UMD Men’s Hockey Photo Story vs. The University of Nebraska Omaha

The UMD men’s hockey team settled for a series split last weekend, Nov. 14-15, against the visiting University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks. 

Friday Night 

UMD’s old mascot, the Maroon Loon, returns for the first time in 15 years and makes it’s first appearance at AMSOIL Arena on Friday. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

UMD sophomore Blake Bechen puts on the brakes to create space in the offensive zone. Photo by Anthony Bartnik 

UMD forward Max Plante shields the puck from the defender as he drives the net to get a shot off. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

UMD celebrates defenseman Ty Hanson’s first goal of the game, tying the game at one, vs. the University of Nebraska Omaha. Photo by Anthony Bartnik 

UMD senior Kyle Gaffney releases a wrist shot at the top of the circle on Friday night in Duluth. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

UMD sophomore Ty Hanson beats the defender to elevate a shot past the goaltender’s glove for his second goal of the game. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

Tempers start to flare late in Friday’s game at AMSOIL Arena between UMD freshman Luke Bibby and Nebraska Omaha sophomore Brett Hyland. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

Saturday

UMD goaltender Adam Gajan reaches back to stop Nebraska Omaha forward Cameron Briere of a near goal during Saturdays game. Photo by Anthony Bartnik 

UMD sophomore Max Plante turns away from a Nebraska Omaha defender. Photo by Anthony Bartnik 

Defenseman Aaron Pionk (left) and forward Blake Bechen (right) discuss faceoff strategies. Photo by Anthony Bartnik 

Senior Kyle Gaffney prepares to take the offensive zone faceoff in the second period. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

UMD sophomore Zam Plante takes the offensive zone faceoff. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

UMD forward Jason Shaugabay begins to pick up speed to rush up the ice. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

Freshman forward Daniel Shlaine fires a wrist shot on net from above the circle. Photo by Anthony Bartnik