US EditionDenver Pioneers Defeat Michigan, Advance to the Frozen Four Final This Weekend
Johnny Hicks made 49 saves and Denver rallied from a late deficit before Anderson scored the winner on the power play.
- On Thursday, April 9, the 2nd-seed Denver Pioneers defeated the 1st-seed Michigan Wolverines 4-3 in double overtime at T-Mobile Arena, with senior Kent Anderson scoring the game-winning goal at 7:25 of the second overtime.
- Goaltender Johnny Hicks anchored the victory with a career-high 49 saves, withstanding a relentless Michigan offense that outshot the Pioneers 52-26 throughout the game, including 21 stops during overtime.
- Denver freshman Clarke Caswell extended the game by redirecting a pass from defenseman Garrett Brown with 2:46 remaining in regulation, tying the score 3-3 and forcing overtime.
- The Pioneers will face the Wisconsin Badgers in the national championship game on Saturday, April 11, at 2:30 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena, seeking their 11th national title.
- Denver coach David Carle praised Anderson's development as a leader, noting the win keeps alive the program's hopes of winning a third national title in five years.
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