The only thing better than moving on to the NCHC Frozen Faceoff? Ending a bitter rival’s season in the process.

Colorado College’s 2024-25 season came to an end Sunday with a 9-2 loss to 6th-ranked Denver in the deciding game three of the NCHC quarterfinal series at Magness Arena

Two nights after the Tigers played arguably their best and most consistent game of the season, CC fell to rival Denver in a lopsided Game 3 of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference quarterfinals by a 9-2 margin at Magness on Sunday night.

A crushing end to one season can be fuel the following year, but the weight of those memories can become an anchor as well.

Colorado College hockey fell behind 4-1 against in-state rival Denver before notching a couple goals in a late comeback effort, but, ultimately, the Tigers lose 4-3 in a weekend series sweep by the visiting Pioneers.