UNO Hockey defenseman Joaquim Lemay was named NCHC Defenseman of the Week in the KJ Branding National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Players of the Week — Oct. 9-15, 2023. 

The Saint-Pierre-les-Becquets, Quebec, native had 2 goals and 1 assist during Omaha’s season opening home sweep of the Niagara Purple Eagles at Baxter Arena on Oct. 13-14, 2023. 

Lemay’s power play goal in the Saturday matchup with Niagara was the game-winning goal, helping the Mavericks secure a 2-1 victory over the Purple Eagles. The sophomore currently leads the team in goals (already matching his goal total from the 2022-23 season). 

Additionally, sophomore forward Ray Fust was a nominee for NCHC Forward of the Week and sophomore defenseman Jacob Guevin was a nominee for NCHC Defenseman of the Week. 

>> Lemay’s play during the Niagara series 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: Oct. 13-14, 2023 

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