The 2025–26 Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey season is the 77th total for the program, and the 13th as a member of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). The Pioneers represent the University of Denver in the 2025–26 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season. The team plays home games at Magness Arena in Denver, Colorado and are led by eighth-year head coach David Carle.
Season
Departures Zeev Buium Defenseman Signed professional contract (Minnesota Wild) Connor Caponi Forward Graduation (signed with Cardiff Devils) Matt Davis Goaltender Graduation (signed with San Jose Barracuda) Jack Devine Forward Graduation (signed with Florida Panthers) Freddie Halyk Goaltender Transferred to Brown Carter King Forward Graduation (signed with Calgary Flames) Aidan Thompson Forward Signed professional contract (Chicago Blackhawks) Jared Wright Forward Signed professional contract (Los Angeles Kings)
Recruiting Clarke Caswell Forward 19 Brandon, MB; selected 141st overall in 2024 Kyle Chyzowski Forward 21 Surrey, BC Kristian Epperson Forward 19 Mequon, WI; selected 88th overall in 2025 Johnny Hicks Goaltender 20 Kamloops, BC Eric Jamieson Defenseman 20 Calgary, AB; selected 177th overall in 2024 Brendan McMorrow Forward 19 Lakeville, MN; selected 196th overall in 2025 Brady Milburn Forward 20 Kamloops, BC Quentin Miller Goaltender 20 Montréal, QC; selected 128th overall in 2023 Payton Nelson Forward 20 Centennial, CO Reid Varkonyi Forward 19 Sherwood Park, AB
Roster As of August 12, 2025.
Standings
Schedule and results
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!colspan=12 style=";" | Regular season
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Rankings
Note: USCHO did not release a poll in week 12. Note: USA Hockey did not release a poll in week 12.
References