Omaha Battles, but Western Michigan Claims Weekend Opener

Omaha battles, but Western Michigan claims weekend opener

It was a rough night for the Mavericks on Friday as they dropped the opening game of the weekend series to Western Michigan,

Hockey drops game one 5-2 against No. 3 Western Michigan - Omaha Athletics

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Marcus Nyugen and Maxime Pellerin, Omaha Hockey's top two goal scorers this season, scored Friday night, but No. 3 Western Michigan extended its winning streak to 10 with a 5-2 win over the Mavericks.

Series Preview: Omaha Hockey Headed To Face Red-Hot, Defending Champs

Omaha hockey is coming off a split against Colorado College and will have its hands full this weekend as the Mavericks visit the reigning national champs. Western Michigan earned a pair of wins in November at Baxter Arena, and the Broncos ride a nine-game winning streak into this weekend’s series. Here’s what you need to know before the puck drops in Kalamazoo, Mich. Omaha (9-17-0, 5-11-0) at No. 3 Western Michigan (18-6-0, 10-4-0) Game 1: Frida…