Kamloops' Johnny Hicks playing for Denver (Image Credit: University of Denver Pioneers/Facebook)
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Kamloops’ Hicks backstops Denver to NCAA Title; named Most Outstanding Player
Apr 11, 2026 | 5:07 PM
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LAS VEGAS — The Denver Pioneers are NCAA Men’s Hockey Champions as they defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 2-1 in Saturday’s (April 11) final.
Denver was backstopped by Kamloops product Johnny Hicks, who made 29 saves in the victory. The 20-year-old stopped 78 of 82 shots and was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.
Hicks was also named to the all-tournament team, and went unbeaten in regulation in his NCAA freshman season with a 16-0-1 record.
The five-foot-ten netminder played for the BCHL’s Merritt Centennials and Brooks Bandits as well as the WHL’s Victoria Royals before joining Denver this year.
