By Bridget (Weide) Brooks
Freshman goaltender Dawson Cowan has been named the NCHC Rookie of the Week, following his stellar performance in Omaha’s 2-0 win over then-No. 3 Minnesota Duluth on Saturday, Nov. 15, at AMSOIL Arena.
Making just his second career appearance, the Warren, Manitoba native turned aside 32 shots, including 17 saves in the second period alone, to record the Mavericks’ first shutout of the 2025-26 season. Cowan finished the night with a 1.000 save percentage, backstopping Omaha to its fifth ranked win of the season in what was also the program’s 10th straight ranked matchup.
Through his first two collegiate games, Cowan has compiled 68 total saves, a .944 save percentage, and a 2.02 goals-against average — impressive early numbers for the freshman netminder. The honor marks the first NCHC weekly award of his Maverick career.
Earlier NCHC Honors for Omaha This Season
Cowan becomes the third Maverick to earn a conference weekly award this year:
Simon Latkoczy – NCHC Goaltender of the Week
Aidan de la Gorgendiere – NCHC Defenseman of the Week
Both upper-classmen helped set the early tone for Omaha’s season, and Cowan’s emergence adds another strong piece to the Mavericks’ goaltending and defensive storylines heading into the heart of conference play.
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