DU Hockey Ranks No. 6 and 7 in Latest National Polls
DENVER – The Denver Pioneers hockey team moved up to No. 6 in the USCHO.com weekly poll and stayed at No. 7 in the USA Hockey ranking after each new list was released on Monday.
denverpioneers.comHere’s the latest I can share on the University of Denver hockey coach situation.
- The DU Pioneers named David Carle as head coach in 2018, making him one of the youngest head coaches in college hockey at the time. This appointment followed Jim Montgomery’s move to the NHL, and Carle had previously served as an assistant coach with DU. [Source: university announcement and contemporaneous coverage]
- In 2026, Carle led DU to continued postseason success, including advancement to the Frozen Four for the third consecutive year, and the program was ranked highly in national polls during the 2025–26 season. [Source: local news and DU coverage from 2026 period]
- Carle’s tenure at Denver has been characterized by sustained competitiveness, strong player development, and visible national-level recognition for the program. Former colleagues and university officials highlighted his character and leadership as key factors in recruiting and community engagement. [Source: DU statement and coverage]
If you’d like, I can pull more recent, up-to-the-minute specifics (game results, poll numbers, or quotes) and present them in a quick summary or a short timeline. I can also provide direct links to the latest DU press releases or major college hockey outlets.
Would you like me to fetch the latest updates from DU’s athletics site and major college hockey outlets, and compile a concise timeline?