The University of Denver hockey team will require some retooling next season. No less than three key Pioneer undergraduates have signed professional contracts since DU fell to eventual national champion Western Michigan in an NCAA semifinal on April 10 in St. Louis.
Sophomore defenseman Zeev Buium, the NCHC Player of the Year and one of three finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL's Minnesota Wild. In two years at DU, Buium, 19, from San Diego, collected 24 goals and 74 assists for 98 points.
Junior forward Jared Wright inked a two-year entry level contract with the Los Angeles Kings, and has reported to Ontario (AHL). Wright, 22, a Burnsville, Minn. native, tallied 32-22—54 points over three seasons with DU.
Junior forward Aidan Thompson signed a two-year ELC with the Chicago Blackhawks, and has been assigned to Rockford (AHL). In three seasons with the Pios, Thompson, 23, from Fort Collins, Co. notched 42-75—117 points.
Buium, Wright and Thompson were all members of Denver's record-breaking 10th NCAA title team in 2024.
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