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December 8, 2023 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Lincoln Stars News Release
STARS vs. FORCE
When: Friday, Dec. 8 at 7:05 p.m.
Where: Ice Box
Tickets: lincolnstars.com
Watch: Flo Hockey (flohockey.tv/live/60227)
Listen: Mixlr (mixlr.com/lincoln-stars)
GAME NOTES
Three Keys To The Game Presented By Nebraska Department Of Transportation
Key 1: Harness The Playoff Feel
-Tonight is the first of three games in as many days between the Stars and the Force. Lincoln and Fargo played 12 times last season, including in last spring's Western Conference Finals. The two teams will only meet six times this regular season and both weekends will have the playoff feel with this weekend and then another three games in three days stretch March 7-9.
Key 2: Keep The Goals Coming
-The Stars have erupted offensively lately, scoring 22 goals over their last five games. This comes after scoring 28 goals over their first 16 games of the season. No Star has been better during that stretch than Keaton Peters, who has scored six times since Nov. 22. Blake Montgomery has also shined over the last five games with four goals.
Key 3: Bring It Home
-The Stars have won three of their last four games and both of their last two games entering tonight. The hot play has all come on the road and now the Stars to look bring their entertaining play home. Lincoln has won a pair of home games this season, but not since Oct. 14.
United States Hockey League Stories from December 8, 2023
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- SC Wins with Big Start - Waterloo Black Hawks
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- Stampede Bears Down to Beat Muskegon on Teddy Bear Toss Night - Sioux Falls Stampede
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