Game Tonight: Bloomington Thunder vs. Lincoln Stars
March 24, 2017 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Lincoln Stars News Release
Game #54: Tri-City Storm vs. Lincoln Stars
Tri-City Storm (18-27-8) vs. Lincoln Stars (28-20-5) | BUY TICKETS
Friday, March 24, 2017 | 7:35 p.m.
The Ice Box | Lincoln, Neb.
FOLLOW ALONG
Twitter (@LincolnStars) | Instagram (@officiallincolnstars) | Snapchat (LincolnStars96)
Audio: Lincoln Stars Radio | 93.7 The Ticket
Video: HockeyTV | Live Stats: USHL.com
Lincoln Stars (28-20-5) | 5th - Western Conference
After splitting last weekend with the Bloomington Thunder, the Stars are six points shy of a playoff spot with seven games remaining. Lincoln has won two of its last three games, scoring 12 goals during that stretch. The power play could factor into this weekend's games as the Stars have converted at 11% over their last five games, a 5% decrease from their season average. Friday's game could prove key for Lincoln's success as the team's record is 2-6-2 in its last 10 Fridays and 8-2-0 in its last 10 Saturdays.
Tri-City Storm (18-27-8) | 8th - Western Conference
The Storm is on a three-game losing slide after being swept and outscored, 11-1, by the Muskegon Lumberjacks last weekend. Tri-City is eliminated from Clark Cup playoff contention, though the team was able to beat Fargo earlier this month and three of its last five games have been decided by one goal. After trading leading scorer Alex Limoges at the deadline, the Storm has relied on forward Linus Weissbach for production - he has 47 points in 49 games.
TC: Linus Weissbach - The Wisconsin commit has five goals and six assists in his last 10 games.
LIN: Ethen Frank - The Western Michigan commit has two goals and three assists in his last five games.
Roster Report - Mike Gillespie has been listed as injured since Feb. 19.
Future Teammates
University of Denver: LIN Eero Terî=A4vî=A4inen, TC Adam Goodsir
University of Western Michigan: LIN Ethen Frank, LIN Mike Gillespie, TC Ronnie Attard
Harvard University: LIN Henry Bolwby, TC Nick Azar, TC Wyllum Deveaux
University of Wisconsin: LIN Dominick Mersch, LIN Christian Krygier, LIN Cole Krygier, TC
Linus Weissbach
University of Minnesota Duluth: LIN Justin Richards, TC Charlie Dovorany
Series History - The Stars are 5-3-0 and 2-2-0 at home against the Storm this season. Five of the previous eight games have been decided by one goal. Friday marks the ninth and final meeting of the season between the teams.
Stars Alumni in NCAA Tournament - 12 Stars alumni will play in the 16-team 2017 Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament from March 24 - April 8
Stars Alumni Nominated for Awards - Zach Aston-Reese, Michael Bitzer and Charles Williams were named top-10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, college hockey's Heisman Trophy. Bitzer and Williams were also named among five finalists for the Mike Richter Award, an annual award given to the best goalie in college hockey.
NHL CSS - NHL Central Scouting released its Mid-Term Rankings in January. Cayden Primeau was ranked 4th among North American goalies and Josef Korenar was ranked 15th among North American goalies. Former Star Ryan Poehling was ranked 14th among North American skaters.
Stars Alumni Sign Pro Deals - Zach Aston-Reese (2011-2013) signed a two-year, entry-level deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins after a four-year career at Northeastern University. Dominik Shine (2009-2013) signed a two-year, entry-level deal with the Grand Rapids Griffins (American Hockey League affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings) after playing four years at Northern Michigan University.
NHL Connections
-Chayse, Cayden Primeau - Keith Primeau (Father) - Former NHL All-Star
-Justin Richards - Todd Richards (Father) - Asst. Coach with Tampa Bay Lightning
-Christian, Cole Krygier - Todd Krygier (Father) - Former NHLer
-Eero Terî=A4vî=A4inen - Teuvo Terî=A4vî=A4inen (Brother) - Carolina Hurricanes
-Dominick Mersch - Michael Mersch (Brother) - Los Angeles Kings
Oh Captain, My Captain - Dylan Woolf is team captain for the 2016-2017 season. Mike Gillespie, Jake Nielsen and Christian Evers are alternates.
Scattered Students - The Stars have 22 NCAA committed players: ECAC (4), NCHC (6), WCHA (1), Hockey East (4), Big Ten (5), Atlantic Hockey (2)
United States Hockey League Stories from March 24, 2017
- Steel Drop 3-1 Decision to Fighting Saints - Chicago Steel
- Kulbakov Stops 26 in 3-0 Shutout of Cedar Rapids - Youngstown Phantoms
- : Saints Inch Closer to Playoffs, Top Steel - Dubuque Fighting Saints
- Sioux-Out Falls for Caps - Madison Capitols
- Media Advisory Stars Dump Storm, 3-2 - Lincoln Stars
- Stampede Top Capitols in Shootout - Sioux Falls Stampede
- Lincoln Run Sinks Storm, 3-2 - Tri-City Storm
- Postgame Recap: Trouble Two-By-Two - Waterloo Black Hawks
- Lancers Fall to Gamblers in Shootout - Omaha Lancers
- Game Tonight: Lancers Continue to Battle with Eastern Conference Foes - Omaha Lancers
- Storm Preview: Final Tilt against Lincoln Tonight at Ice Box - Tri-City Storm
- Game Tonight: Bloomington Thunder vs. Lincoln Stars - Lincoln Stars
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
