The 2025 NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament resumes play on Thursday, April 10 with the Frozen Four taking place at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis starting with a contest between the Denver Pioneers and the Western Michigan Broncos.
The game is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on ESPN2. Fans looking to watch this college hockey game can do so for free by using FuboTV (up to $25 off first month) or DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. ESPN+ plans are currently at $11.99 a month or $16.99 a month if you bundle with Hulu and Disney+.
Denver reached this stage by upsetting the No. 1 team in the country, the Boston College Eagles, 3-1. The Pioneers scored a goal in every period of the contest to return to the Frozen Four for the sixth time since 2016. The defending national champions, Denver is looking to capture its fourth title since 2017, also winning in 2022. The Pioneers are looking to add to their record 10 national titles and go back-to-back for the fourth time in program history.
The Broncos are 2-1 against the Pioneers this season and reached this point after taking down UMass, 2-1. This is Western Michigan’s first ever trip to the Frozen Four, as is the case for Penn State, meaning two of the four squads are first time participants and the other two are third (Boston University) and sixth (Denver) in Frozen Four appearances. The Broncos have won eight straight and only have one regulation loss since 2025 started.
The winner will face the winner of Penn State vs. Boston University on Saturday, April 12 in the national championship.
Who: Denver Pioneers vs. Western Michigan Broncos
When: Thursday, April 10 at 5 p.m. EDT
Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis
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Longtime NHL executive Ray Shero, 2009 Stanley Cup-winning GM with Pittsburgh, dies at age 62
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer
Longtime NHL executive Ray Shero, the general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins when they won the Stanley Cup in 2009, has died. He was 62.
The Minnesota Wild announced Shero’s death Wednesday. A spokesperson for the New Jersey Devils confirmed the team found out in the morning. USA Hockey said Shero died Tuesday night.
Further details, including cause of death and where Shero was, were not available.
“Our hearts go out to his family and friends and the countless people he impacted in the hockey community throughout his successful career,” the Wild said in a statement. “Ray was the best. He will be greatly missed by all of us. The Shero family asks for privacy during this difficult time.”
Shero had been a senior adviser to Wild general manager Bill Guerin. The son of Hall of Fame coach Fred Shero, Ray worked in the league since the mid-90s with Ottawa, Pittsburgh, New Jersey and Minnesota.
“Ray Shero’s smile and personality lit up every room he walked into and brightened the day of everyone he met,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said. “Widely respected throughout hockey for his team-building acumen and eye for talent, he was even more beloved for how he treated everyone fortunate enough to have known him. ... It was clear he loved what he was doing, and I always marveled at his infectious enthusiasm.”
The Predators, for whom Shero worked from their inaugural season in 1998-99 through 2006 when he got the job with Pittsburgh, called him “one of the most influential people in our sport.”
Tom Fitzgerald, who was Shero’s assistant with the Devils and succeeded him as GM, said the organization was stunned and saddened by his death.
“Ray was a highly-respected executive, enthusiastic mentor, and most importantly, tremendous friend to many during his time in New Jersey,” Fitzgerald said. “Ray came from a family that dedicated themselves to the game, and he continued to pass that commitment on. The organization is extremely grateful for the impact Ray had during his tenure in New Jersey, and it is without question that his fingerprints are on the current group we see today both on and off the ice.”
Agent Allan Walsh posted on social media: “There are no words to describe how devastated I am at the news. We had epic battles but always respected each other. He was a great GM and an amazing person. We had so many great times together over so many years. I love you, Ray, and will miss you terribly. Rest easy my friend.”
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
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