Mavericks Raise $12,700 on Military Appreciation N

Dec 10, 2008 | General, Hockey

By: Omaha Athletics

OMAHA, Neb. – The second annual UNO Military Appreciation Night improved on its fund-raising total from its inaugural year, bringing in more than $12,700 for two military charities. In the first two years of the event, the Mavericks have raised more than $24,000 to help service people and their families.

This year, the UNO hockey team wore special camouflage jerseys for its series against Alaska on Dec. 5 and 6. Fans bid on those jerseys in a silent auction and the winning bids were determined following the second game. The Mavericks also auctioned off military-themed, team-signed hockey sticks.

The proceeds benefitted Nebraska Troop Support and the Bryan McDonough Military Heroes Foundation.

Military Appreciation Night was created by UNO senior goaltender #Jerad Kaufmann# as part of a class project and as a way to honor his friend Bryan McDonough, who was killed while serving in the military.