On this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast... Jon, Bridget, and Jolene form an “analysis hat-trick” as they discuss the Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s recent sweep of the Western Michigan Broncos at baxter Arena — including their pics for “Player of the Week.” They discuss the recent on-ice performance by the UNO Hockey Pep Band during the Dec. 2 game. They look at the new Durango bobbleheads (given away to the first 1,000 attendees before the Dec. 3 game). They also talk about the updated grey third jerseys the Mavericks are sporting this season. They conclude the episode with their predictions for the Omaha Hockey team’s series against the Colorado College Tigers on Dec. 9-10 in Colorado Springs. Video version: Audio-only versions:
Two UNO Maverick Hockey players — senior forward Jack Randl and senior goaltender Jake Kucharski — are featured in the NCHC Top 5 Plays of the Week – Nov. 30, 2022. Randl’s first period goal in the Nov. 26 game at Denver is the #4 play this week. The goal — set up by a backhand pass from junior forward Matt Miller down low — tied the score 1-1 with 9:29 left in the period. Kucharski’s sprawling save in the first period of the Nov. 26 game at Denver is the #1 play this week. The net-side save (with 13:45 left in the period) thwarted DU sophomore forward Tristan Broz’s opportunity to put the Pioneers up 2-0 in the game. >> Randl’s goal and Kucharski’s save are also discussed on this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast — click here to view this week’s episode.
The Omaha Maverick Hockey team snared three players in the KJ Branding National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Players of the Week — Nov. 21-27, 2022. Matt Miller’s offensive heroics propelled the junior to NCHC Forward of the Week honors. Miller’s two-goal performance in the Nov. 25 tilt at Denver spurred the Mavs to a 3-0 shutout win over the top-ranked Pioneers. Miller also tallied a goal and two assists in a 6-3 loss to DU on Nov. 26. Miller has 11 points in 11 games this season. Defenseman Jonny Tychonick had four assists on the weekend and was named NCHC Defenseman of the Week. The grad student had an assist on each of UNO’s goals in the team’s 3-0 win on Nov. 25. He also had an assist on Miller’s third period goal during the Nov. 26 game. In addition to Tychonick’s offensive prowess during the DU series, his play in the defensive zone on special teams was key for Omaha during the DU series. For the second time this season, senior goaltender Jake Kucharski netted NCHC Goaltender of the Week honors. Kucharski pitched a 3-0 shutout for the Mavs on Nov. 25. It was Kucharski’s first shutout of the season (his fourth career shutout at the collegiate level) and his first shutout for UNO. The Erie, Pa. native has a 2.38 GAA this season and a .920 save percentage. If Kucharski sees continued success in net (and if the defense achieves consistency), he is on pace to have the best Maverick netminder GAA since Ryan Massa in the 2014-15 season. In total, Kucharski faced 56 shots in the series at DU and made 51 saves on the weekend. >> Miller, Tychonick, and Kucharski are 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: Nov. 21-27, 2022
On this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast... Jason and Jon analyze the Omaha Hockey team’s surprising split at Denver University — with their picks for “Players of the Week.” They discuss UNO’s current spot in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) standings (as of this recording, the team is in fourth place) and what it will take for the team to maintain a strong position. They look at the UNO Blue Line Club’s recent “Dinner With The Mavs” event (includes video and pictures from the event). They wrap up the episode with their predictions for the Mavericks’ upcoming series against the Western Michigan Broncos on Dec. 2-3 at Omaha’s Baxter Arena. Video version: Audio-only versions:
On this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast... Jason and Jon analyze the University of Nebraska Omaha Hockey team’s split at Minnesota Duluth — including their picks for “Player of the Week.” They discuss “teddy bear tosses” at hockey games, and ponder whether or not UNO should do them. They talk about “special occasion hockey jerseys” for Omaha, and give their rationale for why the Mavericks should include them in a more significant matter. They wrap up the episode with a preview of Omaha’s upcoming series against the top ranked Denver Pioneers on Nov. 25-26 at Magness Arena. Video version: Audio-only versions:
On this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast... Bridget and Jon analyze the Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s first conference series of the season against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks — includes an analysis of some questionable penalties called during the series and their picks for “Player of the Week” (includes game video). They discuss the two fish tosses (with Mavboni pickup) that occurred in the Friday game against North Dakota (due to a waived off goal) and look at whether or not North Dakota players interfered with the post-goal tradition (includes video). They take a look at what’s inside the in-game promotional parachutes UNO drops during hockey games (includes video). Bridget and Jon conclude the episode with their predictions for Omaha’s upcoming series at Minnesota Duluth on Nov. 11-12. Video version: Audio-only versions:
Changes are coming to college athletics in the next few months, and University of Nebraska Omaha Athletic Director Adrian Dowell gave attendees at an Oct. 27 Omaha Press Club Noon Forum a sneak preview of some of the things coming — “what keeps him up at night.” Read our full article here: Omaha AD Dowell Talks Opportunities, Challenges With Changes in College Athletics at Noon Forum
On this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast... Bridget and Jon analyze the University of Nebraska at Omaha Hockey team’s recent sweep at Long Island University — including their “Players of the Week.” They discuss UNO Vice Chancellor / Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell’s presentation at the Omaha Press Club on Oct. 27 — highlights include new information on NIL, changes at the D-1 level, “full cost of attendance” scholarships for the Mavs, and the thing that “most surprised” Dowell when he took the job at the university (segment includes video clips). Bridget and Jon wrap up the episode with a preview and predictions for Omaha’s upcoming series against North Dakota at Baxter Arena on Nov. 4-5. Video version: Audio-only versions:
Omaha junior forward Matt Miller’s third period power play goal — tallied during the Oct. 21 game against UAF at Baxter Arena — is the #5 play in the NCHC Top 5 Plays of the Week – Oct. 25, 2022. Miller’s goal was set up off a feed from UNO forward Tyler Weiss (freshman defenseman Joaquim Lemay also had an assist on the play). The Mavs lost the game in a 3-2 decision in overtime. >> Miller’s goal was also discussed on this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast — click here to view this week’s episode.
On this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast... Jason and Jon start the episode with an analysis of the Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s recent series against the Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks at Baxter Arena (includes video footage). They look at an overtime brawl that happened at the end of Sunday’s game between the UNO and UAF players (includes video footage). Then they turn to the “Things You Missed at Baxter Arena” segment — Jason and Jon look at the arena’s new DoorDash mobile ordering service for concessions (includes video footage), they talk about “speaker volume” in the arena, and discuss the “Hat Trick or Treat” event held before the Oct. 23 game (includes video footage). They conclude the episode with their predictions for the UNO Hockey team’s upcoming road trip to Long Island University to take on the Sharks on Oct. 28-29 at the Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow, NY. Video version: Audio-only versions:
