DU Hockey Alumni Association Update

(above) Rod Summers (#3) in action back in the day

DU Hockey Alumni Roadtrip To Minnesota

Many exciting changes are planned for the University of Denver Hockey Alumni Association in 2011. The group which represents former DU hockey players has just been granted a Raffle License by the State of Colorado. They will be holding "50/50 Raffles" on game nights at Magness Arena.

The Raffles will enable the Alumni Association to be self-sufficient and have a larger role supporting and promoting the University of Denver Hockey Program. President and former DU hockey player Rod Summers (1987-1990) has been working with the University and Athletic Department on this project.

The Board of Directors of the DU Hockey Alumni Association includes Summers, Spence Walden, Tom Sampson, Jim Wiste, Mark Rycroft, Jason Grahame, Gerry Powers, Marty Howe, Murray Dow & Harold Beier.

Scott Fuson Named 2009 Pioneer Mascot

"I realize this thing is a lot bigger than the person. It's not about the person behind the mask, it's about the rich history and tradition at the University of Denver and more specifically with pre-Ruckus mascots. I would be honored if I could take part in bringing back this great tradition. Thanks again for selecting me as the new school mascot, I can't tell you how excited I am."

Scott Fuson DU '10

The alumni donors are proud to announce that University of Denver student Scott Fuson has been selected to become the Unofficial 2009 Pioneer Mascot.

Scott is a Junior at DU and is a Pioneer in every sense of the word. He studied abroad in Seville, Spain last year and has been a DU hockey season ticket holder. He plays basketball, can ice skate and is great with kids.

Scott will be attending the Raymond Mascot Boot Camp from March 27-29 at Kutztown State University in Pennsylvania. The camp is run by one of the most famous mascots in sports Dave Raymond, who developed the Philly Phanatic 30 years ago. The seminars will guide Scott into developing a brand character for our Mascot.

After Scott returns to DU he will hold a clinic for interested DU students on what he learned at the camp and help us identify and groom future mascots.

Two weeks after the camp, Scott will fly to Washington D.C. to unveil our mascot at the Lincoln Memorial on April 9th. DU Alum Harold Beier (DU '47) will serve as Honorary Marshall for the event.

After the ceremony, Scott will be driven to the Verizon Center in Washington to meet and greet fans from all over the college hockey universe. The Frozen Four Semifinals will be Scott's first opportunity to interact with fans in a college hockey environment.

If DU does not make the Frozen Four, Scott will fly back to Denver on Friday and introduce the mascot at the DU Women's Tennis match against Northern Colorado on April 11th and then attend DU's Men's Lacrosse game against Notre Dame at Invesco Field at 1:30 PM.

All this would not be possible without our alumni donors. We can't thank you enough.