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Omaha Hockey’s Joaquim Lemay was named NCHC Defenseman of the Week in the KJ Branding National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Players of the Week — Nov. 6-12, 2023. 

This is the second time in the 2023-24 campaign that the sophomore defenseman has received the honor from the NCHC. 

The Saint-Pierre-les-Becquets, Quebec, native had 1 goal and 2 assists during the Nov. 10-11 series against Long Island at Baxter Arena. The game-winning goal came during the 3-on-3 overtime period in the Nov. 11 game against the Sharks. 

Lemay has 3 goals and 3 assists in five games for the Mavericks this season. 

Additionally, junior forward Ty Mueller was a nominee for NCHC Forward of the Week and freshman forward Tanner Ludtke was nominated for NCHC Rookie of the Week. 

>> Lemay’s play during the Long Island series is also discussed on this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast — click here to view this week’s episode. 

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KJ Branding NCHC Players of the Week: Nov. 6-12, 2023 

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On this episode of the #mavpuckcast, Jason and Jon discuss the Omaha Hockey team’s sweep of Long Island at Baxter Arena — includes their picks for “Player of the Week.” They recap Baxter Arena’s Military Night festivities and talk about UNO’s recent sellout streak. They conclude the episode with their analysis and predictions for the Mavs’ upcoming series against the Denver Pioneer Hockey team at Magness Arena. 

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On this episode of the #mavpuckcast, special guest host Bridget joins Jon on the podcast to discuss the Omaha Hockey team’s tough split against the 11th-ranked Western Michigan Broncos — including their pics for “Player of the Week.” They look at various Things You Missed at Baxter Arena during the series — including an honor for Maverick Hockey defenseman Greg Zanon. They give their recap of the UNO Alumni Association’s Maverick Fan Fest and talk about the university’s upcoming #WearBlackGiveBack campaign. They wrap up the episode with their predictions for the hockey series against the Long Island University Sharks at Baxter Arena. 

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We take a look at the Western Michigan series in this week’s preview on the MavPuck.com Blog — includes quotes from Coach Mike Gabinet and forward Jack Randl from the Nov. 1 media availability at Baxter Arena. The preview also includes additional tidbits on various activities and events that are part of this week’s series, and ways to watch and listen to the games. 

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Series Preview: Omaha vs. Western Michigan, Nov. 3-4, 2023

On this episode of the #mavpuckcast, Jason and Jon analyze the Omaha Hockey team’s tough series against the Ohio State Buckeyes. They discuss some “Things You Missed at Baxter Arena” — including this year’s Parent’s Night. Jon gives you all the details on UNO Giving Day 2023 — the annual 24-hour Wear Black Give Back fundraising campaign. They look at the upcoming Omaha Hockey Homecoming events — including “Vintage Night” on Nov. 3. They look at UNO’s upcoming road trip to Augustana, and talk about the MavPuck group ticket allotment for the game. They wrap up the episode with their predictions for the Mavericks’ upcoming hockey series against the Western Michigan Broncos at Baxter Arena. 

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We take a look at the Ohio State series in this week’s preview on the MavPuck.com Blog — includes links to watch and listen to the games, coach and player quotes from the Oct. 25 weekly media availability at Baxter Arena, and additional tidbits on the weekend series. 

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Series Preview: Omaha vs. Ohio State, Oct. 27-28, 2023 

UNO Hockey defenseman Joaquim Lemay was named NCHC Defenseman of the Week in the KJ Branding National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Players of the Week — Oct. 9-15, 2023. 

The Saint-Pierre-les-Becquets, Quebec, native had 2 goals and 1 assist during Omaha’s season opening home sweep of the Niagara Purple Eagles at Baxter Arena on Oct. 13-14, 2023. 

Lemay’s power play goal in the Saturday matchup with Niagara was the game-winning goal, helping the Mavericks secure a 2-1 victory over the Purple Eagles. The sophomore currently leads the team in goals (already matching his goal total from the 2022-23 season). 

Additionally, sophomore forward Ray Fust was a nominee for NCHC Forward of the Week and sophomore defenseman Jacob Guevin was a nominee for NCHC Defenseman of the Week. 

>> Lemay’s play during the Niagara series 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: Oct. 13-14, 2023 

Watch this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast: 

On this episode of the #mavpuckcast, Jason and Jon look at the Omaha Hockey team’s season opening home sweep of Niagara — with their picks for “Player of the Week.” They take a look at some of the latest “Things You Missed at Baxter Arena” — including the addition of flaming baton twirlers and an honor for the long-dormant UNO Wrestling team. They look at recent ticketing glitches that have impacted the digital hockey tickets within the Omaha Mavericks app on iOS and Android. They conclude the episode with their predictions for Omaha’s upcoming home hockey series against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Baxter Arena.  

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On this episode of the #mavpuckcast, Jason and Jon analyze the UNO Hockey team's exhibition at MSU Mankato. They look at some of the game-day amenities Mankato features in their arena during the hockey season. Jason and Jon also discuss Omaha's recently announced participation in the 2024 Ice Breaker Tournament in Las Vegas. The episode concludes with predictions for Omaha's season-opening series against the Niagara Purple Eagles at Baxter Arena. 

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On the season premiere of the #mavpuckcast, Jason and Jon give their predictions for the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) race this season. They review the UNO Hockey program’s recent open house event at Baxter Arena (includes an analysis of the autograph session, Skate With The Mavs, the team scrimmage, and the new metal detectors at the arena entrances). Jason and Jon also take a look the new Omaha Hockey home jerseys. The episode concludes with a discussion of Omaha’s upcoming trip to Minnesota to play an exhibition against the MSU-Mankato Mavericks. 

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