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 eight NCAA Championships beginning in 1958 (1958, 1960, 1961, 1968, 1969, 2004, 2005, 2017) 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: 11,614
Nickname: Pioneers
Colors: Crimson and Gold
Chancellor: Dr. Jeremy Haefner
Faculty Rep.: Dr. Keith Miller
Director of Athletics: Karlton Creech
Head Coach: David Carle
Alma Mater/Year: Denver/2012
Dir. of Media Relations: Ron Knabenbauer
Office Phone: 303-871-2390
Email: ron.knabenbauer@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 eight NCAA Championships beginning in 1958 (1958, 1960, 1961, 1968, 1969, 2004, 2005, 2017) 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: 11,614
Nickname: Pioneers
Colors: Crimson and Gold
Chancellor: Jeremy Haefner
Faculty Rep.: Dr. Keith Miller
Director of Athletics: Karlton Creech
Head Coach: David Carle
Alma Mater/Year: Denver/2012
Dir. of Media Relations: TBD
Office Phone: TBD
Email: TBD
Home Arena: Magness Arena
Rink Dimensions: 200x85 (NHL)
Capacity: 6,026
