Tanner Ludtke is thriving in his second @ushl season with the @LincolnStars. I spoke to those closest to the @LSHSBoysHockey product to find out where his “relentless work ethic" came from and learn more about the rising prospect. @TheRinkLive story:

The Mavericks and Broncos opened NCHC play in November. A lot has happened since and they're separated by just three points at the top of the standings. “Obviously they’re first-place right now and we’re trying to catch those guys.” @HurrdatSports story ⤵️

Mark Carlson remains the only coach and GM in @RidertownUSA history. Carlson will set the @USHL record for games coached this weekend, and he's approaching the win record too. However, it wouldn't be possible without the Cedar Rapids community. Story ⤵️

Harrison Israels and Brady Risk were roommates, teammates and best friends over their four years together in Fairbanks. They brought their special bond to @OmahaHKY this season and they've both been key contributors down the stretch. @TheNCHC story ⤵️

David Deputy is yet to experience playoff hockey at the junior level, but he’s hoping to change that this spring with @MuskegonJacks. He's on a roll too, as the @MiamiOH_Hockey commit has 18 points over his past 11 games. @TheHockeyNews @USHL story ⤵️

RT @TheNCHC: "To wake up with your best friend every day & come to the rink in a playoff race, it’s truly special” After 4 years with @Nan…

Ryker Lee has used a 'consistent day-to-day approach' as one of the @USHL's top rookies and top 2025 NHL Draft prospects. “I’ve just tried to work hard and have success, and get better every day.” @TheHockeyNews story on the @MadCapsHockey forward ⤵️

Ryker Lee had another multi-point effort on Saturday, giving the @MadCapsHockey rookie 12 on the season, while @LincolnStars goalie Yan Shostak lowered his GAA to 2.34. ICYMI last week ⤵️

Vegas draft pick Lucas Van Vliet @fightingsaints has a three-game point streak and was recognized by the USHL this afternoon alongside Dylan Compton @BlckHawksHockey and Jack Parsons @ChicagoSteel. @TheHockeyNews story on the @USHL Players of the Week ⤵️

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RT @MNHockeyMag: #HDM2025 Recap: Shakopee Hockey: The New Blood Shakopee aims to use HDM as a 'building block' as program continues its r…

The Mavs extended their home win streak to seven Saturday night with a 5-2 win over Minnesota Duluth. More on @OmahaHKY's home success, Brady Risk's three-point night, another big performance by Simon Latkoczy and much more. @HurrdatSports story ⤵️

Final: Omaha 5, UMD 2. Two goals and an assist for Brady Risk, three assists for Sam Stange and 50 saves for Simon Latkoczy. Three power-play goals in the win. Omaha extends its home win streak to seven and is 9-1-0 over its past 10 home games. Omaha at Western Michigan next.

Brady Risk blasts home his second of the night and 11th of the season, and it’s 5-1 Omaha. Dylan Gratton and Sam Stange with the helpers. Three-point night for Stange. 2:21 left in regulation and 46 seconds left on the Kleber major.

Harrison Israels, 4-1 Omaha with 4:22 left. Seventh of the season for Israels. Brady Risk and Sam Stange with the assists. 2:47 left on the Kleber major.

UMD's Adam Kleber is handed a boarding major after a review. Huge five-minute power play coming up for Omaha. Mavs up 3-1 with 6:35 left in regulation.

Omaha leads UMD 3-1 through two periods. Brady Risk with the lone second-period goal. SOG 21-19 UMD in the period and 35-25 UMD overall. Omaha is 8-1-1 when leading after 40 minutes this season.

Brady Risk gives himself a three-game goal streak and gives Omaha a 3-1 lead. Myles Hilman with a nice pass off a faceoff win to make the play happen and Risk buries his 10th of the season. Harrison Israels also with an assist. 14:28 left in the second.

Omaha leads UMD 2-1 after 20 minutes. Glynn (PP) and Guevin with the Maverick goals. Zam Plante for the Bulldogs. SOG 14-6 UMD in the period. Faceoffs 10-4 Omaha. Omaha 1/1 on the PP and 2/2 on the PK.

Jacob Guevin stuffs home a rebound from a Cam Mitchell shot. Fifth goal of the season for Guevin. Zach Urdahl also with an assist. Mavs up 2-1. 11:57 left in the first.

Jimmy Glynn gives Omaha an early lead with a power-play goal. Sam Stange and Dylan Gratton with the assists. Second PPG of the series and fifth goal of the season for Glynn. However, UMD’s Zam Plante answers 23 seconds later. Tied 1-1 with 14:02 left in the first.