Denver's freshman goaltender Johnny Hicks shut out Cornell with a 5-0 victory in the Loveland Regional semifinals of the NCAA Men's Hockey Championship, ending Cornell's season. Hicks has been dominant since taking over as the starter, achieving a 13-0-1 record with a 1.06 goals-against average and a .960 save percentage. Denver's aggressive offense led to three of their four goals coming from deflections, while Cornell struggled to get their scoring streak going. The loss marks Cornell's largest defeat in NCAA Tournament history since 2017, ending their impressive 56-game goal-scoring streak. Denver will play in the regional final against Western Michigan on Sunday.

By the Numbers
  • Johnny Hicks recorded 24 saves, achieving his second shutout of the season.
  • Denver has gone 14 games without a loss since Hicks became the starting goaltender, with a record of 13-0-1.
State of Play
  • Denver has advanced to the NCAA regional final against top-seeded Western Michigan.
  • Cornell's 56-game goal-scoring streak officially ended during this matchup.
What's Next

Denver aims to continue their winning streak into the regional final on Sunday, while Cornell will look to regroup and reflect on the season's achievements despite the playoff disappointment.

Bottom Line

Hicks' stellar performance and the team dynamics have propelled Denver into a critical matchup against Western Michigan, while Cornell's season serves as a reminder of growth despite a sharp end.