Nebraska-Omaha junior left wing Terry Broadhurst has signed a professional contract with the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks, foregoing his senior season with the Mavericks. “Terry has excelled in his three seasons at UNO and he is someone who has always had high expectations,” said UNO coach Dean Blais in a statement. “It has been his aspiration … Read more
In an official announcement made Tuesday, Nebraska-Omaha will host North Dakota on Feb. 9, 2013 in an outdoor game at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. The USHL’s Omaha Lancers and Lincoln Stars are also set to play outdoors at the home of the College World Series. “Our players are already excited to play in a … Read more
Picked for ninth in the CCHA by the coaches entering the season, the Bulldogs are the new No. 1 team in the country. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski talk about that, the Beanpot and more in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
The WCHA announced Tuesday that Nebraska-Omaha freshman forward Dominic Zombo has been suspended for one game for his actions in the Mavericks’ game against Minnesota-Duluth on Jan 14. Zombo’s suspension was determined after a review of an incident under the WCHA’s supplementary discipline policy and procedures. At 16:53 of the second period, Zombo was assessed … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha has made two roster moves in time for the second half of the season. Freshman forward Joe Krause has been added to the team, while freshman forward Zach Mausolf has been released. The 22-year-old Krause comes to UNO from the Fairbanks Ice Dogs of the North American Hockey League. He had seven goals and … Read more
Another New Year’s Eve matchup with Canada wraps up a challenging opening four games for the Americans. Jim Connelly reports.
According to a Nebraska-Omaha spokesperson, Mavericks’ forward Alex Hudson “has been dismissed from the team.” No specifics were given, but the Omaha World-Herald states Hudson was removed for a second violation of team rules. Hudson was also suspended earlier this season for a training violation and missed the first four games of the season. The … Read more
It looks like Alabama-Huntsville will be around next season, after all, but what will be the lasting effects of the turmoil? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski talk about that, a first half of mediocrity, which teams are breaking out of that and the week ahead in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
The new National Collegiate Hockey Conference may have its first commissioner hired by Christmas, Colorado College athletic director Ken Ralph said Wednesday. The top choice of the three finalists, a group that includes former United States Olympic Committee chief executive officer Jim Scherr of Colorado Springs, will get an offer letter from the league soon, … Read more
The Warriors are likely to be undefeated through two months. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look at the road ahead in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski run down the hot topics this week in Division I men’s hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
The identity of Nebraska-Omaha is high-flying action and heavy offense. The Mavericks lost a lot of players in the offseason who contributed to that style, but there’s plenty of youth ready to not only fill in, but expand upon their roles. “Up front, we lost three of our top six scorers but we have a … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha forward Alex Hudson, the Mavericks’ top returning scorer, has been suspended indefinitely from the team for an unspecified training violation, according to the Omaha World-Herald. UNO coach Dean Blais did not elaborate on Hudson’s status, but Hudson did not play in Saturday night’s exhibition game against the University of British Columbia. “I’m not really … Read more
Nick Fohr has been named assistant coach at USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Mich., and will help guide the U.S. National Under-17 Team in the 2011-2012 season. “Nick is highly regarded and will be a terrific addition to our coaching staff,” said NTDP senior director of operations Scott Monaghan in a … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha has named Brian Renfrew as the team’s new assistant coach. Renfrew replaces Mike Guentzel, who left earlier this offseason to take a similar job at Minnesota. “Brian is an outstanding coach who has experience at some of the great programs in college hockey,” said Mavericks head coach Dean Blais in a statement. “He’ll be … Read more
The National Collegiate Hockey Conference — college hockey’s newest conference that will be comprised of Denver, Colorado College, North Dakota, Nebraska-Omaha, Minnesota-Duluth and Miami — was officially announced on Wednesday at a news conference at the Penrose House in Colorado Springs, Colo. It will begin play in the 2013-14 season. The news conference featured the … Read more
Between the NCAA regionals and the Tom Anastos move from the CCHA to Michigan State, Dave Starman has a lot to catch up on.
The Wolverines had a call go against them in overtime in last season’s NCAA tournament, but Friday’s result was different.
Boston College, Michigan, Nebraska-Omaha and Colorado College get together in St. Louis.
USA Hockey is turning to one of its golden World Junior Championship coaches to lead the 2012 team. Nebraska-Omaha coach Dean Blais will take charge of the U.S. team in hopes of bringing home a second gold medal from the tournament in three years. In 2010, Blais led the Americans to the championship in Canada. … Read more