Hockey
Series Preview: Omaha Hockey Returns From Bye Against No. 13 UMass
After a season-opening split and a bye, Omaha hockey welcomes No. 13 UMass to Baxter Arena this weekend for its second – and final – home nonconference series of the season. Here’s what you need to know before the puck drops. Omaha (1-1-0, 0-0-0) vs. No. 13 UMass...
Omaha Hockey vs. Minnesota St Photos | October 10, 2025
Series Preview: Omaha Hockey Opens 2025-26 Slate Against Minnesota State
After a busy summer inside Baxter Arena, the wait is officially over, as Omaha hockey begins its 2025-26 season this weekend against Minnesota State. It’s the second consecutive season that these long-time rivals and one-time conference foes have squared off, and the...
Omaha Hockey vs. Air Force Photos 2025
Key Returners And 15 Newcomers Lead Omaha Hockey Into 2025-26 Season
It’s been a busy offseason for Omaha hockey inside Baxter Arena as Mike Gabinet prepares for his ninth season leading his alma mater. The Mavericks went 18-17-1 in 2024-25 and finished fourth in the NCHC with a 14-9-1 conference showing, but Omaha fell to North Dakota...
Analyzing Omaha’s 2024-25 Season With Head Coach Mike Gabinet
Omaha’s 2024-25 season is complete and it’s shaping up to be another busy summer inside Baxter Arena. Nine Mavericks have entered the transfer portal since last Sunday, including sophomore forward Tanner Ludtke and freshman goaltender Kevin Reidler. Ludtke was limited...
Omaha Hockey vs. North Dakota Photos | 03/15/2025
Omaha Hockey vs. North Dakota Photos | 03/14/2025
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Series Preview: Omaha Hosts North Dakota In NCHC Quarterfinals
The postseason is here and for just the second time in program history, the Mavericks will host a playoff series at Baxter Arena. Omaha hosted North Dakota March 10-12, 2023, falling to the Fighting Hawks in three games. Fittingly enough, it’s once again the Fighting...
Series Preview: Mavericks Close Out Regular Season At North Dakota
The Mavericks will put a bow on the regular season and continue their pursuit of home ice this weekend in Grand Forks. It’s the first meeting of the year between Omaha and North Dakota, who have met 52 times as NCHC foes – including six playoff matchups. That number...
Mavs Rally For ‘Resilient’ Win Over No. 12 Arizona State
OMAHA, Neb. – Every game is important and points are always at a premium in the NCHC, especially late in the season. However, of any night the Mavericks needed a win, Saturday has to be near the top of the list. After North Dakota's overtime win in Kalamazoo and...
Mavs See Home Win Streak End In Loss To Arizona State
OMAHA, Neb. – It had been 111 days since Omaha’s last home conference loss – Nov. 9, 2024 to Western Michigan. The Mavericks were a perfect 8-0-0 in NCHC action and 9-1-0 on home ice overall since. However, their seven-game home win streak came to an end Friday night,...
Series Preview: Mavericks Host Arizona State In Regular-Season Home Finale
The Mavericks return to Baxter Arena this weekend for their final regular-season home series as No. 12 Arizona State comes to town. The two teams are currently second and third in the NCHC standings and will complete their season series, as the teams split a pair of...
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...
