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
Monday, December 31, 2007
Thursday, December 20, 2007
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
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
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
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
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
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.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Mavs Unveil New Red Road Jersey
The Mavericks will be sporting a new "away" jersey when they hit the road on Oct. 26-27 at Miami University (Ohio). The new jersey features "UNO" and a player number instead of "Nebraska-Omaha" across the front of the jersey.
Lawlor's Custom Sportwewar will have a limited number of jerseys available for sale. Prices have not yet been set, but you can pre-order yours by indicated your interest on Mavpuck.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Stampede Shaping Up to Support Breast Cancer
While the details are still being worked out, it looks like the theme of this year's Maverick Stampede might be: Think Pink!
It all started when Coach Kemp got a call from Coach Blasi at Miami of Ohio, asking if the Mavs would be willing to wear pink skate laces and sport pink ribbons for cancer on their helmets during the matchup Oct. 26-27 in Oxford, as the Redhawks were using their games in October to raise the profile of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and raise money for breast cancer research. The Mavs, naturally, said yes.
Then, from what I understand, it evolved into somewhat of a contest -- which program could raise more money for breast cancer research in the month of October? The Redhawks have five games, and the Mavs have two (both Stampede games). But we have about five times the potential attendance.
Now, word comes that the UNO marketing staff, the NU Foundation, and the team are taking this to a whole NEW level ... one not seen by UNO to this point in time. I got word that Coach Kemp is ordering pink jerseys for the event (and they're looking for a sponsor for that, so they can auction them off, if you know of any companies that might be interested).
Should be interesting! I'll have more on this as it develops.
It all started when Coach Kemp got a call from Coach Blasi at Miami of Ohio, asking if the Mavs would be willing to wear pink skate laces and sport pink ribbons for cancer on their helmets during the matchup Oct. 26-27 in Oxford, as the Redhawks were using their games in October to raise the profile of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and raise money for breast cancer research. The Mavs, naturally, said yes.
Then, from what I understand, it evolved into somewhat of a contest -- which program could raise more money for breast cancer research in the month of October? The Redhawks have five games, and the Mavs have two (both Stampede games). But we have about five times the potential attendance.
Now, word comes that the UNO marketing staff, the NU Foundation, and the team are taking this to a whole NEW level ... one not seen by UNO to this point in time. I got word that Coach Kemp is ordering pink jerseys for the event (and they're looking for a sponsor for that, so they can auction them off, if you know of any companies that might be interested).
Should be interesting! I'll have more on this as it develops.
Friday, September 14, 2007
UNO Marketing Ideas for 2007-08
Mavericks Wanted.
Mav Hockey: It Gets Inside You.
"Maverick Mojo."
We've had some less-than-memorable Mav Hockey branding in the past. I haven't seen anything yet this season, so I can't tell you if things have improved. But I will tell you what would make a big difference. A bobblehead. Specifically, a Coach Kemp bobblehead.
Not really. I'm kidding. (Not about wanting a Coach Kemp bobblehead. About that, I couldn't be more serious.) I'm kidding about one bobblehead making a difference after a long period of less-than-groundbreaking ideas and execution in UNO hockey marketing and positioning.
This year is an opportunity. It's year 11. We've got a new sheriff in town, and his name is David Miller. He's brought new life to the department, shaking up ticket operations, putting the kibosh on "mandatory donations" and instituting a new $99 season ticket option that has already won UNO new fans.
Now it's time to step it up. Let's have fewer "in-crowd impersonators" (Napoleon Dynamite, Will Ferrell), and more genuine ingenuity. The students are amped up, I've heard the band is revamped, and this season is like a throwback to 1997. Nick Fohr is back. Dave Noel-Bernier is back.
Life is good. Now let's see some action.
Mav Hockey: It Gets Inside You.
"Maverick Mojo."
We've had some less-than-memorable Mav Hockey branding in the past. I haven't seen anything yet this season, so I can't tell you if things have improved. But I will tell you what would make a big difference. A bobblehead. Specifically, a Coach Kemp bobblehead.
Not really. I'm kidding. (Not about wanting a Coach Kemp bobblehead. About that, I couldn't be more serious.) I'm kidding about one bobblehead making a difference after a long period of less-than-groundbreaking ideas and execution in UNO hockey marketing and positioning.
This year is an opportunity. It's year 11. We've got a new sheriff in town, and his name is David Miller. He's brought new life to the department, shaking up ticket operations, putting the kibosh on "mandatory donations" and instituting a new $99 season ticket option that has already won UNO new fans.
Now it's time to step it up. Let's have fewer "in-crowd impersonators" (Napoleon Dynamite, Will Ferrell), and more genuine ingenuity. The students are amped up, I've heard the band is revamped, and this season is like a throwback to 1997. Nick Fohr is back. Dave Noel-Bernier is back.
Life is good. Now let's see some action.
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