The University of Denver Pioneers defeated the Boston College Eagles 2-0 on Saturday, April 11, 2026, to win the NCAA Division I men's ice hockey national championship. The victory, secured at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, gives Denver a record 11th national title in the sport, breaking a tie with the University of Michigan.
Goaltender Paxton Geisel made 23 saves to record the shutout for the Pioneers. Miko Matikka scored the game-winning goal in the second period, and Jared Wright added an empty-net goal with 1:10 remaining to seal the victory. Boston College, which entered the tournament as the No. 1 overall seed, was held scoreless despite a 23-22 shot advantage.
The championship is Denver's third in the last eight seasons under head coach David Carle, who won his second title with the program. The Pioneers finished the season with a 32-9-3 record. This corrects the initial source article, which contained an incorrect opponent, score, and key player details.
