Omaha Maverick Hockey junior forward Jacob Slipec netted the #4 play in the NCHC Top 5 Plays of the Week – Oct. 16, 2024. Slipec’s goal came at a critical juncture against UMass at the 2024 Ice Breaker Tournament in Las Vegas on Oct. 11. The Mavs and Minutemen were tied 1-1 in the latter stages of the third period. The native of White Rock, British Columbia, netted the go-ahead goal 16:56 into the third period, doing a little “shake-n-bake” move to maneuver to the high slot. He fired the puck past UMass goalie Michael Hrabal. The goal put UNO up 2-1. The Mavs went on to win the game 3-2 in overtime. >> Slipec’s performance during the 2024 Ice Breaker Tournament is also discussed on this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast — click here to view this week’s episode.
Omaha Hockey junior goaltender Simon Latkoczy and junior defenseman Jacob Guevin were named “Goaltender of the Week” and “Defenseman of the Week” (respectively) in the KJ Branding NCHC Players of the Week: Oct. 7-13, 2024. Latkoczy stopped 77 total shots during the Ice Breaker Tournament in Las Vegas in games against UMass and Minnesota — 53 of the stops occurred in the championship game against Minnesota on Oct. 12 (tying a school record). Latkoczy had a .963 SV% and a 1.44 GAA on the weekend. Guevin tallied 1 goal and 2 assists during UNO’s two games at the Ice Breaker Tournament. He also had two blocked shots during the tournament. His goal was the game-winning goal in overtime of the championship game (off an assist from forward Tanner Ludtke), securing a 2-1 win over Minnesota (making the Mavs the Ice Breaker Tournament champions). Both performances helped UNO to a 2-0 record to start the 2024-25 season. >> Latkoczy and Guevin’s performances at the Ice Breaker Tournament are discussed on this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast — click here to view episode. Read the full NCHC release: KJ Brandking NCHC Players of the Week: Oct. 7-13, 2024 This week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast:
On this episode of the #mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason recap and analyze the Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s recent appearance in the 2024 Ice Breaker Tournament in Las Vegas, NV — where they played (and defeated) UMass and Minnesota. They look at some “Things You Missed in Las Vegas” (that Omaha Mavericks Hockey fans enjoyed on the trip). They wrap up the episode with a preview and predictions for Omaha Hockey’s upcoming series versus the Augustana Hockey program at Baxter Arena. Video version: Audio-only versions:
The Omaha Maverick Hockey team held a press conference for local media on Oct. 16, 2024. Omaha Head Coach Mike Gabinet and junior goalie Simon Latkoczy fielded a variety of questions during the press conference including the team’s recent championship performance at the 2024 Ice Breaker Tournament in Las Vegas and the upcoming series against Augustana at Baxter Arena. Special thanks to our Founding Members for their support of MavPuck.com this season. Your support is greatly appreciated!!
The 2024-25 hockey season kicks off at the Ice Breaker Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mavericks will face the UMass Minutemen on Friday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. CT. The Mavs will face either Minnesota or the Air Force Academy on Saturday, depending on the outcomes of the Friday games. Below is our tournament preview — which includes ways to watch and listen to the games, quotes from Omaha Hockey Coach Mike Gabinet, and additional details and content to prep you for the upcoming series. >> Read our full preview of the Ice Breaker Tournament: Series Preview: Ice Breaker Tournament, Las Vegas, Oct. 11-12, 2024
The Omaha Maverick Hockey team held a press conference for local media on Oct. 8, 2024. Omaha Head Coach Mike Gabinet fielded a variety of questions during the press conference including his recently announced contract extension (through the 2027-28 season), the exhibition game against Wisconsin at Baxter Arena last week, the upcoming trip to Las Vegas for the 2024 Ice Breaker Tournament, and former Mav Victor Mancini playing with the New York Rangers. Special thanks to our Founding and Team Members for their support of MavPuck.com this season. Become a MavPuck.com Team Member: https://www.mavpuck.com/join Donate to MavPuck.com: https://www.mavpuck.com/donate Omaha Hockey Press Conference - Oct. 8, 2024:
Omaha Mavericks Hockey Coach Mike Gabinet received a contract extension through the 2027-28 season (per the UNO Athletic Department). Gabinet is currently leading the Mavericks into the 2024-25 season. This is Gabinet’s eighth season at the helm of the UNO Hockey program (he was elevated after one season as the team’s associate head coach in 2017). A native of Edmonton, Alberta, Gabinet is 117-114-18 during his tenure as UNO’s head hockey coach. The Mavericks have twice appeared in the NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament since he has been at the helm. Gabinet’s best result at Omaha came in the 2023-24 season. The Mavericks went 23-13-4, making it to the championship game of the NCHC Frozen Faceoff and earning a trip to the NCAA regional in Sioux Falls. UNO has had a winning record each of the past four seasons (the most consecutive winning seasons in program history). Gabinet is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and played for four seasons with the Mavericks (2000-04). The Mavericks start the 2024-25 regular season campaign at the Ice Breaker Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Oct. 11-12. Omaha takes on UMass in the first game of the tournament on Oct. 11. Additional details on Coach Gabinet’s contract extension below: >> Omavs.com: Omaha Hockey Head Coach Mike Gabinet Inks Contract Extension
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On a special "mini episode" of the #mavpuckcast, Jon recaps the Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s exhibition game against the Wisconsin Badgers — includes game clips. He also previews UNO’s upcoming trip to Las Vegas, NV, to participate in the Ice Breaker Tournament (UMass, Air Force, and Minnesota will all be participating in this year’s Ice Breaker). Special thanks this season to our Founding Members for their support of the podcast and MavPuck.com this season. Your support is greatly appreciated!! Become a MavPuck.com Team Member: https://mavpuck.com/join Donate: https://mavpuck.com/donate Video version: Audio-only versions:
Brad Williams has posted three photo galleries for fans to view on the MavPuck.com Message Board. These photos are from the Oct. 5, 2024 Omaha Hockey exhibition game against Wisconsin at Baxter Arena. Thank you to Brad (as always) for posting pics! If you’d like to learn more about Brad’s work (and purchase his photos in various formats) visit Brad Williams Photography online. FREE LEVEL Members, FOUNDING Members, and TEAM Members can view photos at the link below: >> https://mavpuck.com/Hockey/13416211
Hockey is back at Baxter Arena for the 2024-25 season! The Omaha Mavericks are set to take on the Wisconsin Badgers in an exhibition at Baxter Arena on Oct. 5, and we have our preview of the game — which includes ways to watch and listen to the game, quotes from Omaha Hockey Coach Mike Gabinet and team captain Nolan Krenzen, and additional details and content to prep you for the upcoming exhibition. >> Read Our First Game Preview of the Season on Our Blog: Game Preview: Omaha vs. Wisconsin (Exhibition), Oct. 5, 2024
