Stars Fall 5-2 to Lancers
October 31, 2015 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Lincoln Stars News Release
Omaha, Neb. - Backed by a three-goal first period, the Lancers handed the Stars a 5-2 loss on Saturday at Ralston Arena.
Will D'Orsi opened the scoring, putting the Stars on the board at 6:18 of the first period with a wrist shot from the slot that beat Lancers goalie Zach Skog blocker side.
The goal marked D'Orsi's fifth of the season.
Lancers forward Nick Rivera made it 1-1 less than one minute later, before Hank Crone and Austin Alger added two more to give Omaha a 3-1 lead at the first intermission.
After failing to capitalize on three consecutive power plays in the second, the Stars allowed another goal at 12:05 of the period - giving Lancers forward Matthew Meier his second of the season.
The Stars were unable to close the gap in the third period - getting their lone goal from Patrick Polino.
Lincoln outshot Omaha 37 to 27 and Stars goalie Peyton Jones made 21 saves in the game.
The Stars return to the Ice Box Friday, Nov. 6 against the Tri-City Storm. For more information log on to lincolnstars.com.
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