Omaha Hockey opens the 2026-27 regular season with a home-and-home series against No. 15/17 Augustana University. The Mavericks travel to Sioux Falls, S.D., for Thursday night’s opener at Midco Arena before returning to Baxter Arena on Saturday for their home opener and Military Appreciation Night. 

This is UNO’s first regular season action of the 2026-27 campaign and it is covered in our weekly preview — which includes ways to watch and listen to the games, quotes from Omaha Hockey Coach Mike Gabinet and junior defenseman Marc Lajoie, and additional details and content to get you ready for the games!! 

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Series Preview: Omaha at No. 15 Augustana, Oct. 15 & 17, 2026