#Oldbulls Where Are They Now (week of Feb. 2, 2026)

By Bridget (Weide) Brooks

I've been meaning to do this for a long time, and I can’t promise I’ll do it regularly, but here is a list of Omaha Hockey #oldbulls (the name for former players coined by Ryan Walters) and where they are playing professional hockey currently.

The format is player name, (last year they were with the Mavericks), and their current team

Joey Abate (2021-22), Providence Bruins (AHL)

Cam Berg (2022-23), Bridgeport Islanders (AHL)

Kaden Bohlsen (2022-23), South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL)

Brock Bremer (2024-25), Herlev Eagles (Denmark)

Ryan Brushett (2020-21), Québéc Nationals (LNAH, Canada)

Kevin Conley (2021-22), Norfolk Admirals (ECHL)

– He also played 5 games with the Manitoba Moose (AHL) this season.

Seth Eisele (2023-24), South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL)

– Note: Eisele had been on loan to the AHL Hershey Bears but was returned on 2/5

Jimmy Glynn (2024-25), Kansas City Mavericks (ECHL)

– Note: Glynn is on injured reserve since Jan. 31 with an upper-body injury.

Jake Guentzel (2015-16), Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL)

– Note: Guentzel is also on the U.S. Men’s Olympic hockey team roster

Harrison Israels (2024-25), Rockford Ice Hogs (AHL)

– Note: Israels was called up from the Indy Fuel (ECHL) on Dec. 27; he has played 6 games with Rockford but has not appeared in a game since Jan. 18.

Tristan Keck (2019-20), EC Kassel Huskies (DEL2, Germany)

Nolan Krenzen (2024-25), South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL)

Jesse Lansdell (2023-24), Florida Everblades (ECHL)

Joey Martin (2010-11), Cardiff Devils (EIHL, Wales)

– Note: The “oldest” of the #oldbulls, Martin is a captain of the Devils and has played for them for 10 seasons.

Victor Mancini (2023-24), Abbotsford Canucks (AHL)

– Note: Mancini was with the Vancouver Canucks (NHL) but was reassigned to Abbotsford on Feb. 4.

Lawson McDonald (2018-19), Winkler Royals (SEMHL – South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League)

Brannon McManus (2021-22), Adirondack Thunder (ECHL)

Jaycob Megna (2013-14), Henderson Silver Knights (AHL)

– Note: Jaycob Megna has also appeared in 4 games with the Vegas Golden Knights during the 2025-26 season (Jan. 2, Jan. 4, Jan. 6, and Jan. 19, 2026)

Jayson Megna (2011-12), Colorado Eagles (AHL)

– Note: Jayson Megna is a playing captain in the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic (Feb. 10-11 in Rockford)

Matt Miller (2023-24), Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL)

Ty Mueller (2023-24), Abbotsford Canucks (AHL)

Davis Pennington (2022-23), Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL)

Kirby Proctor (2023-24), Wichita Thunder (ECHL)

Jack Randl (2023-24), Kansas City Mavericks (ECHL)

– Note: Randl was named Inglasco ECHL Player of the Week for the week of Jan. 12-18 (and also for the week of Oct. 20-26, 2025)

Brady Risk (2024-25), Glasgow Clan (EIHL, Scotland)

Alex Roy (2020-2021), Donnacona Metal Perreault (LHSAAAQ, Canada)

Isaiah Saville (2021-22), Greenville Swamp Rabbits (ECHL)

– Note: Saville has also been called up to the Ontario Reign (AHL) this season

Brandon Scanlin (2021-22), Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)

Sam Stange (2024-25), Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL)

Anthony Stolarz (2012-2013), Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)

Nolan Sullivan (2023-24), Kansas City Mavericks (ECHL)

Zach Urdahl (2024-25), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL)

– Note: He has also played with the Penguins’ ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers, this season.

Tyler Vesel (2017-18), Brynäs IF (SHL)

Jonny Tychonick (2022-23), ESV Kaufbeuren (DEL2, Germany) 

– Note: He also played 18 games for HK Spassky Nova Ves (Slovakia) in the 2025-26 season

Dom Vidoli (2023-24), Les Diables Rouges de Valenciennes – VHHC (France)

Taylor Ward (2021-22), Los Angeles Kings (NHL)

– Note: Ward also played for the Kings’ AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, this season. Ward was signed to a two-year contract with the Kings last week.

Tyler Weiss (2022-23), Greensboro Gargoyles (ECHL)

– Note: Weiss was called up to the Chicago Wolves  and played his first AHL game on Jan. 22 before being reassigned back to Greensboro.

Evan Weninger (2018-19), Manchester Storm (EIHL, United Kingdom)

Note: Updated 2/5/2026

S8, EP19: Mavs Win, Our Top 20, The NCHC Race, Denver Series Preview and Predictions

S8, EP19: Mavs Win, Our Top 20, The NCHC Race, Denver Series Preview and Predictions

On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about the University of Nebraska-Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s recent series against Western Michigan at Lawson Ice Arena (includes their picks for “Player of the Week”). They present this week’s “Weekly Top 20.” They talk about the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) race as it stands now. They wrap up the episode with their preview and predictions for Omaha’s upcoming hockey series versus the Denver Pioneers at Baxter Arena. Special thanks for your support of the podcast and MavPuck.com. Your support is greatly appreciated!! Special thanks to our Founding Members for the 2025-26 season. Support the MavPuckCast — Become a Member: https://www.mavpuck.com/join Support the MavPuckCast: https://www.mavpuck.com/donate Support Our Sponsors This Season: Thank You to Wahoo Distillery! https://www.wahoodistillery.com Find your next home! Contact Ryan Bowden with Realty ONE Group! Call: https://pages.realtyonegroupauthentic... Message: https://pages.realtyonegroupauthentic... Grab a drink and a bite to eat at Wilson & Washburn in Omaha’s Old Market! Learn more at https://www.wilsonandwashburn.com Chapters: 00:00 - Western Michigan Series Analysis 13:46 - Players of the Week 18:06 - Weekly Top 20 22:08 - The NCHC Race 27:41 - Denver Series Preview Follow MavPuck.com online! https://www.mavpuck.com   / mavpuckpage     / mavpuck     / mavpuck     / mavpuckcast  

Current Standings for MavPuck Players of the Week (Season 8, 2025-26):
https://mavpuckblog.blogspot.com/2025/10/mavpuckcast-players-of-week-season-8.html

Mavpuck.com Weekly Top 20 (Week of Feb. 2, 2026)

Each week, Jason picks the top 20 teams in college hockey. 

His picks for the week of Feb. 2, 2026:

20. UMass 🆕

19. Harvard ⬆️1️⃣

18. Boston University 

17. Northeastern

16. Maine

15. UConn

14. Boston College

13. Dartmouth

12. Wisconsin ⬇️4️⃣

11. MSU-Mankato ⬇️1️⃣

10. Cornell ⬆️2️⃣

9. Providence ⬆️2️⃣

8. Minnesota Duluth ⬇️1️⃣

7. Denver ⬆️2️⃣

6. Quinnipiac

5. Penn State

4. Western Michigan

3. North Dakota

2. Michigan ⬇️1️⃣

1. Michigan State ⬆️1️⃣

Omaha vs. Western Michigan Weekend Recap (Jan. 30-31, 2026)

Omaha Salvages Split at No. 3 Western Michigan, Snaps Broncos’ 10-Game Win Streak

By Bridget (Weide) Brooks

After a frustrating Friday night in Kalamazoo, Omaha responded in a big way Saturday, earning its best win of the season and reminding fans that this team still is in the fight.

The Mavericks split the weekend at No. 3 Western Michigan, falling 5-2 Friday before bouncing back with a decisive 4-1 win Saturday at Lawson Arena.

Friday: Broncos Extend Streak
Western Michigan entered Friday riding a nine-game winning streak — and made it 10 with a 5-2 victory over Omaha. 

The Broncos struck first at 12:43 of the opening period when Zack Sharp scored at even strength. Omaha answered quickly. Just over a minute later, Marcus Nguyen tied the game 1-1 off an assist from Luke Woodworth.

But the second period decided the game.

Jamison Sluys gave WMU a 2-1 lead at 3:37 and William Whitelaw extended it to 3-1 less than two minutes later. From there, Omaha was chasing.

Western Michigan added a power-play goal just 22 seconds into the third period when Liam Valente capitalized with the man advantage. After Maxime Pellerin pulled Omaha within two midway through the third (4-2), Valente struck again to restore the three-goal cushion, giving WMU the 5-2 win.

Simon Latkoczy made 40 saves in the loss, but WMU controlled the play much of the night, outshooting Omaha 45-30.

At that point, it felt like the Broncos might sweep Omaha again.

Saturday: A Decisive Response
Instead, the Mavericks delivered their best performance of the year.

Omaha defeated No. 3 Western Michigan 4-1, snapping the Broncos’ 10-game winning streak.

The tone was set early.

Marc Lajoie opened the scoring with a power-play goal at 10:46 of the first period, assisted by Aidan de la Gorgendiere and Samuel Huo. That early goal was critical. Omaha finished 1-for-8 on the power play but generated 10 shots with the man advantage.

Western Michigan tied the game shorthanded at 7:00 of the second period when Zaccharya Wisdom scored unassisted on a breakaway.

But, Omaha responded late in the period. With 2:20 remaining in the second, Brett Hyland finished a play from Jeremy Loranger to restore the Mavericks’ lead at 2-1.

And in the third period, Omaha took control.

Marcus Nguyen extended the lead to 3-1 at 3:31 of the third, assisted by Marcus Broberg and Luke Woodworth. Then, with Western Michigan pressing late and the goalie pulled, Woodworth sealed it with an empty-net goal at 19:49.

Simon Latkoczy was outstanding, stopping 25 shots and earning the First Star of the game.

Even more impressive: Omaha killed all five WMU power plays (including two in the third period) against a team that had been averaging nearly four goals per game entering the night.

Western Michigan outshot Omaha 26-25, but the Mavericks never trailed.

Saturday night’s game demonstrated what is possible for the Mavericks when they get elite goaltending from Latkoczy, contributions up and down the lineup, strong defensive zone coverage, and a timely power-play goal. Limiting turnovers and staying out of the penalty box help too.

After being outscored by WMU 8-2 in the first three meetings this season, Omaha finally got the win, and they did it on the road, against the defending national champion.

Omaha has a bye this week before hosting Denver on Feb. 13-14 at Baxter Arena.