Bennett Hambrook has been named a new assistant coach at Omaha. He has been serving as the Mavericks’ director of player development since June 2022. Hambrook spent the previous four seasons as an assistant coach with Hamilton. Prior to coaching, Hambrook played collegiately at Hamilton, appearing in 69 games and compiling eight assists. He was … Read more
The NCHC announced Thursday that it has named longtime supervisor of officials Mike Schmitt as its new director of officiating. Schmitt, who replaces Don Adam, moves into a new role with the NCHC after serving as an officiating supervisor for the conference during its first 10 years of competition. He has been a part of … Read more
On the eve of the NCHC Frozen Faceoff in St. Paul, Minn., the conference named its major award winners Thursday night. Western Michigan’s Jason Polin took home player of the year and forward of the year honors, while WMU’s Pat Ferschweiler was named Herb Brooks coach of the year. Denver’s Magnus Chrona was named goaltender … Read more
After unveiling its all-rookie team on Tuesday, the NCHC announced its two all-conference teams on Wednesday, with four different teams represented on the first team, including a trio of Denver players. Voting was conducted by the eight head coaches at each institution and eight media members, one covering each member school. Coaches and media voted … Read more
With the regular season in the books, the NCHC unveiled its 2022-23 all-rookie team on Tuesday, with five different teams represented on the six-man squad. North Dakota’s Jackson Blake was a unanimous selection to the All-Rookie Team, earning all 15 possible first-team votes for 45 points. Voting was conducted by the eight head coaches at … Read more
Omaha’s players unexpectedly had Tuesday afternoon free. That wasn’t Mavericks coach Mike Gabinet’s idea, but one of his assistants might have had something to do with it. “A puck hit the sprinkler system when guys were just shooting around, so we couldn’t practice,” Gabinet said. “A guy hit the crossbar and the puck went up … Read more
Omaha announced Thursday the passing of assistant coach Paul Jerrard. He was 57. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of assistant coach Paul Jerrard,” Omaha head coach Mike Gabinet said in a statement. “Paul had been quietly fighting a long-term battle with cancer. Our program will be forever indebted to PJ … Read more
The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced the men’s monthly award winners for January. Player of the month is Michigan freshman forward Adam Fantilli, co-rookies of the month are Boston University defenseman Lane Hutson and Bentley forward Nicholas Niemo, and goaltender of the month is Omaha freshman Simon Latkoczy. Fantill collected five goals and 14 points … Read more
Hockey players keep their heads on a swivel while out on the ice, and not just before their own benefit. On Jan. 30, Omaha junior forward Matt Miller wasn’t just looking out for his own safety, but for that of around 50 five- and six-year-olds. Since last summer, Miller has been involved with hockey training … Read more
It’s been a mixed bag of a season so far for Omaha, but entering the second half, coach Mike Gabinet is taking a glass-half-full approach. Half the NCHC had last week off, including Omaha (9-9-2), and that might’ve been a good thing for the Mavs following a tough home series Dec. 30-31 against nonconference foe … Read more
One reason unranked Omaha pulled off last weekend’s biggest upset victory, on Friday at top-ranked Denver, is a junior Mavericks forward who’s now on a four-game goal streak. Matt Miller posted a point in eight of his first 11 games this season, and the United States National Team Development Program product scored twice in UNO’s … Read more
Not only is sixth-year Omaha coach Mike Gabinet one of the most experienced people on the Mavericks’ bench, but his history with the program also goes back longer than most. He spent four seasons (2000-04) at UNO, played 30 games as a freshman in only the Mavericks’ fourth year of existence and then captained them … Read more
You’ve clicked on a link to this conference season preview, so chances are you already know how strong the NCHC is. So does Heather Weems, who spent the last decade as St. Cloud State’s athletic director before being named in May as the NCHC’s new commissioner. She succeeds Josh Fenton, who previously accepted another NCAA … Read more
The NCHC announced Wednesday the results of the 2022-23 preseason media poll. Defending national champion Denver took the top spot with 19 first-place votes, while second-place North Dakota garnered the remaining four first-place votes. 2022-23 NCHC Preseason Media Poll 1. Denver – 180 points (19 first-place votes) 2. North Dakota – 160 (4) 3. Minnesota … Read more
Omaha has named Bennett Hambrook as the program’s next director of hockey operations. Hambrook started with the Mavericks this week. “Bennett is a tremendous addition to our hockey staff,” said Mavericks head coach Mike Gabinet in a statement. “He has over eight years of experience at the NCAA level, both as a player and staff … Read more
Notre Dame has added forward Chayse Primeau as a graduate transfer for the 2022-23 season. Primeau joins the Irish after spending the past four seasons with Omaha. He played 117 career games with the Mavericks while scoring 29 goals and adding 43 assists for 72 points. He scored nine goals and had 14 assists for … Read more
Omaha junior forward Joey Abate has signed with the AHL’s Providence Bruins for the 2022-23 season. Abate, a native of Bloomingdale, Ill., will not return for his senior season with the Mavericks. Recording two goals and three assists in 32 games during his junior season, Abate had nine points (one goal and eight assists) as … Read more
The New York Rangers have announced that the team has agreed to terms with Omaha junior defenseman Brandon Scanlin. In signing with New York, Scanlin gives up his senior year with the Mavericks. Scanlin registered six goals and 25 assists for 31 points in 38 games in his junior season at Omaha, tying for second … Read more
The Vegas Golden Knights have announced that the team has signed Omaha junior goaltender Isaiah Saville to a three-year, entry-level contract. Saville, who will forego his senior year with the Mavericks, finishes his collegiate career at Omaha with a record of 38-36-5 to go with a 2.78 GAA and a .907 save percentage in 82 … Read more
The NCHC and Xcel Energy Center announced Saturday that they have agreed to a three-year extension for the facility to remain the home of the NCHC Frozen Faceoff. The partnership will keep the NCHC’s championship weekend in Saint Paul through at least 2025. “We are thrilled to keep the NCHC Frozen Faceoff at Xcel Energy … Read more