Mavericks HockeyMonday, November 9
Omaha hockey retires Jake Guentzel's jersey and takes five of six points from St. Cloud State
The Morning Omaha team
If you missed it, Baxter Arena had a big weekend. Omaha honored Jake Guentzel with the first jersey retirement in program history, then earned five of six NCHC points against St. Cloud State.
Friday ended in a 2-2 tie, and Omaha earned an extra point in a six-round shootout. On Saturday, the Mavericks won 5-3 for their first NCHC win and coach Mike Gabinet's 150th victory.
Omaha tied St. Cloud State, then beat it 5-3
- St. Cloud State2Omaha2
- St. Cloud State3Omaha5 (won)
Sources: Omaha World-Herald, Hurrdat Sports
- Before the weekend: Omaha 2-4-0 overall, 0-2-0 in the NCHC
- Last meeting: St. Cloud State won 2-1 at Baxter, Jan. 10
- Also Friday: homecoming and the 2026 Omaha Athletics Hall of Fame class
Omaha took five of six NCHC points from St. Cloud State
5 of 6
- NCHC points Omaha earned
- 1 points Omaha did not earn
Sources: Omaha World-Herald, Hurrdat Sports
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| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| NCHC points Omaha earned | 5 | 83% |
| points Omaha did not earn | 1 | 17% |
Close games have been the theme for Omaha this fall. A preview noted the Mavericks had dropped both games at No. 3 Denver the weekend before. This time, they started fast and capitalized late.
Sources: Omaha World-Herald, Hurrdat Sports