Founded in 1864, only a few years after the city itself, the University of Denver is one of the country's premier private universities. The University's 125-acre campus, a few miles south of downtown Denver, is home to more than 11,000 students hailing from all regions of the U.S. and over 90 other countries. The Pioneers’ first season of college hockey was 1949-50. DU has won seven NCAA Championships beginning in 1958 (1958, 1960, 1961, 1968, 1969, 2004, 2005) and produced one Hobey Baker Award winner. The Pioneers play all home game on campus at Magness Arena. The NHL-sized ice surface has a capacity of 6,026.
Location: Denver, Colo.
Founded: 1864
Enrollment: 11,797
Nickname: Pioneers
Colors: Crimson and Gold
Chancellor: Dr. Rebecca Chopp
Faculty Rep.: Dr. Keith Miller
Interim Director of Athletics: Ron Grahame
Head Coach: Jim Montgomery
Alma Mater/Year: Maine/1993
Dir. of Media Relations: Matthew McGreevy
Office Phone: 303-871-2275
Email: Matthew.Mcgreevy@du.edu
Home Arena (Opened): Magness Arena (1999)
Rink Dimensions: 200x85 (NHL)
Capacity: 6,026
Founded in 1864, only a few years after the city itself, the University of Denver is one of the country's premier private universities. The University's 125-acre campus, a few miles south of downtown Denver, is home to more than 11,000 students hailing from all regions of the U.S. and 93 other countries. The Pioneers’ first season of college hockey was 1949-50. DU has won seven NCAA Championships beginning in 1958 (1958, 1960, 1961, 1968, 1969, 2004, 2005) and produced one Hobey Baker Award winner. The Pioneers play all home game on campus at Magness Arena. The NHL-sized ice surface has a capacity of 6,026.
Location: Denver, Colo.
Founded: 1864
Enrollment: 11,656
Nickname: Pioneers
Colors: Crimson and Gold
Chancellor: Dr. Rebecca Chopp
Faculty Rep.: Dr. Nancy Sampson
Director of Athletics/Vice Chancellor: Peg Bradley-Doppes
Head Coach: Jim Montgomery
Alma Mater/Year: Maine/1993
Dir. of Media Relations: Rick Bowness
Office Phone: 303-871-2390
E-mail: richard.bowness@du.edu
Home Arena: Magness Arena
Rink Dimensions: 200x85 (NHL)
Capacity: 6,026
