Stars Edged by Lancers 2-1 with Sellout Crowd
January 28, 2018 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Lincoln Stars News Release
Stars hosted 4,310 fans in close game at home, Cole Krygier scores in the second period
LINCOLN, Neb. - The Lincoln Stars (14-18-0-1) were just edged 2-1 by the Omaha Lancers (21-10-2-0) on Saturday night at the Ice Box.
The Lancers scored early in the first period at 0:15 on a shot from Jack Randl to take a 1-0 lead. In the second period, Randl tallied a second goal at 3:33 to double the lead, 2-0. Stars defenseman Cole Krygier answered back at 6:28 with a backhanded shot in the right circle to cut the lead in half, 2-1.
The Stars maintained pressure and momentum throughout the contest, outpacing the Lancers in shots in each period. However, despite the effort, the Stars fell just short in a 2-1 loss.
Lancers goaltender Zach Driscoll (11-5-1) saved 36 of 37 shots in the win, while Stars netminder Derek Schaedig (6-3-1) stopped 12 of 14 shots in the loss. The Stars host the Sioux City Musketeers on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7:05 p.m. at the Ice Box.
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