University of Denver Pioneers Celebrate 2026 NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship

The University of Denver Pioneers men’s ice hockey program has captured a record 11th NCAA national championship.

The championship victory took place in Las Vegas, where the Pioneers secured the title after coming from behind in the third period.

This win marks a historic milestone for the program, establishing a new NCAA record for the most national championships won by a single men’s ice hockey team.

Program Records and Performance

With the 2026 title, the University of Denver has improved its all-time record in National Championship Games to 11-3.

The victory is part of a period of sustained success for the Pioneers, who also won the national championship in 2024.

NCHC Conference Dominance

The Pioneers’ success contributes to the broader dominance of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) in collegiate hockey.

The NCHC is now home to eight of the last 10 NCAA Men’s Hockey National Champions.

This includes each of the last three national titles. Denver won the championships in 2024 and 2026, while Western Michigan won the title in 2025.

Commemoration of the Title

On April 14, 2026, the University of Denver athletic department held a celebration to honor the 2026 National Champion hockey program.