Hockey
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…
Standouts, takeaways and grades from Omaha Hockey’s first half
OMAHA, Neb. – The first half is complete as Omaha has entered its two-week holiday break. The Mavericks enter the break at 7-9-0 and 4-4-0 in NCHC play, but the past two months have been quite the roller coaster ride. Despite half of its roster being new to the…
Omaha Hockey v Lindenwood Photos | 12/14/2024
Reidler shines, Mavs respond with win over Lindenwood
OMAHA, Neb. – Mike Gabinet’s message was simple heading into Saturday’s first-half finale… Execute. The Mavericks failed to do so on Friday and were handed their most disappointing loss of the season as a result. However, Kevin Reidler delivered a pair of key saves in…
Mavs unable to execute in home loss to Lindenwood
OMAHA, Neb. – The Mavericks were handed their most disappointing loss of the season Friday night at Baxter Arena, falling to Lindenwood by a 3-2 final. The Lions, who entered the series with just three wins and were 59th out of 64 teams in the Pairwise, hadn’t scored…
Series preview: Mavericks determined to finish first half strong against Lindenwood
The Mavericks have won four of their last six and will try to keep that momentum going this weekend, as Omaha finishes the first half against Lindenwood. It’s the fourth consecutive season the Mavs have welcomed a new foe to Baxter Arena. The third-year program, which…
Series preview: Mavericks look to continue building at No. 9 St. Cloud State
The Mavericks have won three of their last four and will look to keep that momentum going, as Omaha heads to St. Cloud State for a pair of games this weekend. Here’s what you need to know before the puck drops in St. Cloud, Minn. Omaha (5-7-0, 3-3-0) at No. 9 St….
Mavericks explode for season-high eight goals in dominant win over Miami
OMAHA, Neb. – As Saturday’s game between Omaha and Miami hit the midway point, Mike Gabinet’s club had as many goals as the RedHawks had recorded shots. After scoring 21 goals through its first 11 games, Omaha exploded for a season-high eight en route to a dominant…
Pair of Mavs net their first career goals as Omaha earns its first home win over Miami
OMAHA, Neb. – A pair of Mavericks netted their first career goals Friday night and the Mavs won their first home game in the process, skating to a 3-0 win over Miami. The win was Omaha’s second in NCHC play and snapped a four-game skid at Baxter Arena, moving the Mavs…
Series preview: Mavericks return home with confidence and continue NCHC play with Miami
After earning a split in the desert last weekend, the Mavericks return home in search of their second conference win and their first home win of the season. Here’s what you need to know before the puck drops between Omaha and Miami. Omaha (3-7-0, 1-3-0) vs. Miami…
Series preview: Mavericks Hockey look to end losing skid at Arizona State
Omaha will try to extinguish its six-game losing streak and earn its first conference win this weekend as the Mavericks head to Arizona State. It’s an opponent the Mavericks have had some success against in recent years and will see plenty moving forward, as the two…
Omaha Hockey v Western Michigan Photos | 11/08/2024
Omaha’s scoring woes continue as Mavs drop NCHC opener to Western Michigan
OMAHA, Neb. – Mike Gabinet’s club hadn’t scored a first-period goal through its first six games, while this weekend’s opponent – No. 14 Western Michigan – carried a reputation of starting fast into Baxter Arena. The Mavericks held the Broncos at bay early Friday night…
Series preview: Mavericks open NCHC play against No. 14 Western Michigan
Omaha will look to earn its first win in nearly a month and snap a four-game skid as the Mavericks return from their bye week and host Western Michigan. It’s Omaha’s most-frequent opponent as the Mavericks and Broncos have played 69 times over their all-time history,…
Mavericks Hockey Aims to Improve Early Power-play Woes
OMAHA, Neb. – Brandon Scanlin at the point, Chayse Primeau in front of the net and Taylor Ward hovering nearby. It was a trio that alongside Kevin Conley and Brannon McManus seemingly moved the puck with ease and made plays, often scoring, or at least threatening on…
Series preview: Mavericks Hockey Rekindles Rivalry at No. 18 Minnesota State
No. 16 Omaha looks to put last weekend in the rearview mirror and retain the Spirit of the Mavericks Trophy Omaha will look to get back in the win column this weekend as the Mavericks face their first true road test of the season at No. 18 Minnesota State. It’s the…
No. 12 Omaha Hockey Swept by Augustana to Open Home Slate
For a second consecutive night, Maverick fans hit the Baxter Arena exits stunned and disappointed, as Augustana handed No. 12 Omaha another loss, this time by a 4-0 final. It’s the first time an unranked opponent has swept Omaha at home since Niagara did so to open…
