Along with new members and a new schedule model for next season, the NCHC released its comprehensive league schedule for the 2024-25 season on Tuesday.
For the first time in the conference's 12-year history, the schedule consisted of 108 regular season games. The league season begins on November 8th and ends on March 8th, 2025.
The NCHC's opening weekend features four series, including Arizona State's first conference game. The Sun Devils will become an official member of the NCHC on July 1st.
The Mavericks will play one series each against defending NCAA champion Denver and perennial league rival North Dakota. Both of these series are scheduled for release.
The official start date for the non-conference regular season is October 5th.
UNO's NCHC schedule
Non-conference games have not yet been announced.
November — 8-9: Western Michigan. 15-16: At Arizona State University. 22-23: Miami.
December – 6-7: At St. Cloud State University.
January — 10-11: University of Colorado. 17-18: At Miami. 24-25: St. Cloud State. 31: In Denver.
February – 1: In Denver. 7-8: Duluth, Minnesota. 14th-15th: In western Michigan. 28: Arizona.
march — 1: Arizona. 7-8: At North Dakota. 12: NCHC play-in game. 14-16: NCHC quarterfinals. 21-22: Frozen Faceoff (Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, Minnesota)
Photo: Omaha Hockey hosts University of Colorado
Omaha's Jack Randle, 28, center, stands with his team after scoring a goal against the University of Colorado in the first period of a college hockey game at Baxter Arena in Omaha on Friday, Feb. 23. Celebrating with teammates Ty Muller (19 years old) and Tanner Lutke (71 years old). , 2024.
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Omaha's Victor Mancini, 23, skates with the puck during the first period of a college hockey game against the University of Colorado on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Baxter Arena in Omaha.
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University of Colorado player Kaidan Mbeleko takes a moment in the hallway outside the Tigers' locker room before the start of the first period of a college hockey game at Baxter Arena in Omaha on Friday, February 23, 2024. 30 years old).
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Scenes inside Baxter Arena during the first period of the college hockey game between Omaha and the University of Colorado on Friday, February 23, 2024, in Omaha.
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Connor Meyer, 18, of the University of Colorado hits Matt Miller, 27, of the University of Omaha during the first period of a college hockey game on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Baxter Arena in Omaha. ) and fell onto the ice.
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Omaha University's Nolan Sullivan, 11, hits Colorado University's Connor Meyer, 18, during the first period of a college hockey game on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Baxter Arena in Omaha. ) and fall into the ice.
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University of Colorado's Niklas Andrews, 37, hits University of Omaha's Brock Bremer, 26, during the first period of a college hockey game on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Baxter Arena in Omaha. Pass the puck from.
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Omaha's Ray Fast, 8, and University of Colorado's Tyler Coffey, 17, during the first period of a college hockey game on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Baxter Arena in Omaha. Move the puck.
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Omaha's Simon Latkoczy, 30, blocks a shot from the University of Colorado during the first period of a college hockey game on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Baxter Arena in Omaha.
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Kirby Proctor, 3, of Omaha skates with the puck during the first period of a college hockey game against the University of Colorado on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Baxter Arena in Omaha.
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Omaha's Kirby Proctor, 3, meets Colorado University's Connor Meyer, 18, during the first period of a college hockey game on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Baxter Arena in Omaha. Move the puck.
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Ray Fast, 8, of Omaha skates with the puck during the first period of a college hockey game against the University of Colorado on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Baxter Arena in Omaha.
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Omaha's Victor Mancini, 23, meets Colorado University's Chase Foley, 7, during the first period of a college hockey game on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Baxter Arena in Omaha. Move the puck.
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Omaha's Nolan Krenzen, 12, takes a shot during the first period of a college hockey game against the University of Colorado on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Baxter Arena in Omaha.
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Omaha's Jack Randle, 28, celebrates after scoring a goal against the University of Colorado during the first period of a college hockey game Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Baxter Arena in Omaha.
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Omaha's Tanner Lutke, 71, shoots the puck during the first period of a college hockey game against the University of Colorado on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Baxter Arena in Omaha.
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University of Colorado's Noah Laba, 26, hits Omaha University's Simon Latkoczy, 30, during the first period of a college hockey game on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Baxter Arena in Omaha. Attempted to score a break.
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University of Colorado's Noah Laba, 26, hits Omaha University's Simon Latkoczy, 30, during the first period of a college hockey game on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Baxter Arena in Omaha. Attempted to score a break.
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