University of Denver Fall 2022

On the last day of September, student fans overlooked cloudy skies and the prospect of rain to pitch their tents outside the Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness—all in hopes of securing much-coveted season tickets for the Pioneers hockey team, defending NCAA national champions. Their overnight vigil paid off the next morning, with donuts, coffee, prizes and a visit from head coach David Carle. All eyes are on the ultimate prize—a repeat victory at the Frozen Four and setting the record for the most national championships in college hockey.

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