Wild game at Ball Arena a great showcase for DU Pioneers program

It was a good night for the process, both on and off the ice, for the University of Denver hockey team at Ball Arena, but not for the result.

The No. 4-ranked Denver Pioneers rallied multiple times in the third period, but ultimately lost to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 6-5 in overtime, in the 2025 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game. It was a wild night in Denver’s first game at Ball Arena since 2023.

“It was a really entertaining game, obviously for the fans. I thought the energy, atmosphere in the building was excellent,” DU coach David Carle said. “It’s a special opportunity to be able to play here at Ball Arena. I’m appreciative of our administration and people at Kroenke (Sports and Entertainment) for making this game happen as well and giving our players this wonderful experience.”