Mavpuckcast with Jason & Jon

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...

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...

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-...

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...

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 upc...

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 Fra...

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 C...

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 p...

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...

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 Colle...

On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about the Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s recent road trip to Cornell (includes their picks for “Player of the Week”). They present this week’s “Weekly Top 20.” They wrap up the episode with their preview and predictions for Omaha’s upcoming hockey series against St. Cloud State at Baxter Arena. Special thanks for your support of the podcast and...

On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about the Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s recent road trip to Augustana (includes their picks for “Player of the Week”). They talk about some Things You Missed at Midco Arena during the Augustana series. Jon and Jason have a "6-7" debate regarding the start time for Omaha Hockey games on Saturday nights. They wrap up the episode with their previe...

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. Specia...

On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about the Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s recent road trip to Yale (includes their picks for “Player of the Week”). They discuss the Omaha Athletic Department’s recent announcement that they are investing $67.5 million in capital improvements for athletic facilities that includes a $55 million training facility next to Baxter Arena. Jason present...

On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about the Omaha Maverick Hockey team getting swept at the hands of Western Michigan (includes their picks for “Player of the Week”). They discuss some “Things You Missed at Baxter Arena” during the series (including a new concession stand option). Jason presents his NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Top 20 for the week. They wrap up the episode with their...

On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about the Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s recent split against Minnesota Duluth (includes their picks for “Player of the Week”). Jason presents his NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Top 20 for the week. They conclude the episode with their preview and predictions for Omaha’s upcoming hockey series against the Western Michigan Broncos at Baxter Arena. Special...

On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about the Omaha Maverick Hockey team getting swept by North Dakota (includes their picks for “Player of the Week”). They discuss the first-ever chuck-a-puck promotion at Baxter Arena. Jason presents his NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Top 20 for the week. They conclude the episode with their preview and predictions for Omaha’s upcoming hockey series aga...

On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and guest host Brent talk about the Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s series sweep at Colorado College to start National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) play (includes their picks for “Player of the Week”). They conclude the episode with their preview and predictions for Omaha’s upcoming hockey series against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Baxter Arena. S...

On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about the Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s series split against UMass (includes their picks for “Player of the Week”). They discuss the UNO Alumni Association’s recent Fan Fest at Baxter Arena. They also look at the new addition of a DJ to home Omaha Hockey games. They conclude the episode with their preview and predictions for UNO’s upcoming seri...

On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about the Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s series against Minnesota State - Mankato (including their picks for “Player of the Week”). They talk about the recent Dinner With The Mavs event the UNO Hockey Blue Line Club held. They conclude the episode with a preview, analysis, and predictions for the upcoming regular season series against UMass at B...

On this special episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason have a wide-ranging discussion with Omaha Hockey Coach Mike Gabinet. Gabinet is an Edmonton, Alberta, native who is in his ninth season as the head hockey coach at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Gabinet discusses how he decided to join the Mavericks as a player 25 years ago, how he got into coaching, what he thinks of the team’s 2025-...

On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason talk about the Omaha Maverick Hockey team’s season opening exhibition win against Air Force Academy (including their picks for “Player of the Week”). They analyze Omaha’s new hockey jerseys for the 2025-26 season. They conclude the episode with a preview of the upcoming regular season series against Minnesota State - Mankato at Baxter Arena! Specia...

On this episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason take a look at the new logo unveiled by the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) as the conference gets ready to grow to 10 teams in the 2026-27 season. They talk about the news that the NCHC will not air hockey games on the CBS Sports Network this season. They discuss new Omaha Hockey assistant coach — and recruiting coordinator — Jamie Hu...

On this special episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason have a wide-ranging discussion with Chicago Blackhawks Head USA and Crossover Scout Rob Facca. Facca is a former Omaha Maverick Hockey player and a former NCAA D-1 assistant coach at Northern Michigan and Western Michigan. Rob discusses today’s amateur hockey landscape, changes NIL brings to the recruiting process, the recent NCAA eligibili...

On this special episode of the Mavpuckcast, Jon and Jason have a wide-ranging chat with former Omaha Maverick Hockey forward Harrison Israels (now playing professional hockey in the ECHL for the Florida Everblades). Israels (a native of Mississauga, Ontario) talks about his career, how he ended up choosing the Mavericks in the transfer portal (after four seasons with Alaska-Fairbanks), how he prep...