Omaha Hockey freshmen defensemen Joaquim Lemay and Jacob Guevin have been named to the NCHC All-Rookie Team for the 2022-23 season. The Québécois defensemen have been fixtures on the blue line for the Mavericks this season. Guevin finished the regular season ninth on the team in points (3 goals and 12 assists) and leads UNO freshmen in points this season. Lemay finished the regular season 11th on the team in points (1 goal and 10 assists). He ranks second among UNO freshmen in points this season. In the 2021-22 season, Guevin played junior hockey for the Muskegon Lumberjacks in the USHL. He ranked 20th overall in points among skaters in the league (6 goals and 51 assists) and was fourth in the league in assists. He led Lumberjack defensemen in points that season. Lemay had 46 points (9 goals and 37 assists) for the Lincoln Stars (USHL) in the 2021-22 season. He ranked fifth on the Stars in overall points and second in assists that season. Individual award winners will be announced at the annual NCHC Awards Celebration on March 16 in St. Paul, MN. Read the full NCHC release: NCHC Announces 2022-23 All-Rookie Team
UNO freshman goalie Simon Latkoczy’s second period save in the March 3 game at North Dakota is the #4 play in the NCHC Top Plays of the Week – March 6, 2023. The save came with 13:04 left in the second period. Latkoczy’s effort on the play thwarted North Dakota forward Gavin Hain’s attempt in front of the crease (off of a backhand feed from UND forward Jake Schmaltz). UND was up 2-1 in the contest at that point. The Mavericks went on to lose the game 5-4 in OT. Latkoczy currently has a 2.25 goals-against average (GAA) and a .920 save percentage (SV%) for Omaha. His GAA currently has him tied for 15th best among all NCAA goaltenders and his SV% currently has him tied for 11th best. Among NCHC goaltenders, Latkoczy’s GAA is currently second best in the conference (behind DU’s Magnus Chrona) and his SV% is currently second best (behind CC’s Kaidan Mbereko). >> Latkoczy’s performance in the North Dakota series is discussed on this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast — click here to view this week’s episode.
On this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast... Jason and Jon discuss the Omaha Hockey team’s recent series at North Dakota — includes their picks for “Player of the Week.” They recap the recent movie theater hockey “Watch Party.” (hosted by the UNO Alumni Association, MavPuck, and Aksarben Cinema). They give an update on NCHC playoff tickets for Omaha’s first-round series at Baxter Arena — including a way for UNO students to get a free ticket voucher. They conclude the episode with a discussion of the matchups in the NCHC playoffs and offer their analysis and predictions for UNO Hockey’s first-round matchup against North Dakota. Video version: Audio-only versions:
Omaha junior forward Matt Miller’s unassisted goal in the Feb. 24 game against St. Cloud State is the top play in the NCHC Top 5 Plays of the Week – Feb. 28, 2023. The even-strength goal — scored 7:43 into the second period — came off of an offensive zone steal by Miller. The score narrowed St. Cloud’s lead to 4-1 in the contest. The Mavericks lost the game 6-2. Miller has 11 goals and 10 assists in 28 games this season for the UNO Hockey team. He currently ranks third on the team in goals and fifth on the team in total points. >> Miller’s goal was also featured on this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast — click here to view this week’s episode.
On this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast... Jason and Jon discuss the Omaha Hockey team’s recent series against the St. Cloud State Hockey team at Baxter Arena — includes a discussion of the current NCHC standings and their picks for Maverick “Player of the Week.” They talk about a few “Things You Missed at Baxter Arena” during the St. Cloud series and also discuss UNO’s Senior Night for 2023. A new segment is introduced — “Hot & New” — where Jason and Jon discuss some new concession items at Baxter Arena. They conclude the episode with their predictions for Omaha’s upcoming hockey series against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Ralph Engelstad Arena. Video version: Audio-only versions:
UNO Hockey defenseman Jonny Tychonick was named NCHC Defenseman of the Week in the KJ Branding National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Players of the Week — Feb. 13-19, 2023. A native of Calgary, Alberta, Tychonick had a goal and a pair of assists (both coming on game-winning goals) during Omaha’s road series against the Miami RedHawks on Feb. 17-18, 2023. Tychonick’s play was key in helping UNO sweep the RedHawks in the series. He was part of a penalty kill unit that went 8-for-9 in the series. Tychonick has 8 goals and 16 assists on the season. The grad student’s 24 points currently rank third on the Maverick roster. Additionally, sophomore forward Cameron Berg was a nominee for NCHC Forward of the Week. >> Tychonick’s play is also discussed on this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast — click here to view this week’s episode. Read the full NCHC release: KJ Branding NCHC Players of the Week: Feb. 13-19, 2023
On this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast... Jason and Jon discuss the UNO Hockey team’s recent series at Miami (OH) — includes a discussion of the Mavericks clinching home ice, the NCHC Standings, and their picks for Player of the Week. The pair shares their thoughts on the recent death of Omaha Hockey Assistant Coach Paul Jerrard. They look at how you can get tickets for Omaha’s upcoming first round NCHC playoff series at Baxter Arena. They conclude the episode with their thoughts and predictions for the hockey team’s critical series against the St. Cloud State Huskies at Baxter Arena. Video version: Audio-only versions:
Omaha Hockey Assistant Coach Paul Jerrard died on Feb. 15, 2023. He was 57. Fans might have noticed Jerrard missing from the bench during games this season. Jerrard had been battling cancer. We had heard through the grapevine about the diagnosis in late 2022, and were hoping for a full recovery. A native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jerrard joined the Mavericks in the 2018-19 season, bringing an extensive coaching resume to the program. We had the opportunity to meet Jerrard at a “Dinner With The Mavs” event during the 2018-19 season, and loved having the chance to ask him about his time playing and coaching for the legendary Frank Anzalone at Lake Superior State (we met Coach Anzalone during the 2001-02 season at a UNO Hockey Blue Line Club Luncheon). Jerrard played collegiate hockey for four seasons for the Lakers from 1983 to 1987. He coached at the university during the 1997-98 season and from 1999 to 2002. His professional playing career started in 1987 with the Colorado Rangers of the now-defunct International Hockey League (IHL). Over the course of the following decade, Jerrard saw action with a number of IHL and American Hockey League (AHL) teams. He also appeared in five NHL games with the Minnesota North Stars during the 1988-89 season. Of note, Jerrard saw extensive action with the Kalamazoo Wings in the 1990s. According to this tweet — by hockey analyst and commentator Dave Starman — Jerrard played alongside North Dakota Head Coach Brad Berry and Minnesota Duluth Head Coach Scott Sandelin:
If I remember this right, current @TheNCHC coaches Scott Sandelin of @UMDMensHockey and Brad Berry of @UNDmhockey were roomies when they played for the Kalamazoo Wings in the 1991-92 season. Also on that team was Paul Jerrard, AC of @OmahaHKY https://t.co/vuZocYlS5E— Dave Starman (@DStarmanHockey) November 18, 2022
If I remember this right, current @TheNCHC coaches Scott Sandelin of @UMDMensHockey and Brad Berry of @UNDmhockey were roomies when they played for the Kalamazoo Wings in the 1991-92 season. Also on that team was Paul Jerrard, AC of @OmahaHKY https://t.co/vuZocYlS5E
UNO Hockey freshman goaltender Simon Latkoczy netted NCHC Rookie of the Week honors in the KJ Branding National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Players of the Week — Feb. 6-12, 2023. Latkoczy had both starts in net for the Mavericks in their home series against Colorado College on Feb. 10-11 at Baxter Arena — the first time Latkoczy has started both games in a series this season. The native of Trencin, Slovakia, had 26 saves during the Feb. 10 game, helping Omaha to a 3-2 overtime win over the Tigers. In the Feb. 11 game, Latkoczy snagged 31 saves for the Mavericks. The contest finished in a 2-2 tie after the 3-on-3 OT period — with Colorado College gaining the extra conference point during the shootout. Latkoczy has a .932 save percentage and a 1.83 goals-against average this season (8-2-1 in 13 starts for Omaha). Additionally, UNO senior forward Jack Randl was a nominee for NCHC Forward of the Week. >> Latkoczy’s performance during the series against Colorado College is also discussed on this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast — click here to view this week’s episode. Read the full NCHC release: KJ Branding NCHC Players of the Week: Feb. 6-12, 2023
