Stars Acquire 6th Round Pick from Omaha
August 15, 2018 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Lincoln Stars News Release
LINCOLN, Neb. - The Lincoln Stars have acquired a 2019 Phase II 6th Round Pick from the Omaha Lancers in exchange for forward Austen Long, Stars General Manager Jon Hull announced today.
Long, 20, played 39 games with the Stars during the 2017-18 season, tallying six goals and six assists for 12 points while serving as an alternate captain. The Blaine, Minn. product played his 100th USHL game with the Stars on Oct. 27, 2017 against the Tri-City Storm. He was acquired by the Stars prior to last season from the Chicago Steel following their Clark Cup Championship. In 133 career games, The 5-foot-11, 170-pound forward totaled 19 goals and 22 assists for 41 points with 190 penalty minutes.
The Stars open the 2018-19 home schedule on Friday, Oct. 5 at 7:05 p.m. against the Omaha Lancers. Enjoy All You Can Eat Hockey with free parking at the Ice Box with a full or partial season membership! Call 402-474-7827 or order online at www.LincolnStars.com to lock in your membership to Lincoln's best value entertainment!
United States Hockey League Stories from August 15, 2018
- Stars Acquire 6th Round Pick from Omaha - Lincoln Stars
- Stampede Unveil 20th Anniversary Logo - Sioux Falls Stampede
- Ryan Durocher Named Assistant Coach - Sioux City Musketeers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
