At Least We're Not the Cubs

Thanks to Grubinbox on the forums for that headline. Despite the Tigers' disappointing finish, there are a lot of things to take from the season; both accomplishments and experience.
1) The Tigers won their 9th McNaughton Cup and first outright regular season title since 2002-03, giving them the most steady regular season of any team in the country.
2) The Gold Pan remained in the Springs for the second consecutive season after winning the season series against DU 3-1. Denver has been a strong program worth using as a measuring stick, and the Tigers scored very highly.
3) Returning to the Final Five: despite a poor showing, the Tigers returned to the Excel Center after a 2 year hiatus and gave most of the team valuable post-season experience. Have to build a strong foundation to win that first Broadmoor Trophy.
4) Return to the NCAA Tournament: The Tigers got to play at home for the first game of the tourney; a very unique opportunity that most teams don't get. Again, the team gained a ton of experience despite being destined to lose the game, no matter how many shots they took!
5) DU still sux: despite what bragging rights their fans thing they have earned with the Broadmoor Trophy, the fact is the McNaughton Cup is much harder to win. DU's Trophy: 4 wins, CC's Trophy: 26 Wins
More to come