UNO Hockey freshman goaltender Simon Latkoczy netted NCHC Rookie of the Week honors in the KJ Branding National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Players of the Week — Feb. 6-12, 2023. 

Latkoczy had both starts in net for the Mavericks in their home series against Colorado College on Feb. 10-11 at Baxter Arena — the first time Latkoczy has started both games in a series this season. 

The native of Trencin, Slovakia, had 26 saves during the Feb. 10 game, helping Omaha to a 3-2 overtime win over the Tigers.

In the Feb. 11 game, Latkoczy snagged 31 saves for the Mavericks. The contest finished in a 2-2 tie after the 3-on-3 OT period — with Colorado College gaining the extra conference point during the shootout. 

Latkoczy has a .932 save percentage and a 1.83 goals-against average this season (8-2-1 in 13 starts for Omaha). 

Additionally, UNO senior forward Jack Randl was a nominee for NCHC Forward of the Week. 

>> Latkoczy’s performance during the series against Colorado College is also discussed on this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast — click here to view this week’s episode. 

Read the full NCHC release: 
KJ Branding NCHC Players of the Week: Feb. 6-12, 2023