The No. 7 Denver Pioneers faced a surprising defeat against the Northeastern Huskies, losing 1-0 in a tightly contested game at Matthews Arena. Despite dominating in shots, the Pioneers could not convert opportunities into goals.
Northeastern Defeats No. 7 Denver 1-0
On Saturday night, the Denver Pioneers outshot the Huskies 35-14 but failed to score. This defeat marked a disappointing end to their four-game road trip, where they finished with a 1-1 record in Boston. The Pioneers previously triumphed over No. 9 Boston College with a score of 7-3. Overall, Denver completed the road swing with a 2-2 record.
Goalkeeper Performances
- Lawton Zacher recorded a shutout for Northeastern.
- Denver’s Quentin Miller saved 13 of 14 shots, marking his third consecutive start.
Amine Hajibi scored the lone goal of the match for Northeastern, assisted by Griffin Erdman in the second period. The teams went into the first intermission with no goals on the board, with Denver dominating 11-2 in shots during that period. However, they could not capitalize on their efforts.
Game Statistics
| Team | Shots on Goal | Power Play | Faceoff Win Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 35 | 0/2 | 57.6% |
| Northeastern | 14 | 0/1 | N/A |
Denver failed to score on two power play opportunities but successfully killed off a penalty. They remain perfect on the penalty kill this season, going 12-for-12.
Historical Context
This game was significant as it was the first and last time Denver played at Matthews Arena before its closure in December. Denver boasted a historical record of 9-4-0 at this venue, including a past National Championship victory in 1960.
Upcoming Matches
The Pioneers are set to return to Magness Arena for homecoming weekend matches against Alaska Anchorage on October 31 and November 1. As Denver looks to bounce back from this defeat, they will aim to improve their overall record and maintain dominance in future contests.
