Pioneers Advance to National Championship After Double-Overtime Thriller

The Denver Pioneers have advanced to the national championship game after defeating Michigan in a double-overtime contest.

The game, which lasted 92 minutes and 35 seconds, marked the eighth-longest in NCAA tournament history.

Anderson Scores Game-Winning Goal

Senior defenseman Kent Anderson scored the game-winning goal in the second overtime period. Anderson received a pass from Kristian Epperson before scoring past Michigan's goaltender, Ivankovic. This goal was Anderson's second of the season and sixth of his career.

Hicks Delivers Stellar Performance

Freshman goaltender Johnny Hicks for Denver recorded an impressive 49 saves on 52 shots faced. Hicks has maintained an undefeated record through 15 starts. Michigan's offense registered a total of 52 shots during the game, highlighting Hicks' busy night in net.

Championship Game Ahead

The Denver Pioneers are now scheduled to face Wisconsin in the championship game. The match is set for Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. The national championship will take place from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.