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Peter Mannino

Peter Mannino

Peter Mannino was hired as UNO's assistant hockey coach on June 1, 2017.  He is heavily involved in recruiting and coaching the Mavericks' goaltenders.

Mannino came to Omaha after two seasons as an assistant coach with the Chicago Steel, helping the team win its first Clark Cup as USHL playoff champions in 2017.  His primary responsibilities included recruiting, scouting, special teams and coaching the goaltenders.  

A native of Farmington Hills, Mich., Mannino was a standout collegiate goaltender at Denver, compiling a career record of 61-32-5 from 2004-08.  He helped the team to the NCAA title as a freshman and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament and a member of the all-tournament team.

Mannino went on to a seven-year professional career that included appearances in the NHL with the New York Islanders, Atlanta Thrashers and Winnipeg Jets.  He also played in both the AHL and ECHL.

Mannino played junior hockey in Nebraska, suiting up with the Tri-City Storm for the 2003-04 season.