OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha Hockey announced its 2026-27 non-conference schedule Tuesday, completing the Mavericks' regular season schedule following the release of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference slate earlier this spring.

Omaha Announces 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule
Before opening the regular season, Omaha will play a pair of exhibition games, traveling to Colorado Springs, Colorado, to face Air Force on Oct. 2 before hosting Manitoba in an exhibition at Baxter Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Puck drop is set for 6:30 p.m. CT.

The Mavericks open non-conference play with a home-and-home series against Augustana. Omaha travels to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Thursday, Oct. 15 before hosting the Vikings on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Baxter Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.

Omaha continues its non-conference schedule with a two-game road series at Lindenwood on Oct. 23-24 in St. Charles, Missouri. Both games are scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.

The Mavericks return to Baxter Arena for a two-game series against Yale on Nov. 27-28, with both contests beginning at 6 p.m. CT.
Omaha then travels to Wisconsin for a two-game series on Dec. 10-11. Game times will be announced at a later date.

The Mavericks conclude non-conference play by hosting Cornell on Jan. 2-3. Saturday's game begins at 4 p.m. CT, while Sunday's finale is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT.

Omaha Hockey Introduces Six Family-Friendly Game Times for 2026-27
As part of its continued commitment to enhancing the fan experience, Omaha Athletics is introducing six family-friendly game times during the 2026-27 season at Baxter Arena, providing more opportunities for families and fans of all ages to experience Maverick Hockey.

"Creating a great fan experience is a priority for Omaha Athletics, and these adjusted game dates and start times are another step in making Maverick Hockey even more accessible for our community," Vice Chancellor / Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell said. "By introducing more family-friendly opportunities throughout the season, we're giving more fans the chance to experience one of the premier environments in college hockey. This is just the beginning. As we look ahead, the addition of our new Omaha Athletics Training Facility in 2028 will create synergies that provide even greater scheduling flexibility, allowing us to expand family-friendly game times in the future."

"We're excited to have a variety of game times this season that provide more options for our fans and help accommodate families," head coach Mike Gabinet said. "Baxter Arena has become one of the best atmospheres in college hockey, and our players can't wait to compete in front of our fans this season."

2026-27 Family-Friendly Home Games
Wednesday, Oct. 7 – Manitoba (Exhibition) – 6:30 p.m. CT
Saturday, Oct. 17 – Augustana – 6 p.m. CT
Friday, Nov. 27 – Yale – 6 p.m. CT
Saturday, Nov. 28 – Yale – 6 p.m. CT
Saturday, Jan. 2 – Cornell – 4 p.m. CT
Sunday, Jan. 3 – Cornell – 2 p.m. CT

The complete 2026-27 schedule, including all NCHC conference games, is available at OMavs.com.

Season tickets for the 2026-27 Omaha Hockey season are on sale now. Fans can visit OMavs.com/Tickets for more information.

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