Friday, November 6
Omaha, Neb.
7 p.m. CT
Omaha
2-4-1, 0-2-1
2
vs
2
St. Cloud State
3-4-1, 1-1-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT 1 | OT 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud St. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Omaha | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Nov 6, 2026 | Hockey
OMAHA, Neb. – It was a night for the history books at Baxter Arena on Friday, Nov. 6, as Omaha Athletics celebrated its past, present and future with the first jersey retirement in Omaha Hockey history and the recognition of the 2026 Omaha Athletics Hall of Fame class in front of 6,449 Maverick fans.
Stanley Cup champion, Olympic gold medalist and Omaha Hockey legend Jake Guentzel returned to Kemp Ice for a historic celebration as his jersey was raised to the rafters, forever cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players to wear the Maverick sweater.
The evening also honored the 2026 Omaha Athletics Hall of Fame class, featuring Chris Cooper (football), Guentzel (hockey), Mike Kemp (hockey) and Anastasia Kyvelidou (track and field), recognizing four individuals whose contributions helped shape the history of Omaha Athletics.
The celebration marked a milestone for the Omaha Athletics as Guentzel became the first player in Omaha Hockey program history to have his jersey retired.
A member of Omaha's historic 2015 Frozen Four team, Guentzel helped lead the Mavericks to their first NCAA Frozen Four appearance before embarking on a professional career that included a Stanley Cup championship and an Olympic gold medal at the 2026 Winter Games.
The celebration continued on the ice as Omaha Hockey (2-4-1, 0-2-1 NCHC) battled (RV) St. Cloud State (3-4-1, 1-1-1 NCHC) to a 2-2 overtime tie before securing two extra NCHC points in a five-round shootout.
Freshman goaltender William Lacelle delivered another standout performance with 42 saves, while Gavin Hodnett scored his first collegiate goal and Ryan McCleary notched his first of the season.Â
After (RV) St. Cloud State opened the scoring just 1:49 into the contest, Hodnett answered at 11:36 of the first period, finding the back of the net off assists from Trevor Wong and Logan Wormald.
McCleary gave Omaha a 2-1 advantage at 12:31 of the second period, with Marcus Nguyen and Parker Berge earning assists.
The Huskies evened the score at 8:26 of the third period, sending the contest into overtime.
Following a scoreless extra frame, the Mavericks and Huskies remained deadlocked through four rounds of the shootout before Wormald delivered the decisive goal in the fifth round, securing the extra conference point and providing a thrilling finish to a historic evening at Baxter Arena.
With Guentzel's jersey forever enshrined above Kemp Ice and four Maverick greats celebrated for their lasting impact, Friday's festivities served as a reminder of the legacy, tradition and pride that define Omaha Athletics.
Omaha returns to Baxter Arena tomorrow night for for the series finale against (RV) St. Cloud State on Kemp Ice. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. CT, streaming on NCHCtv.
Secure your seats now at Omahamavs.com/Tickets.
Connect with Omaha Hockey on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, @OmahaHKY.
Stanley Cup champion, Olympic gold medalist and Omaha Hockey legend Jake Guentzel returned to Kemp Ice for a historic celebration as his jersey was raised to the rafters, forever cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players to wear the Maverick sweater.
The evening also honored the 2026 Omaha Athletics Hall of Fame class, featuring Chris Cooper (football), Guentzel (hockey), Mike Kemp (hockey) and Anastasia Kyvelidou (track and field), recognizing four individuals whose contributions helped shape the history of Omaha Athletics.
The celebration marked a milestone for the Omaha Athletics as Guentzel became the first player in Omaha Hockey program history to have his jersey retired.
A member of Omaha's historic 2015 Frozen Four team, Guentzel helped lead the Mavericks to their first NCAA Frozen Four appearance before embarking on a professional career that included a Stanley Cup championship and an Olympic gold medal at the 2026 Winter Games.
The celebration continued on the ice as Omaha Hockey (2-4-1, 0-2-1 NCHC) battled (RV) St. Cloud State (3-4-1, 1-1-1 NCHC) to a 2-2 overtime tie before securing two extra NCHC points in a five-round shootout.
Freshman goaltender William Lacelle delivered another standout performance with 42 saves, while Gavin Hodnett scored his first collegiate goal and Ryan McCleary notched his first of the season.Â
After (RV) St. Cloud State opened the scoring just 1:49 into the contest, Hodnett answered at 11:36 of the first period, finding the back of the net off assists from Trevor Wong and Logan Wormald.
McCleary gave Omaha a 2-1 advantage at 12:31 of the second period, with Marcus Nguyen and Parker Berge earning assists.
The Huskies evened the score at 8:26 of the third period, sending the contest into overtime.
Following a scoreless extra frame, the Mavericks and Huskies remained deadlocked through four rounds of the shootout before Wormald delivered the decisive goal in the fifth round, securing the extra conference point and providing a thrilling finish to a historic evening at Baxter Arena.
With Guentzel's jersey forever enshrined above Kemp Ice and four Maverick greats celebrated for their lasting impact, Friday's festivities served as a reminder of the legacy, tradition and pride that define Omaha Athletics.
Omaha returns to Baxter Arena tomorrow night for for the series finale against (RV) St. Cloud State on Kemp Ice. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. CT, streaming on NCHCtv.
Secure your seats now at Omahamavs.com/Tickets.
Connect with Omaha Hockey on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, @OmahaHKY.
Players Mentioned
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/ HockeyTeam Stats
SCS
OMA
Shots
44
33
PPG
2
0
SHG
0
0
Penalties
3
4
Penalty Mins
6
8
Faceoffs Won
34
36
Game Leaders
+/-
1
Goals
1
Sh
2
A
0
+/-
1
Goals
1
Sh
2
A
0
+/-
1
Goals
0
Sh
5
A
1
+/-
1
Goals
0
Sh
2
A
1
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