MavPuckCast: S7 E11: Omaha Hockey Splits in the Cloud, Things You Missed, Lindenwood Predictions, Toga Night?

Season 7, Episode 11

Omaha Hockey Splits in the Cloud, Things You Missed, Lindenwood Predictions, Toga Night?

On this episode of the #mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason discuss the Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s recent series at St. Cloud State — includes video clips and their picks for “Player of the Week.” They talk about some “Things You Missed in St. Cloud” — including the annual Teddy Bear Toss at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. They talk about the upcoming Sheila Leahy Toys for Tots drive at Baxter Arena. They conclude the episode with their predictions for Omaha’s upcoming hockey series against the Lindenwood Lions at Baxter Arena. Special thanks for your support of the podcast and MavPuck.com this season. Your support is greatly appreciated!! 

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Chapters:
00:00 - St. Cloud State Recap 13:50 - Players of the Week 16:24 - Things You Missed 20:44 - Toys for Tots 22:44 - Lindenwood Series Predictions Follow MavPuck.com online! Follow MavPuck.com online!
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Omaha Hockey 2024-25 Themed Games

 Omaha Hockey Themed Games

Nov. 8-9 vs. Western Michigan

Homecoming & Parents Weekend

Friday, Nov. 22 vs. Miami

Lumberjack Night

Saturday, Nov. 23 vs. Miami

Military Appreciation

Friday, Dec. 13 vs. Lindenwood

Toga Night

Saturday, Dec. 14 vs. Lindenwood

Toys for Tots

Saturday, Jan. 11 vs. Colorado College

Princess & Superhero Night

Friday, Jan. 24 vs. St. Cloud State

Parad(ice) Night

– Tropical theme

Saturday, Jan. 25 vs. St. Cloud State

Stripe the Arena

Friday, Feb. 7 vs. Minnesota Duluth

Country & Cowbells

Saturday, Feb. 8 vs. Minnesota Duluth

Maverick Miracle Night

Friday, Feb. 28 vs. Arizona State

Leap for the Cure

Saturday, March 1 vs. Arizona State

White Out & Senior Night

Omaha vs. Minnesota Duluth -- Nov. 18-19 at Baxter Arena

The injury and illness bug is plaguing the Mavs this week after sweeping the Miami RedHawks last weekend on the road (the first time the RedHawks have been swept at home in three seasons). Forward Jake Randolph became ill during the third period of last Saturday night's game, and the bug swept through the team. Four players were held out of practice this week due to illness.

Freddy Olofsson also suffered a lower body injury that is expected to keep him off the ice for 3-4 weeks. On a positive note, captain Justin Parizek has been cleared by doctors to resume practicing, although he won't be available for this weekend's series.

The Mavs are 6-3-1 this season (3-1-0-0 in conference play), tied for third place with Western Michigan in the NCHC. 

Minnesota Duluth dropped one spot in the national polls this week after a split with Western Michigan, but the Bulldogs are still ranked number two in the nation. UMD is 8-2-2 overall, and 5-1-0 in the NCHC (first place). 

Whether the Mavs have enough healthy players to take on such a powerful team this weekend remains to be seen. Austin Ortega still needs two game-winning goals to set the NCAA record. And Saturday night is the annual Toys for Tot collection.

Media Roundup Leading to the Series:
OMavs series preview:
http://www.omavs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=31400&ATCLID=211303193

Minnesota Duluth series preview:
http://umdbulldogs.com/news/2016/11/16/mens-hockey-weekend-nchc-road-series-with-omaha-awaits-no-2-bulldogs.aspx?path=mhockey

Tony Boone's Omaha World-Herald series preview (includes profile of Associate Head Coach Mike Gabinet):
http://www.omaha.com/uno/hockey/new-assistant-powers-jump-in-mavs-special-teams-play/article_d7724314-02dd-57c8-b482-01437edb6bea.html

Duluth News-Tribune series preview (Matt Wellens)
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/hockey/4162100-college-mens-hockey-preview-minnesota-duluth-nebraska-omaha

OMavs Weekly News Release:
http://www.omavs.com/pdf9/5089607.pdf

Tickets:
You'd never know the Mavs were playing the #2 team in the nation -- plenty of tickets are available for this weekend's series.

Friday tickets on Ticketmaster ($20-$27):
http://www1.ticketmaster.com/omaha-mavericks-hockey-v-university-of-omaha-nebraska-11-18-2016/event/06005103EDB7B473?ATCLID=211303193&SPSID=795013&SPID=135111&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=31400&artistid=838151&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=9&fg=sv&f_display_landing_popup=true&f_sessioncam=1&f_enforce_primary_tt=true&ab=m_efeat2788v4desktop

Saturday tickets on Ticketmaster ($20-$27):
http://www1.ticketmaster.com/omaha-mavericks-hockey-v-university-of-omaha-nebraska-11-19-2016/event/06005103EDBDB485?ATCLID=211303193&SPSID=795013&SPID=135111&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=31400&artistid=838151&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=9&fg=sv&f_display_landing_popup=true&f_sessioncam=1&f_enforce_primary_tt=true&ab=m_efeat2788v4desktop

Ticket Express has a handful of tickets available for Saturday night for $15:
http://www.ticketexpress.com/event/uno-mavericks-vs-minnesota-duluth-bulldogs-baxter-arena-hockey-2016-11-19-7:07-pm-tickets

And there are tickets for sale within the MavPuck Group on Facebook (must be approved for group membership to see the posts):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/mavpuck/

Radio/TV Coverage:
Friday and Saturday night's games will be available by subscription ($) on NCHC.tv. In addition, Friday night's game can be viewed live statewide on NET and nationally on Fox College Sports Pacific (DirecTV channel 608-1 and Dish Network channel 453). Dave Ahlers will provide play-by-play and #oldbull David Brisson will offer color analysis. Larry Puteney will report from ice level. 

Here is a link to Friday night's free livestream (NET Nebraska):
http://netnebraska.org/interactive-multimedia/sports/omaha-maverick-hockey-minnesota-duluth-hockey-vs-uno

Radio coverage begins with the First National Bank Pre-Game Show at 6:30 p.m. both nights. Gary Sharp will have the play-by-play on Friday (Dave Ahlers will call the action Saturday night). Terry Leahy will give color commentary and analysis, and Lester St. James will report from ice level.

Live Audio and Stats:
Live audio link here.
Live stats (Friday) here.
Live stats (Saturday) here.

Next Weekend:
The road warriors head back out on the road for three straight weeks. They play at Northern Michigan on Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26.

Saturday Night, Support Toys For Tots in Sheila's Honor

The annual Sheila Leahy Toys for Tots drive will take place this Saturday, Nov. 19 during the home hockey series versus Minnesota Duluth.The Blue Line Club and the U.S. Marines will join forces to make Christmas special for area boys and girls.

"This is the 20th season of UNO Hockey, and our fans have helped out with donated unwrapped toys and dollars every year," says Rich Buckingham of the UNO Blue Line Club.

The annual Toys for Tots collection has occurred before a Maverick hockey game every year since 1997. In 2015, the collection was named for Sheila Leahy, the late wife of Maverick Hockey broadcaster Terry Leahy. Sheila died in May 2015. She had been the driving force behind the annual toy-and-cash collection since its inception.

Please bring your new, unwrapped toys -- and/or open your wallet and give a cash donation -- to help support the U.S. Marines' collection to benefit Omaha-area families. Collection points will be found at all three Baxter Arena entrances.