Gallery: Ohio State vs. Nebraska-Omaha two-game series

Ohio State forward Tanner Laczynski (9) anxiously prepares to fight for possession of the puck during the Ohio State-Omaha game on Oct.18. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | For the Lantern

Ohio State freshman forward Tate Singleton (13) zones in on the movement of the puck during the Ohio State-Omaha game on Oct.18. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | For the Lantern

Ohio State senior forward Ronnie Hein (40) battles Omaha freshman forward Joey Abate (45) after the puck drop for possession during the Ohio State-Omaha game on Oct.18. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | For the Lantern

Ohio State senior forward Tanner Laczynski (9) embraces senior defenseman Matt Miller (50) after Miller scored a goal during the Ohio State-Omaha game on Oct.18. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | For the Lantern

Ohio State senior forward Miguel Fidler (12) battles Omaha freshman defenseman Brandon Scanlin (4) for the puck during the Ohio State-Omaha game on Oct.18. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | For the Lantern

Ohio State senior forward Tanner Laczynski (9) moves the puck down the ice looking for his next move during the Ohio State-Omaha game on Oct.18. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | For the Lantern

Ohio State senior defenseman Wyatt Ege (7) anxiously waits for the puck during the Ohio State-Omaha game on Oct.18. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | For the Lantern

Ohio State senior forward Tanner Laczynski (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Ohio State-Omaha games on Oct.18. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | For the Lantern

Ohio State junior forward Austin Pooley (14) races down the ice towards the puck while battling Omaha sophomore defenseman Jason Smallidge (2) during the Ohio State-Omaha game Oct.18. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | For the Lantern

Ohio State senior forward Tanner Laczynski (9) and senior forward Carson Meyer (72) race towards the goal while moving the puck down the ice during the Ohio State-Omaha game on Oct.18. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | For the Lantern

The Ohio State Men’s Ice Hockey team celebrates after senior defenseman Matt Miller (50) scores a goal with assistance from sophomore forward Gustaf Westlund (29) during the Ohio State-Omaha game on Oct.18. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | For the Lantern

Ohio State sophomore forward Quinn Preston (16) defends the puck from Omaha sophomore defenseman John Schuldt (5) during the Ohio State-Omaha game on Oct.18. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | For the Lantern

Ohio State senior forward Carson Meyer (72) locks in during the puck drop during the Ohio State-Omaha game on Oct.18. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | For the Lantern

Ohio State senior Defenseman Gordi Myer (5) gets ready to take a shot on goal during the second period of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Ohio State freshman forward Tate Singleton (13) battles for the puck against a defender during the second period of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Ohio State senior forward Tanner Laczynski (9) shoots a fast puck towards the goal during the second period of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Ohio State junior Goaltender Tommy Nappier (37) stands with his teammates prior to the start of the game of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Ohio State celebrates after the first goal during the second period of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Ohio State junior Goaltender Tommy Nappier (37) blocks the puck during the third period of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Ohio State junior forward Eugene Fadyeyev (8) tries to sneak the puck into the goal during the second period of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Ohio State sophomore forward Matthew Jennings (19) wins face off during the third period of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Ohio State junior Goaltender Tommy Nappier (37) lets a puck gets by him during the third period of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Ohio State Redshirt senior Defenseman Wyatt Ege (7) sends a fast pass of his stick during the first period of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Brutus hangs out with fans and brings excitement with the young fans during the second period of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Ohio State senior Defenseman Matt Miller (50) after he goes down on the ice, fellow mates come over to assist him back during the second period of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Ohio State junior Goaltender Tommy Nappier (37) catches incoming puck into his glove during the first period of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Ohio State Buckeyes lineup prior to the start of the game of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Ohio State junior Goaltender Tommy Nappier (37) prepares to block incoming shot during the first period of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Ohio State sophomore forward Matthew Jennings (19) takes ownership of the puck against a defender during the second Period of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Ohio State freshman forward Tate Singleton (13) takes as shot towards the goal during the second period of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Ohio State senior forward Sam Mccormick (17) battles for the puck during the second period of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Ohio State freshman forward Tate Singleton (13) celebrates after assisted shot turns in the first goal during the second period of Ohio State-Omaha. Ohio State lost to Omaha 2-1. Credit: John Huether | For The Lantern

Ohio State forward Tanner Laczynski (9) anxiously prepares to fight for possession of the puck during the Ohio State-Omaha game on Oct.18. Ohio State won 3-2. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | For the Lantern

Ohio State Men’s Ice Hockey team faces off against Nebraska-Omaha in a two-day game series. Photos by Mackenzie Shanklin and John Huether.