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meetings against Miami this season back in
December in Denver.
Denver (21-11-3, 17-6-1 NCHC) heads into
the postseason as one of the hottest teams
in the country, finishing the regular season
on a five-game winning streak and nine-
game unbeaten streak (8-0-1). DU closed the
regular season with a sweep of Arizona State
last weekend to finish in second place. By
doing so, the Pioneers could host a semifinal
game next Saturday, March 14 if they advance.
Denver has won the Frozen Faceoff three
times previously, including the inaugural
tournament in 2014 and most recently in
2024, as well as in 2018.
Miami (18-14-2, 9-13-2 NCHC) earned a
spot in the NCHC Tournament with a split
at Omaha last weekend to close the regular
season. The RedHawks missed the 2025
postseason after a last-place finish, but have
