Lancers Get Big Road Win
February 27, 2004 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Omaha Lancers News Release
After suffering back-to-back losses at Tri-City and Des Moines, the Lancers rebounded nicely with an impressive 6-3 win Tuesday night at Lincoln. River City fired 38 shots on goal and six different players scored in the win. Jeff Lerg stopped 25 of 28 shots he faced improving his record to 20-4-0.
The victory came despite the fact the Lancers played without one of their top scorers Paul Stastny and defenseman Brett Motherwell. Both sat out the game with injuries. Stastny is expected back in the lineup soon but Motherwell is out for the year with a broken leg.
The win moved the Lancers back into second place in the USHL West Division. With just over one month left in the season Tri-City remains the league leader with 73 points. The Lancers are six behind with Sioux City seven points out of first place.
Friday the Lancers and Stars meet again for the final time in the regular season. Saturday River City returns to the Mid-America Center for the first of three consecutive homes. Face off with Waterloo is set for 7:05pm.
Malone Making Mark
The Pittsburgh Penguins have the worst record in the NHL but don't blame former Lancer Ryan Malone. Malone, Lancer Class of '99, continues to rack up impressive numbers in his rookie season in the NHL.
"I lay it on the line and play with a lot of heart every shift," says Malone." You do what you have to do to get a chance and get noticed. I will do whatever it takes to win."
Malone is Pittsburgh's leading goal scorer with 19 and is second in points with 34. He has scored three game-winning goals, not bad since Pittsburgh has won only 12 games. Despite his team's struggles Malone is thrilled to be playing with the finest hockey players in the world.
"The Penguins are a great organization and I am so happy to be part of it," Malone says. "It is the best job in the world. I am enjoying life."
Malone also enjoyed his time with the Lancers. During the 1998-'99 season he was a one-time line mate of Jed Ortmeyer who is currently with the New York Rangers and Joe Motzko who recently grabbed a cup of coffee with Columbus.
"We were good," admits Malone, "but we came up short at the Nationals. It was still really a great year for me."
Part of the fun for Malone and hits mates was the treatment they received from Lancer fans.
"The fans, they were great," says Malone. "Playing juniors is a big thing in Omaha. After games you spend 20 minutes or so talking to fans and signing autographs just to show them appreciation for coming to the games; you need that support."
MAC Ice to Get Sweeping
The sport of broomball will be on display at the Mid-America Center this weekend when the Lancers host Waterloo. Unlike the annual media broomball games played during Lancer intermission, this version is more serious. The players compete in a local league and in April the group will host the National Indoor Broomball Tournament at Tranquility IcePlex.
Broomball is played on an ice hockey rink with rules and strategies similar to those of hockey. Players wear padded sponge-rubber shoes; to enhance traction on the slippery surface, and strike a ball the size of a small soccer ball with specially designed brooms made of corn-straw dipped in rubber or solid molded rubber, trying to score into a net that is guarded by a goaltender.
Upcoming game night Lancer promotions, sponsors and happenings
Here is a list of upcoming Lancer Home Games:
Friday, March 5 Lancers vs. Green Bay - 7:05pm Glenwood Night
Saturday, March 6 Lancers vs. Danville - 7:05pm Sponsored by Tom Kelley's Bowling and Pro Shop
Monday, March 8 Lancer Team Banquet - 6:00pm Georgetown Club
Enjoy the View
Don't forget to take your chance at viewing a Lancer game from the luxury of a Mid-America Center suite. Arena management is donating to the Lancer Booster Club the use of a suite during the Lancers game with Tri-City on March 26. Cost for tickets are $1.00 apiece, 6 for $5.00 and 13 for $10.00 and 27 for $20.00. The prize includes 12 tickets to the game against the Storm that night. Food and beverage is not included in the package.
Make sure you talk to a booster club member for more information on this promotion.
Hot Seat Still Warm
Time is running out for you to enjoy a Lancer game rinkside from the Custom Decks and Spas Lancer Hot Seat. If you and your friends want to take advantage of a night in a luxurious spa, get to Custom Decks and Spas in Ralston to sign up for the chance to win six free tickets to a spot in the Custom Decks and Spas Lancer Hot Seat.
Custom Decks and Spas Lancer Hot Seat. Later this year one, lucky fan will go home the winner of the hot seat.
Visit the Lancer website www.lancers.com for more information on that promotion and the others with Tim O'Neill Auto and Motorsports World and Bent Tree Golf Course.
Also, don't forget to register for a chance to win a night out from the Lancers, Boston's Pizza and the Ice House. You can win tickets to a game, dinner and entertainment before and after the game. We'll also provide transportation for you and your friends in safety and style.
Visit Boston's or the Icehouse to enter the monthly drawing for the chance to win a night out with the Lancers, Boston's and the Icehouse.
United States Hockey League Stories from February 27, 2004
- Eagles win 4-3 in shootout - St. Louis Heartland Eagles
- Lancers Get Big Road Win - Omaha Lancers
- Storm's Dr. Seuss-a-thon being held March 2 - Tri-City Storm
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