RECAP Stars Begin Season with 1-0 Shutout Win
Published on October 8, 2017 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Lincoln Stars News Release
Stars Begin Season with 1-0 Shutout Win
(Lincoln Stars)
LINCOLN, Neb. - The Lincoln Stars (1-0-0) started the season on the right foot with a 1-0 shutout victory over the Muskegon Lumberjacks (0-1-0) on Friday night at the Ice Box.
Momentum tended to stay in Muskegon's favor during a larger portion of the first period compared to the Stars, but the start of a strong night for goaltender began with a highlight reel save on a Lumberjacks breakaway. The Stars would start to gain their momentum in the second period kicked off by a fight from Dominick Mersch in the first minute followed by continued offensive pressure in the offensive zone and a strong transition game.
The breakthrough between both sides finally came in the third period. At 9:58, a Lumberjacks player gloved a puck in their own crease, forcing the first penalty shot of the season. Stars forward Devlin McCabe converted on a wrist shot from above the crease to edge the Stars ahead, 1-0. That goal proved to be the differential needed, but the Lumberjacks did not go home without a fight. Despite a pulled Lumberjacks goaltender and a late power play, the Stars held on for the one-goal victory.
(1-0-0) earned his first career USHL shutout while Lumberjacks netminder Adam Brizgala (0-1-0) was given the loss. The Stars are back in action at the Ice Box on Friday, Oct. 13 at 7:35 p.m. when they host the Des Moines Buccaneers for Pink In The Rink. Call the Stars for tickets at 402-474-7827 or go online to LincolnStars.com. Follow the action on 93.7 The Ticket, HockeyTV and Lincoln Stars Radio.
Season tickets for the 2017-2018 season are now available by calling 402-474-7827. The Stars mobile app is also available in the iTunes and Google Play stores with "tap to buy" tickets, in-game push notifications and a rewards program that puts fans in the skates of a player. Download Now!
Collin Schuck Director of Communications and Broadcasting, Lincoln Stars
Phone: 402-281-2875 Mobile: 856-304-1278 Email: cschuck@lincolnstars.com Website: www.lincolnstars.com Address: 1880 Transformation Drive, Lincoln NE 68508
Contact: Collin Schuck, Director of Communications & Broadcasting
Phone : 856-304-1278 | Email : cschuck@lincolnstars.com
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