Acrisure Arena, home to the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds, an affiliate of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, will host the Coachella Valley Cactus Cup 2025 men’s college hockey series. Holy Cross, UMass Lowell, Michigan Tech and Omaha will play in Palm Springs, Calif., next Jan. 3-4. The event starts Jan. 3 with Holy Cross taking on … Read more
The NHL’s New York Rangers announced Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms with Omaha junior defenseman Victor Mancini on a two-year, entry-level contract. Mancini compiled four goals and six assists for 10 points in 40 games this season with the Mavericks. He ranked tied for fourth on the Mavericks with a plus-7 rating … Read more
The Vancouver Canucks announced Saturday that the club has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Omaha junior forward Ty Mueller. “Ty has continued to develop and take important steps forward since we drafted him,” said Canucks GM Patrik Allvin in a statement. “He is a smart two-way hockey player who we look … Read more
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Minnesota forward Jaxon Nelson had himself a night to remember near his old hometown. Nelson scored twice in the third period, which included the late game-winner as Minnesota rallied to beat Omaha 3-2 on Thursday night at Denny Sanford Premier Center, advancing to Saturday night’s regional final. Nelson, a native of … Read more
Jaxon Nelson scored twice in the third period as Minnesota gained a 3-2 win over Omaha on Thursday in Sioux Falls, S.D. Here are some photos.
Sioux Falls Regional, March 28-30 Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls, S.D. Thursday, March 28, 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, ESPNU No. 1 Boston U. (26-9-2) vs. No. 4 Rochester Institute of Technology (27-10-2) Thursday, March 28, 8:30 p.m. Eastern time, ESPNU No. 2 Minnesota (22-10-5) vs. No. 3 Omaha (23-12-4) Saturday, March 30, 6:30 p.m. … Read more
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Denver Pioneers are no strangers to lighting up a scoreboard. The nation’s most potent offense didn’t have too many issues putting up goals night in and night out all season, but in the first half, defense had been something of a liability to offset a chunk of all that scoring. … Read more
The NCHC has announced its 2023-2024 individual award winners. Six different teams were represented among the winners, led by multiple award winners from Colorado College, Denver and North Dakota. Taking home top honors on the night were North Dakota sophomore forward Jackson Blake, who earned player of the year and forward of the year, while … Read more
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A regular-season-ending sweep of North Dakota put Omaha in great position to make the NCAA tournament. The Mavericks all but ensured going there after advancing to the Frozen Faceoff, and another dominant victory over the regular-season champs has them within reach of a conference tournament trophy to go with it. Zach … Read more
Here’s a look at the 22 teams still alive for the NCAA Division I men’s hockey championship and their chances of making the tournament.
With only conference championship weekend left to play, there are 4,096 scenarios left. Try some (or all) with USCHO’s PairWise Predictor and see how the PairWise Rankings react (photo: Rob Rasmussen/P8Photos.com).
The NCHC has announced its 2023-24 all-conference teams. Four teams are represented on the first team, led by two each from Colorado College and Denver. The Pioneers placed four players on the two all-conference squads to pace all teams. 2023-24 First Team All-NCHC F: Jackson Blake, So., North Dakota – 45 points (15 first-team votes) … Read more
Six standouts have been selected to the 2023-24 NCHC all-rookie team. Five teams are represented on the squad, led by a pair of Denver players who were unanimously chosen. 2023-2024 NCHC All-Rookie Team F: Miko Matikka, Denver – 45 points (15 first-team votes) – unanimous F: Alex Bump, Western Michigan – 43 (14) F: Tanner … Read more
Omaha Hockey Hall of Fame coach and longtime administrator Mike Kemp has announced his retirement from the department effective this May. Kemp arrived at the University of Nebraska Omaha as its first head hockey coach on July 1, 1996. He was elevated to the position of associate athletic director in May 2009 after serving as … Read more
Beginning with the 2026 conference tournament, the NCHC will be moving its playoffs entirely to campus sites. The decision was approved unanimously by the NCHC’s board of directors on Monday. The 2026 NCHC tournament and beyond will be played over three weeks. The biggest change sees the semifinals move to single elimination at two campus … Read more
Many people in and around the college hockey world will tell you that the 2022-23 season was a down one for the NCHC. On the surface, at least, it’s not hard to see why someone would think that. The NCHC is 10 years old now, and aside from the 2020 NCAA tournament that never was … Read more
Minnesota will host the 2024 men’s Ice Breaker Tournament at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Air Force, Massachusetts and Omaha will also compete in the event, scheduled for Oct. 11-12, 2024. “Las Vegas hosting the 2024 Ice Breaker is another example of the impressive growth of hockey, and particularly college hockey, in our country,” said … Read more
Omaha has announced the addition of Peter Aubry as associate coach for the men’s hockey team. Aubry previously worked with the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks and AHL’s Rockford IceHogs in a development and analytics role. “Peter Aubry is a great addition to the Mavericks, and we are very excited to have him here in Omaha with … Read more
The NCHC on Tuesday unveiled its 2023-24 preseason media poll, with Denver being selected to win the Penrose Cup for a third straight year. This marks the second straight season the Pioneers were picked atop the poll. Denver totaled 199 points in this year’s poll, while picking up 11 of a possible 28 first-place votes. … Read more
After announcing in July the addition of Arizona State as its ninth member starting with the 2024-25 season, the NCHC has finalized its 2025 conference tournament postseason format. The new playoff model was unanimously approved by the NCHC Athletic Council (member athletic directors). All nine teams will qualify for the NCHC playoffs in 2025. A … Read more