The #1 University of Denver Pioneers will open their defense of their NCHC regular season crown when they travel to open conference play at Western Michigan Friday and Saturday.
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The Pioneers (4-0-2) went 4-1 against the Broncos (3-3-1) last season, including a sweep at Magness arena and a 3-1 win in the NCHC tournament. Denver is defending the Julie and Spencer Penrose Cup as league champion, won in dominant fashion with a 20-4-3 record in 2016-17.
Western Michigan has started the season on an inconsistent streak. After a 2-2-1 start, the Broncos split with in-state rival Michigan State last weekend.