On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s recent decision to eliminate the volunteer-led UNO Hockey Blue Line Club after 30 years. They talk about the NCAA’s proposed 5-in-5 rule and how that will impact collegiate hockey and the Omaha Maverick Hockey program in terms of recruiting and player eligibility. They conclude the episode with their discussion of Omaha’s schedule for the 2026-27 season.

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MavPuck Recruit Tracker Blog Post:

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Chapters:

02:20 - Omaha Hockey Player Notes

06:00 - End of the Blue Line Club

25:33 - NCAA's 5-in-5 Rule

44:03 - The Schedule

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On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Bridget talk about the University of Nebraska - Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s recent NCHC quarterfinal series against North Dakota at Ralph Engelstad Arena (includes their picks for “Player of the Week”). They announce the “Players of the Year” for the season. They talk about their favorite memories from the concluded Omaha Hockey season. They wrap up the episode with their thoughts on the season that was, trying to make sense of a difficult campaign for the Mavs.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Playoff Series Recap

14:32 - Players of the Week

16:20 - Players of the Year

19:53 - Favorite Moments

27:18 - Parting Thoughts (Shots?)

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On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about the University of Nebraska - Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s recent regular season finale against Miami (OH) at Baxter Arena (includes their picks for “Player of the Week”). They talk about some “Things You Missed at Baxter Arena,” specifically the athletic department’s latest attempt at a white out. They talk about Omaha being the first D-1 men’s ice hockey program to sell a sponsorship for its hockey jerseys. They wrap up the episode with their preview and predictions for Omaha’s NCHC quarterfinal matchup against North Dakota Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Miami (OH) Series Recap

21:04 - Players of the Week

28:30 - Things You Missed at Baxter Arena

38:20 - Sponsored Hockey Jerseys

50:55 - North Dakota Preview

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On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about the University of Nebraska - Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s recent series against Arizona State at Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ (includes their picks for “Player of the Week”). They talk about some “Things You Missed in Tempe,” including a nice “Mavs on the Move” event the UNO Alumni Association put on before the Saturday game and some other cool things. They wrap up the episode with their preview and predictions for Omaha’s final hockey series of the regular season versus the Miami (OH) RedHawks at Baxter Arena.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Arizona State Series Recap

19:10 - Players of the Week

26:00 - Things You Missed in Tempe

36:45 - The NCHC Race

41:53 - Miami (OH) Series Preview

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On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Bridget talk about the University of Nebraska - Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s recent series against Denver at Baxter arena (includes their picks for “Player of the Week”). They talk about some "Things You Missed at Baxter Arena,” including this years “Stripe Out” and Senior Night. They wrap up the episode with their preview and predictions for Omaha’s upcoming hockey series versus the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mullett Arena in Tempe.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Denver Series Recap

12:25 - Players of the Week

15:50 - Things You Missed at Baxter Arena

24:24 - Arizona State Series Preview

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On this special episode of the Mavpuckcast, Bridget interviews former University of Nebraska - Omaha Maverick Hockey defenseman Dominic Vidoli. This wide-ranging discussion looks at Vidoli's hockey origins, what led him to play at Boston University and Ohio State before joining the Mavs, his favorite memories playing hockey in Omaha, what life is like playing as a professional hockey player in France, and what his goals are for the future.

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S8 E19: 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.

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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

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On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about the University of Nebraska - Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s recent series against Colorado College at Baxter Arena (includes their picks for “Player of the Week”). They present this week’s “Weekly Top 20.” They discuss the mystery behind the National Anthem shout outs at Omaha Hockey games. They wrap up the episode with their preview and predictions for Omaha’s upcoming hockey series versus the Western Michigan Broncos at Lawson Ice Arena.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Colorado College Series Analysis

19:00 - Players of the Week

23:22 - Mystery Solved

26:26 - Weekly Top 20

29:39 - Western Michigan Predictions

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On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about the Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s recent series at Miami (OH) (includes their picks for “Player of the Week”). They present this week’s “Weekly Top 20.” They talk about the current National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) race, and where things stand for the Mavs. They wrap up the episode with their preview and predictions for Omaha’s upcoming hockey series versus the Colorado College Tigers at Baxter Arena.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Miami Series Breakdown

16:53 - Players of the Week

23:20 - Weekly Top 20

29:30 - The NCHC Race

32:32 - Colorado College Preview

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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.

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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

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