The Colorado Avalanche’s fourth-overall draft pick from 2017, Cale Makar, is ripping it up with the University of Massachusetts Minutemen. UMass is about to make its first-ever appearance in the Frozen Four.
The semifinal game — ironically, against the local Denver University Pioneers — takes place on April 11. The championship game is on April 13.
The Colorado Avalanche begin their postseason against the Calgary Flames on April 11. Their first home game is April 15. So, technically speaking, Makar could sign his entry-level contract and play in the Avs’ first home playoff game even if the Minutemen play in the championships.