Stars Meet Lancers in Omaha
January 23, 2016 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Lincoln Stars News Release
Lincoln, Neb. - The Lincoln Stars (20-17-1) travel to take on the Omaha Lancers (18-13-3) for a Western Conference matchup on Saturday, January 23 in Ralston Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m.
Lincoln is tied for first in the conference with 41 points. The team comes off a 7-0 win against Sioux City on Friday at the Ice Box. Ludvig Hoff leads the Stars with 37 points.
Omaha is third in the conference with 39 points. The Lancers won, 5-1, in Des Moines on Friday. Josh French leads the team with 25 points.
The season series is tied 3-3-0. The Stars have outscored the Lancers 18-15.
Last Game
Jan. 23 vs. Sioux City - (7-0 W)
Ludvig Hoff recorded a hat trick and Peyton Jones turned aside 25 shots in the Stars second seven-goal game of the season. The win marked the Stars' first in January and ended a seven game slide.
Stars Lately - The Stars are first in the Western Conference with 41 points, searching for back-to-back wins for the first time since late December. Ludvig Hoff has a team-leading 37 points, putting him fifth in USHL scoring.
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Scouting Omaha - The Lancers are third in the Western Conference with 39 points, having won four of their last five games. Omaha has outscored its opponents 18-11 in that stretch. Josh French leads the team with 25 points.
Stars vs. Lancers - The Stars are 3-3-0 against the Lancers this season, outscoring their rival 18-15 in those games. Omaha has won the last two meetings, 3-2. The Lancers are 2-1-0 at Ralston Arena.
Set Schedule - The Stars will play only Fridays and Saturdays until the end of the regular season. They'll play twice at home in February, three times at home in March and four times in April.
Future Teammates
-LIN Ryan Jones, OMA Kris Oldham - University of Nebraska Omaha
-LIN Jack Badini, OMA Nathan Krusko, OMA Mitch Perrault - Harvard University
-LIN Luke Jaycox, OMA Keegan Ward - Northern Michigan
Stonewall Jones - Peyton Jones posted his fourth shutout of the season on Jan. 22 against Sioux City. He ties Green Bay goalie Adam Huska for the league lead.
Hat Trick Hero - Ludvig Hoff logged his first career hat trick on Jan. 22 against the Sioux City Muskteers. Hoff has 13 goals this season, sharing the team lead with Patrick Polino.
NHL CSS Rankings - Peyton Jones and affiliates Carter Long, Adam Karashik and Tommy Nappier were listed on the NHL CSS midterm rankings released in mid-January.
Pack the Box - The Stars have the second-best attendance in the USHL, averaging 3,362 fans per game. Sioux Falls leads the league, averaging more than 6,000 fans.
Gillespie Returns - Mike Gillespie has rejoined the Stars after playing eight games for the Ohio State Buckeyes. The forward posted 34 points in 59 games for the Stars last season, taking a share of the team lead. He will wear No. 18.
Games Aplenty - The Stars played 10 games between Dec. 27 and January 16. Lincoln leads the league with 37 games played.
Mr. 200 - Patrick Polino played his 200th USHL game on Friday, Jan. 8. Polino played for the Chicago Steel and Green Bay Gamblers prior to coming to Lincoln. The fourth-year forward is committed to play at RPI next season.
Top Prospects - Ludvig Hoff, Grant Jozefek, Christian Evers and Peyton Jones participated in the 2016 USHL/NHL Top Prospects game in Omaha, Nebraska on Jan. 12. Chris Hartsburg coached Team West and Athletic Trainer and Equipment Manager Corey Courtney joined the support staff.
Wild Bunch - The Stars average 18.7 penalty minutes per game, most in the USHL. Biagio Lerario leads the Stars with 91.
Tickets, Tickets - Single game tickets, four game mini packs and group tickets are available by logging on to lincolnstars.com or by calling 402-474-7827.
20th Anniversary Season - The Stars are celebrating their 20th Anniversary Season this year. The team played its first season in 1996-1997.
Oh Captain, My Captain - Biagio Lerario was named team captain for the 2015-2016 season. Ludvig Hoff, Patrick Polino and Dylan Woolf were named assistants. The Stars eight-man leadership group includes those four players along with Adam Brady, Sam Kauppila, Ryan Jones and Christian Evers.
Loose Pucks
-The Stars have 18 NCAA committed players
-ECAC (8), NCHC (5), WCHA (1), Hockey East (2), Big Ten (2)
United States Hockey League Stories from January 23, 2016
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- Phantoms Sweep Bloomington with Another Comeback - Youngstown Phantoms
- Gamblers Complete Sweep - Green Bay Gamblers
- Sucese's Shorty Sets up Saints' Dramatic Win - Dubuque Fighting Saints
- Stampede Can't Stop Green Bay Offense, Fall 6-3 - Sioux Falls Stampede
- Force Top Hawks 3-1 - Waterloo Black Hawks
- Muskegon Scores Late Goal to Earn One Point in Des Moines - Muskegon Lumberjacks
- Lincoln Slips by Omaha, 3-1 - Omaha Lancers
- McElhenie Plays Hero with Late Game Winner - Madison Capitols
- Fighting Saints Double up Storm, 4-2 - Tri-City Storm
- Stars Top Lancers, 3-1 - Lincoln Stars
- Caps Look to End Homestand on 3-Game Streak - Madison Capitols
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- Lincoln Stops Musketeers 7-0 - Sioux City Musketeers
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