<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://msumavericks.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/rss.aspx?path=mhockey</link><description>Latest news items for Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://msumavericks.com/rss?path=mhockey" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Mavericks Tripped Up by Warriors in Overtime</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/16/mens-hockey-mavericks-tripped-up-by-warriors-in-overtime.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/16/mens-hockey-mavericks-tripped-up-by-warriors-in-overtime.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Daimon Gardner vs. Merrimack" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/16/Daimon_Gardner_Merrimack.jpg" /><br /><br />NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Minnesota State went back and forth with Merrimack Friday evening, but it was the Warriors that were able to come away with the 4-3 win in overtime.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/16/Daimon_Gardner_Merrimack.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/16/Daimon_Gardner_Merrimack.jpg"><media:title>Daimon Gardner vs. Merrimack</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/16/Daimon_Gardner_Merrimack.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:20:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21235</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mavericks to Open Road Schedule at Merrimack</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/14/mens-hockey-mavericks-to-open-road-schedule-at-merrimack.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/14/mens-hockey-mavericks-to-open-road-schedule-at-merrimack.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Alex Zetterberg taking the faceoff against Wisconsin" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/14/MHockey-2.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State opens its 2026-27 road schedule this weekend as it travels to North Andover, Mass., to take on the Merrimack Warriors at Lawler Arena. Friday's puck drop in scheduled for 6:00 p.m. (CST), with Saturday's set for 5:00 p.m. (CST). Both games will be streamed on ESPN+.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/14/MHockey-2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/14/MHockey-2.jpg"><media:title>Alex Zetterberg taking the faceoff against Wisconsin</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/14/MHockey-2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:29:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21227</s:story_id></item><item><title>#7 Badgers Outlast #19 Mavericks in Series Finale</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/10/mens-hockey-7-badgers-outlast-19-mavericks-in-series-finale.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/10/mens-hockey-7-badgers-outlast-19-mavericks-in-series-finale.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Daimon Gardner skates through the Wisconsin defense in MSU's game against Wisconsin (10/10)" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/10/Gardner.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. — #19 Minnesota State dropped a 4-1 decision to #7 Wisconsin Saturday evening. The Mavericks were outshot 32-18 and were limited to three third-period shots, with their goal coming on one of three power-play chances.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/10/Gardner.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/10/Gardner.jpg"><media:title>Daimon Gardner skates through the Wisconsin defense in MSU's game against Wisconsin (10/10)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/10/Gardner.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:02:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21210</s:story_id></item><item><title>#19 Mavericks Fall to #7 Badgers in Home Opener</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/9/mens-hockey-19-mavericks-fall-to-7-badgers-in-home-opener.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/9/mens-hockey-19-mavericks-fall-to-7-badgers-in-home-opener.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Reid Morich brings the puck up the ice in MSU's game against Wisconsin (10.9)" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/9/Morich_1.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. — #19 Minnesota State lost to #7 Wisconsin 4-0 on Friday in its home opener. The Mavericks were held to 13 shots while Wisconsin finished with a 35-13 shot advantage.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/9/Morich_1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/9/Morich_1.jpg"><media:title>Reid Morich brings the puck up the ice in MSU's game against Wisconsin (10.9)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/9/Morich_1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 9 Oct 2026 21:50:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21204</s:story_id></item><item><title>#19 Mavericks to Host #7 Badgers in Home Opener</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/7/mens-hockey-19-mavericks-to-host-7-badgers-in-home-opener.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/7/mens-hockey-19-mavericks-to-host-7-badgers-in-home-opener.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Men's Hockey Players after a Maverick Goal" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/7/MHockey_Team_vs_Manitoba.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- #19 Minnesota State opens its 2026-27 season at home this weekend as it hosts #7 Wisconsin at Mayo Clinic Health System Event. Friday's puck drop is scheduled for 7:07 p.m., with Saturday's set to follow at 6:07 p.m.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/7/MHockey_Team_vs_Manitoba.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/7/MHockey_Team_vs_Manitoba.jpg"><media:title>Men's Hockey Players after a Maverick Goal</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/7/MHockey_Team_vs_Manitoba.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 12:06:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21200</s:story_id></item><item><title>Maverick Men’s Hockey Ranked 19th in Latest National Polls</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/5/mens-hockey-maverick-mens-hockey-ranked-19th-in-latest-national-polls.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/5/mens-hockey-maverick-mens-hockey-ranked-19th-in-latest-national-polls.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Men's Hockey Ranked 19th Graphic" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/5/Week_1_-_Web.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- The Minnesota State men's hockey team has been ranked 19th in the most recent editions of the USCHO Poll and the USA Hockey Poll.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/5/Week_1_-_Web.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/5/Week_1_-_Web.jpg"><media:title>Men's Hockey Ranked 19th Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/5/Week_1_-_Web.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 5 Oct 2026 15:02:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21195</s:story_id></item><item><title>Maverick Hockey Announces Expanded Premium Hospitality Options for 2026-27</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/30/mens-hockey-maverick-hockey-announces-expanded-premium-hospitality-options-for-2026-27.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/30/mens-hockey-maverick-hockey-announces-expanded-premium-hospitality-options-for-2026-27.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Alex Zetterberg celebrates his goal in MSU's 3-2 win over Michigan Tech (11.22)" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/23/Zetty_Celly.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. – Minnesota State men's hockey is expanding its premium hospitality offerings for the 2026-27 season, giving businesses, organizations, families and groups new ways to experience Maverick Hockey together.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/23/Zetty_Celly.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/23/Zetty_Celly.jpg"><media:title>Alex Zetterberg celebrates his goal in MSU's 3-2 win over Michigan Tech (11.22)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/23/Zetty_Celly.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21176</s:story_id></item><item><title>Maverick Men’s Hockey Announces 2026-27 Leadership Group</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/30/mens-hockey-maverick-mens-hockey-announces-2026-27-leadership-group.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/30/mens-hockey-maverick-mens-hockey-announces-2026-27-leadership-group.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Minnesota State Men's Hockey Leadership Group Graphic" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/30/Leadership_-_Web.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State men's hockey team has named senior forward Jakob Stender and senior forward Sawyer Scholl its captains for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Assistant captains include senior forward Luigi Benincasa, senior forward Fin Williams, senior forward Ean Somoza, sophomore defender Liam Hupka and sophomore forward Reid Morich.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/30/Leadership_-_Web.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/30/Leadership_-_Web.jpg"><media:title>Minnesota State Men's Hockey Leadership Group Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/30/Leadership_-_Web.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:31:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21175</s:story_id></item><item><title>CCHA TV on Midco Sports Plus Updates</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/29/mens-hockey-ccha-tv-on-midco-sports-plus-updates.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/29/mens-hockey-ccha-tv-on-midco-sports-plus-updates.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Midco Sports Plus Package Announcement Graphic" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/8/27/Midco-Price_Announcement.jpeg" /><br /><br />Entering the third season of CCHA TV on Midco Sports Plus, hockey fans can enjoy a number of upgrades to the streaming service and app, as well as expanded viewership internationally. With the puck dropping on the 2026-27 season on October 2, it has never been easier to catch all the CCHA action – live and on-demand – on Midco Sports Plus.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/8/27/Midco-Price_Announcement.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/8/27/Midco-Price_Announcement.jpeg"><media:title>Midco Sports Plus Package Announcement Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/8/27/Midco-Price_Announcement.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:17:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21169</s:story_id></item><item><title>Maverick Olympian David Backes Named to Buisman’s 25 for 25 Series</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/28/mens-hockey-maverick-olympian-david-backes-named-to-buismans-25-for-25-series.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/28/mens-hockey-maverick-olympian-david-backes-named-to-buismans-25-for-25-series.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Backes 2026" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/28/Backes.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State is celebrating Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman's 25th year with the Mavericks by highlighting 25 outstanding student-athletes who have helped shaped the athletic department's history.  The first selection to be announced is David Backes.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/28/Backes.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/28/Backes.jpg"><media:title>Backes 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/28/Backes.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:32:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21168</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>