Omaha Hockey gets its first chance to see its new-look roster in game action on Oct. 2 when the Mavericks travel to Colorado Springs for an exhibition against Air Force. This is UNO’s first test of the new season 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 sophomore goalie Dawson Cowan, and additional details and content to get you ready for the game! Support great content like this on MavPuck.com: https://mavpuck.com/donate >> Read our full preview of the Air Force game here: Game Preview: Omaha at Air Force (Exhibition), Oct. 2, 2026
Below are our profiles of all 11 new players to join the Omaha Mavericks Hockey program for the 2026-27 season. The recruiting class features nine freshmen, a junior transfer from North Dakota, and a senior who most recently played in the ECHL. Support great content like this on MavPuck.com: https://mavpuck.com/donate Defenseman Parker Berge: >> Meet the New Mavericks: Parker Berge Forward Vincent Desjardins: >> Meet the New Mavericks: Vincent Desjardins Forward Lincoln Hjelm: >> Meet the New Mavericks: Lincoln Hjelm Forward Gavin Hodnett: >> Meet the New Mavericks: Gavin Hodnett Defenseman Jayden Jubenvill: >> Meet the New Mavericks: Jayden Jubenvill Goalie William Lacelle: >> Meet the New Mavericks: William Lacelle Forward Maël Lavigne: >> Meet the New Mavericks: Maël Lavigne Defenseman Arseni Marchenko: >> Meet the New Mavericks: Arseni Marchenko Forward Aiden Oiring: >> Meet the New Mavericks: Aiden Oiring
Defenseman Carter Sotheran: >> Meet the New Mavericks: Carter Sotheran Forward Logan Wormald: >> Meet the New Mavericks: Logan Wormald
The National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) held its annual Media Day in two parts on Tuesday, Sept. 22 and Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026 — with presentations by NCHC Commissioner Heather Weems and Q&A sessions with all 10 NCHC coaches and players from each team. MavPuck.com’s Bridget Brooks was on hand to ask questions during each presentation. Support great content like this on MavPuck.com: https://mavpuck.com/donate
Below are links to all of our write-ups from both NCHC Media Days for this season:
Read Part 1: >> NCHC Media Days 2026 Insights (Day 1 - NCHC Commissioner Heather Weems, Minnesota Duluth, St. Thomas, and St. Cloud State) Omaha Exclusive Write-Up: >> Experience, Leadership Stand Out as Omaha Prepares for 2026-27 (NCHC Media Day) Read Part 2: >> NCHC Media Days 2026 Insights (Day 2 - Miami, Western Michigan, North Dakota, Colorado College, Arizona State, and Denver)
The Omaha Maverick Hockey team held their weekly media availability on Sept. 30, 2026. Omaha Hockey Coach Mike Gabinet and sophomore goalie Dawson Cowan fielded a variety of questions from MavPuck, including their thoughts on the Mavs’ offseason progression and development and the team’s upcoming exhibition game at Air Force on Oct. 2. Support great content like this on MavPuck.com: https://mavpuck.com/donate
On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about some of the new University of Nebraska at Omaha Hockey players joining the Mavericks for the 2026-27 season. They take an in-depth look at all 10 National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) teams this season and make their preseason predictions in the race for the Penrose Cup. They conclude the episode with their “best guess” regarding which NCAA ice hockey team will win the national championship this season. Support great content like this on MavPuck.com: https://mavpuck.com/donate Video version: Audio-only versions:
On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Bridget talks with University of Nebraska at Omaha Director of Spirit, Tradition, and Signature Events Bill Pickett. Pickett discusses the origins of UNO’s Office of Spirit and Tradition, building a student presence at the university’s athletic events, organizing and fundraising for student trips to road games, Durango Days, De-Stress Fest, and other events to keep the student population engaged. Video version: Audio-only versions:
On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s recent decision to eliminate the volunteer-led UNO Hockey Blue Line Club after 30 years. They talk about the NCAA’s proposed 5-in-5 rule and how that will impact collegiate hockey and the Omaha Maverick Hockey program in terms of recruiting and player eligibility. They conclude the episode with their discussion of Omaha's schedule for the 2026-27 season. Video version: Audio-only versions:
Coach Mike Gabinet and senior goaltender Simon Latkoczy were on hand to answer media questions at the final Omaha Hockey midweek press conference of the 2025-26 season. Gabinet and Latkoczy talked about the season that was, and what the future holds for the Mavericks. MavPuck.com’s Bridget Brooks was on hand to ask questions and film the proceedings.
On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Bridget talk about the Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s recent NCHC quarterfinal series against North Dakota at Ralph Engelstad Arena (includes their picks for “Player of the Week”). They announce the “Players of the Year” for the season. They talk about their favorite memories from the concluded Omaha Hockey season. They wrap up the episode with their thoughts on the season that was, trying to make sense of a difficult campaign for the Mavs. Video version: Audio-only versions:
Omaha Hockey Coach Mike Gabinet and senior goaltender Simon Latkoczy were on hand to take media questions at the Omaha Hockey midweek press conference on March 3, 2026. MavPuck.com’s Bridget Brooks was on hand to ask questions and film the proceedings. View our full slate of press conferences for the 2025-26 season here.
