The UNO Hockey coaching staff has been busy scouring the globe for the next generation of Maverick players. We take a look at the Omaha Hockey recruits who have verbally committed for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Read full write-up here: UNO Hockey Recruiting Update (Nov. 2019)
UNO Hockey sophomore forward Tyler Weiss is featured as the #2 play in the “NCHC Top 5 Plays of the Week” (presented by TRIA Orthopaedic Center) for “Week 4” of the 2019-20 season. The unassisted goal — at the 12:52 mark in the 2nd period of UNO’s Nov. 1 game at Alaska Anchorage — was one of two goals for Weiss on the night. Watch video here: NCHC Top 5 Plays of the Week - S7, Week 5
UNO sophomore forward Tyler Weiss has received a number of accolades from fans for his *sick* unassisted goal at Alaska Anchorage on Nov. 1, 2019 (at the 12:52 mark in the 2nd period). Jason and Jon discussed it on the Nov. 4 episode of the Mavpuckcast. The @NCAAIceHockey account took notice and made it one of their “Plays of the Week” on Twitter:
#NCAAHockey Plays of the Week 3️⃣ | @OmahaHKY’s Tyler Weiss with an unassisted play in which he goes nearly 200 feet before slipping a backhander over the shoulder of UAA goaltender. pic.twitter.com/Z2zKoAZNWR— NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) November 5, 2019
#NCAAHockey Plays of the Week 3️⃣ | @OmahaHKY’s Tyler Weiss with an unassisted play in which he goes nearly 200 feet before slipping a backhander over the shoulder of UAA goaltender. pic.twitter.com/Z2zKoAZNWR
Freshman defenseman Brandon Scanlin was named “Rookie of the Week” as part of the “Bauer NCHC Players of the Week” for Oct. 28 - Nov. 3, 2019. Scanlin netted his first collegiate goal in UNO’s series at Alaska-Anchorage on Oct. 31 - Nov. 1. He also had a pair of assists in the series. Read full NCHC coverage here: Bauer NCHC Players of the Week: Oct. 28 - Nov. 3, 2019
It’s a new week and that means a new hockey podcast! This week Jason and Jon discuss the University of Nebraska at Omaha Hockey team’s recent trip up to Alaska to play the Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves hockey team. They also talk about whether the UNO Hockey press conferences should be streamed live (as they were in the past), and look the current state of the eight NCHC member schools. Finally, the two give their picks for the upcoming series vs. Wisconsin at Baxter Arena on Nov. 8-9.
NCHC Marketing and Communications Coordinator Paige Shacklett has an insightful feature on the NCHC website this week titled “Character Is Destiny” — focusing on the University of Nebraska at Omaha Hockey team’s 12-man freshman class. Shacklett writes: “If the Greek saying, ‘character is destiny,’ proves true, the Mavericks are setting themselves up for glory.” The article delves into the mindset of UNO Hockey Head Coach Mike Gabinet and includes commentary from forward Joey Abate and goalie Isaiah Saville. Read full NCHC article here: Character Is Destiny – Omaha Looks to Turn Off-Ice Character Into On-Ice Success With Big Rookie Class
#HockeyHalloween! Following a bye week, the Mavericks made the long trek to Alaska on Tuesday to prepare for their unusual Thursday/Friday series versus Alaska Anchorage. Both games begin at 10:07 p.m. Omaha time. Read full preview here: Series Preview: Omaha at Alaska Anchorage, Oct. 31 - Nov. 1, 2019
University of Nebraska at Omaha Vice Chancellor for Athletic Leadership and Management and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Trev Alberts analyzed his first decade at the helm of the UNO Athletic Department — and talked about challenges and opportunities ahead — during his presentation at the Omaha Press Club’s October Noon Forum. Read full article on our blog here: UNO AD Alberts Talks Opportunities and Challenges at Omaha Press Club
UNO Hockey sophomore forward Taylor Ward and freshman goaltender Isaiah Saville are featured as the #5 and #1 plays (respectively) in the “NCHC Top 5 Plays of the Week” (presented by TRIA Orthopaedic Center) for “Week 3” of the 2019-20 season. Watch video here: NCHC Top 5 Plays of the Week - S7, Week 3
