense, clearing and transition work. An autograph session with the Outlaws players will also be included at 11:30 a.m.
Injuries & Flu Weaken DU On Eve Of Gopher Tilt
by Mike Chambers
Battling injuries and the H1N1 flu can partially explain why the preseason No. 1-ranked University of Denver is not where it wants to be.
Pioneers captain Rhett Rakhshani, however, is not about to confuse misfortunes with mistakes. The senior wing said his weakened squad isn't looking for excuses about why it is 2-2 heading into tonight's Western Collegiate Hockey Association opener at No. 11 Minnesota (read rest of article).
Letter To Ralph Englestad Arena GM
UND Athletic Director Brian Faison commented in UND's Area Voices Blog.
"We have one of the best men's hockey programs, the best collegiate hockey facility and the best college hockey fans in the country, but there were events during last weekend's home hockey series that point to a need for change," UND athletic director Brian Faison said. "The vast majority of the nearly 12,000 people in the building both nights created an electric atmosphere.
"We don't want our fans to dampen their enthusiasm for Fighting Sioux hockey one decibel, but what I am asking them to do is direct their passion in a more positive manner."
Mr. Jody Hodgson replied to my email.
Damien,
I am concerned about these issues, steps are being taken, and I share your desire to shine the most favorable light possible on college hockey. Thanks for taking the time to touch base.
Sincerely,
Jody
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I took the liberty of writing a letter to the General Manager of Ralph Englestad Arena today and "cc'd" a few UND bigwigs. I'm not expecting any sort of a reply since litigation may be pending, but we'll see what happens.
Jody Hodgson
Ralph Englestad Arena - General Manager
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Ms. Hodgson,
While I wasn't present at Ralph Englestad Arena this weekend, the behavior of the fans in your facility is giving a black eye to the entire college hockey community. I hope you take steps to improve fan behavior and safety inside and outside the arena.
North Dakota fans embarrassed
Poor treatment of visiting press last season
Fan almost killed at UND Hockey Game
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Damien Goddard
University of Denver '88
Houston, TX
LetsGoDU Blog
cc:
Mike Chambers - Denver Post
Brian Faiason - UND Athletic Director
Dr. Robert Kelley - UND President
Showdown In Minneapolis Against The Gophers
Minnesota (0-1-1, 0-1-1) vs. Denver (2-2, 0-0)
Date: Friday-Saturday, Oct. 23-24
Time: 6 p.m. MST
Location: Mariucci Arena (10,000)
Series History: Minnesota leads 91-64-12
Radio: KYCR 1570 AM (tape on Sat.)
Television: Fox Sports North (tape on Sat.)
Intro
Last Time Out
Series History
The Gophers lead the all-time series over the Pioneers 91-64-12. The teams split their two games last year in Denver with Minnesota winning 5-2 and Denver taking a 4-0 victory to snap the Gophers' 11-game unbeaten streak to open the season. The Pioneers are making their first regular season visit to Mariucci Arena since Nov. 2-4, 2007, though they did participate in the NCAA West Regional at Mariucci last March, losing 4-2 to Miami (Ohio). Minnesota's win over Denver last November snapped a five-game winless streak against the Pioneers as Denver is 6-3-1 in the last 10 meetings.
Goldy Gopher Added To Bad Boyz Team
The University of Minnesota apologized after Goldy poked fun at a Penn State football player who was praying. A video made before Saturday's game at State College, Pa., shows Penn State defensive end Jerome Hayes kneeling in prayer in the end zone.
Goldy Gopher kneels in front of Hayes, according to the video posted on YouTube. When Hayes stands up, so does Goldy. The mascot tries to make some contact, but Hayes ignores him and trots back to the bench.
According to the report, Hayes said he has seen video of the moment, and that he's not bothered by it -- although teammates have told him "the Gopher got the best of me."
Minnesota spokesman Dan Wolter says the stunt was "plainly a mistake" and the mascot didn't intend to offend anyone or trivialize religion.
"On behalf of Goldy and the University of Minnesota, I want to apologize to the Penn State player involved and anyone else who may have taken offense from this incident," Wolter said in a statement. "We have reiterated to Goldy the importance of exercising appropriate religious sensitivity in the future."
DU Pep Band Schedule For Hockey Games
This week DU's Pep Band was approved for "Club" status by the University, so they will eligible to raise funds on and off campus.
This year the band has 40 members, up from just 20 members in recent seasons. Last season the Pep Band performed at 11 DU hockey games.
Sat. Oct. 31 - Minnesota State
Sat. Jan. 9 - Alaska-Anchorage
Fri. Feb. 5 - Mercyhurst
Fri. Feb. 12 - Minnesota
Sat. Feb. 20 - Michigan Tech
Fri. Mar. 5 - Colorado College
Joe Colborne Interview On Pipeline Show
DU Throwback Jerseys Available Online
Chambers Blog Answers Pending Questions
Colborne To Appear On Internet Program
Zucker Rated As Potential 1st Round Prospect
Current DU players Joe Colborne & Drew Shore were listed around where Zucker is and they went in the 1st & 2nd Round respectively.
The Border Bar Near DU Closes Forever
The closing however is not sad news for everyone. DU athletic coaches will sleep better at night knowing their players will no longer be involved in dust-ups in The Border's parking lot or hooking up with co-eds during last call.
It was an infamous incident at the Border in 2008 that probably led to the eventual firing of DU lacrosse coach Jamie Munro and charges being filed against two of his players. A 23-year-old female, who happened to be a DU alum, were allegedly attacked by a group of lacrosse players while they were leaving the Border late at night.
Who can forget when DU goaltender Chris Burns was stabbed during a wild 75 person melee back in 1994. Naturally it was business as usual the next night and another fight broke out. Burns finished his career with a 4.72 GAA and and .842 Save Percentage. Numbers that are eerily similar to young Adam Murray's stats.
So they may close The Border but they can't take away our memories. Post your favorite Border memories below.