DU Pioneers win 11th national championship at Frozen Four behind Johnny Hicks’ 29 saves
- Posted on April 12, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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In brief
The University of Denver's ice hockey program has secured its 11th NCAA Division I national championship, with freshman goalkeeper Johnny Hicks delivering an outstanding performance with 29 saves during the Frozen Four tournament. This remarkable achievement follows the program's historic 10th title won two years prior, solidifying Denver's dominance in collegiate hockey and establishing Hicks as a rising star in the sport.
DU Pioneers win 11th national championship at Frozen Four behind Johnny Hicks’ 29 saves
Two years after Matthew Davis put together a legendary run to help the University of Denver claim its record 10th national title, Pioneers freshman Johnny Hicks has done the same to capture No. 11.
