Beyond the roar of the crowd and the intensity of competition, this gallery captures the quieter, often overlooked moments that define DU Athletics. From focused pregame routines and solitary warmups to candid sideline interactions and postgame reflections, these images highlight the emotional and mental spaces athletes occupy in between the action. There’s a stillness in a goalie awaiting a shot, a pause in a player’s stride, and a sense of intimacy in celebrations shared among teammates. These moments reveal the discipline, anticipation, and personal connection that fuel performance. Together, they tell a deeper story, one not just about winning, but about presence, preparation, and the human side of sport that exists when the noise fades.
Junior Cale Ashcroft on the ice after winning his second title.Ryoma Mishiro getting set as his double’s partner served.Senior Samu Salminen winning the faceoff in the last regular-season home game.Johnny Hicks in the tunnel before winning the 4-3 2OT postseason matchup.Johnny Hick’s mom after Johnny secured DU its 11th championship. Chase Bruno waiting to pass the ball as the Pioneers took on the No. 5 Syracuse.Johnny Hicks and Cale Ashcroft embracing after the National Championship win.Faceoff specialist Luke Smeader keeping eyes on the ball–and only on the ball. Sophomore Lucy Garnsey preparing to take on her first start.Lexi Gwaku awaiting for her teammate, the Attacker of the Year, to shoot one her way.The first time Johnny Hicks held the National Championship trophy. Taking a corner takes practice, precision, and perfection. Boston Buckberger locked in on the puck that is about to drop for the faceoff.The Pioneers’ leading scorer Cody Malawsky ready to take the possession into the O-Zone.Defenseman Nora Zelazny trying to keep the possession after she won it in a take-down.
2 thoughts on “The Quiet Moments in DU Athletics.”
Addison BakerApril 27, 2026 / 5:19 pm
Wow. There are some very impressive photos in here! I can see so much emotion in these photos due to the up close and personal feel of the angle. Great work!
There is a nice arrangement of photos capturing athletes in their moment. You can see quite a lot of quiet emotion and thought throughout the slideshow. The medium and close-up shots were a great way to capture each individual athlete. The captions draw your attention into the photo and make you want more for the athlete. This photo slideshow is different from your original, and you can see the attention to detail and care you put into the final showing. Your description comfortably matches each photo, and you can see the DU athlete story being told one photo at a time.
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Wow. There are some very impressive photos in here! I can see so much emotion in these photos due to the up close and personal feel of the angle. Great work!
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There is a nice arrangement of photos capturing athletes in their moment. You can see quite a lot of quiet emotion and thought throughout the slideshow. The medium and close-up shots were a great way to capture each individual athlete. The captions draw your attention into the photo and make you want more for the athlete. This photo slideshow is different from your original, and you can see the attention to detail and care you put into the final showing. Your description comfortably matches each photo, and you can see the DU athlete story being told one photo at a time.
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