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Tickets on sale for WCHA playoffs

Tickets for the first round of the 2011 WCHA playoffs are on sale. The first round of the WCHA playoffs are set for March 11–13. DU clinched home ice for WCHA playoffs for the eighth consecutive season.  Season-ticket holders can call the season ticket holder hotline at 303-871-GOAL. All other […]

Lubar remembered for his love of the game

A 21-year-old student at the University of Denver died on Feb. 11 from head injuries he sustained in a ski accident at Copper Mountain Ski Resort on Jan. 25. Joseph Rochford Lubar, of Fox Point, Wis., was a junior at DU. He was an economics major and a starting pitcher […]

DU skiers speed their way to gold and silver at World University Games

DU skiers speed their way to gold and silver at World University Games

Six DU skiers competed in the alpine skiing competitions at the 25th annual winter World University Games held in Erzurum, Turkey, Jan. 29–Feb. 6. Jennie VanWagner, a sophomore from Traverse City, Mich., won gold in the women’s giant slalom event on Feb. 3 with a time of 1:53.26. In addition […]

Athletics, performing arts centers to adopt new online ticketing system

This summer, Ticketmaster will issue its last ticket to DU sports and arts patrons. The University will switch from the online ticket service provider to a new system, Paciolan on July 1. The switch should mean lower service fees and a better showcase for DU Athletics and Newman Center for the Performing […]

Memorial service announced for Murray Armstrong

Memorial service announced for Murray Armstrong

 The University of Denver and the Denver Hockey Alumni Association (DHAA) will hold a memorial service for legendary hockey head coach Murray “The Chief” Armstrong. Armstrong, who coached DU to five NCAA national championships, died Dec. 8, 2010. He was 94. The “Hail to The Chief” service will take place […]

Pioneers hockey player checks in with figure skating coach

Pioneers hockey player checks in with figure skating coach

Broken teeth. Shattered jaws. Fist fights. Fair or not, we tend to think of hockey players in blustery, macho terms rather than in images of precision and grace. So it might be surprising to learn that Dustin “Dusty” Jackson — a 6-foot-3-inch, 205-pound forward for the University of Denver Pioneers […]

This month in history: February

This month in history: February

Pioneers basketball vs. People’s Republic of China February 1980   On Feb. 2, 1980, the DU Fieldhouse played host to an international athletic competition when the Pioneers men’s basketball team took on the People’s Republic of China’s Junior National Team in an exhibition scrimmage. Although the young team was “quick […]

DU selected to host 2011 NCAA gymnastics regional

The University of Denver will host an NCAA regional gymnastics meet on April 2 at Magness Arena. The University also hosted NCAA regionals in 2002, 2004 and 2007. The DU gymnastics team advanced to the national championship meet after competing well at the 2007 regional hosted at the DU. “It […]

DU gymnastics tumbles into a tough season

DU gymnastics tumbles into a tough season

The DU gymnastics team is chalking up its hands for its home opener this weekend. And, they’ll have those hands full. The seventh-ranked Georgia Bulldogs, winners of 10 NCAA national championships, visit Magness Arena along with BYU and Air Force. “Our preseason is fairly long so everyone’s anxious to get […]

Pioneers ready for 2011 skiing campaign

Pioneers ready for 2011 skiing campaign

“Our chances are better than ever.” That’s the DU ski team’s head coach, Andy LeRoy, and his answer to the question: Can the Pioneers take home their fourth NCAA title in a row in 2011? “Three straight is a wonderful feat for the recent era, and things look good for […]