Mike Benning is heading back from Boston with some hardware.
Scoring the go-ahead goal in the third period, the Panthers prospect helped Denver claim its record-tying ninth NCAA title with a 5-1 win over Minnesota State at TD Garden on Saturday.
With the game tied 1-1, Benning, who generated the rebound that led to Denver's first goal less than three minutes earlier, blasted a one-timer past Hobey Baker Award winner Dryden McKay to put the Pioneers on top 2-1. From there, Denver added three more goals to claim its first championship since 2017.
PROSPECTS: Benning shines bright as Denver wins ninth NCAA title
