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Flag Lowering for Paul Jerrard

The UNO flag will be lowered on Tuesday, Feb. 21, in memory of Omaha Hockey Assistant Coach Paul Jerrard.

  • published: 2023/02/20
  • contact: Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications
  • email: contact@unomaha.edu
The UNO flag lowered, blowing in the breeze while on a flag pole.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) flag will be lowered on Tuesday, Feb. 21, in memory of Omaha Hockey Assistant Coach Paul Jerrard, who recently passed away at the age of 57. The thoughts and condolences of the university community are with Paul's loved ones during this time.

Jerrard was an integral part of Omaha Hockey since May of 2018 when he joined the Mavericks. A veteran and titan of the hockey community, Jerrard spent 23 years behind the bench as an assistant coach in the National Hockey League, American Hockey League and National Collegiate Athletic Association. His coaching career began exactly where his playing career did. Jerrard joined his Alma Mater, Laker Superior State, for four of the first five seasons of his coaching profession. Before joining the Mavericks, he spent two seasons with the Calgary Flames from 2016-2018. Among his other NHL campaigns, Jerrard spent two years with the Dallas Stars and one season with the Colorado Avalanche.

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Visitation and Funeral Information

Visitation will be held on Feb. 22 at 10 A.M. at the Heafey-Hoffman-Dworak Cutler West Center Chapel (7805 W. Center Rd.), followed by a funeral service at noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to XCancer Foundation LLC, or Omaha Hockey. Read his obituary.


Omaha Athletics Stream, Reception, Celebration of Life, and Dedication

Omaha Athletics invites the community to celebrate the life of Omaha Hockey Assistant Coach Paul Jerrard on Feb. 22 at. Baxter Arena. Please refer to the graphic for the day's schedule, and follow this link to stream the celebration.

Omaha Athletics to celebrate and honor Paul Jerrard's life