Graphic listing the top scorers among defensemen in NCAA Division I men's hockey in 2025-25, led by Denver's Eric Pohlkamp (pictured) with 39 points. He was followed by Minnesota Duluth's Ty Hanson (36), Sacred Heart's Mikey Adamson (34), Air Force's Chris Hedden (34), Union's Tyler Dunbar (33), Maine's Brandon Holt (32), Boston University's Cole Hutson (32), Minnesota State's Evan Murr (30), Denver's Boston Buckberger (29), Western Michigan's Samuel Sjolund (29), and North Dakota's Abram Wiebe (29).

Offense from the defense.

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A little preview of what's to come... 👀🗓️

Check back tomorrow at 2pm ET! ⏰

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A message of gratitude to NCHC fans from Commissioner Heather Weems! 📩 🫶

Read the full letter here: https://bit.ly/CommissionerLettertoFans

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Good luck to the 3️⃣5️⃣ alumni from all 9 NCHC teams taking part in the 2026 #StanleyCupPlayoffs! 👊

That includes 3️⃣0️⃣ former players from #theNational in the #NHL's postseason, which begins tomorrow! 🏆

📰: https://bit.ly/AlumsIn26CupPlayoffs

A pair of Denver National Champion blueliners have put pen to paper and inked #NHL contracts! ✍️

Congrats to Eric, who is off to San Jose, and Garrett, who is flying with the Jets! 👏

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National Goaltender of the Month for March/April with picture of Denver's Johnny Hicks lifting the National Championship Trophy

National Co-Rookie of the Month for March/April with picture of Denver's Clarke Caswell celebrating

A pair of Pioneers freshmen added more hardware to their collection with HCA national monthly awards for March/April! 🏆🏅

Congrats to Johnny and Clarke!

📰: bit.ly/HCAMonthlyAw...

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10 points in the postseason earned @umdmenshockey.bsky.social's Zam Plante national monthly honors! 🏅🔥

📰: bit.ly/HCAMonthlyAw...

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NCHC Trio Earn HCA National Monthly Awards for March/April UMD’s Zam Plante named Co-Forward of the Month; Denver’s Hicks, Caswell garner final Goalie and Co-Rookie monthly accolades, respectively

After prolific postseason performances, 3 standouts from #theNational earned national monthly awards for March/April! ✨

Congrats to Zam, Johnny and Clarke on finishing the year strong! 👏

📰: bit.ly/HCAMonthlyAw...

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With Nick Oliver named head coach of St. Cloud State...

#TBT to 2014 when he captained the Huskies to the inaugural #PenroseCup! 🐾🏆

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Win the Natty ✅
Sign #NHL contracts ✅

Congrats to Denver Hockey's Boston Buckberger and Rieger Lorenz on inking NHL deals this week! ✍️👏

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From the Hawks to the Wings!

Congrats to North Dakota standout forward Dylan James on inking an #NHL contract with the Detroit Red Wings! 👏✍️

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NCHC Hands Out Final Monthly Honors for 2025-26 Season Trio of National Champion Pioneers in Brown, Caswell and Hicks recognized for March/April, along with UMD’s Zam Plante

Our final Players of the Month were stellar in the postseason to earn March/April honors in #theNational! 🔥

nchchockey.com/news/2026/4/15/mens-ice-...

2025-26 NCHC Play of the Year Tournament - All 16 Plays YouTube video by NCHCHockey

Fresh off an 8th NCAA title for #theNational, there’s still one more champion for 🫵 to crown! 🏆

Our annual NCHC Play of the Year Tournament returns tomorrow for fan voting, with 8 goals and 8 saves battling for the ultimate title! 🗳️👑

📰&🗓️: https://bit.ly/25-26PlayoftheYearBracket

2025-2026 NCHC Season Highlights YouTube video by NCHCHockey

Another season of gr8ness in #theNational! ✨

Enjoy the best from the 2025-26 campaign! 👀🔥🎬👇
https://youtu.be/_J4vwbeLfgM

Johnny on the spot! 🧱

The freshman netminder went UNDEFEATED this season to lead the Pioneers to the promised land! 🏆

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Welcome back to #theNational, Nick Oliver!

He returns to his alma mater as the new head coach of St. Cloud State! 👏

Watch his introductory press conference and read more:
🗣️ bit.ly/OliverIntroPressConference
📰 bit.ly/OliverSCSUHeadCoach

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The Natty Champs finish the season the unanimous No. 1 team in the country! ☝️

4️⃣ teams from theNational end the year ranked in the top 7 of the national polls! 😤

📊: http://bit.ly/NCAAPolls

We knew it all along... it was written in the stars 😏🏆

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Denver head coach David Carle shares his thoughts on #theNational winning 8 of the last 10 NCAA Hockey Championships after the Pioneers captured another title last night 🏆

🎥 Full Presser: nchchockey.com/tv/videos/10433
📰 Recap: https://bit.ly/DenverWins26Natty

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#theNational for a reas8n 😤

Denver Wins 2026 NCAA National Championship Pioneers rally to top Wisconsin, 2-1, for NCAA record 11th national title; NCHC captures eighth NCAA crown in 10 tournaments

The Pioneers rallied in the third period to earn Denver a record 11th National Championship!

It was the 8th NCAA title by a team from #theNational in the last 10 tournaments

Read more 📰⬇️
nchchockey.com/news/2026/4/...

The cards were in our favor! 🃏♥️♣️

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📸: Jim Rosvold

Stick taps to the Denver quartet named to the #MFrozenFour All-Tournament Team! 👏

As if there was any doubt...Johnny Hicks is also the Most Outstanding Player! 🔥

F - Rieger Lorenz
F - Kyle Chyzowski
D - Boston Buckberger
G - Johnny Hicks (MOP)

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What happens in Vegas...results in a National Championship!!!🏆🥳

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FOR THE 1️⃣1️⃣th TIME, THE DENVER PIONEERS ARE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! 🏆

It's the 8️⃣th title for #theNational in the last 10 NCAA Tournaments! 🙌

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THE PIOS TAKE THE LEAD! 🚨🙌

Chyzowski with the deflection to put Denver in front!

📺: ESPN
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Hicks with more heroics! 🤯

The freshman phenom keeps things tied for Denver 🧱

📺: ESPN
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We are TIED! 🚨🙌

Lorenz comes up clutch to get Denver on the board! 😤

📺: ESPN
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Still a one goal game heading into the 3rd

Denver with 20 minutes to rally

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Pioneers down by 1 after 1 in the #MFrozenFour Championship

Still lots of hockey left to play! 😤

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