Omaha Mavericks celebrates a goal in the second period against during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Ray Fust (8) greets some young fans after the win against the Niagara Purple Eagles during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Michael Abgrall (18) battles for the puck against Niagara Purple Eagles defenseman Alex Murray (26) in the second period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Ray Fust (8) celebrates his goal in the second period against the Niagara Purple Eagles during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Ray Fust (8) tries for a goal against Niagara Purple Eagles goaltender Jarrett Fiske (31) second period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks celebrate their win over the Niagara Purple Eagles during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Jesse Lansdell (14) celebrates his goal with teammates in the third period against the Niagara Purple Eagles during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
A fight breaks out between the Omaha Mavericks and the Niagara Purple Eagles in the third period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
A fight breaks out between the Omaha Mavericks and the Niagara Purple Eagles in the third period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Nolan Sullivan (11) shot blocked by Niagara Purple Eagles goaltender Mitchell Day (30) in the third period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Jesse Lansdell (14) celebrates a goal in the third period against the Niagara Purple Eagles during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Nolan Sullivan (11) skates with the puck against Niagara Purple Eagles forward Glebs Prohorenkovs (4) in the third period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Jack Randl (28) keeps the puck away from Niagara Purple Eagles defenseman Josef Mysak (24) in the third period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks goaltender Simon Latkoczy (30) leads the team on the ice against the Niagara Purple Eagles during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks defenseman Joaquim Lemay (2) runs out on to the ice against the Niagara Purple Eagles during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Jack Randl (28) takes a shot against Niagara Purple Eagles defenseman Josef Mysak (24) in the third period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Ty Mueller (19) on the attack against against the Niagara Purple Eagles in the third period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Ty Mueller (19) moves the puck down the ice with forward Jacob Guevin (10) in the third period against the Niagara Purple Eagles during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Zach Urdahl (6) and Niagara Purple Eagles defenseman Ethan Lund (28) are battle out for position in the third period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Tyler Rollwagen (21) looks to pass against the Niagara Purple Eagles in the third period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Jack Randl (28) with forward Ty Mueller (19) keeps the puck away from Niagara Purple Eagles forward Tyler Wallace (18) in the third period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Brock Bremer (26) moves the puck down the ice against Niagara Purple Eagles defenseman David Posma (29) during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks defenseman Kirby Proctor (3) fights for the puck against Niagara Purple Eagles forward Carter Randklev (10) and forward Glebs Prohorenkovs (4) in the third period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks defenseman Nolan Krenzen (12) passes the puck against the Niagara Purple Eagles in the third period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Tanner Ludtke (71) battles against Niagara Purple Eagles forward Luke Mylymok (8) for the puck in the third period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Jack Randl (28) runs out on to the ice against the Niagara Purple Eagles before a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Ray Fust (8) battles for the puck against Niagara Purple Eagles defenseman Noah Carlin (5) in the first period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks defenseman Kirby Proctor (3) moves the puck down the ice against the Niagara Purple Eagles in the first period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
The National Anthem played before Omaha Mavericks take on the Niagara Purple Eagles during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Jack Randl (28) battles for the puck against Niagara Purple Eagles forward Shane Ott (21) in the first period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks celebrate Zach Urdahl (6) goal in the first period against the Niagara Purple Eagles during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Matt Miller (27) fights for the puck against Niagara Purple Eagles defenseman Alex Murray (26) in the first period during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Zach Urdahl (6) celebrates his goal in the first period against the Niagara Purple Eagles during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Tanner Ludtke is hugged by teammates Zach Urdahl (6) and Jacob Guevin (10) after scoring the first goal of the night in the first period against the Niagara Purple Eagles during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Omaha Mavericks forward Tanner Ludtke (71) skates down the line of teammates after the first goal against the Niagara Purple Eagles during a college hockey match on Friday, October 13, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.