On this week's episode of the #mavpuckcast, Bridget and Jon discuss UNO's recent road trip to Kalamazoo, talk about an honor for former UNO Hockey Coach Dean Blais, look at the benefits of giving Omaha Hockey Merchandise for Christmas, and give their predictions for the Mavericks' upcoming series at St. Lawrence University on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Video version: Audio-only versions:
For the fourth time this season, junior goaltender Isaiah Saville was named NCHC Goaltender of the Week as part of the Bauer NCHC Players of the Week for the week of Dec. 6-12, 2021. Saville’s heroics lifted the Mavs to a split during the weekend road swing at Western Michigan on Nov. 10-11. The highlight of the weekend was a 41-save shutout performance in the second game in the series, allowing UNO to eke out a 1-0 win over the Broncos. His three shutouts this season tie him for sixth nationally. Read the full NCHC release: Bauer NCHC Players of the Week: Dec. 6-12, 2021
On this week's FULL VIDEO episode of the #mavpuckcast, Jason and Jon discuss the UNO Hockey team's final home series of 2021 against Colorado College. Recent issues at the Baxter Arena concession stands are analyzed — including a discussion regarding the virtue of taking cash payments, long lines, and closed beer stands. The recent departure of NCHC Commissioner Josh Fenton is also discussed — and what that might mean for the future of college hockey realignment. The episode is wrapped with a look at Omaha's upcoming trip to Kalamazoo to take on the Western Michigan Broncos. Video version: Audio-only versions:
On this week's FULL-VIDEO episode of the #mavpuckcast, Jason and Jon discuss the UNO Hockey team's recent trip to Fairbanks to take on the Alaska Nanooks. Jason rants about the downside of streaming college hockey games. The boys offer this week's marketing ideas to fill Baxter Arena for hockey games, and wrap up the episode with a look at Omaha's upcoming series vs. Colorado College on Dec. 3-4, 2021. Full-video version: Audio-only versions:
Freshman forward Cameron Berg was named NCHC Rookie of the Week as part of the Bauer NCHC Players of the Week for the week of Nov. 15-21. Berg had three goals and an assist during a road swing to take on Alaska on Nov. 19-20. Berg’s performance helped propel the Mavericks to a sweep over Nanooks. The freshman is currently sixth on the roster in total points with six goals and three assists. He is second on the team in goals (behind senior forward Taylor Ward). Read the full NCHC release: Bauer NCHC Players of the Week: Nov. 15-21, 2021
On this week's action-packed FULL VIDEO episode of the #mavpuckcast, Jason and Jon discuss the Omaha Hockey team's split against the #1 ranked St. Cloud State Huskies. They also analyze UNO's announcement of Adrian Dowell as the athletic department's new vice chancellor of athletics (replacing the departed Trev Alberts), and offer this week's marketing ideas to fill Baxter Arena for games. The episode is wrapped up with a look at the Mavericks' upcoming trip to "the last frontier" to take on the Alaska Nanooks on Nov. 19-20. Full-video version: Audio-only versions:
By Jon Brooks The University of Nebraska at Omaha today named Adrian Dowell as its new vice chancellor for athletics. Prior to coming to UNO, Dowell served as assistant vice president and associate athletic director at Creighton University (one of two positions held with Creighton University Athletics since joining the university in May 2014). He replaces former UNO Vice Chancellor for Athletics Trev Alberts, who left the university to helm athletics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on July 14. "We are really here to celebrate our student-athletes," Dowell told attendees at a news conference on the UNO campus. "I was really a fan of Trev and thought he did a great job championing the experience of student-athletes." Dowell outlined two "missions" he has for UNO Athletics. The first is to "provide the best student-athlete experience possible" and the second is to "bring people to the table who have not otherwise interacted with UNO." He understands there will be challenges ahead. "We will be strategic," Dowell said. "We will own our mistakes — communicate them, fix them, and not make the same mistake twice." Dowell was introduced to attendees by University of Nebraska President Ted Carter and UNO Chancellor Joanne Li. UNO Hockey's Nolan Sullivan was on hand to represent student-athletes. Carter mentioned how difficult transitions can be in intercollegiate athletics. "As good as things are," said Carter, "there is so much more ahead of us." Carter also referred to the announcement as "the worst kept secret in Omaha." Li gave a shout out to the UNO Hockey team for their overtime victory over top-ranked St. Cloud State last weekend. She said the hiring of Dowell is an "exciting new chapter" for UNO. Both discussed Dowell's skills in development at Creighton and during his previous tenure at West Virginia University. Dowell is married to 2010 UNO Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee Stephanie (Kirby) Dowell (she played soccer at UNO from 2000 to 2003). The couple has three children: Lauren Grace, Adrian, and Paige. "To the original Maverick," Dowell said, "She's a better athlete than I am; my wonderful wife, Stephanie." Most recently, UNO's Senior Associate Athletic Director - Events/Facilities Mike Kemp held the interim athletic director position as the university searched for Alberts's successor. As long-standing UNO Hockey fans know, Kemp served as the program's head coach from his initial hiring in 1996 until the hiring of Dean Blais in 2009. Kemp joined the athletic department administration after stepping down as head coach. Dowell will be tasked with providing an overall vision for athletics, which includes fundraising and outreach efforts moving forward. Continued development of facilities, increasing overall ticket sales, and boosting individual/corporate donations will be on the menu for the new athletic director. "Athletics is competitive," said Dowell. "We are competitors. To be successful in this industry, you have to figure out what makes you different relative to your peers." Dowell acknowledged that Alberts had a successful tenure at UNO, but he sees opportunities ahead. "There are over 400 Division 1 institutions," said Dowell. "Only two Division 1 schools are in Omaha. Only one wears its name on its chest. If we are able to reach that level of success we hope for, it will because of this city. I could not be more excited to join you. Go Mavericks."
Yahoo Sports reporter Pete Thamel tweeted on Nov. 14 that Creighton Assistant Vice President and Associate Athletic Director Adrian Dowell is expected become the next athletic director at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. UNO has not confirmed the selection of Dowell, but the university announced an upcoming streaming news conference introducing the next AD at 2:30 p.m. (CST) on Nov. 15. He replaces former UNO Vice Chancellor for Athletics Trev Alberts, who left the university to helm athletics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on July 14. Dowell has served in various capacities within Creighton University Athletics since 2014. Prior to his arrival at Creighton, Dowell worked in athletic fundraising at West Virginia University and had a stint at the NCAA National Office working as a member of the Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball staff (per his LinkedIn profile). Fun fact: Dowell’s wife Stephanie played soccer for UNO from 2000 to 2003.
Sources: Creighton’s Adrian Dowell expected to be named the next Athletic Director at University of Nebraska Omaha. Dowell is Creighton’s Assistant Vice President and Associate Athletic Director and oversees the Athletic Development Office.— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) November 14, 2021
Sources: Creighton’s Adrian Dowell expected to be named the next Athletic Director at University of Nebraska Omaha. Dowell is Creighton’s Assistant Vice President and Associate Athletic Director and oversees the Athletic Development Office.
On this week’s FULL VIDEO episode of the Mavpuckcast, Bridget and Jon take the helm of hosting duties, and have a pint-sized guest on hand for a segment to offer her unique hockey analysis. The recent series with Miami (OH) RedHawks is analyzed. We take a look at Baxter Arena’s revised mask policy, explore marketing ideas to help fill the arena for games, and get an update on the availability of Omaha’s new third jersey for purchase. We rap things up with our predictions for the UNO Hockey team’s upcoming series at St. Cloud State on Nov. 12 and 13. Full-video version: Audio-only versions:
