Denver Vs. Western Michigan Hockey Score & Live Updates, Frozen Four Scores

The Denver Pioneers, the defending NCAA champion, and the Western Michigan Broncos are set to face off in the 2025 NCAA Men’s Hockey Frozen Four at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.

Denver, led by players like Jack Devine and Zeev Buium, will look to continue their momentum after an upset win over top-seeded Boston College.

Western Michigan, meanwhile, will rely on their star freshman goalie Hampton Slukynsky, and the offensive prowess of Alex Bump to try and capitalize on scoring opportunities.

The teams are very familiar with each other, having played a pair of regular season games, with Western Michigan taking the first game 3-2 and Denver winning the second 3-2. More recently, Western Michigan won 4-3 in 2OT in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship.

Both teams are seeking to make history, with Denver aiming to win its third national championship in four years, and Western Michigan hoping to claim its first title ever.

Follow along for live updates, scores, and highlights from Denver vs. Western Michigan, and remember to refresh for new updates.

Overtime Begins – OT, 20′

Denver 2, Western Michigan 2

The next goal wins.

Analysis From FloHockey’s Chris Peters

Denver 2, Western Michigan 2

We are heading to overtime, and if you watched the first 40 minutes of the game you wouldn’t think it was possible.

Denver chipped away, scoring two gritty goals off of broken plays and rebounds that got them back in it. Meanwhile, Western Michigan has to wonder where the relentlessness went because they weren’t as disruptive on the forecheck.

It seems like they got away from what worked for them through two periods and it came back to bite them. Zeev Buium (MIN) has been a monster in the game for Denver, but goalie Matt Davis has made 34 saves and is the only reason this game didn’t get massively out of hand when WMU was out-shooting DU 32-8 through two periods.

We’ll now go until someone scores. It could be a while.

End Of Third Period, Headed To Overtime

Denver Pioneers score two goals in the third period

Watch Jared Wright Game-Tying Goal

After review we have…A GOOD GOAL! Jared Wright shoves it home to tie it up with 2:39 left to go! #MFrozenFour x 🎥 ESPN2 / @DU_Hockey pic.twitter.com/Hs9psyXh7B

— NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) April 10, 2025

Denver Ties It Up!

Denver 2, Western Michigan 2

The puck squeezes in as Denver is tied at 2 with only 2 minutes left in the third period.

Jared Wright scores the goal, assisted by Eric Pohlkamp.

~~This goal is being reviewed for goaltender interference.~~

After review, the goal stands.

WMU Has Four Shots This Period – 3rd, 5′

Denver 1, Western Michigan 2

If you want to get an idea of how things have changed, Western Michigan, after recording 32 shots in the first two periods, has only four shots in the third period.

Denver has the one goal on only 11 shots.

Another Look At Aidan Thompson Goal

Let’s light the lamp 🚨#MFrozenFour x @DU_Hockey pic.twitter.com/XfSWqciN71

— NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) April 10, 2025

Nine Minutes Left

Denver 1, Western Michigan 2

We’ve got a game, folks.

Let’s see what happens.

Watch Aidan Thompson Goal

PIOS ON THE BOARD! Aidan Thompson gets one in the back of the net with 13:11 left in the third! #MFrozenFour x 🎥 ESPN2 / @DU_Hockey pic.twitter.com/bFuzznaSqe

— NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) April 10, 2025

Denver Scores! – 3rd, 13′

Denver 1, Western Michigan 2

Aidan Thompson makes it a one-goal lead for WMU.

Denver killed off the power play and then immediately got an opportunity to score.

Cale Ashcroft notches the assist.

Not Dead Yet. Denver gets one off a broken play as Aidan Thompson (CHI) collects his own rebound after a flubbed shot and pops it home. 2-1 WMU with 13:09 to play in regulation. #MFrozenFour

— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) April 10, 2025

Western Michigan Power Play – 3rd, 15′

Denver 0, Western Michigan 2

Two minutes for high-sticking on Denver’s Hagen Burrows.

WMU looking to put the game away during this power play.

Slukynsky Making His Money – 3rd, 16′

Denver 0, Western Michigan 2

Hampton Slukynsky has been tested more by Denver to start this third period than he has the entire game, and he’s shown up.

Matteo Constantini and Eric Pohlkamp both had solid shots, but the freshman goalie was able to make saves.

Third Period Begins – 3rd, 20′

Denver 0, Western Michigan 2

Denver has some work to do if they want to get to another NCAA championship game.

Analysis From FloHockey’s Chris Peters

Western Michigan has been dominant in puck possession. Their forecheck is relentless, but they’re relentless everywhere on the ice. Their ability to swarm pucks has left Denver’s offense struggling. Western has a 32-8 shot advantage through two periods and Denver hasn’t been able to push back.

If not for Matt Davis, this game would be over.

Western Michigan’s game plan looks to be all about outnumbering pucks, forechecking hard and being relentless in all areas. This has been a clinic. The good news for Denver is that they’re only two goals back and have shown an ability to come back before. This third period should be a great one.

Another Look At Owen Michaels Goal

OH YEAH OWEN!#BroncosReign pic.twitter.com/ZxeOrYSER3

— WMU Hockey (@WMUHockey) April 10, 2025

Shots After Second Period

Denver: 8
Western Micghigan: 32

Denver managed only 5 shots in the second period.

End Of Second Period

Denver 0, Western Michigan 2

Western Michigan is up 2-0 as we head into the second intermission.

Watch Owen Michaels Goal

MY OH MICHAELS! @michaels_owen makes it 2-0 for the Broncos with left in the second period! 🏇#MFrozenFour x 🎥 ESPN2 / @WMUHockey pic.twitter.com/qide5vZwsY

— NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) April 10, 2025

WMU Get Two Shorthanded Breakaway Chances

Denver 0, Western Michigan 2

Broncos continue to relentlessly attack, even during the penalty-kill. Washe and Bump nearly had a chance to score on breakaway opportunities.

WMU successfully kill the penalty.

Just a minute left in the second period.

Denver Power Play – 2nd, 3′

Denver 0, Western Michigan 2

Two minutes for hooking on Iiro Hakkarainen.

Pioneers get an opportunity to put in their first goal.

WMU Doubles Up! Scores Again! – 2nd, 5′

Denver 0, Western Michigan 2

Owen Michaels puts a beautiful shot in the net, right past Matt Davis.

Denver coach David Carle was upset about a possible penalty no-call right before the goal.

Western Michigan Has 22 Shots – 2nd, 10′

Denver 0, Western Michigan 1

Denver goalie Matt Davis has barely had a moment since this game began. WMU has been attacking nonstop.

FloHockey’s Chris Peters On Kramer Goal

Western Michigan is on the board. Brian Kramer walks in with a wide open look off the clean faceoff win and it’s 1-0 Broncos. He could have pulled out a lawn chair and read the paper front to back with how much time he had off the draw.

— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) April 10, 2025

Watch Brian Kramer Score

BUCKIN’ BRONCOS! Brian Kramer puts the Broncos on the board first! #MFrozenFour x 🎥 ESPN2 / @WMUHockey pic.twitter.com/Ap8m6DITkF

— NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) April 10, 2025

Western Michigan Scores On Power Play!

Denver 0, Western Michigan 1

Brian Kramer put the Broncos on the board.

Kramer scores off a pass from the faceoff.

Tim Washe, who won the faceoff, gets the assist.

WMU Power Play – 2nd, 14′

Denver 0, Western Michigan 0

Two minutes for holding on Samu Salminen

Western Michigan looked great in their first power play opportunity.

Denver Power Play Ends – 2nd, 15′

Denver 0, Western Michigan 0

Western Michigan kills the penalty successfully.

Denver Power Play – 2nd, 17′

Denver 0, Western Michigan 0

Two minutes for slashing on Alex Bump.

Alex Bump Shoots Within Seconds – 2nd, 19′

Denver 0, Western Michigan 0

Alex Bump gets a shot off against Denver within seconds of the second period beginning. The puck lazered into Matt Davis’ helmet, unbuckling it in the process.

Second Period Begins – 2nd, 20′

Denver 0, Western Michigan 0

Puck drops for the second period.

Shots After First Period

Denver: 3
Western Micghigan: 12
Alex Bump: 3

First Period Ends

Denver 0, Western Michigan 0

We’re tied up at 0.

One down, two to go.

It’s 0-0 after 1. Shots are 11-3 Western and that doesn’t include what I can only assume is a tremendous dent in the cross bar from Zach Nehring. What a crazy start to our first game.

— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) April 10, 2025

Alex Bump One-Timer Saved By Davis – 1st, 2′

Denver 0, Western Michigan 0

Matt Davis has kept his team in the game as Western Michigan’s offense has been relentless.

Denver has yet to get in a rhythm on offense. Hampton Sluykynsky has been tested only once.

Watch Zach Nehring Hit The Crossbar 😳

The Broncos came this close 🤏 to striking first but the iron was unkind#NCHChockey // #MFrozenFour https://t.co/IuJ6o8QDGy pic.twitter.com/PwK3inemBJ

— The NCHC (@TheNCHC) April 10, 2025

WMU Power Play Ends – 1st, 5′

Denver 0, Western Michigan 0

Successful penalty kill by Denver. Goalie Matt Davis was huge as he was bombarded by shots from Western Michigan.

Western Michigan Power Play – 1st, 8′

Denver 0, Western Michigan 0

Two minutes for boarding on Denver’s Kieran Cebrian.

Puck Drop From Ref’s Point Of View

Up close and personal for puck drop 👀🎥#MFrozenFour pic.twitter.com/RY0iqbUTM9

— NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) April 10, 2025

WMU Pushing Early – 1st, 13′

Denver 0, Western Michigan 0

The Broncos have two shots seven minutes into the first period.

The Pios have yet to get a shot off.

Two Early Chances For WMU – 1st, 17′

Denver 0, Western Michigan 0

Denver goalie Matt Davis made a save, but the puck deflection led to an open-net opportunity that Western Michigan was unable to put away. The crowd audibly gasped.

Zach Nehring was the player with the shot. The puck ended up hitting the crossbar.

Frozen Four Begins – 1st, 20′

Denver 0, Western Michigan 0

Gametime. Let’s go.

Here we go. Denver. Western Michigan. Puck is down. Winner goes for the championship Saturday. #MFrozenFour

— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) April 10, 2025

Denver Vs. Western Michigan Hockey All-Time

All-Time Record

Total Games: 44
Denver Wins: 27
Western Michigan Wins: 15
Ties: 2

Largest Margin Of Victory

Denver won 10-4 (November 27, 1982)

Last 10 Matchups

5 wins for Denver
5 wins for Western Michigan

Denver Vs. Western Michigan This Season

Dec 6, 2024: Western Michigan 3, Denver 2
Dec 7, 2024: Denver 3, Western Michigan 2
Mar 22, 2025: Western Michigan 4, Denver 3

Denver Arrives

Pios have arrived. #GoPios #DUtoTheLou pic.twitter.com/7gchgjpSeh

— Denver Hockey (@DU_Hockey) April 10, 2025

WMU Broncos Are In The House

Arrived.#BroncosReign pic.twitter.com/Y2B5AQ3ABy

— WMU Hockey (@WMUHockey) April 10, 2025

How To Watch Denver Vs. Western Michigan Hockey

The Denver vs. Western Michigan game will be broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN+ at 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 10.

NCAA Hockey Tournament Bracket 2025

Here’s the NCAA Hockey Tournament regional schedule and results.

Thursday, March 27

Boston University 8, Ohio State 3 – Toledo, Ohio Regional
Western Michigan 4, Minnesota State 1 (2OT) – Fargo, N.D. Regional
Cornell 4, Michigan State 3 (OT) – Toledo, Ohio Regional
UMass 5, Minnesota 4 – Fargo, N.D. Regional

Friday, March 28

Boston College 3, Bentley 1 – Manchester, N.H. Regional
UConn 4, Quinnipiac 1 – Allentown, Pa. Regional
Denver 5, Providence 1 – Manchester, N.H. Regional
Penn State 5, Maine 1 – Allentown, Pa. Regional

Saturday, March 29

Boston University 3, Cornell 2 – Toledo Regional Final
Western Michigan 2, UMass 1 – Fargo Regional Final

Sunday, March 30

Penn State 3, UConn 2 – Allentown Regional Final,
Denver 3, Boston College 1 – Manchester Regional Final

Frozen Four Schedule 2025

Thursday, April 10

5:00 p.m. ET – Denver vs. Western Michigan – Semifinal 1 – St. Louis, Mo. (ESPN2, ESPN+)
8:30 p.m. ET – Penn State vs. Boston University – Semifinal 2 – St. Louis, Mo. (ESPN2, ESPN+)

Frozen Four 2025 National Championship

Saturday, April 12

7:30 p.m. ET – National Championship Game – Enterprise Center | St. Louis, Mo.

Denver Hockey Roster 2025

1 – Freddie Halyk – So. – G – 6′ 5” – 220 Ibs
2 – Tory Pitner – Fr. – D – 6′ 1” – 190 Ibs
3 – Cale Ashcroft – So. – D – 5′ 11” – 190 Ibs
4 – Jack Devine – Sr. – F – 6′ 0” – 187 Ibs
5 – Garrett Brown – So. – D – 6′ 3” – 190 Ibs
6 – Alec Whipple – Fr. – D – 5′ 11” – 187 Ibs
7 – Aidan Thompson – Jr. – F – 5′ 11” – 180 Ibs
9 – Boston Buckberger – So. – D – 6′ 0” – 190 Ibs11
11 – Samu Salminen – Jr. – F – 6′ 2” – 205 Ibs
12 – Sam Harris – So. – F – 5′ 11” – 190 Ibs
13 – Hagen Burrows – Fr. – F – 6′ 2” – 174 Ibs
14 – Rieger Lorenz – Jr. – F – 6′ 3” – 210 Ibs
15 – Carter King (C) – Sr. – F – 5′ 11” – 190 Ibs
17 – Peter LaJoy – So. – F – 5′ 8” – 170 Ibs
18 – Jared Wright – Jr. – F – 6′ 1” – 195 Ibs
19 – Jake Fisher – Fr. – F – 6′ 1” – 195 Ibs
21 – Kent Anderson – Jr. – D – 6′ 3” – 215 Ibs
22 – Connor Caponi – Gr. – F – 5′ 9” – 185 Ibs
23 – Eric Pohlkamp – So. – D – 5′ 11” – 215 Ibs
24 – Kieran Cebrian – So. – F – 6′ 2” – 203 Ibs
27 – James Reeder – Fr. – F – 5′ 10” – 170 Ibs
28 – Zeev Buium – So. – D – 6′ 0” – 186 Ibs
30 – Paxton Geisel – So. – G – 6′ 1” – 190 Ibs
35 – Matt Davis – Sr. – G – 6′ 1” – 195 Ibs

Western Michigan Hockey Roster 2025

1 – Kirk Laursen – Sr. – G – 6-4 – 175
2 – Grady Gallatin – Fr. – D – 6-4 – 195
3 – Cole Crusberg-Roseen – So. – D – 6-0 – 185
4 – Robby Drazner – Gr. – D – 6-1 – 205
6 – Jack Mesic – So. – D – 5-10 – 180
8 – Zach Nehring – Fr. – F – 6-5 – 190
9 – Zach Bade – Fr. – F – 6-2 – 185
10 – Zack Sharp – Fr. – D – 6-2 – 180
11 – Ethan Wolthers – Jr. – F – 5-9 – 175
12 – Connor Brown – Fr. – F – 5-9 – 190
13 – Grant Slukynsky – So. – F – 6-1 – 205
14 – Brian Kramer – Gr. – D – 6-0 – 180
16 – Tim Washe – Gr. – F – 6-3 – 215
17 – Ty Henricks – Fr. – F – 6-5 – 195
18 – Wyatt Schingoethe – Sr. – F – 6-0 – 200
19 – Cam Knuble – Gr. – F – 6-2 – 190
20 – Alex Bump – So. – F – 6-2 – 200
21 – Ryan Kusler – Fr. – F – 6-0 – 180
22 – Iiro Hakkarainen – Fr. – F – 6-0 – 180
23 – Liam Valente – Jr. – F – 6-0 – 190
24 – Garrett Szydlowski – So. – F – 6-0 – 190
25 – Matteo Costantini – Sr. – F – 6-1 – 195
26 – Ean Somoza – So. – F – 6-3 – 205
27 – Joona Väisänen – Fr. – D – 6-1 – 185
28 – Ryan Humphrey – Fr. – F – 6-1 – 185
29 – Tristan Lemyre – Jr. – F – 5-10 – 170
30 – Hampton Slukynsky – Fr. – G – 6-2 – 185
31 – Cameron Rowe – Gr. – G – 6-3 – 215
33 – Samuel Sjolund – Jr. – D – 6-3 – 190
34 – Owen Michaels – So. – F – 6-2 – 185

Denver Hockey 2025 Schedule

Oct 5, 2024 – Alaska Anchorage 2, Denver 6
Oct 6, 2024 – Alaska Anchorage 1, Denver 4
Oct 18, 2024 – Denver 5, Northeastern 2
Oct 19, 2024 – Denver 5, Northeastern 2
Oct 25, 2024 – Denver 4, Wisconsin 2
Oct 26, 2024 – Denver 6, Wisconsin 1
Nov 1, 2024 – Denver 6, Yale 0
Nov 2, 2024 – Denver 5, Yale 1
Nov 8, 2024 – Denver 4, Lindenwood 1
Nov 9, 2024 – Denver 4, Lindenwood 1
Nov 15, 2024 – Denver 5, North Dakota 2
Nov 16, 2024 – Denver 3, North Dakota 2
Nov 22, 2024 – Denver 2, Arizona State 3
Nov 23, 2024 – Denver 2, Arizona State 5
Dec 6, 2024 – Denver 2, Western Michigan 3
Dec 7, 2024 – Denver 3, Western Michigan 2
Dec 13, 2024 – Denver 4, Colorado College 5
Dec 14, 2024 – Denver 2, Colorado College 1
Dec 28, 2024 – Denver 6, UNLV 6 (T)
Jan 3, 2025 – Denver 2, Maine 1
Jan 4, 2025 – Denver 1, Maine 2
Jan 10, 2025 – Denver 4, Miami 1
Jan 11, 2025 – Denver 6, Miami 2
Jan 24, 2025 – Denver 3, Minnesota Duluth 4
Jan 25, 2025 – Denver 2, Minnesota Duluth 1
Jan 31, 2025 – Denver 3, Omaha 3 (T)
Feb 1, 2025 – Denver 11, Omaha 2
Feb 7, 2025 – Denver 5, Arizona State 4
Feb 8, 2025 – Denver 5, Arizona State 6
Feb 14, 2025 – Denver 4, North Dakota 0
Feb 15, 2025 – Denver 1, North Dakota 3
Feb 21, 2025 – Denver 5, Miami 1
Feb 22, 2025 – Denver 5, Miami 2
Feb 28, 2025 – Denver 3, St. Cloud State 1
Mar 1, 2025 – Denver 1, St. Cloud State 2
Mar 7, 2025 – Denver 4, Colorado College 1
Mar 8, 2025 – Denver 4, Colorado College 3
Mar 14, 2025 – Denver 1, Colorado College 3
Mar 15, 2025 – Denver 6, Colorado College 3
Mar 16, 2025 – Denver 9, Colorado College 2
Mar 21, 2025 – Denver 4, Arizona State 2
Mar 22, 2025 – Denver 3, Western Michigan 4

Western Michigan Hockey 2025 Schedule

Oct. 11, 2024 – Western Michigan 4, Ferris State 1
Oct. 12, 2024 – Western Michigan 5, Ferris State 1
Oct. 17, 2024 – Western Michigan 6, Bowling Green 2
Oct. 26, 2024 – #2 Boston College 4, Western Michigan 2
Nov. 8, 2024 – Western Michigan 2, Nebraska at Omaha 1
Nov. 9, 2024 – Western Michigan 4, Nebraska at Omaha 2
Nov. 15, 2024 – Western Michigan 3, #8 Colorado College 2
Nov. 16, 2024 – Western Michigan 1, #8 Colorado College 1
Nov. 22, 2024 – Western Michigan 5, Minnesota Duluth 2
Nov. 23, 2024 – Western Michigan 4, Minnesota Duluth 1
Nov. 29, 2024 – Western Michigan 4, #6 Michigan 1
Nov. 30, 2024 – #6 Michigan 2, Western Michigan 1
Dec. 6, 2024 – Western Michigan 3, #2 Denver 2
Dec. 7, 2024 – #2 Denver 3, Western Michigan 2
Dec. 29, 2024 – Western Michigan 4, Michigan Tech 3
Dec. 30, 2024 – #1 Michigan State 3, Western Michigan 1
Jan. 3, 2025 – Western Michigan 4, Alaska Anchorage 1
Jan. 4, 2025 – Western Michigan 5, Alaska Anchorage 2
Jan. 17, 2025 – Western Michigan 3, #14 North Dakota 2
Jan. 18, 2025 – Western Michigan 5, #14 North Dakota 1
Jan. 24, 2025 – Western Michigan 8, Miami University (OH) 3
Jan. 25, 2025 – Western Michigan 2, Miami University (OH) 0
Jan. 31, 2025 – Western Michigan 4, RV Colorado College 1
Feb. 1, 2025 – Colorado College 3, Western Michigan 2
Feb. 7, 2025 – Western Michigan 4, St. Cloud State 0
Feb. 8, 2025 – Western Michigan 6, St. Cloud State 1
Feb. 14, 2025 – Western Michigan 5, #20 Nebraska at Omaha 4
Feb. 15, 2025 – Western Michigan 6, #20 Nebraska at Omaha 1
Feb. 21, 2025 – #12 Arizona State 5, Western Michigan 3
Feb. 22, 2025 – Western Michigan 4, #12 Arizona State 3
Feb. 28, 2025 – Western Michigan 6, #18 North Dakota 4
Mar. 1, 2025 – #18 North Dakota 4, Western Michigan 3
Mar. 7, 2025 – Western Michigan 8, Miami University (OH) 3
Mar. 8, 2025 – Western Michigan 5, Miami University (OH) 2
Mar. 14, 2025 – Western Michigan 6, St. Cloud State 2
Mar. 15, 2025 – Western Michigan 6, St. Cloud State 2
Mar. 21, 2025 – Western Michigan 4, #17 North Dakota 2
Mar. 22, 2025 – Western Michigan 4, #6 Denver 3

Western Michigan Hockey Score

Western Michigan plays Denver in the NCAA Frozen Four today, April 10. Follow along for live updates from the game.

Denver Pioneers Hockey Score

Denver takes on Western Michigan in the NCAA Frozen Four today, April 10. Follow along for live updates from the game.

Frozen Four Scores

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Where is the 2025 Men’s Frozen Four?

St. Louis will host the 2025 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four at Enterprise Center, the home of the NHL’s St. Louis Blues.

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