Cornell's men鈥檚 hockey team, ranked ninth, is set to face fourth-ranked Denver in the Loveland Regional semifinal of the NCAA Division I Men鈥檚 Hockey Championship tonight at 6 p.m. ET. The Big Red, boasting a 22-10-1 record, looks to extend their NCAA Tournament success after reaching this stage for the fourth straight year. Cornell aims for its first victory over Denver in a competitive matchup where the all-time series stands at 8-6 in favor of Denver, with both teams having faced each other in the NCAA Tournament multiple times previously.

By the Numbers
  • Cornell has made 26 NCAA Tournament appearances, the 10th-most in Division I history.
  • Denver is on a nine-game winning streak and is 12-0-1 in its last 13 games.
State of Play
  • Cornell is coming off a strong performance last season, upsetting top-seeded Michigan State in the regionals.
  • Cornell鈥檚 coach Casey Jones has achieved a .682 win percentage thus far, one of the best in the program鈥檚 history.
What's Next

A victory over Denver would advance Cornell to the Loveland Regional Final, where they could face the winner of the matchup between Western Michigan and Minnesota State. This could set up another significant match for team momentum.

Bottom Line

The match against Denver is crucial for Cornell not only to keep their tournament hopes alive but also to continue their legacy of success in NCAA hockey, potentially marking another milestone in their storied program history.