Junior Isaiah Saville — a consistent presence in net for the Omaha Hockey team — earned Bauer NCHC Goaltender of the Week honors to open UNO’s 2021-22 collegiate hockey campaign. In UNO’s series versus Lake Superior State on Oct. 2-3, Saville had a .907 save percentage and 1.95 goals-against average against the Lakers. He also recorded a 3-0 shutout in the Oct. 3 game. Sophomore forward Matt Miller was also nominated (Forward of the Week) in the weekly NCHC awards. Read the full NCHC release: Bauer NCHC Players of the Week: Oct. 2-3, 2021
Some of the MavPuck.com faithful in our Facebook Group (and via DM) wondered about season tickets for the 2021-22 season. Specifically, they wondered what the procedure was going to be since the university isn't supplying fans with physical tickets this season. We address these questions in our season ticket update video:
This week’s episode of the “Mavpuckcast” looks at Omaha Hockey’s Black/White Game at Baxter Arena on Sept. 26, 2021. Jason and Jon discuss how some of the newcomers looked in the team scrimmage, and examine what they believe is a new system for ordering concessions at UNO’s Baxter Arena. They wrap up the episode with their preseason picks in the NCHC (UNO’s conference) and their pick to win the national championship this season.
A new season of UNO Hockey is upon us, and we’re back for the forth season of the Mavpuckcast! On the season debut, we talk about the upcoming schedule for the 2021-22 season, some of the protocols that will be in place for games at Baxter Arena this season, and talk about the recent elevation of Mike Kemp as Interim Athletic Director in the wake of Trev Alberts’s departure.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha Hockey program unveiled the 2021-22 schedule with a thread of fan videos on the university’s @OmahaHKY Twitter account. Each participant (including @MavPuck — see below) revealed each individual home and road series this season, and mentioned their favorite UNO Hockey memory. A big ‘thank you’ to the university for inviting us to participate.
Lake Superior State Baxter Arena Oct. 2-3 @Mavpuck #EveryoneForOmaha | #OmahaHKY pic.twitter.com/3aaWs4GYgE— Omaha Hockey (@OmahaHKY) July 19, 2021
Lake Superior State Baxter Arena Oct. 2-3 @Mavpuck #EveryoneForOmaha | #OmahaHKY pic.twitter.com/3aaWs4GYgE
UNO's ninth game in the #NCHCPod is the topic for the “Taylor Made Victory” episode of the “Mavpuckcast.” Jason and Jon discuss the Omaha Hockey team’s thrilling 6-5 victory over Western Michigan at Baxter Arena. Listening options below:
The Omaha Hockey program’s 2-2 OT tussle is on tap for our “Chayse'n Glory on the Final Road Trip to Omaha” episode of the “Mavpuckcast” podcast. Listening options below:
On this episode of the “Mavpuckcast” podcast, we take a look at the UNO Hockey team’s terrific 2-0 shutout win over the St. Cloud State Huskies at Baxter Arena on Dec. 13. Listening options below:
RedHawks. Musical cardboard cutout placement. Masks. Predictions. Listen to the whole rundown on the “Be on the Nice List or Else...” episode of the “Mavpuckcast.” Listening options below:
This time out the discussion centers on UNO’s win against Colorado College in their Dec. 9 contest at Omaha’s Baxter Arena. We also talk about single-game tickets going on sale for the second half of the UNO Hockey season. Listening options below: