Stars Beat Phantoms 2-1 in OT
November 21, 2015 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Lincoln Stars News Release
Lincoln, Neb. - With a late-game comeback and overtime winner, the Stars topped the Phantoms 2-1 in the Ice Box on Saturday night.
Youngstown opened the scoring late in the first period, carrying a 1-0 lead into the first intermission.
Phantoms defenseman Matt Miller scored his first goal of the season at the 15:34 mark, putting home a rebound on Stars goaltender Patrik Virtanen.
Neither team would find the back of the net in the second period.
Lincoln tied the game late in the third period.
Stars forward Ethen Frank scored on a rebound at the 19:31 mark to send the game into overtime at 1-1.
Stars forward Ludvig Hoff then buried a one-timer at 5:32 of overtime to give Lincoln a 2-1 win.
Virtanen made 29 saves on the night.
The Stars are back in action Wednesday, November 25th to face the Tri-City Storm in Kearney. Puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m.
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