Lincoln Stars of past and present helped shake up the 2024 NHL draft on Saturday at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
Lincoln was playing in the USHL playoffs for the third straight season, and finishes the campaign 27-30-3-2.
The Stars are still trying to find the same energy they had against Waterloo, which they beat 2-0 in the opening round.
Jack Pechar's two late goals almost rekindled the Lincoln Stars' fast start to the USHL playoffs.
Lincoln's next opponent, Sioux City, currently has the Shrine Circus at the Tyson Events Center. Meaning the first two games will be at the Ice Box.
The Lincoln Stars defeated Sioux City on Friday at the Ice Box, and then got some help in Cedar Rapids, where the RoughRiders defeated Des Moines.
With up to 10 different scenarios in play, third-year Stars coach Rocky Russo is only thinking about one of them. Winning on Friday night.
“Now we have a two-game season next weekend and we've got to win. It's just that simple,” said Lincoln coach Rocky Russo after Saturday's loss.
Lincoln defeated Sioux City 6-3 at the Ice Box for its third consecutive win and moved two points ahead of Des Moines in the race for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
After a loss to Omaha on Wednesday, Lincoln is on the outside looking in at the USHL Playoffs. The Stars are two points behind Des Moines for the final spot.
Lincoln previously lost 11 consecutive games from Oct. 20-Nov. 22 before winning 16 of its next 23 and were primed to make a move in the USHL Western Conference standings.
Lincoln and the Buccaneers came into Friday's contest at the Ice Box knotted at 34 points. Keaton Peters and Ryan Spinale combined for three goals and four assists to lift the Stars.
For the third time this season, the Lincoln Stars scored seven goals in a game — and this time it came on home ice against its in-state foe.
Check out the photos from Lincoln's match against Omaha on Saturday at the Ice Box.
Check out the photos from Lincoln's match against Omaha on Saturday at the Ice Box.
The Stars fall 5-2 Saturday to Sioux Falls at the Ice Box to end a 13-game stretch against Western Conference foes.
Tied 2-2 in overtime and facing three minutes of Tri-City power-play time, Lincoln held off the Storm and put it on the sticks of Dashel Oliver and Ryan Spinale.
Lincoln (12-17-0) defeated Waterloo 5-3 at the Ice Box to split the weekend series.
The Waterloo Black Hawks dominated special teams as the Lincoln Stars started the new year on a sour note.
Jack Pechar, Griffin Brown and Justin Mexico each scored in a three-minute span, and fans filled the air at the Ice Box with stuffed animals for the annual teddy bear toss.
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The Stars have a veteran trio at the top of their scoring list, but they're getting a boost from newcomers as injuries and absences set in.
Keaton Peters stayed hot with a shorthanded goal, but it wasn't enough against the USHL's top team.
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