UNO Hockey 2022-2023

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:38 am

Omaha Opens, Closes NCHC Play vs. UND in 2022-23

Omaha will open National Collegiate Hockey Conference play at home against North Dakota on Nov. 4-5 and will wrap up the regular season by facing the Fighting Hawks in Grand Forks, N.D., on March 3-4. The NCHC released the league schedule for the 2022-23 season on Wednesday.

Each NCHC team will again play 24 conference games in 2022-23, facing five opponents both home and away while hosting one other league rival and playing at another one time. Omaha will not go to St. Cloud State next season, and Denver does not visit Baxter Arena.

The Mavericks are coming off a 21-17 campaign that featured seven wins over top 10 teams. Omaha's full schedule, including nonconference games, will be released at a later date.

Omaha's 2022-23 NCHC Schedule
Nov. 4-5 North Dakota
Nov. 11-12 At Minnesota Duluth
Nov. 25-26 At Denver
Dec. 2-3 Western Michigan
Dec. 9-10 At Colorado College
Jan. 13-14 Minnesota Duluth
Jan. 20-21 Miami
Jan. 27-28 At Western Michigan
Feb. 10-11 Colorado College
Feb. 17-18 At Miami
Feb. 24-25 St. Cloud State
March 3-4 At North Dakota

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Jun 26, 2022 9:57 pm

Colorado Avalanche win the Stanley cup! Last 10 seconds of the game. Lightning vs Avalanche game

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:29 pm

Hockey Unveils 2022-23 Slate

Omaha head hockey coach Mike Gabinet announced the 2022-23 non-conference slate Monday morning. The NCHC schedule was released back in April. The Mavericks will play 35 games, including one exhibition, 10 non-conference and 24 league games. The 2022-23 campaign features five 2021-22 NCAA Tournament participants, including the defending national champions. Fans can catch the Mavericks at Baxter Arena 19 times this year.

Omaha opens regular season action with a home series vs. Niagara on October 7-8. The Mavericks then take the next series on the road to Lake Superior State (Oct. 15-16). They return home for another pair of games vs. Alaska Fairbanks on Oct. 21 and 23 before closing the month's action at LIU on the 28-29. NCHC action opens at Baxter arena on Nov. 4-5 with league rival North Dakota. The Fighting Hawks finished last season 24-14-1 overall and capped their run in the NCAA first round. The Mavericks continue action with their next three series at NCAA Tournament opponents. They will face-off at Minnesota Duluth (Nov. 11-12), take on 2022 champs Denver (Nov. 25-26), and close the stretch with Western Michigan at home (Dec. 2-3).

Date Time At Opponent Location
Oct 1 (Sat) 7:07 p.m. Home Minnesota State Omaha, Neb. (BAXTER ARENA)
Oct 7 (Fri) 7:07 p.m. Home Niagara Omaha, Neb. (BAXTER ARENA)
Oct 8 (Sat) 7:07 p.m. Home Niagara Omaha, Neb. (BAXTER ARENA)
Oct 15 (Sat) TBA Away Lake Superior State Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
Oct 16 (Sun) TBA Away Lake Superior State Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
Oct 21 (Fri) 7:07 p.m. Home Alaska Fairbanks Omaha, Neb. (BAXTER ARENA)
Oct 23 (Sun) 2 p.m. Home Alaska Fairbanks Omaha, Neb. (BAXTER ARENA)
Oct 28 (Fri) 7:07 p.m. Away LIU Brooklyn, N.Y.
Oct 29 (Sat) 7:07 p.m. Away LIU Brooklyn, N.Y.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:55 pm

Seems like every year we finish with North Dakota.

Greg

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 6:39 pm

Noel-Bernier Elevated to Associate Head Coach

Head hockey coach Mike Gabinet elevated Dave Noel-Bernier to associate head coach at the end of June. He has served as an assistant coach since April of 2017. "I want to thank coach Gabinet and the administration for this opportunity," said Noel-Bernier. "I am grateful to be elevated to this position. Our staff has been working relentlessly, and I am proud of the foundation that has been laid. I am excited to keep building!"

Over the last five seasons, Noel-Bernier helped the Mavericks to 75 wins, three NCHC tournament appearances, and one NCAA tournament appearance. The Mavericks saw their second straight NCHC appearance last season after finishing at the 21-17-0 mark. That followed a season where Omaha made the NCAA tournament as an at-large bid with a 14-11-1 record. Over the last two seasons, the Mavericks have notched 13 wins against ranked opponents. "Coach Noel-Bernier has had such a positive impact on our program," said Gabinet. "His work ethic, loyalty and pride in our program are on full display day in and day out. He has earned this accolade, and I am extremely happy for him."

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Jul 10, 2022 10:52 am

UNO defenseman Victor Mancini selected in the NHL draft

Omaha World-Herald

UNO hockey's Victor Mancini was selected in the fifth round of the NHL draft on Friday.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Aug 19, 2022 6:11 pm

Sullivan Tabbed As Omaha Captain For 2022-23 Season,
Randl and Miller Named Alternates

Leadership for the 2022-23 season is set as the Mavericks have announced senior forwards, Nolan Sullivan and Jack Randl along with junior winger Matt Miller will don this year's captaincy letters. Sullivan will be equipped with the "C" while Randl and Miller will each wear the alternate "A" this season.

"Nolan Sullivan brings an elite work ethic and the highest degree of character to our program," Omaha head coach Mike Gabinet said. "He drives our culture each day and sets the standard of what Omaha Hockey is all about. We are thrilled to have him continue to lead our group this year as captain." A native of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Sullivan was an alternate captain both his sophomore and junior seasons before earning the captain's patch this year. In 96 career games with the Mavericks, the senior forward has totaled 14 goals and 16 assists with 142 shots on net.

Omaha will kick off their 2022-23 campaign on Saturday, October 1st against Minnesota State in an exhibition matchup before getting the regular season underway against Niagara at Baxter Arena, the following weekend, October 8-9.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Aug 31, 2022 4:33 pm

Weiss Returning to Mavericks for Fifth Year

The 2022-23 Omaha Mavericks are getting a familiar and veteran face back for the upcoming campaign as forward Tyler Weiss rejoins the Mavericks for his fifth year. Weiss was the Mavericks second leading scorer last season with 33 points. He tallied eight goals and 25 helpers in 36 games for Omaha. His 25 assists were tied for the team lead with former Maverick blueliner, Brandon Scanlin. Weiss tied a career best with a six-game point streak that was opened up with a three-assist night against Alaska Fairbanks. It would be the second time in his career he's notched three assists in one game.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Sep 21, 2022 4:21 pm

NCHC Releases Preseason Media Poll, Mavericks Tabbed to Finish 7th

The 2022-23 NCHC Preseason Media Poll in which Omaha was picked to finish 7th in was released this afternoon. It drops 10 days before the Mavericks take the ice against 2022 NCAA runner-up, Minnesota State, in an exhibition at Baxter Arena. The defending national champion Denver Pioneers were selected to win the Penrose Cup for the second season in row after collecting 19-of-23 first place votes. To view the full results of the Preseason Poll, see below. Coming off a 21 win season last year, Omaha welcomes 11 new faces to the program. 10 freshmen and graduate transfer Jake Pivonka make up the Maverick newcomers. Omaha welcomes back 15 letterwinners with 12 on their way out from last season. The Mavericks finished 11-13 in NCHC play last season. Those 11 wins are the second best mark under head coach Mike Gabinet. After playing a full October slate of non-conference games, Omaha will kick off NCHC play with a home series against conference rival, the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks, November 4-5.

2022-23 NCHC Preseason Media Poll
1. Denver – 180 (19 first-place votes)
2. North Dakota – 160 (4)
3. Minnesota Duluth – 136
4. St. Cloud State – 115
5. Western Michigan – 86
6. Colorado College – 64
7. Omaha – 59
8. Miami -28

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:51 am

Mavericks Add Goaltender Jake Kucharski to 2022-23 Roster

The Omaha Mavericks have added senior goaltender Jake Kucharski to the 2022-23 roster. Drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2018, Kucharski joins the Mavericks after spending his sophomore and junior seasons with American International College. "We're excited to add Jake to the roster," Omaha head coach Mike Gabinet said. "He played some good hockey at AIC and he adds some nice experience to the goaltender position." Kucharski appeared in 29 games for the Yellow Jackets and was named the Atlantic Hockey Goaltender of the Year in 2021-22. The Erie, Pennsylvania native went 12-7-3 with a 2.38 GAA, a .910 save percentage and had two shutouts last season. Kuchiarski and the Mavericks kickoff their 2022-23 campaign this Saturday against 2022 NCAA Runner-Up, Minnesota State at 6:07 p.m. at Baxter Arena

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Oct 01, 2022 10:35 am

Mavericks Set to Open 2022-23 Campaign with Exhibition against No. 3 Minnesota State

This Week
The Mavericks kickoff the 2022-23 campaign tomorrow night against 2022 NCAA Runner-Up, No. 3 Minnesota State. Puck drop slated for 6:07 PM from Baxter Arena.

The Teams
Omaha enters their 26th season of Division I hockey tomorrow night. They're coming off a 21-17-0 season. They finished 11-13-0 in NCHC play to finish 6th in the conference. In the annual NCHC Media Preseason Poll, Omaha was picked to finish 7th. No. 3 Minnesota State undoubtedly enters Saturday's exhibition with a chip on their shoulder. The 2022 NCAA runner-up was 20 minutes away from a national title before NCHC rival Denver rattled off five 3rd period goals. The Mavericks went 38-6-0 last season and claimed the CCHA tournament title.

New Kids On The Block
The Mavericks welcome 12 newcomers to the roster this year. The list of newcomers is made up of 10 freshmen, senior goaltender transfer Jake Kucharski (AIC) and graduate student Jake Pivonka (Notre Dame). Position breakdown of the freshmen goes as follows ... Forwards: Ray Fust (Waterloo - USHL), Jacob Slipec (Surrey - BCHL), Cam Mitchell (Omaha - USHL), Michael Abgrall (Surrey - BCHL), Tyler Rollwagen (Fargo - USHL) ... Defensemen: Joaquim Lemay (Lincoln - USHL), Griffin Ludtke (Sioux City - USHL), Jacob Guevin (Muskegon - USHL) ... Goaltenders: Simon Latkoczy (Madison - USHL) and Raythan Robbins (Anchorage - NAHL).

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Oct 02, 2022 7:29 am

Mavericks Open Floodgates and Down No.3 Minnesota State in Exhibition Opener

The Mavericks got out front early on No. 3 Minnesota State early and never looked back. Getting goals from Sophomore forward Ty Mueller (who ended up being 1st star of the game with three points) and graduate transfer Jake Pivonka in the opening 9:04 of the game, Omaha was able to keep their foot on the gas and open the season up with a 7-2 exhibition victory. Omaha got goals from seven different players tonight. However, it would be freshman newcomer Ray Fust who ended up being the game winning goal scorer with a quick snap shot from the right faceoff dot just 2:51 into the 2nd period to put the Mavericks up 3-0.

The Mavericks will officially get their 2022-23 campaign underway with regular season action next weekend when they host Niagara for a weekend series at Baxter Arena.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Oct 06, 2022 6:09 pm

Mavericks Set to Battle Niagara in 2022-23 Regular Season Debut

This Week
The Omaha Mavericks officially kick off their regular season this weekend with a home series against the Niagara Purple Eagles on Homecoming weekend.

Up Next
The Mavericks will head to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to take on Lake Superior State. The two teams played each other last in a series last season that ended in a weekend split with Omaha falling in OT in game 1 and then shutting out Lake State the following night, 3-0.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:54 am

Mavericks Led On Shots but Purple Eagles Snatched Opening Night Win

OMAHA, Neb. - Omaha hockey opened the 2022-23 regular season Friday night at home with visiting Niagara. The Purple Eagles tallied a pair of goals in the first and second periods to snatch a 4-3 win in the opener. Omaha falls to 0-1 on the year and will have a chance to even the series against Niagara Saturday night at 7 p.m. "We got to carry a lot of the play there in certain times of the game, and we did a lot of good things," said head coach Mike Gabinet. "But again, we have some of those glaring mistakes that you're trying to play catch up there and Niagara did a good job keeping us from tying the game."

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Oct 24, 2022 7:38 am

Mavericks Bury Nanooks in OT with Weiss Winner

With 22 seconds left in overtime, Tyler Weiss blasted home a one-timer to secure a 3-2 win and series split with the Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks. Omaha erased a pair of one goal deficits in today's matinee battle with the Nanooks. Senior forward Jack Randl continued his hot start to the season by scoring both of the Mavericks first two goals.

UNO and Alaska Fairbanks postgame handshake ends in a fight.

Omaha World-Herald
UNO and Alaska Fairbanks postgame handshake ends in a fight.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Oct 29, 2022 10:07 am

Strong PK Effort Helps Lead Mavericks to 2-1 Victory over Sharks in Series Opener

The Omaha Mavericks get back to a .500 winning percentage with a gritty and resilient 2-1 victory over the Long Island University Sharks. Omaha jumped out to an early 1-0 lead when junior forward Jimmy Glynn tapped in a loose puck in the crease just 4:10 into the contest. Glynn's first goal of the 2022-23 campaign was assisted by New York Islanders draft picks Jake Pivonka and Cameron Berg. With 16 seconds remaining in the 2nd period, LIU equalized the game with their lone goal of the evening on the power play.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Oct 30, 2022 7:03 am

Mavericks Use Six Different Goal Scorers in 7-1 Victory to Secure Series Sweep Over LIU

The Omaha Mavericks jumped on the Long Island University Sharks early tonight and never looked back. The nation's leading goal scorer continued to do what he's done best this season by putting the puck in the net twice tonight. Jack Randl got things rolling tonight for Omaha when he scored on the power play just 2:32 into the game. Randl would go on to make it 2-0 when he tapped in a Tyler Weiss centering pass from the doorstep of the LIU cage. Omaha buried two more times in the 2nd period getting goals from Cameron Berg and Joaquim Lemay. Berg buried his second goal of the season when he rifled a snapshot up stairs to beat Vinnie Purpura. 55 seconds later, Freshman blueliner Jo Lemay scored his first collegiate goal with a shot from just inside the blueline utilizing the screen set in front of the Sharks net.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Nov 05, 2022 4:08 pm

Mavericks Fall in Series Opener to North Dakota

Game 1 of this weekend's two-game home series with the University of North Dakota goes to the Fighting Hawks. UND defeated the Mavericks 4-1 in tonight's conference opening tilt.

The Mavericks held the nation's second leading power play unit to just one goal on six attempts and seven shots tonight. Omaha and North Dakota will do it all over again in tomorrow night's series finale as the Mavericks will look to secure at least a split with UND. Puck drop slated for 7:07 p.m.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Nov 05, 2022 11:02 pm

Mavs "Win" in a shootout tonight. I had a great time photographing the game.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Nov 06, 2022 7:08 am

Mavericks Grab Extra NCHC Point with Shootout Victory

The game might go down in the books as a 3-3 tie, but the Omaha Mavericks pick up huge extra NCHC point with a shooutout victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks tonight.

The Mavericks turn their focus north now for a two-game road series with the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs next Friday and Saturday.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Tue Nov 08, 2022 3:48 pm

I will be honest. Never saw UNO earning a split against North Dakota. UNO did not play a good non conference schedule and did not look good during a big chunk of it.

Hopefully we see more of what they showed against ND.

Greg

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Nov 12, 2022 5:56 pm

3rd Period Power Play Goals Help Lead Omaha Over No. 20 UMD in Series Opener

The Omaha Mavericks knock off No. 20 Minnesota Duluth 3-2 behind a pair of 3rd period power play goals to take game 1 of this two-game series. It was the captain, Nolan Sullivan who got things started tonight for the Mavericks. Sullivan was able to get a stick on a Nolan Krenzen shot from the point. Jacob Slipec registered the secondary assist.

The Mavericks and Bulldogs will wrap up the series tomorrow night at Amsoil Arena. Puck drop slated for 6:07 p.m.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Nov 13, 2022 6:42 am

Mavericks Grab Four Points in Weekend Split with No. 20 Minnesota Duluth

The Omaha Mavericks leave Duluth with four points after falling 3-2 to No. 20 Minnesota Duluth tonight in overtime.

The Mavericks will be idle next week before heading to Denver to take on the Pioneers for their next game action.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:20 pm

Coyote wrote: Sun Nov 13, 2022 6:42 am
Mavericks Grab Four Points in Weekend Split with No. 20 Minnesota Duluth

The Omaha Mavericks leave Duluth with four points after falling 3-2 to No. 20 Minnesota Duluth tonight in overtime.

The Mavericks will be idle next week before heading to Denver to take on the Pioneers for their next game action.

Anytime you can get 4 points on the road in the NCHC you had a good weekend!

Greg

Post by **Brad** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:37 pm

And down goes #1

Omaha 3, #1 Denver 0

Go Mavs!!!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Nov 26, 2022 6:46 am

Mavericks Blank Defending National Champion and No. 1 Denver Pioneers in Road Series Opener

omavs.com wrote:The Omaha Mavericks blank the defending NCAA national champion and top ranked Denver Pioneers on the road tonight behind a trio of 2nd period goals. The victory is the program's first win over a No. 1 ranked Denver team. "It was an unbelievable performance from our guys tonight," Omaha head coach Mike Gabinet said. "That might be one of the most complete games I have seen here as a head coach. I'm just very proud of the group.”

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Nov 26, 2022 9:43 am

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Nov 27, 2022 7:37 am

Omaha's Comeback Bid Falls Short as Mavericks Split Weekend with Top Ranked Pioneers

The Omaha Mavericks battled for a full 60 minutes but fell 6-3 in tonight's series finale with the No. 1 Denver Pioneers.

11/26/22 - Omaha at Denver Highlights

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Nov 28, 2022 1:40 pm

I will take the split on the road at the number one team in the nation any day.

Greg

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Nov 29, 2022 7:50 am

Trio of Mavericks Garner NCHC Weekly Honors for Week 9

Matt Miller, Jonny Tychonick and Jake Kucharski all grab Week 9 NCHC honors for their stellar stat lines in a weekend split against top-ranked Denver.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 7:52 pm

Mavericks Return Home to Face Fourth Straight Ranked Foe in No. 14 Western Michigan

The Omaha Mavericks welcome the nation's top scoring offense, the No. 14 Western Michigan Broncos to Baxter Arena for a two-game home series.

Up Next
The Mavericks put the wraps on the first half of the season and head to Colorado Springs for a two-game road series with the Colorado College Tigers.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:33 pm

Wow, what a game at the Baxter tonight!

Big Crowd! 6,623!

Western Michigan scores 3 in the first.
Omaha scores 7 unanswered!
Western Michigan score 3 in the third.

Final Western Michigan 6, Omaha 7

Omaha Wins!!!

Same two teams tomorrow.

Go Mavs!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Dec 03, 2022 7:22 am

Mavericks Erupt for Seven Unanswered Goals to Take Series Opener over No. 14 Western Michigan

The Omaha Mavericks erased an early 3-0 deficit and used a program tying record seven unanswered goals to help down the No. 14 Western Michigan Broncos 7-6 this evening. Omaha ties a program record for largest deficit erased en route to a victory.

12/2/22 Western Michigan at Omaha Highlights

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Dec 04, 2022 7:13 am

Mavericks Down No. 14 Broncos 3-1 to Secure Weekend Sweep

The 8-6-2 Omaha Mavericks complete a weekend sweep over the No. 14 Western Michigan Broncos with a 3-1 Saturday night victory.

12/3/22 Western Michigan at Omaha Highlights

Team PTS NCHC Overall
Denver 19 6-2-0 12-4-0
St. Cloud StateSt. 17 6-2-0 13-3-0
Omaha 15 4-3-1 8-6-2
Western Michigan 12 4-4-0 10-8-0
Minnesota Duluth 11 4-4-0 8-8-0
Colorado College 11 3-4-1 6-9-1
North Dakota 7 2-5-1 6-8-3
Miami 4 1-6-1 5-9-2

Post by **Brad** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 5:49 pm

Puck drops in a little over an hour. I hear the game is nearly sold out!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Dec 31, 2022 6:59 am

Mavericks Edged in Series Opener Against SLU

The Omaha Mavericks narrowly fall 2-1 in OT to the St. Lawrence Saints in tonight's series opener. The Mavericks out-shot SLU 37-22 in the contest.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 6:46 am

Mavericks Ring in the New Year with 5-2 Victory

The Omaha Mavericks close out 2022 and ring in the new year with 5-2 victory over the St. Lawrence Saints to secure a series split. For the second night in a row, both teams went to the locker room scoreless after the opening 20 minutes. The Mavericks had a slight edge in shots at 7-6.

The Mavericks will head back to a short break before welcoming the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs to town, January 13th and 14th.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jan 13, 2023 7:24 pm

Two things…

1, UNO plays Duluth tonight on CBS Sports Netword

2, before the game Coach Gabinet was given a contract extension through the 2027 season.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:09 am

Pivonka's Late 3rd Period Goal Powers Mavericks Past Bulldogs

Graduate transfer Jake Pivonka took full advantage of a Minnesota Duluth turnover in the offensive when he buried the game winning goal with 6:57 left in regulation. Pivonka's fifth lamp lighter of the season propelled the Mavericks to a 3-2 victory in tonight's series opener.

The Bulldogs and Mavericks will meet for the final time this regular season tomorrow night when they drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. from Baxter Arena.

Head Coach Mike Gabinet Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension

Vice Chancellor / Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell announced today a multi-year contract extension for Omaha Hockey head coach Mike Gabinet through the 2026 season.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:25 pm

UNO with the 6-1 win and a weekend sweep of Duluth.

Senior Goaltender Jacob Zab even got in at the end and made a save. In the post game pep-rally the players even started chanting "Zabby" in the lobby.

Coach even gave him a game puck:

You can here the "Zabby" chant here in the end of this video: