Omaha Defeated Air Force in Hockey Exhibition
Omaha secured a 4-1 victory over Air Force in a pre-season hockey exhibition game on Wednesday.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Hockey
Omaha triumphed over Air Force with a final score of 4-1 during an exhibition matchup. Despite being outshot by their opponents, Omaha capitalized on key offensive opportunities to close out the win.
Why it matters
Exhibition games provide teams with an essential final opportunity to test roster rotations and game-day strategies before the start of the regular season schedule.
Omaha netted four goals on 27 shots, while goalie Dominik Wasik recorded 23 saves. Air Force managed to fire 31 shots against the Omaha defense during the contest.
The players
Omaha
The university hockey team hosted the exhibition contest on their home ice.
Air Force
The visiting collegiate hockey program prepares to transition into their regular season.
Dominik Wasik
The goaltender contributed to the victory by successfully making 23 saves throughout the game.
The details
Myles Hilman, Joel Plante, and Luke Woodworth scored for Omaha, while Parker Berge added an empty-net goal with 1:05 remaining. Cole Christian provided the lone score for Air Force with a backhanded power-play goal at 8:57 of the first period.
Timeline
October 2, 2026: Omaha played Air Force in an exhibition game.
Season Trajectory
This exhibition result marks the conclusion of pre-season preparation as teams finalize their systems. The performance sets the tone for upcoming conference play as programs shift their focus toward the NCAA men's ice hockey regular season.
Omaha demonstrated efficiency by converting on nearly 15% of their total shots taken. The team successfully limited high-danger scoring chances despite allowing 31 shots against their goaltender.
The takeaway
Exhibition games serve as a critical barometer for coaching staffs to evaluate depth players in live game scenarios. Fans should look for how these lineup rotations translate into the high-stakes environment of regular season play.
What happens next
Air Force is scheduled to begin its regular season next week with a series against St. Thomas.
Further reading
For more updates on the upcoming schedule, visit the Hockey section.
