Hockey
Saving Simon: How a Slovak Rap Duo Resurrected Simon Latkoczy’s Career
Simon Latkoczy was done playing hockey. After his second season in the USHL and his first with the Chicago Steel in 2020-21, Latkoczy told his family and coaches that he was quitting the sport. The joy had diminished for the then 19-year-old goalie. Even coming off a...
Series Preview: Omaha Heads To First-Place Western Michigan
Omaha kept its home win streak alive and remains tied for second in the NCHC standings, as the Mavs are coming off a sweep of Minnesota Duluth. However, the going gets much tougher this weekend, as Omaha heads to first-place Western Michigan. Here’s what you need to...
Omaha Hockey vs. Minnesota Duluth Photos | 2/8/2025
Mavs Extend Home Win Streak With Sweep Of UMD
OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha Mavericks extended their home win streak to seven Saturday night with a 5-2 victory over Minnesota Duluth. Mike Gabinet’s club scored a pair of first-period goals, converted twice on a late major power play and received 50 saves from Simon...
Series Preview: Mavs Return Home For Battle With The Bulldogs
Omaha saw its point streak end at seven (6-0-1) Saturday night, as the Mavs were handed an 11-2 loss at No. 5 Denver. While the loss put a damper on some of Omaha’s recent momentum, it’s been quite the stretch, as Omaha is 7-2-1 since the calendar flip and 9-1-2 over...
Mavs Take Six-Game Win Streak and ‘Day-To-Day’ Mindset To No. 5 Denver
Omaha is riding a season-best six-game win streak and has surged to second in the NCHC standings, as the Mavs have swept three consecutive conference series. Omaha swept St. Cloud State this past weekend and improved to 10-4-0 in NCHC play, yet one of their toughest...
Omaha Hockey vs. St Cloud St Photos | 1/25/2025
Mavs secure third consecutive sweep with ‘team win’ over SCSU
OMAHA, Neb. – Chase LaPinta and Marcus Broberg found themselves scratched and in the stands Friday night, as Omaha earned a 6-3 win over No. 17 St. Cloud State. However, the freshmen entered the lineup on Saturday and made the most of their opportunity – a constant...
Mavs stay hot, net four third-period goals in win over No. 17 SCSU
OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha Mavericks remained red-hot Friday night and extended their win streak to five with a 6-3 victory over No. 17 St. Cloud State. Although the first-period scoresheet had nothing to show for it, Mike Gabinet’s club put together one of its best...
Series Preview: Mavs On A Roll As No. 17 St. Cloud State Comes To Town
The Mavericks return to Baxter Arena on a roll, as Omaha has won four straight and six of its last seven. Along with seven of its last eight in conference play. The Mavs are currently third in the NCHC standings with 23 points but are hungry for more, as No. 17 St....
Series Preview: Mavs Look To ‘Keep Working’ At Miami
Omaha will look to stay hot in NCHC play and continue its recent success against Miami, as the Mavs head to Oxford, Ohio. Omaha has won eight straight against the RedHawks and swept Miami in late November, including a season-high eight goals in the series finale....
Omaha Hockey v Colorado College Photos | 1/11/2025
Mavs Pull Back to .500 With Sweep of No. 13 Colorado College
OMAHA, Neb. – The Mavericks netted a pair of third-period goals Saturday night and completed their second sweep of the season, handing No. 13 Colorado College a 3-1 loss at Baxter Arena. The win gives Omaha a four-game win streak against the Tigers and 6-1-2 record...
Risk’s Hat Trick, 42 Latkoczy Saves Lift Omaha To Win Over No. 13 Colorado College
OMAHA, Neb. – If you’re a fan of offense and intense hockey, Baxter Arena was just the place for you Friday night, as the Mavericks returned to NCHC action with a 5-2 win over No. 13 Colorado College. The two teams combined for seven goals – including five in a 5:48...
Series preview: Omaha returns to NCHC play against Colorado College
Omaha returns to NCHC play and Baxter Arena this weekend as the Mavs welcome No. 13 Colorado College to town for a ninth consecutive season. The Mavs are 14-5-5 against the Tigers all-time on home ice and 10-4-4 at Baxter Arena, which also includes a pair of neutral...
Series Preview: Mavericks Ring in New Year at Cactus Cup
The Mavericks will compete in their second tournament of the season and open the 2025 portion of the schedule this weekend as they head to Palm Springs, Calif. Omaha will be one of four teams at the Cactus Cup, joining Holy Cross, UMass Lowell and Michigan Tech, and...
Omaha Hockey v Manitoba Photos | 12/29/2024
Mavericks close out 2024 with exhibition win over Manitoba
OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha Mavericks returned from the Christmas break Sunday afternoon with an exhibition win over Manitoba, 5-0 at Baxter Arena. The win closes out the 2024 calendar year for the Mavs and unofficially opens the second half of the 2024-25 campaign. “I...
