Our preseason power rankings continue with a look at teams I have ranked No. 36-33.
This issue features in-depth looks at Omaha, Lindenwood, Union, and Arizona State.
Remember, you can follow along with my complete national preseason power rankings at the link below, which also includes a conference-by-conference breakdown.
No. 36 Omaha
Last Season
Record: 12-24-0
NPI: 43rd (49.41)
League Finish: 8th/9
2026-27 Projection
NPI: 36th (49.80)
League Finish: 9th/10
Ranking Tier: 6th/9
Storylines
— Mike Gabinet is entering his 10th season behind the Omaha bench. The Mavericks have made two NCAA Tournament appearances under his watch, in 2021 and 2024. Last season marked Omaha’s first losing season since 2019-20.
— The Mavericks lost Jeremy Loranger through the transfer portal, but he was the only significant departure. On the incoming side, junior defenseman Jayden Jubenvill joins the roster after transferring from North Dakota.
Roster Breakdown
Top 378 Forwards
F1 denotes first-line ranking (No. 1 - No. 189)
F2 denotes second-line ranking (No. 190 - No. 378)
Maxime Pellerin, Jr., F1
Marcus Nguyen, Soph, F1
Trevor Wong, Jr., F2
Luke Woodworth, Soph., F2
Brett Hyland, Jr., F2
Vincent Desjardins, Frosh., F2
Top 252 Defensemen
D1 denotes first-pair ranking (No. 1 - No. 126)
D2 denotes second-pair ranking (No. 127 - No. 252)
Marc Lajoie, Jr., D1
Marcus Broberg, Jr., D2
Spencer Sova, Soph., D2
Projected Starting Goaltender(s)
Dawson Cowan, Soph., 3.21/.901, -0.07 xGa+/60
William Lacelle, Frosh., 2.11/.915 in the QMJHL
The Mavericks have solid forward depth.
Omaha has the No. 7-ranked recruiting class in the country, thanks in large part to its size. The Mavericks are bringing in 10 freshmen, including six forwards, five of whom are rated 4.0 stars or better by Neutral Zone.
It’s also important to note that Omaha was led by several younger players last season, including Maxime Pellerin and Trevor Wong, among others.
