Stars Win Overtime Thriller, 2-1
December 31, 2015 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Lincoln Stars News Release
Sioux Falls, S.D. - Patrik Virtanen made 35 saves as the Stars beat the Sioux Falls Stampede, 2-1, in overtime in Sioux Falls on Thursday night.
Neither team scored in the first period, leaving it 0-0 with the help of Virtanen's breakaway glove save with 4.9 seconds left in the period.
The second period yielded a few chances each way, but the goalies held strong and kept it scoreless after 40 minutes.
Ludvig Hoff broke the tie at 4:34 of the third period, beating Stampede goalie Stefanos Lekkas with a slap shot from 60 feet away for his his 10th goal of the season.
The 1-0 lead would hold until 17:43 of the period when Jack Suter streaked down the left wing side and beat Virtanen to the blocker side.
Grant Jozefek scored the game winner for the Stars at 3:56 of overtime, giving them their first win on New Year's Eve in six seasons. The goal was unassisted and Jozefek's second overtime winner of the season.
The Stars return to the Ice Box on Saturday, Jan. 2 against the Tri-City Storm. For tickets and more information log on to lincolnstars.com.
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