Trevor Wong Named Finalist for 2026 NCHC Sportsmanship Award

Trevor Wong celebrates his goal against SCSU on Dec. 9. 

Photo courtesy of Omaha Athletics

By Bridget (Weide) Brooks

Omaha sophomore forward Trevor Wong has been named a finalist for the 2026 NCHC Sportsmanship Award, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced Wednesday.

The award recognizes a student-athlete whose conduct positively impacts the culture of the sport while demonstrating respect, integrity, and the spirit of the game — even in challenging situations.

Wong’s nomination reflects a season defined by both production and discipline. The sophomore currently leads Omaha in scoring with five goals and 14 assists for 19 points, while taking only two minor penalties all season.

“Trevor Wong consistently plays with discipline and respect, leading our team in points while taking only two minor penalties all season. He accepted a two-game eligibility suspension with maturity and handled the situation without complaint, supporting his teammates throughout the start of the season while not being a full participant,” said Omaha Hockey Head Coach Mike Gabinet. “Trevor models strong habits in practice, represents the program well academically and is widely respected by coaches and teammates. His approach to competition, honest and team-first, reflects the core values of sportsmanship.”

Wong scored the game-winning goal against St. Cloud State on Jan. 9, one of the highlights of his sophomore campaign.

He is one of three finalists for the honor, joined by Blake Mesenburg (Miami) and Grant Slukynsky (Western Michigan).

The NCHC Sportsmanship Award has been presented annually since the league’s inaugural season in 2013-14, recognizing the player who best exemplifies sportsmanship within the conference. Tyler Vesel remains the only Omaha player to win the award, earning the honor in 2017.

Winners of the NCHC’s individual awards will be announced throughout the postseason, with the Sportsmanship Award scheduled to be revealed March 11.

Wong is also one of the top candidates for the MavPuck.com Player of the Year honors. 

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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  

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S8 EP16: Mavs Win One, Things You Missed, NCHC Heats Up, Miami (OH) Series Predictions

S8 EP16: Mavs Win One, Things You Missed, NCHC Heats Up, Miami (OH) Series Predictions

On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about the Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s recent series against St. Cloud State at Baxter Arena (includes their picks for “Player of the Week”). They talk about some “Things You Missed at Baxter Arena” during the series (including Jake Guentzel Bobblehead Night). They present this week’s “Weekly Top 20.” They talk about the current National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) standings. They wrap up the episode with their preview and predictions for Omaha’s upcoming hockey series versus the Miami (OH) RedHawks at Goggin Ice 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 at (402) 779-1182 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 - St. Cloud Series Recap 28:05 - Players of the Week 33:13 - Things You Missed at Baxter Arena 37:10 - Weekly Top 20 41:26 - NCHC Race Heats Up 45:50 - Miami (OH) Series Preview Follow MavPuck.com online! https://www.mavpuck.com   / mavpuckpage     / mavpuck     / mavpuck     / mavpuckcast  

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MavPuckCast Podcast – S8 Ep 14: Mavs Split, Things You Missed at Midco Arena, The MavPuck 6-7 Debate, Cornell Preview

Jon and Jason are back to recap Omaha’s road split at Augustana and close out the 2025 calendar year. They also select their Players of the Week and share first impressions of Midco Arena, which they praised for its layout, atmosphere, and fan-friendly experience. The episode closes with a preview of Omaha’s Jan. 2–3 road series at Cornell.

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Season 8, Episode 13:
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On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about the Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s recent road trip to North Dakota (includes their picks for “Player of the Week”). Jason presents his NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Top 20 for the week. They wrap up the episode with their preview and predictions for Omaha’s upcoming hockey series against the Augustana Vikings at Midco Arena in Sioux Falls. 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 Our Sponsors This Season: Save 20% on your order at Wahoo Distillery! Use PROMO CODE: mavpuckcast https://www.wahoodistillery.com Find your next home! Contact Ryan Bowden with Realty ONE Group at (402) 779-1182 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 - North Dakota Recap 20:12 - Players of the Week 23:30 - Wilson & Washburn 26:25 - Weekly Top 20 31:05 - Ryan Bowden Real Estate 32:14 - Augustana 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):
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