The Omaha Mavericks Hockey team is 5-2-1 after a split with the Wisconsin Badgers at Baxter Arena on Nov. 8-9. This week Jason and Jon discuss the UNO Hockey team’s recent tussle with the Badgers, atmospheric enhancements unveiled by the athletic department during the series, and the upcoming trip to Kalamazoo to take on the Western Michigan Broncos in the team’s first NCHC matchup of the season.
It’s a big series for UNO Hockey as #12 Wisconsin comes into Baxter Arena to take on the #20 ranked Mavericks. In this week’s preview, we give fans the lowdown on the series with the Badgers — including ticket discounts and ways to view and listen to both games. Read full preview here: Series Preview: Omaha vs. Wisconsin, Nov. 8-9, 2019
The @OmahaHKY Twitter account unveiled the team’s new “intro video” for the 2019-20 season. Those familiar with Ak-Sar-Ben lore will notice images at the beginning of the video harkening back to the days when the Aksarben Village property (which sits across the street from UNO’s Baxter Arena) was a horse racing track. The compilation also intersperses clips of UNO Hockey players at Baxter Arena with footage of a bucking bull in a dirt pen. The Beastie Boys song “Sabotage” plays through this year’s intro video.
Check out the new intro video below:
⚫️ U N L E A S H E D #EveryoneForOmaha | #OmahaHKY pic.twitter.com/fangjEDb5B— Omaha Hockey (@OmahaHKY) November 8, 2019
⚫️ U N L E A S H E D #EveryoneForOmaha | #OmahaHKY pic.twitter.com/fangjEDb5B
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
