Lancers Take Overtime Win, 3-2
January 9, 2016 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Lincoln Stars News Release
Omaha, Neb. - The Stars took their first overtime loss of the season, dropping a 3-2 decision to the Omaha Lancers on Friday night at Ralston Arena.
The Stars opened the scoring on the power play at 12:09 of the first period when Ryan Jones intercepted a clearing attempt and fired a slap shot past Lancers goalie Kris Oldham.
Lincoln took a 1-0 lead into the first intermission.
Patrick Polino stretched the Stars lead to 2-0 at 14:08 of the second period, beating Oldham with a wrist shot into the top right corner of the net.
The Lancers would cut the lead to 2-1 at 18:42 of the second when Brian Williams scored on a rebound for his eighth goal of the season.
Omaha found the equalizer at 15:23 of the third period with Josh French's wrist shot from the slot.
The teams finished regulation tied 2-2, putting the Stars in overtime for the fifth time this season.
Mitch Perrault broke the tie in the final seconds of overtime to make it a 3-2 final.
Jones finished with 26 saves.
The Stars return to the Ice Box on Jan. 14 against the Sioux City Musketeers. For tickets and more information log on to lincolnstars.com.
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