Mav Fans Make an Impression in East Lansing

Thanks to all the Mavpuck.com bus trippers who went with us to East Lansing last weekend. We had a blast, and are looking forward to the next trip!

Donate to Newcomer of the Year Award

Ordinary Maverick Hockey fans sponsor one of the awards given out at the annual UNO Hockey Awards Banquet -- the Newcomer of the Year Award, sponsored by Mavpuck.com.

Would you like to donate?

Mavs Sweep Western Michigan

A screen-pature from the Sun. Jan. 6 game on ESPNU showed fans (front row), Brian Rowe and Sheryl Osentoski (clapping); (Back row) Bridget Brooks (holding sign), Chloe Lamay, and Brandi Teeters (holding camera). More than a dozen Omaha fans joined player parents in Kalamazoo, Mich. to cheer on the Mavericks. (Photo courtesy of Sean Weide)


The UNO Mavericks captured four hard-earned points in their sweep of Western Michigan on Jan. 4-5, but the victories came at a price. Defenseman Mike Philippi did not play on Saturday night after leaving the game with an unspecified lower-body injury on Saturday, and assistant captain Mark Bernier appears to have a separated shoulder that may end his sophomore season early. Bernier was crunched into the board in the Maverick defensive zone in the second period. The no-call on the play had head coach Mike Kemp giving referee Mark Shegos a piece of his mind when the period ended.

Mick Lawrence nearly notched a hat trick in the Sunday victory. The Mavs return home to face the Miami University (Ohio) Redhawks at the Qwest Center on Jan. 11-12. Friday's game will be aired on CSTV.

Mavericks on Television

According to Inside College Hockey's TV schedule:

Saturday, Jan. 6 - UNO @ WMU - ESPNU, 4 p.m. EST
Friday, Jan. 11 -- Miami-Ohio @ UNO - CSTV - 8 p.m. EST
Friday, Feb. 1 -- (It's on TV, but may be Comcast Local)
Saturday, Feb. 2 - UNO @ MSU - FSN Detroit - 4 p.m. EST
Saturday, Feb. 9 - Ohio State @ UNO - CSTV - 8 p.m. EST

James C. Semerad Memorial Hockey Scholarship Fund

According to the Winter 2007 "One Nebraska" ("News From the University of Nebraska Foundation") newsletter, the estate of Jim Semerad has endowed the "James C. Semerad Memorial Hockey Scholarship Fund" for UNO hockey players who attend summer session classes at UNO.

Jim was a true friend to UNO hockey ... one of founding members of the Blue Line Club and the original leader of the BLC Luncheon committee. Jim died unexpectedly in 2004, and it's neat to see his name continue to be associated with Maverick Hockey.

In the article, UNO Athletic Director David Miller said, "The demand in intercollegiate athletics makes it very important for student-athletes to continue their education through the summer. We appreciate the Semerad gift because it helps our fine young men continue their educational endeavors."

The article concludes with, "Semerad was instrumental in bringing hockey to UNO in the 1990s."

-- Photo courtesy of Creative Association Management

The Coach Kemp Show

A couple of us were sitting around Indigo Joe's after a Mike Kemp Show a few weeks back and we made a list of the places where the Coach's show has been held throughout the team's history.

For posterity's sake, here it is:
2007-08 Indigo Joe's
2006-07 Indigo Joe's
2005-06 Stevie J's (no longer in business)
2004-05 Sammy Sortino's (no longer in business)
2003-04 Red Eye Tavern (no longer in business)
2002-03 DJ's Dugout
2001-02 DJ's Dugout
2000-01 Chili Greens (no longer in business)
1999-00 Clancy's Pub (114th & Dodge location)
1998-99 Old Chicago (downtown location)
1997-98 Ameristar Casino

Ohio State Games Will be Webcast

Thursday and Friday's Maverick Hockey games will be available on "Buckeye Vision" -- Ohio State's athletic department online access program.

Order the games on
http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com

The cost is $9.95 for "one month" subscription (which will get you both games, plus the audio for Saturday's football game vs. Illinois, and many of their other sports and extras).

Log in before game time to check to see if your computer meets and audio and video requirements (they've got a little thing that will test your system). Then view both games, 11/8 and 11/9 at 6:05 p.m. CST.

You can also "chat" live online in the Mavpuck Chat Room.