Underclassmen fuel Omaha’s Frozen Four run, but seniors set the tone
The Mavericks’ top seven scorers are freshmen and sophomores, but seniors like goaltender Ryan Massa helped guide the young group.
Men’s D-I: Omaha
Explaining his magic, Omaha’s Massa has a simple answer: ‘It’s just my job’
The Mavericks goaltender stopped all 40 shots he faced in a win over RIT in the Midwest Regional final.
Omaha appreciates first NCAA tournament win but isn’t satisfied
The Mavericks beat Harvard in the Midwest Regional semifinals to improve to 1-2 in the tournament.
2015 Midwest Regional preview: Two teams hope to break the ice with first NCAA wins
Minnesota State, Omaha, Harvard and RIT play in South Bend, Ind.
A quick look at the Midwest Regional, where Minnesota State is the top seed
Omaha, Harvard and RIT join the Mavericks at Compton Family Ice Arena in South Bend, Ind.
North Dakota leads NCHC All-Conference team selections
On Wednesday, the NCHC announced its two All-Conference Teams, an Honorable Mention All-Conference team and its All-Rookie Team. 2014-15 NCHC First Team All-Conference 2014-15 NCHC Second Team All-Conference 2014-15 NCHC All-Conference Honorable Mention 2014-15 NCHC All-Rookie Team The NCHC will announce the finalists for its individual awards on Thursday.
Omaha freshman Montgomery leaves team for Sioux City of USHL
Nebraska-Omaha freshman forward Jake Montgomery is leaving the team to play for the Sioux City Musketeers, his former team in the United States Hockey League. “We certainly wish Jake the best,” said Omaha coach Dean Blais in a statement. “He is a good student and a good person, but he wasn’t getting the ice time … Read more
Omaha’s O’Rourke, Minnesota-Duluth’s Toninato suspended by NCHC
The NCHC handed out suspensions Saturday to Omaha’s Brian O’Rourke and Minnesota-Duluth’s Dominic Toninato.
Omaha’s Ortega, Mercyhurst’s Riley pick up national monthly honors
Nebraska-Omaha sophomore forward Austin Ortega has been selected as the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for December 2014, while the HCA National Rookie of the Month is Mercyhurst forward Jack Riley. Ortega scored an NCAA-best seven goals (four game-winners) and added nine points in eight games for the Mavericks. He … Read more
In Omaha, a young line makes the most of its combined talents
Freshmen Jake Randolph and Tyler Vesel and sophomore Justin Parizek have developed a connection for the Mavericks.
Large Omaha freshman class will get chances to prove its worth
The Mavericks welcome 11 rookies after losing valuable players.
North Dakota’s McIntyre the lone unanimous pick on NCHC preseason all-conference team
The NCHC announced its preseason all-conference team on Wednesday, with North Dakota junior goaltender Zane McIntyre garnering 25 votes as the only unanimous selection. Local media members from each NCHC school and select national media picked the team.
First NCHC Rudolph Award winner Philo takes charge on, off the ice
John Philo has been named the inaugural recipient of the NCHC’s Mark Rudolph Officiating Achievement Award for the 2013-14 season. Philo, who has served 14 seasons as an NCAA official, was presented with the award at the NCHC’s annual linesman camp in the Detroit area on Sept. 20. At the presentation, Philo received a plaque … Read more
Seeler transfers to Minnesota, will sit out 2014-15 season
Defenseman Nick Seeler has transferred to Minnesota after leaving Nebraska-Omaha earlier this offseason. Per NCAA transfer rules, Seeler must sit out the 2014-15 season and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining. Seeler totaled 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) in 70 games with the Mavericks over the last two years.
Seeler leaves Nebraska-Omaha, cites “personal reasons”
Nebraska-Omaha defenseman Nick Seeler has left the team for what the school is calling “personal reasons,” according to a brief press release issued Tuesday “Nick has chosen to leave the program at this time,” said UNO coach Dean Blais in a statement. “We wish him well in the next chapter of his hockey career … Read more
Bemidji State women’s coaching search down to four candidates
Bemidji State has announced the four finalists for the head coach of the Beavers’ women’s program. The candidates are Minnesota State assistant women’s coach Brett Bruininks, current BSU women’s assistant Amber Fryklund, Nebraska-Omaha men’s assistant Troy Jutting and East Grand Forks (N.D.) High School head coach James Scanlan. All four candidates have been invited to … Read more
Blais extended at Nebraska-Omaha through 2017-18
Nebraska-Omaha announced Friday that it has extended the contract of head coach Dean Blais through the 2017-18 season. “Dean has done an exceptional job leading our team through a period of great transition during the last four years,” said UNO director of athletics Trev Alberts in a statement. “In that time, he led the team … Read more
Megna forgoes final season at Nebraska-Omaha after signing with Ducks
Defenseman Jaycob Megna has signed with the Anaheim Ducks and will skip his final season at Nebraska-Omaha.
Hobey Baker finalist Archibald signs with Penguins’ organization
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League announced Sunday that they have signed forward Josh Archibald to an amateur tryout agreement. Archibald just finished his junior season at Nebraska-Omaha where he registered 29 goals, 14 assists and 43 points in 37 games, setting a new school record for goals. Over three seasons with the … Read more
Boston College, Big Ten lead list of 10 finalists for 2014 Hobey Baker Award
National scoring leader and returning Hobey Hat Trick finalist Johnny Gaudreau, a Boston College junior, headlines the list, which also includes his teammate, senior Kevin Hayes.