Friday, December 2, 2011

Colorado Outshoots Creighton in First Win of Weekend

OMAHA, NE (12/2/11) – The University of Colorado at Boulder Division III men’s ice hockey team defeated Creighton University 8-4 tonight, resulting in their first win of the weekend, increasing their record to 11-5 on the American Collegiate Hockey Association season.

The Buffs outshot Creighton 33-13 with goalie Gordon Burns in the net.

Earlier in the season Colorado beat Creighton in an outstanding 11-1 victory at the CU Ice Arena and were able to continue that momentum tonight, raking in another big win against the Bluejays.

Colorado will compete against the University of Nebraska tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Snider Ice Arena in Fremont, Nebraska. The Buffaloes will conclude the weekend against Dordt College on Saturday at 4 p.m. at Vernon Arena in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Follow the Buffaloes division II squad as they host the Western Classic Tournament this weekend at the CU Ice Arena. Tomorrow evening they will take on Arizona State at 8:30 p.m. The Buffs will then face the University of Washington at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and conclude the weekend on Sunday against the University Nevada-Las Vegas.