| Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks | |
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| Institution: | University of Nebraska at Omaha |
|---|---|
| Location: | Omaha, NE |
| School founded: | 1908 |
| Enrollment: | 14,903 |
| Chancellor: | Dr. John Christensen |
| Athletic Director: | David Miller |
| Colors: | Crimson and Black |
| Home Arena: | Baxter Arena |
| Capacity: | 16,680 |
| Dimensions: | 200' x 85' |
| Men's Team | |
| Conference: | Western Collegiate Hockey Association |
| Coach: | Mike Gabinet (2017-18) |
The Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college ice hockey program that represents University of Nebraska-Omaha. The Mavericks are a member of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA). They play at the Qwest Center Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska.[1] The Mavericks previously competed in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) before joining the WCHA for the 2010-11 season.[2]
History 
Edit
The University of Nebraska-Omaha added varsity men's ice hockey for the 1997-98 season. The team joined the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) and participated in the conference for 13 seasons before transferring to the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) for the 2010-11 season.[3] During the program's tenure in the CCHA the Mavericks reached the NCAA post season tournament once in 2006. UNO lost their first and only NCAA Tournament game 2-9 to Boston University.[4]
Coaches Edit
The Mavericks are currently coached by Dean Blais.[5] Blais was hired in June 2009,[6] he replaces UNO Hockey's first coach Mike Kemp behind the Nebraska–Omaha bench. He is the former head coach at University of North Dakota from 1994-2004,[7] assistant coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2004-2007[8], and also previously served as head coach and GM of the Fargo Force (USHL) from 2007–2009.[9][10] During his first season at UNO, Blais also served as head coach of the gold medal winning Team USA U20.[11][12]
All-time coaching records Edit
As of completion of 2009–10 season[13]
| Tenure | Coach | Years | Record | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–present | Dean Blais | 2 | 22–16–6 | .556 |
| 1997–2009 | Mike Kemp | 12 | 194–223–57 | .464 |
| Totals | 2 coaches | 13 seasons | 214–239–63 | .472 |
PlayersEdit
Current rosterEdit
As of September 9, 2010. [3]
| # | State | Player | Catches | Year | Hometown | Previous Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 
| John Faulkner | L | Sophomore (RS) | Sarnia, Ontario | Sarnia (WOJHL) |
| 34 | 
| Mike Taffe | L | Freshman | Maple Grove, Minnesota | Fairbanks (NAHL) |
| 35 | 
| Fredrik Bergman | L | Junior (RS) | Vienna, Virginia | Owatonna (NAHL) |
| # | State | Player | Shoots | Year | Hometown | Previous Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 
| Matt Smith | L | Junior | Carmel, Indiana | Indiana (USHL) |
| 3 | 
| Andrei Sustr | R | Freshman | Plzen, Czech Republic | Youngstown (USHL) |
| 4 |
| Nick Von Bokern | L | Senior | Burnsville, Minnesota | Traverse City (NAHL) |
| 5 | 
| Kyle Ensign | L | Junior | New Richmond, Wisconsin | Tri-City (USHL) |
| 6 | 
| Pasko Skarica | R | Senior | Bethpage, New York | Waterloo (USHL) |
| 7 | 
| Michael Young | L | Freshman | Calgary, Alberta | Flin Flon (SJHL) |
| 22 | 
| Tony Turgeon | L | Freshman | Grand Forks, North Dakota | Waterloo (USHL) |
| 23 |
| Eric Olimb | R | Junior | Warroad, Minnesota | Indiana (USHL) |
| 24 | 
| Bryce Aneloski | R | Sophomore | Pekin, Illinois | Cedar Rapids (USHL) |
| # | State | Player | Shoots | Year | Hometown | Previous Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |
| Rich Purslow | L | Senior | Greenlawn, New York | Des Moines (USHL) |
| 10 |
| Alex Simonson | R | Freshman | Grand Forks, North Dakota | Chicago (USHL) |
| 12 |
| Brock Montpetit | R | Freshman | Somerset, Wisconsin | Waterloo (USHL) |
| 13 | 
| Zahn Raubenheimer | R | Freshman | Smoky Lake, Alberta | Grand Prairie AJHL) |
| 14 |
| Joey Martin | L | Senior | Thorold, Ontario | Aurora (OJHL) |
| 15 |
| Jordan Willert | L | Junior | Minot, North Dakota | Tri-City (USHL) |
| 16 | 
| Johnnie Searfoss | L | Freshman | Colleyville, Texas | Fargo (USHL) |
| 17 |
| Terry Broadhurst | L | Sophomore | Orland Park, Illinois | Sioux Falls (USHL) |
| 19 |
| Ryan Walters | L | Freshman | Rosemount, Minnesota | Des Moines (USHL) |
| 20 | 
| Brandon Richardson | R | Sophomore | San Clemente, California | Indiana (USHL) |
| 21 |
| Matt White | L | Freshman | Whittier, California | Omaha (USHL) |
| 25 |
| Brent Gwidt | L | Sophomore | Minocqua, Wisconsin | Indiana (USHL) |
| 26 |
| Alex Hudson | R | Junior | Corona, California | Tri-City (USHL) |
| 27 |
| Matt Ambroz | R | Senior | New Prague, Minnesota | Tri-City (USHL) |
Notable alumniEdit
Nebraska–Omaha has had a number of alumni advance to professional hockey, including a number of past and present NHL players.[14]
NHL team unless otherwise noted
- Jeff Hoggan - St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, Phoenix Coyotes
- Chris Holt - New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues
- Bryce Lampman - New York Rangers, Khabarovsk Amur (KHL)
- Bill Thomas - Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, HC Lugano (Swiss-A)
- Greg Zanon - Nashville Predators, Minnesota Wild
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ http://www.omaha.com/article/20100118/MAVS/701189818/-1/mavs
- ↑ http://insidecollegehockey.com/inch/2009/06/26/wcha-adds-nebraska-omaha-and-bemidji-state/
- ↑ http://insidecollegehockey.com/inch/2009/06/26/wcha-adds-nebraska-omaha-and-bemidji-state/
- ↑ http://www.uscho.com/recaps/20052006/m/03/24/uno-bu.php
- ↑ http://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2009/06/13_blais.php
- ↑ http://omavs.com/news/2009/6/12/MHOCKEY_0612093344.aspx?path=mhockey
- ↑ http://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2009/06/13_blais.php
- ↑ http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=504009
- ↑ http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/2009-06-12-1009615793_x.htm
- ↑ http://www.ushl.com/news/story.cfm?id=2574
- ↑ http://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2010/01/05_uswins.php
- ↑ http://www.ushl.com/news/story.cfm?id=2574
- ↑ [1] USCHO UNO Mavericks Men's Hockey: Year-By-Year
- ↑ [2]
