Mavericks To Play UND in Outdoor Game
Feb 14, 2012 | General, Hockey
OMAHA, Neb. – The UNO hockey team will play North Dakota in an outdoor game at TD Ameritrade Park on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. The Omaha Sports Commission, Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA), University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha Lancers and Mutual of Omaha made the announcement jointly today.
The event will be dubbed the "Mutual of Omaha Battles on Ice." The Mavericks and Fighting Sioux will be the second game of the day while the Omaha Lancers will play United States Hockey League opponent the Lincoln Stars to open the day at 12:30 p.m.
Tickets for the two games will go on sale Monday, Oct. 1, and prices will start at $30. One ticket will cover both games. Officials expect the Mutual of Omaha Battles on Ice will draw hockey fans from across the region. Tickets will be sold through ticketmaster.com and the CenturyLink Omaha box office, with Omaha Lancer and UNO Maverick season ticket holders given 72-hour advance opportunity to purchase tickets through CenturyLink Omaha.
“Outdoor hockey games have become extremely popular in cities around the country and we think games featuring UNO, the Omaha Lancers and their rivals will be a big hit in Omaha,” Omaha Sports Commission President Harold Cliff said. “The Omaha Sports Commission is proud to host this event and we want to thank Mutual of Omaha for serving as title sponsor of this unique sports competition.
“We believe outdoor hockey will be extremely popular at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha,” MECA President and CEO Roger Dixon said. “Our goal is to offer a wide variety of sporting events at the ballpark and we think outdoor hockey will be an exciting attraction.”
“This will be a tremendous event both for our long-time fans and folks who may be relatively new to college hockey,” UNO's Director of Athletics Trev Alberts said. “As we attempt to grow our flagship sport, a game like this will showcase all that UNO hockey has going for it – a supportive community, great facilities, outstanding opponents and national exposure.”
“Our players are already excited to play in a game like this, which is sure to receive plenty of local and national attention,” said Dean Blais, UNO Mavericks head coach. “We have had very competitive games against North Dakota since we joined the WCHA, and playing outdoors in front of a big crowd will only make these games more fun for everyone.”
“Lancers fans have seen a lot in the long and storied history of the Omaha Lancers, but they haven't seen anything like this,” Omaha Lancers President and Managing Partner Ben Robert said. “This year begins with the opening of our new arena in Ralston, while the February 9 Mutual of Omaha Battles on Ice will showcase two fixtures of the Omaha sports community against two of their biggest rivals in what will be a day the City of Omaha will never forget.”
“An extraordinary amount of hard work has been done to make this event possible,” said Mike Aikens, Omaha Lancers head coach. “It will be a great day for hockey, the people of Omaha and State of Nebraska.”
“The Lancers-Stars rivalry is known for being one of the fiercest and most respected in amateur sports, and showcases what USHL hockey is all about,” Lincoln Stars President Jim Pflug said. “We appreciate the effort of everyone to make Mutual of Omaha's Battles on Ice a reality.”
“Bringing these two teams together in an event like this will only add to the intensity that has been established over the years,” said Chad Johnson, Lincoln Stars head coach. “We're looking forward to being a part of it.”
“This game will be an exceptional, and unique, opportunity to showcase collegiate hockey,” said North Dakota Athletics Director Brian Faison. “We are looking forward to a great event.”
“This will be a great event and an exciting venue to continue building the healthy rivalry that we have with the Mavericks,” said Dave Hakstol, North Dakota Fighting Sioux head coach. “Our team and fans are looking forward to the opportunity to be part of an outdoor game that is sure to bring national attention to college hockey.”
“The UNO Mavericks and Omaha Lancers both have outstanding hockey traditions and Battles on Ice will showcase these two great teams as never before,” Mutual of Omaha Senior Vice President John Hildenbiddle said. “Mutual of Omaha is very proud to sponsor this unique event, further establishing Omaha as the nation's amateur sports capital.”
The event will be dubbed the "Mutual of Omaha Battles on Ice." The Mavericks and Fighting Sioux will be the second game of the day while the Omaha Lancers will play United States Hockey League opponent the Lincoln Stars to open the day at 12:30 p.m.
Tickets for the two games will go on sale Monday, Oct. 1, and prices will start at $30. One ticket will cover both games. Officials expect the Mutual of Omaha Battles on Ice will draw hockey fans from across the region. Tickets will be sold through ticketmaster.com and the CenturyLink Omaha box office, with Omaha Lancer and UNO Maverick season ticket holders given 72-hour advance opportunity to purchase tickets through CenturyLink Omaha.
“Outdoor hockey games have become extremely popular in cities around the country and we think games featuring UNO, the Omaha Lancers and their rivals will be a big hit in Omaha,” Omaha Sports Commission President Harold Cliff said. “The Omaha Sports Commission is proud to host this event and we want to thank Mutual of Omaha for serving as title sponsor of this unique sports competition.
“We believe outdoor hockey will be extremely popular at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha,” MECA President and CEO Roger Dixon said. “Our goal is to offer a wide variety of sporting events at the ballpark and we think outdoor hockey will be an exciting attraction.”
“This will be a tremendous event both for our long-time fans and folks who may be relatively new to college hockey,” UNO's Director of Athletics Trev Alberts said. “As we attempt to grow our flagship sport, a game like this will showcase all that UNO hockey has going for it – a supportive community, great facilities, outstanding opponents and national exposure.”
“Our players are already excited to play in a game like this, which is sure to receive plenty of local and national attention,” said Dean Blais, UNO Mavericks head coach. “We have had very competitive games against North Dakota since we joined the WCHA, and playing outdoors in front of a big crowd will only make these games more fun for everyone.”
“Lancers fans have seen a lot in the long and storied history of the Omaha Lancers, but they haven't seen anything like this,” Omaha Lancers President and Managing Partner Ben Robert said. “This year begins with the opening of our new arena in Ralston, while the February 9 Mutual of Omaha Battles on Ice will showcase two fixtures of the Omaha sports community against two of their biggest rivals in what will be a day the City of Omaha will never forget.”
“An extraordinary amount of hard work has been done to make this event possible,” said Mike Aikens, Omaha Lancers head coach. “It will be a great day for hockey, the people of Omaha and State of Nebraska.”
“The Lancers-Stars rivalry is known for being one of the fiercest and most respected in amateur sports, and showcases what USHL hockey is all about,” Lincoln Stars President Jim Pflug said. “We appreciate the effort of everyone to make Mutual of Omaha's Battles on Ice a reality.”
“Bringing these two teams together in an event like this will only add to the intensity that has been established over the years,” said Chad Johnson, Lincoln Stars head coach. “We're looking forward to being a part of it.”
“This game will be an exceptional, and unique, opportunity to showcase collegiate hockey,” said North Dakota Athletics Director Brian Faison. “We are looking forward to a great event.”
“This will be a great event and an exciting venue to continue building the healthy rivalry that we have with the Mavericks,” said Dave Hakstol, North Dakota Fighting Sioux head coach. “Our team and fans are looking forward to the opportunity to be part of an outdoor game that is sure to bring national attention to college hockey.”
“The UNO Mavericks and Omaha Lancers both have outstanding hockey traditions and Battles on Ice will showcase these two great teams as never before,” Mutual of Omaha Senior Vice President John Hildenbiddle said. “Mutual of Omaha is very proud to sponsor this unique event, further establishing Omaha as the nation's amateur sports capital.”
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