No. 8 Denver Pioneers Hockey Seeks Strong Weekend Series at Omaha

Denver Pioneers hockey needs a strong weekend at Omaha to maintain their position in the NCHC standings.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The No. 8 Denver Pioneers hockey team will play a crucial two-game series against the Omaha Mavericks on Friday and Saturday. Denver (17-11-3, 13-6-1 NCHC) is currently in second place in the conference standings, while Omaha (10-18, 6-12) is in ninth place. The Pioneers are coming off a win and a tie against rival Colorado College, while Omaha recently upset No. 3 Western Michigan. Denver has a 7-2-1 record in its last 10 matchups against Omaha.

Why it matters

This weekend series is pivotal for the Pioneers as they look to maintain their position in the NCHC standings and potentially make a push for the conference title. A strong performance against Omaha could help Denver gain ground on North Dakota, who currently leads the NCHC with 42 points to Denver's 40.

The details

The Pioneers will play Omaha on Friday and Saturday, with both games scheduled for 6 p.m. and available to stream on NCHC.tv. Denver is coming off a win and a tie against in-state rival Colorado College, while Omaha is coming off a 4-1 upset of No. 3 Western Michigan. The Pioneers have a 7-2-1 record in their last 10 matchups against the Mavericks.

  • The Pioneers will play Omaha on Friday, February 14, 2026 at 6 p.m.
  • The Pioneers will play Omaha on Saturday, February 15, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The players

Denver Pioneers

The No. 8 ranked Division I men's ice hockey team representing the University of Denver.

Omaha Mavericks

The Division I men's ice hockey team representing the University of Nebraska Omaha.

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The takeaway

This weekend's series between the No. 8 Denver Pioneers and the Omaha Mavericks is a crucial one for Denver as they look to maintain their position in the NCHC standings and potentially make a push for the conference title. A strong performance against Omaha could help the Pioneers gain ground on North Dakota, who currently leads the NCHC.