ISS Hockey, a top scouting service, has come out with its list of the top 30 NCAA freshmen for the 2015-16 season. A total of 15 schools are represented by the list, including North Dakota with five selections and Michigan with four players listed.
The NCHC has implemented several new playing rules and policy changes for the 2015-16 season, including a new overtime and shootout format. All of the rules and policy changes were passed by the NCHC’s Board of Directors during the offseason. After being one of just two conferences to use a shootout the last two seasons, … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha announced Wednesday in a press release that freshman goaltender Brock Crossthwaite, sophomore forward Jono Davis, sophomore defensemen Matt Youso and freshman defenseman Brian Rideout have left the team and will not return for the 2015-16 season. No reasons were given for the players not returning to Omaha.
Minnesota State announced Monday that head coach Mike Hastings has agreed to a new eight-year contract with the school. Hastings recently completed his third year with the Mavericks in 2014-15. “We are pleased to offer Coach Hastings this contract,” said Minnesota State director of athletics Kevin Buisman in a news release. “During his time here, … Read more
The NCHC has transitioned to a new chair of the Presidents/Chancellors Committee and new officer positions for the 2015-16 Board of Directors. The 2014-15 position officers completed their final duties at the conference’s annual meeting in Naples, Fla., April 27-28 and at the presidents/chancellors meeting in Colorado Springs on May 20. Moving into the chair … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha’s new arena that will open in October will be called Baxter Arena. UNO announced Wednesday it has entered into an agreement with Baxter Auto for naming rights for the arena that will serve as the new home for the hockey, basketball and volleyball teams, as well as community events. The announcement was made at … Read more
The Mavericks lost to Providence 4-1 in Thursday’s national semifinal.
The students paid $250 each for the trip, with the rest covered by the school, sponsorships and donations.
Hockey East’s Boston University and Providence face off against the NCHC’s North Dakota and Omaha on Thursday.
The teams meet in the first semifinal of the 2015 Frozen Four.
Dean Blais won two national championships in 10 seasons at North Dakota, but he doesn’t try to compare his Mavericks teams to those outfits.
The Mavericks’ top seven scorers are freshmen and sophomores, but seniors like goaltender Ryan Massa helped guide the young group.
The Mavericks goaltender stopped all 40 shots he faced in a win over RIT in the Midwest Regional final.
The Mavericks beat Harvard in the Midwest Regional semifinals to improve to 1-2 in the tournament.
Minnesota State, Omaha, Harvard and RIT play in South Bend, Ind.
Omaha, Harvard and RIT join the Mavericks at Compton Family Ice Arena in South Bend, Ind.
On Wednesday, the NCHC announced its two All-Conference Teams, an Honorable Mention All-Conference team and its All-Rookie Team. 2014-15 NCHC First Team All-Conference 2014-15 NCHC Second Team All-Conference 2014-15 NCHC All-Conference Honorable Mention 2014-15 NCHC All-Rookie Team The NCHC will announce the finalists for its individual awards on Thursday.
Nebraska-Omaha freshman forward Jake Montgomery is leaving the team to play for the Sioux City Musketeers, his former team in the United States Hockey League. “We certainly wish Jake the best,” said Omaha coach Dean Blais in a statement. “He is a good student and a good person, but he wasn’t getting the ice time … Read more
The NCHC handed out suspensions Saturday to Omaha’s Brian O’Rourke and Minnesota-Duluth’s Dominic Toninato.
Nebraska-Omaha sophomore forward Austin Ortega has been selected as the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for December 2014, while the HCA National Rookie of the Month is Mercyhurst forward Jack Riley. Ortega scored an NCAA-best seven goals (four game-winners) and added nine points in eight games for the Mavericks. He … Read more