What league does Lincoln Stars play in?

Lincoln Stars play in the USHL.

When was Lincoln Stars founded?

Lincoln Stars was founded in 1996 in Lincoln, NE, USA, USA.

Where is Lincoln Stars based?

Lincoln Stars is based in Lincoln, NE, USA.

Who is the head coach of Lincoln Stars?

The head coach of Lincoln Stars is Jim McGroarty.

What arena does Lincoln Stars play in?

Lincoln Stars play their home games at Ice Box in Lincoln, NE, USA.

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2008-2009 Season

Lincoln Stars were 37-17-6 in the 2008-09 USHL season with 80 points, 3rd overall.

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2008-2009 Lincoln Stars Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Alan Armour (G)	37	1988	Hayward, WI, USA	5'11"	198	L
		Anthony Borelli (G)	37	1989	Grand Island, NY, USA	5'9"	170	L
		Kevin Murdock (G)	36	1990	Bradenton, FL, USA	5'11"	187	R
DEFENSEMEN
		Matt Bruneteau (D)	36	1990	Omaha, NE, USA	5'11"	194	L
	#2	Mike Dalhuisen (D)	37	1989	Nijmegen, NED	6'2"	229	L
		Ross Henry (D)	36	1990	Franklin, WI, USA	5'10"	187	-
		Cory Hibbeler (D/F)	37	1989	St. Charles, MO, USA	6'0"	190	R
		Taylor Kuypers (D)	36	1990	Madison, WI, USA	5'11"	172	-
		Jake Newton (D)	37	1988	San Jacinto, CA, USA	6'3"	205	L
	#7	Michael Sdao (D)	37	1989	Bloomington, MN, USA	6'4"	225	L
	#3	Dan Weiss (D)	37	1989	Ballwin, MO, USA	6'2"	194	L
FORWARDS
		Eric Alexander (F)	37	1989	Kentwood, MI, USA	6'2"	205	R
		Justin Bruckel (RW)	36	1990	Geneseo, NY, USA	5'11"	185	R
		Jay Camper (C/RW)	35	1991	Rocky River, OH, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#28	Corey Chakeen (F)		1989	Clarendon Hills, IL, USA	5'11"	183	R
		Brett Chartier (F)	35	1991	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'9"	174	L
		Chris Forfar (F)	37	1988	Darien, IL, USA	6'1"	205	R
		Sebastian Geoffrion (LW)	37	1989	Brentwood, TN, USA	5'10"	190	L
		David Gerths (RW)	35	1990	Ankeny, IA, USA	6'0"	209	R
		Kirt Hill (C)	38	1988	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	170	L
		Kory Kaunisto (RW)	37	1989	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	R
		Ryan Kretzer (C)	38	1988	St. Louis, MO, USA	5'7"	161	L
		Richard Manley (LW)	36	1989	Buffalo, NY, USA	6'5"	234	L
		John McCarron (C)	34	1992	Macomb Township, MI, USA	6'3"	218	R
		Duncan McKellar (F)	36	1990	Phoenix, AZ, USA	6'3"	190	R
		Eric Meland (C/D)	36	1989	Grand Forks, ND, USA	6'1"	190	R
		Garrett Peterson (RW)	35	1991	Manhattan, IL, USA	5'11"	196	R
		Jon Puskar (C)	37	1989	Canton, MI, USA	5'11"	190	L
		Jimmy Siers (F)	37	1989	Mount Prospect, IL, USA	6'1"	209	R
		Garrett Vermeersch (F)	36	1989	Macomb, MI, USA	6'0"	179	R
		Chris Volonnino (F)	37	1989	Hackettstown, NJ, USA	6'2"	205	R

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2008-2009 Lincoln Stars Staff

Head CoachJim McGroarty
Equipment ManagerCorey Courtney

Team Staff History

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2008-2009 Lincoln Stars Demographics

Lincoln Stars Facts

Plays in: United States Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Lincoln, NE, USA Map
Founded: 1996

2008-2009 Lincoln Stars Roster Facts

Nationalities

28 players
2 players
1 player

Experience

Lincoln Stars: 1 551 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Ice Box
Location: Lincoln, NE, USA
Capacity: 5 010
Construction Year: 1993

Lincoln Stars Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
10/10/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Lincoln Stars	Des Moines Buccaneers	-	USHL
10/03/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Lincoln Stars	Tri-City Storm	-	USHL
09/26/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Sioux City Musketeers	Lincoln Stars	-	USHL
09/19/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Chicago Steel	Lincoln Stars	4 - 3	USHL
09/17/2026 09:00 PM UTC	Lincoln Stars	Dubuque Fighting Saints	3 - 6	USHL

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Lincoln Stars History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	USHL	2	0	2	-	-	0	6	10	0	0	8	-
2025-2026	USHL	62	28	29	-	-	5	198	200	61	0.98	5	Conference SF loss
2024-2025	USHL	62	44	15	-	-	3	272	166	91	1.47	1	Semifinal loss
2023-2024	USHL	62	27	30	-	-	5	169	216	59	0.95	6	Quarterfinal loss
2022-2023	USHL	62	37	21	-	-	4	214	185	78	1.26	3	Semifinal loss
2021-2022	USHL	62	35	20	-	-	7	226	208	77	1.24	3	First round loss
2020-2021	USHL	54	22	28	-	-	4	160	204	48	0.89	6	Did not make playoffs
2019-2020	USHL	48	23	20	-	-	5	172	177	51	1.06	5	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	USHL	62	12	42	-	-	8	151	262	32	0.52	8	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	USHL	60	35	23	-	-	2	197	168	72	1.2	5	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	USHL	60	32	22	-	-	6	171	161	70	1.17	5	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	USHL	60	33	24	-	-	2	177	163	69	1.15	2	First round loss
2014-2015	USHL	60	18	37	-	-	5	150	242	41	0.68	8	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	USHL	60	24	28	-	-	8	175	219	56	0.93	5	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	USHL	64	39	22	-	-	3	217	191	81	1.27	-	First round loss
2011-2012	USHL	60	38	18	-	-	4	214	172	80	1.33	1	Semifinal loss
2010-2011	USHL	60	33	22	-	-	5	195	188	71	1.18	5	First round loss
2009-2010	USHL	60	16	36	0	-	8	143	220	40	0.67	14	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	USHL	60	37	17	0	-	6	191	155	80	1.33	3	Semifinal loss
2007-2008	USHL	60	31	22	0	-	7	186	163	69	1.15	7	Semifinal loss
2006-2007	USHL	60	37	20	0	-	3	241	200	77	1.28	5	Quarterfinal loss
2005-2006	USHL	60	34	20	0	-	6	218	178	74	1.23	2	Semifinal loss
2004-2005	USHL	60	37	17	0	-	6	217	184	80	1.33	4	Quarterfinal loss
2003-2004	USHL	60	27	29	0	-	4	174	191	58	0.97	10	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	USHL	60	37	14	0	-	9	214	153	83	1.38	1	Champion
2001-2002	USHL	61	43	15	0	-	3	240	157	89	1.46	2	-
2000-2001	USHL	56	43	7	0	-	6	246	143	92	1.64	1	-
1999-2000	USHL	58	41	16	0	-	1	218	139	83	1.43	1	-
1998-1999	USHL	56	29	20	0	-	7	198	174	65	1.16	6	-
1997-1998	USHL	56	39	15	0	-	2	229	160	77	1.38	4	-

Lincoln Stars Stars And Cult Players

Kevin Roy (F)

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Tyler Wood (F)	2026-2027	West Kent Steamers	MJAHL	5	4	3	7	18
2.	Alexei Sergeyev (F)	2026-2027	Shakhter Soligorsk	-	6	3	4	7	2
3.	Aatu Karvinen (F)	2026-2027	Jokerit U20	U20 SM-sarja	5	2	5	7	25
4.	Alexei Sergeyev (F)	2026-2027	Shakhter Soligorsk	Belarus	4	3	3	6	0
5.	Teddy Richardson (F)	2026-2027	Bismarck Bobcats	NAHL	2	0	6	6	0
6.	Samuli Niinisaari (D)	2026-2027	SaiPa	Liiga	4	3	0	3	0
7.	Luc Laylin (F)	2026-2027	Hammer Eisbären	Oberliga	2	2	1	3	2
8.	Charles Béland (F)	2026-2027	Nanaimo Clippers	BCHL	2	2	1	3	9
9.	Luka Maver (F)	2026-2027	Odense Bulldogs	Metal Ligaen	5	1	2	3	0
10.	Luke Johnson (F)	2026-2027	Metallurg Magnitogorsk	KHL	5	1	2	3	5

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	18.42
2025-2026	View Roster	5'11"	176 lbs	19.32
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.10
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	190 lbs	19.10
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	19.40

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Chris Fournier (F)	217	79	159	238
2.	John Snowden (F)	167	79	64	143
3.	Ryan Potulny (F)	114	58	77	135
4.	Dominik Shine (F)	188	64	70	134
5.	Preston Callander (F)	139	66	66	132

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Chris Fournier (F)	217	79	159	238
2.	John Snowden (F)	167	79	64	143
3.	Preston Callander (F)	139	66	66	132
4.	Dominik Shine (F)	188	64	70	134
5.	Alex Pelletier (F)	119	64	58	122

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Chris Fournier (F)	217	79	159	238
2.	Mason Marcellus (F)	120	29	85	114
3.	Mick Berge (F)	169	35	82	117
4.	Aidan Thompson (F)	117	34	82	116
5.	Ryan Potulny (F)	114	58	77	135

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Brandon Bollig (F)	173	37	73	593
2.	Nick Fouts (D)	137	4	31	573
3.	Mike McKee (D)	101	5	40	529
4.	Dominik Shine (F)	188	64	134	503
5.	Jared Boll (F)	116	29	61	470

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Chris Fournier (F)	217	79	159	238
2.	Chad Hontvet (F)	215	23	33	56
3.	Lee Marvin (D)	205	10	38	48
4.	Dominik Shine (F)	188	64	70	134
5.	Ross Henry (D)	178	6	20	26

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Kevin Roy (F)	59	54	104	1.76
2.	Josh Langfeld (F)	38	35	58	1.53
3.	Brandon Bochenski (F)	55	47	80	1.45
4.	Michael Davies (F)	51	28	71	1.39
5.	Carter Camper (F)	56	23	71	1.27

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Kevin Roy (F)	2011-2012	59	54	104
2.	Alex Pelletier (F)	2025-2026	59	48	85
3.	Chris Fournier (F)	2000-2001	55	26	83
4.	Aidan Thompson (F)	2021-2022	57	24	82
5.	Dan Riedel (F)	2004-2005	60	30	81

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Kevin Roy (F)	2011-2012	59	54	104
2.	Alex Pelletier (F)	2025-2026	59	48	85
3.	Brandon Bochenski (F)	2000-2001	55	47	80
4.	Jason Gregoire (F)	2007-2008	54	37	69
5.	Ryan Potulny (F)	2002-2003	54	35	78

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Aidan Thompson (F)	2021-2022	57	58	82
2.	Chris Fournier (F)	2000-2001	55	57	83
3.	Dan Riedel (F)	2004-2005	60	51	81
4.	Kevin Roy (F)	2011-2012	59	50	104
5.	Mason Marcellus (F)	2022-2023	58	49	68

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Jared Boll (F)	2004-2005	59	47	294
2.	Mike McKee (D)	2012-2013	42	21	292
3.	Derek Reynolds (F)	1996-1997	50	62	265
4.	Ryan Hohl (F)	2004-2005	52	10	251
5.	Mike McKee (D)	2011-2012	59	19	237

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent USHL Entry Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
1	#4	Gregory Najda (F)	01/17/2008	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'2"	196 lbs
2	#24	Abe Barnett (D)	09/21/2008	Wilmette, IL, USA	6'1"	198 lbs
3	#39	Blake Manning (F)	05/10/2007	Kent, OH, USA	5'10"	181 lbs
4	#55	Grover Henderson (F)	10/16/2007	Chicago, IL, USA	6'4"	216 lbs
4	#65	Thomas Noll III (F)	11/25/2009	-	-	-
5	#68	Tobias Tilley (D)	08/07/2007	Carmel, IN, USA	5'11"	183 lbs
5	#70	Noah Mazzola (D)	04/24/2009	Lynnfield, MA, USA	6'2"	161 lbs
5	#82	Jackson Romanoff (F)	01/09/2009	Chicago, IL, USA	6'0"	165 lbs
7	#108	Logan Stuart (F)	04/23/2008	Manhattan Beach, CA, USA	5'11"	174 lbs
8	#123	Michael Kotora (F)	03/31/2006	Atlanta, GA, USA	6'4"	201 lbs
9	#138	Andrew Horn (D)	08/26/2007	Chicago, IL, USA	6'1"	185 lbs
10	#153	Samuel Kline (F)	01/18/2007	Lincoln, NE, USA	5'9"	154 lbs
11	#168	Jack Holland (F)	03/06/2008	Chicago, IL, USA	6'1"	190 lbs
12	#183	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#198	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
14	#213	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
15	#228	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
16	#243	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
17	#258	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
18	#273	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
19	#288	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
20	#303	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
21	#318	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2025
1	#15	Jackson Rudh (F)	12/11/2006	Cottage Grove, MN, USA	5'11"	174 lbs
2	#30	Joshua Polak (F)	08/30/2006	Strathcona County, AB, CAN	5'9"	170 lbs
3	#45	Tristen Trevino (D)	07/06/2006	Beverly Hills, MI, USA	6'4"	185 lbs
4	#62	Brady Sloper (D)	05/21/2008	North Andover, MA, USA	6'3"	207 lbs
5	#66	Lukas Stuhrmann (G)	04/04/2007	Köln, GER	6'0"	181 lbs
5	#79	Gavin Weber (F)	06/05/2008	Williams Bay, WI, USA	6'3"	209 lbs
5	#80	Lincoln Ayers Assad (F)	01/08/2008	Bloomington, MN, USA	5'10"	181 lbs
5	#85	Brayden Hughes (D)	05/02/2008	Mattawan, MI, USA	5'10"	181 lbs
6	#102	Brady Kudrna (F)	08/13/2006	Bartlett, IL, USA	6'1"	176 lbs
6	#103	Harout Arutyunyan (F)	04/07/2007	Glendale, CA, USA	6'3"	205 lbs
6	#112	Blake Dosan (F)	08/10/2008	Bloomington, MN, USA	6'3"	194 lbs
8	#142	Julien Wasmer (D)	08/06/2005	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'2"	194 lbs
9	#152	Josef Eichler (D)	12/14/2005	Benesov, CZE	6'0"	194 lbs
9	#157	Cole Cheeseman (F)	08/26/2007	Richfield, MN, USA	5'8"	165 lbs
10	#172	Ivan Bercik (F)	04/28/2007	Brezno, SVK	5'10"	185 lbs
11	#187	Evan Malkhassian (F)	08/29/2007	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'9"	165 lbs
12	#202	Cole Braunshausen (F)	07/02/2007	Lake Elmo, MN, USA	5'9"	176 lbs
13	#217	Elijah Neuenschwander (G)	10/17/2006	Biel-Bienne, SUI	6'4"	198 lbs
14	#232	Isaiah Castro-Villegas (D)	09/13/2007	San Jose, CA, USA	5'10"	154 lbs
15	#247	Aatu Karvinen (F)	06/05/2006	Vantaa, FIN	5'10"	174 lbs
16	#262	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
17	#277	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
18	#292	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
19	#307	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
20	#322	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
21	#337	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2024
1	#4	Daniel Shlaine (F)	10/30/2005	Moskva, RUS	6'1"	185 lbs
2	#19	Alex Pelletier (F)	06/01/2005	Granby, CT, USA	5'10"	190 lbs
3	#38	Étienne Lessard (D)	03/22/2004	Blainville, QC, CAN	5'9"	170 lbs
4	#49	Kade Kohanski (F)	06/02/2005	Hermantown, MN, USA	5'10"	165 lbs
5	#61	John Hirschfeld (F)	07/06/2006	St. Cloud, MN, USA	5'8"	159 lbs
5	#64	Michael Sandruck (F)	02/25/2006	Victor, NY, USA	6'1"	209 lbs
6	#80	Shea Busch (F)	06/12/2007	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'3"	216 lbs
6	#89	Benjamin Vatis (G)	04/06/2006	Phoenix, AZ, USA	6'1"	185 lbs
7	#96	Luca DeCubellis (D)	09/18/2007	Orono, MN, USA	6'0"	181 lbs
8	#119	Darian Anderson (F)	12/22/2006	Brighton, MI, USA	6'3"	185 lbs
9	#126	Haoxi Wang (D)	07/27/2007	Beijing, CHN	6'5"	223 lbs
10	#148	Ethan Simcoe (G)	03/02/2006	Lac du Bonnet, MB, CAN	6'2"	176 lbs
11	#156	Oleg Kulebyakin (F)	01/11/2008	St. Petersburg, RUS	5'11"	179 lbs
12	#171	Will Kortan (F)	05/23/2007	Lakeville, MN, USA	5'11"	170 lbs
13	#186	Drew Nelson (D)	01/09/2006	Duluth, MN, USA	5'10"	172 lbs
14	#201	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
15	#216	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
16	#231	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
17	#246	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
18	#261	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
19	#276	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
20	#291	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
21	#306	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
22	#321	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
23	#336	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
24	#351	No selection was made	-	-	-	-

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