Omaha junior goalie Matej Tomek will not return for his senior season, choosing to sign a pro contract with HC Dukla Trencin in Slovakia for the 2019-20 season (photo: Dan and Margaret Hickling).
Omaha announced Monday that defensemen Dean Stewart and Ryan Jones will return to campus in the fall for their senior seasons with the Mavericks (photo: Omaha Athletics).
Omaha senior forward Ryan Galt has been selected as the recipient of the NCHC’s fourth annual postgraduate scholarship (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
The NCHC announced Saturday a one-game suspension to Omaha senior forward Ryan Galt for illegal use of the stick during Omaha’s game against Arizona State on Nov. 23 in Omaha, Neb.
Omaha announced Friday that former NHL coach Paul Jerrard has been hired as an assistant coach for the Mavericks (photo: Calgary Flames).
Omaha announced Friday that Brian Kaufman has joined the staff as the director of hockey operations (photo: Omaha Lancers).
Omaha announced Thursday that assistant coach Peter Mannino will be leaving the staff to take an associate head coach position with another school. A school-issued release did not specify where Mannino was going to coach next. “We will be searching for a coach with superior recruitment skills and a passion to assist in our player … Read more
Omaha senior defenseman Joel Messner has been selected as the recipient of the NCHC’s third annual post-graduate scholarship (photo: Candace Horgan).
Seven players representing four teams have earned a spot on the 2017-18 NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team. A total of 30 ballots were submitted by local media members from each school, as well as select national media. Defending NCAA national champion and NCHC Penrose Cup champion Denver led the way in voting, nabbing four of the … Read more
After announcing earlier Thursday that the NCHC Frozen Faceoff will no longer be at the Target Center, the league announced that the annual championship weekend is heading to Saint Paul, Minn., beginning this upcoming 2017-18 season. The NCHC Board of Directors recently approved the move to make Xcel Energy Center the future home of the … Read more
The Target Center and the NCHC announced Thursday that the parties have reached a mutual and amicable agreement to waive the final year of their existing contract, which had the 2018 NCHC Frozen Faceoff tournament scheduled to take place at the arena. “Target Center is proud to have been a part of one of the … Read more
Omaha announced Friday that former Mavericks forward David Brisson will join the staff as a volunteer assistant coach. “David has a great understanding of the game and the teaching ability along with the personality to connect with our players,” said UNO head coach Mike Gabinet in a statement. “I am excited for our players to … Read more
Omaha announced Thursday that Peter Mannino has been hired as the team’s assistant coach. Mannino recently finished his second season as an assistant coach with the Chicago Steel, helping the team win its first Clark Cup as USHL playoff champions. His primary responsibilities included recruiting, scouting, special teams and coaching the goaltenders. “We’re very excited … Read more
Dave Noel-Bernier has been hired as an assistant coach at Omaha. “I’m excited to add someone with Dave’s experience to our staff,” said Omaha head coach Mike Gabinet. “He has a tremendous coaching background, having worked in the National Hockey League. “Everyone I spoke with about him was very positive about his abilities and work … Read more
Gabinet was the Mavericks’ associate head coach in the 2016-17 season.
The Chicago Blackhawks announced Wednesday that they have agreed to terms with Omaha junior defenseman Luc Snuggerud on a three-year contract. Snuggerud will give up his final year of NCAA eligibility and will report to the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs. Originally drafted by the Blackhawks in the fifth round (141st overall) of the 2014 … Read more
Omaha head coach Dean Blais announced Tuesday that he is stepping down from his position with the team. “I have been extremely fortunate in my career to work in so many good places with so many people who care about the game of hockey,” said Blais in a statement. “Omaha is one of those places. … Read more
Three people whose varied involvement in hockey has helped stimulate the growth and recognition of the sport in the community will be honored with the Motto McLean Service to Hockey Award on Jan. 20 at the Omaha Hockey Hall of Fame luncheon at Ralston Arena. Terri Phillips, now in her 28th season with the USHL’s … Read more
Former Omaha goaltender Dan Ellis will be inducted into the Omaha Hockey Hall of Fame on Jan. 20 at Ralston Arena. Ellis retired last spring after playing 212 NHL games during nine seasons, which was preceded by three years at UNO (then in the CCHA) from 2000 to 2003 where he went 52-50-12 with seven … Read more
Joe Sullivan has been named the third annual recipient of the NCHC’s Mark Rudolph Officiating Achievement Award for the 2015-16 season. The award is named in honor of Mark Rudolph, a long-time official and distinguished administrator who resides in Colorado Springs and established USA Hockey’s National Officiating Program, among many other accomplishments. The award was … Read more