Bye Weekend Helps DU In Pairwise Rankings

The University of Denver hockey team used the bye week to help several key players recover from injuries. An unexpected benefit was DU rising to #12 in the Pairwise Rankings.The Pioneers precaroius current position Pairwise Ranking is dependant on Bemidji State remaining as a "Team Under Consideration." Upcoming series' against Colorado College, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota & UNO will determine if DU can make the NCAA Tournament.But up next week is a trip to Anchorage to play the Seawolves.