Stars Release 2016-2017 Training Camp Roster
August 17, 2016 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Lincoln Stars News Release
Lincoln, Neb. - The Lincoln Stars released their training camp roster on Wednesday, inviting 17 forwards, nine defensemen and two goalies to open the preseason.
Nine returners headline the roster, while 2016 Phase I first-round tender Christian Krygier and 2016 Phase II second rounder Gustaf Westlund look to make an immediate impact.
"We're excited about this group. We think it will be a very competitive camp," Stars GM Jon Hull said. "There's a lot of spots up for grabs. The players who show up early and work hard are going to be the guys that stay here."
Training camp will open on Monday, Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the John Breslow Ice Hockey Center. Camp is open the public. A complete schedule will be posted at a later date.
The Stars will release their 23-man roster on Sept. 20.
Defensemen
#2 Carter Long | 6'4" 209 lbs | Yorktown, VA | 1998
Last Team: Selects Hockey Academy (USPHL) | Commitment: University of Vermont
#3 Tyler Jutting | 6'4" 203 lbs | Mankato, MN | 1997
Last Team: Shattuck St. Mary's Prep School (USHS)
#4 Dylan Woolf | 6'3" 203 lbs | Victoria, MN | 1996
Last Team: Lincoln Stars (USHL) | Commitment: St. Lawrence University
#5 Alex Green | 6'3" 185 lbs | Chicago, IL | 1998
Last Team: Lincoln Stars (USHL) | Commitment: Cornell University
#6 Luke Jaycox | 6'3" 200 lbs | Warroad, MN | 1997
Last Team: Lincoln Stars (USHL) | Commitment: Northern Michigan University
#7 Christian Krygier | 6'1" 175 lbs | Novi, MI | 2000
Last Team: Little Caesars (HPHL) | Commitment: University of Wisconsin
#8 Cole Krygier | 6'2" 175 | Novi, MI | 2000
Last Team: Little Caesars (HPHL) | Commitment: University of Wisconsin
#9 Eero Teräväinen | 5'11" 170 lbs | Helsinki, Finland | 1999
Last Team: Jokerit (Jr. B SM-sarja)
#15 Christian Evers | 6'2" 205 lbs | Waukee, IA | 1997
Last Team: Lincoln Stars (USHL) | Commitment: University of North Dakota
Forwards
#10 Jack Vincent | 6'0" 170 lbs | Madison, WI | 1998
Last Team: Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (T1EHL)
#11 Chayse Primeau | 6'4" 175 lbs | Voorhees, NJ | 1997
Last Team: Philadelphia Revolution (EHL) | Commitment: Canisius College
#12 Henry Bowlby | 6'1" 190 lbs | Edina, MN | 1997
Last Team: Lincoln Stars (USHL) | Commitment: St. Lawrence University
#14 Ethan Johnson | 5'11" 170 lbs | Newfolden, MN | 1997
Last Team: Great Plains (USHS)
#16 Mike Gillespie | 5'9" 175 lbs | New City, NY | 1996
Last Team: Lincoln Stars (USHL)
#17 Kyle Kawamura | 5'7" 165 lbs | Franklin, TN | 1999
Last Team: Omaha AAA Lancers (NAPHL) | Commitment: University of Maine
#18 Casey Dornbach | 5'11" 180 lbs | Edina, MN | 1997
Last Team: Edina High (USHS) | Commitment: University of Nebraska-Omaha
#19 Justin Richards | 5'11" 180 lbs | Columbus, OH | 1998
Last Team: Ohio Blue Jackets (T1EHL)
#20 Tye Ausmus | 5'9" 175 lbs | East Grand Forks, MN | 1997
Last Team: Lincoln Stars (USHL)
#21 Kevin Obssuth | 6'2" 190 lbs | Morristown, NJ | 1997
Last Team: P.A.L. Jr. Islanders (USPHL) | Commitment: Canisius College
#22 Paul Cotter | 5'11" 175 lbs | Canton, MI | 1999
Last Team: Little Caesars (HPHL)
#23 Gustaf Westlund | 6'0" 170 lbs | Sweden | 1997
Last Team: The Gunnery Prep (USHS) | Commitment: University of Michigan
#24 Justin Kendall | 5'11" 175 lbs | Holmen, WI | 1998
Last Team: Coulee Region Chill (NAHL)
#25 Grant Reichenbacher | 5'11" 170 lbs | Madison, WI | 1998
Last Team: Madison Edgewood Prep (USHS)
#27 Jake Nielsen | 6'0" 185 lbs | New Berlin, WI | 1998
Last Team: Chicago Steel (USHL) | Commitment: St. Lawrence University
#28 Dominick Mersch | 6'1" 195 lbs | Park Ridge, IL | 1998
Last Team: Lincoln Stars (USHL) | Commitment: University of Wisconsin
#39 Ethen Frank | 5'11" 183 lbs | Papillion, NE | 1998
Last Team: Lincoln Stars (USHL) | Commitment: Western Michigan University
Goalies
#29 Cayden Primeau | 6'4" 185 lbs | Vorhees, NJ | 1999
Last Team: Philadelphia Revolution (EHL) | Commitment: Northeastern University
#30 Josef Korenar | 6'1" 172 lbs | Czech Republic | 1998
Last Team: HC Dukla Jihlava (Czech U18)
Quick Hits
-Positional Breakdown: Forwards (17), Defensemen (9), Goalies (2)
-Where They're From: Minnesota (7), Wisconsin (4), New Jersey (3), Michigan (3), Illinois (2), Czech Republic (1), Finland (1), Iowa (1), Nebraska (1), New York (1), Ohio (1), Virginia (1), Sweden (1), Tennessee (1)
-The roster has 17 committed players. Big Ten (4), ECAC (4), Hockey East (3), NCHC (3), Atlantic (2), WCHA (1)
Full season ticket holders will receive complimentary tickets to the preseason game against the Omaha Lancers on Sept. 16th. Individual tickets will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m.
The Stars home opener is set for Friday, Sept. 23 against the Tri-City Storm. For tickets and information regarding ticket packages for the 2016-2017 season call the box office at 402-474-7827 or log on to lincolnstars.com.
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