Denver Pioneers defeat Michigan, advance to the Frozen Four final this weekend

The Denver Pioneers beat Michigan 4-3 in the second overtime period Thursday night and advance to the Frozen Four final for a chance to win their third national title in five years.   

The Denver Pioneers claimed victory over the Michigan Wolverines in their Frozen Four semifinal game in Las Vegas on Thursday night. DU and Michigan entered the third period tied 2-2, but Michigan pulled ahead with a power play goal with about 8 minutes remaining and the Pios were able to counter. In the second overtime period, the Pioneers' senior captain Kent Anderson scored to topple the No. 1 Wolverines.  

DU and the University of Michigan last met in the 2022 Frozen Four Semifinals in Boston where the Pioneers also won in overtime.

The NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Semifinal game took place at T-Mobile Arena in Nevada.

DU will take on Wisconsin in Saturday's championship with the chance for the Pios to win their 11th national championship.