Menu
Log in


Log in

News

  • Monday, March 06, 2023 11:26 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)



    On this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast... Jason and Jon discuss the Omaha Hockey team’s recent series at North Dakota — includes their picks for “Player of the Week.” They recap the recent movie theater hockey “Watch Party.” (hosted by the UNO Alumni Association, MavPuck, and Aksarben Cinema). They give an update on NCHC playoff tickets for Omaha’s first-round series at Baxter Arena — including a way for UNO students to get a free ticket voucher. They conclude the episode with a discussion of the matchups in the NCHC playoffs and offer their analysis and predictions for UNO Hockey’s first-round matchup against North Dakota. 

    Video version: 



    Audio-only versions: 




  • Wednesday, March 01, 2023 9:48 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)



    Omaha junior forward Matt Miller’s unassisted goal in the Feb. 24 game against St. Cloud State is the top play in the NCHC Top 5 Plays of the Week – Feb. 28, 2023. 

    The even-strength goal — scored 7:43 into the second period — came off of an offensive zone steal by Miller. The score narrowed St. Cloud’s lead to 4-1 in the contest. 

    The Mavericks lost the game 6-2. 

    Miller has 11 goals and 10 assists in 28 games this season for the UNO Hockey team. He currently ranks third on the team in goals and fifth on the team in total points. 

    >> Miller’s goal was also featured on this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcastclick here to view this week’s episode

  • Monday, February 27, 2023 5:20 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)



    On this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast... Jason and Jon discuss the Omaha Hockey team’s recent series against the St. Cloud State Hockey team at Baxter Arena — includes a discussion of the current NCHC standings and their picks for Maverick “Player of the Week.” They talk about a few “Things You Missed at Baxter Arena” during the St. Cloud series and also discuss UNO’s Senior Night for 2023. A new segment is introduced — “Hot & New” — where Jason and Jon discuss some new concession items at Baxter Arena. They conclude the episode with their predictions for Omaha’s upcoming hockey series against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Ralph Engelstad Arena. 

    Video version: 



    Audio-only versions: 




  • Thursday, February 23, 2023 10:24 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    Maverick forward Jake Pivonka’s short-handed goal in the Feb. 18 game at Miami is featured in the NCHC Top 5 Plays of the Week – Feb. 21, 2023. 

    The goal — scored at 16:45 in the second period — was keyed with a defensive zone interception by sophomore forward Cam Berg

    Berg skated the puck up the ice and made a circle-to-circle pass that set up Pivonka’s goal. 

    At the time, UNO was killing off the remainder of a minor penalty being served by senior forward Nolan Sullivan.

    The goal sparked the scoring for the Mavs (who were down 2-0 at that point in the game). Omaha scored three unanswered goals in the contest to secure a 3-2 OT win. 

    Pivonka has 8 goals and 7 assists on the season. 

    >> Pivonka’s goal was also discussed on this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcastclick here to view this week’s episode.  


  • Tuesday, February 21, 2023 1:43 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)



    UNO Hockey defenseman Jonny Tychonick was named NCHC Defenseman of the Week in the KJ Branding National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Players of the Week — Feb. 13-19, 2023. 

    A native of Calgary, Alberta, Tychonick had a goal and a pair of assists (both coming on game-winning goals) during Omaha’s road series against the Miami RedHawks on Feb. 17-18, 2023.

    Tychonick’s play was key in helping UNO sweep the RedHawks in the series. He was part of a penalty kill unit that went 8-for-9 in the series. 

    Tychonick has 8 goals and 16 assists on the season. The grad student’s 24 points currently rank third on the Maverick roster. 

    Additionally, sophomore forward Cameron Berg was a nominee for NCHC Forward of the Week

    >> Tychonick’s play is also discussed on this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcastclick here to view this week’s episode

    Read the full NCHC release: 
    KJ Branding NCHC Players of the Week: Feb. 13-19, 2023 

  • Monday, February 20, 2023 6:23 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)



    On this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast... Jason and Jon discuss the UNO Hockey team’s recent series at Miami (OH) — includes a discussion of the Mavericks clinching home ice, the NCHC Standings, and their picks for Player of the Week. The pair shares their thoughts on the recent death of Omaha Hockey Assistant Coach Paul Jerrard. They look at how you can get tickets for Omaha’s upcoming first round NCHC playoff series at Baxter Arena. They conclude the episode with their thoughts and predictions for the hockey team’s critical series against the St. Cloud State Huskies at Baxter Arena. 

    Video version: 



    Audio-only versions: 




  • Thursday, February 16, 2023 8:49 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)



    Omaha Hockey Assistant Coach Paul Jerrard died on Feb. 15, 2023. He was 57. 

    Fans might have noticed Jerrard missing from the bench during games this season. Jerrard had been battling cancer. 

    We had heard through the grapevine about the diagnosis in late 2022, and were hoping for a full recovery. 

    A native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jerrard joined the Mavericks in the 2018-19 season, bringing an extensive coaching resume to the program. 

    We had the opportunity to meet Jerrard at a “Dinner With The Mavs” event during the 2018-19 season, and loved having the chance to ask him about his time playing and coaching for the legendary Frank Anzalone at Lake Superior State (we met Coach Anzalone during the 2001-02 season at a UNO Hockey Blue Line Club Luncheon). 

    Jerrard played collegiate hockey for four seasons for the Lakers from 1983 to 1987. He coached at the university during the 1997-98 season and from 1999 to 2002. 

    His professional playing career started in 1987 with the Colorado Rangers of the now-defunct International Hockey League (IHL). Over the course of the following decade, Jerrard saw action with a number of IHL and American Hockey League (AHL) teams. He also appeared in five NHL games with the Minnesota North Stars during the 1988-89 season. 

    Of note, Jerrard saw extensive action with the Kalamazoo Wings in the 1990s. According to this tweet — by hockey analyst and commentator Dave Starman — Jerrard played alongside North Dakota Head Coach Brad Berry and Minnesota Duluth Head Coach Scott Sandelin: 



    Jerrard’s coaching experience spanned more than 25 years. 

    He was an assistant with the Iowa Stars (AHL) in the 2005-06 season (UNO Head Coach Mike Gabinet had a stint there as a player that season). 

    In the two seasons prior to his arrival in Omaha, Jerrard was an assistant in the NHL with the Calgary Flames. He also had significant player development experience in the AHL. 

    We’d like to extend our condolences to Coach Jerrard’s family. He is survived by his wife Cheryl and daughters Catherine and Meaghan. 
  • Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:34 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)



    UNO Hockey freshman goaltender Simon Latkoczy netted NCHC Rookie of the Week honors in the KJ Branding National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Players of the Week — Feb. 6-12, 2023. 

    Latkoczy had both starts in net for the Mavericks in their home series against Colorado College on Feb. 10-11 at Baxter Arena — the first time Latkoczy has started both games in a series this season. 

    The native of Trencin, Slovakia, had 26 saves during the Feb. 10 game, helping Omaha to a 3-2 overtime win over the Tigers.

    In the Feb. 11 game, Latkoczy snagged 31 saves for the Mavericks. The contest finished in a 2-2 tie after the 3-on-3 OT period — with Colorado College gaining the extra conference point during the shootout. 

    Latkoczy has a .932 save percentage and a 1.83 goals-against average this season (8-2-1 in 13 starts for Omaha). 

    Additionally, UNO senior forward Jack Randl was a nominee for NCHC Forward of the Week

    >> Latkoczy’s performance during the series against Colorado College is also discussed on this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcastclick here to view this week’s episode

    Read the full NCHC release: 
    KJ Branding NCHC Players of the Week: Feb. 6-12, 2023  

  • Tuesday, February 14, 2023 5:20 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)



    On this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast... Jason and Jon take a look at the UNO Hockey team’s recent series against Colorado College (with video highlight clips) — includes a discussion of the current NCHC standings and their picks for “Player of the Week.” In the “Things You Missed at Baxter Arena” segment, they talk about Military Appreciation Night, , the Feb. 10 game being sold out, Omaha’s special camo hockey jerseys, participating in intermission promotions, and pucks during pregame warm ups (with video clips and pictures). They wrap up the episode with predictions for Omaha’s upcoming series against the Miami (OH) RedHawks on Feb. 17-18 in Oxford, OH — with a discussion about who starts in net for the Mavericks during that series. 

    Video version: 



    Audio-only versions: 




  • Wednesday, February 08, 2023 8:21 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)



    On this week’s episode of the #mavpuckcast... Jason and Jon analyze the Omaha Hockey team’s critical split at Western Michigan — includes their picks for “Player of the Week” and a discussion of where the Mavericks stand in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) race. They discuss the UNO Blue Line Club’s recent “Dinner With The Mavs” even (includes pics from the event). They look at the special Military Night jerseys that UNO will be wearing during the Feb. 10 game. They wrap up the episode with their predictions for Omaha’s series against the Colorado College Tigers at Baxter Arena on Feb. 10-11, 2023. 

    Video version: 



    Audio-only versions: 




Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software