The 2024-25 hockey season kicks off at the Ice Breaker Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mavericks will face the UMass Minutemen on Friday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. CT. The Mavs will face either Minnesota or the Air Force Academy on Saturday, depending on the outcomes of the Friday games. 

Below is our tournament preview — which includes ways to watch and listen to the games, quotes from Omaha Hockey Coach Mike Gabinet, and additional details and content to prep you for the upcoming series. 

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Series Preview: Ice Breaker Tournament, Las Vegas, Oct. 11-12, 2024