Lancers Weekly
December 30, 2013 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Omaha Lancers News Release
RALSTON, NE - Following an extended holiday layoff, the Omaha Lancers (21-4-4, 46 pts., 1st in Western Conference) went 1-0-1 in their first weekend back on the ice, a week that saw the Lancers pound one of their Nebraska rivals and fall to another. As they charge into the second half of the 2013-14 USHL season, the Lancers remain alone atop the Western Conference and overall USHL standings with a five point lead on the second-place Waterloo Black Hawks. On Friday, the Lancers received a combined 13 points from their top line of Jake Randolph (2G, 3A), Gage Hough (2G, 1A, GWG) and Tyler Vesel (1G, 4A) in an 8-3 home victory over the Tri-City Storm. Despite two more points from Vesel (1G, 1A) on Saturday, an effort that helped deliver the future Nebraska-Omaha Maverick CCM USHL Forward of the Week Honors, Omaha couldn't overcome the Lincoln Stars on the road, falling to their arch-rivals by a 3-2 score in overtime, the Lancers' second consecutive overtime defeat in the head-to-head series with Lincoln. Next up for the Lancers, it's a busy three game week, as Omaha heads north to take on the Sioux City Musketeers (19-7-1, 39 pts., 4th in Western Conference) on Tuesday at the Tyson Events Center before the Des Moines Buccaneers (10-13-3, 23 pts., 5th in Western Conference) invade Ralston Arena on Friday on United Way Night. Then on Saturday, the Lancers play host to their nemesis, the Lincoln Stars (7-14-5, 19 pts., 7th in Western Conference) on " TeamMates Night ", presented by Land O Lakes. Not only will the Lancers don specialty TeamMates jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game with the proceeds going to benefit the TeamMates mentoring program, but TeamMates co-founders and Nebraska icons Tom & Nancy Osborne will be in-house on Saturday to drop the ceremonial first puck and take in the action. To get a first look at the Lancers' TeamMates jerseys, join Tom Osborne, the media, Lancers fans, season ticket holders, corporate partners and the general public at a Thursday press conference at Ralston Arena (details provided below).
- LANCERS TO UNVEIL TEAMMATES JERSEYS AT THURSDAY PRESS CONFERENCE
TeamMates co-founder, Nebraska icon Tom Osborne to join Lancers for midday unveiling ceremony at Ralston Arena. RALSTON, NE - Alongside the co-founder of the TeamM ates Mentoring Program, Nebraska icon Tom Osborne, and in advance of the organization's " TeamM ates Night" on January 4th, 2014 vs. the Lincoln Stars, the Omaha Lancers will unveil their specialty " TeamM ates" jerseys, to be worn during Saturday's game and subsequently auctioned off with all proceeds to benefit TeamMates, at a 2:30 pm Thursday press conference at Ralston Arena, the team announced Monday. Thursday's press conference will be open to all Lancers fans, season ticket holders, corporate partners and the general public and will feature comments from Osborne, Lancers Owner, President and Managing Partner Ben Robert, Ralston Arena General Manager Paul Hendrickson and TeamMates Executive Director Suzanne Hince. Following scheduled comments, Thursday's ceremony will also feature Lan cers players clad in their full TeamM ates uniforms and serve as the public's first look at the Lancers' distinctive, uniquely- Nebraskan specialty attire. Attendees Thursday are advised to arrive at Ralston Arena no later than 2:00 pm to ensure a seat at the event and a timely start to the proceedings. While seating is limited at Thursday's ceremony, standing room options will be available.
WHAT: Omaha Lancers "TeamMates" Jersey Unveiling Ceremony featuring TeamMates co-founder Tom Osborne
WHEN: Thursday, January 2, 2014 - 2:30 pm
WHERE: Ralston Arena Banquet Space - 7300 Q Street, Ralston, NE 68127 (Enter through Arena's Southwest Entrance)
DETAILS: Open to general public. Comments from Lancers Owner, President/Managing Partner Ben Robert, TeamMates co-founder Tom Osborne, Ralston Arena General Manager Paul Hendrickson, TeamMates Executive Director Suzanne Hince. Lancers players will display specialty TeamMates Jerseys. Lunch provided for all media.
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