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
North Dakota was chosen as the favorite to capture the 2016-17 Julie and Spencer Penrose Memorial Cup as NCHC regular-season champions in the league’s preseason media poll. UND, also the defending national champion, received 25 of the 30 first-place votes to total 235 points in the poll, while Denver was chosen second with 200 points and … Read more
Four teams are represented on the NCHC preseason All-Conference Team – Denver, Miami, North Dakota and Omaha. The team is selected by local and national media members. UND sophomore forward Brock Boeser was the only unanimous pick, getting votes on all 30 submitted ballots.
Recent news that Minnesota State and Arizona State have applied for membership in the NCHC prompted conference commissioner Josh Fenton to release a statement today. “After careful consideration and a thorough vetting process, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference’s Board of Directors announced the Conference will not move forward with membership expansion at this time. We … Read more
Wilkes University will add men’s and women’s hockey to its list of NCAA Division III varsity sports, effective for the 2017-18 school year, and also announced an affiliation with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins organization that will allow Wilkes to practice and compete at the Toyota SportsPlex at Coal Street Park. Wilkes University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Penn., … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha announced Tuesday that goaltender Kirk Thompson will join the staff this fall as a volunteer assistant coach. “Kirk was a big part of our team during the last three years and had success both on the ice and in the classroom,” said Omaha coach Dean Blais in a statement. “Kirk will begin work on … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha announced Wednesday that Leigh Mendelson has been hired as an assistant coach for the upcoming season. “Leigh has been with us for the past two seasons as a volunteer goaltending coach and he earned the opportunity to join the staff full time,” said Omaha head coach Dean Blais in a statement. “He’s got experience … Read more
Omaha announced Wednesday that Mike Gabinet will join the staff as the team’s associate head coach. “Mike is an outstanding coach who has had great success as both a head coach and assistant at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology,” said Omaha head coach Dean Blais in a statement. “He impressed us right away with his … Read more
The Mavericks, ranked No. 2 early in the season, were 4-14 after the holiday break and missed the NCAA tournament.
Nebraska-Omaha announced Tuesday that junior center Jake Guentzel has signed an amateur tryout contract with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League and will forgo his senior season with the Mavericks. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is the top affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. Guentzel was drafted by the Penguins in the third … Read more
On the eve of the NCHC Frozen Faceoff, the annual NCHC Awards Celebration took place Thursday night at the Muse Event Center in Minneapolis. A total of 12 awards were presented, three of which were won by St. Cloud State senior defenseman Ethan Prow, including NCHC Player of the Year, while North Dakota’s Brad Berry … Read more
Denver, North Dakota and St. Cloud State have two players each on the NCHC All-Conference First Team announced Wednesday. The conference also revealed the All-Conference Second Team and a team of All-Conference honorable mentions. 2015-16 NCHC First Team All-Conference 2015-16 NCHC Second Team All-Conference 2015-16 NCHC Honorable Mention All-Conference