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 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)	36	1989	Grand Island, NY, USA	5'9"	170	L
		Kevin Murdock (G)	35	1990	Bradenton, FL, USA	5'11"	187	R
DEFENSEMEN
		Matt Bruneteau (D)	35	1990	Omaha, NE, USA	5'11"	194	L
	#2	Mike Dalhuisen (D)	37	1989	Nijmegen, NED	6'2"	229	L
		Ross Henry (D)	35	1990	Franklin, WI, USA	5'10"	187	-
		Cory Hibbeler (D/F)	36	1989	St. Charles, MO, USA	6'0"	190	R
		Taylor Kuypers (D)	35	1990	Madison, WI, USA	5'11"	172	-
		Jake Newton (D)	37	1988	San Jacinto, CA, USA	6'3"	205	L
	#7	Michael Sdao (D)	36	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)	36	1989	Kentwood, MI, USA	6'2"	205	R
		Justin Bruckel (RW)	35	1990	Geneseo, NY, USA	5'11"	185	R
		Jay Camper (C/RW)	34	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)	34	1991	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'9"	174	L
		Chris Forfar (F)	37	1988	Darien, IL, USA	6'1"	205	R
		Sebastian Geoffrion (LW)	36	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)	36	1989	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	R
		Ryan Kretzer (C)	37	1988	St. Louis, MO, USA	5'7"	161	L
		Richard Manley (LW)	36	1989	Buffalo, NY, USA	6'5"	234	L
		John McCarron (C)	33	1992	Macomb Township, MI, USA	6'3"	218	R
		Duncan McKellar (F)	35	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)	34	1991	Manhattan, IL, USA	5'11"	196	R
		Jon Puskar (C)	36	1989	Canton, MI, USA	5'11"	190	L
		Jimmy Siers (F)	36	1989	Mount Prospect, IL, USA	6'1"	209	R
		Garrett Vermeersch (F)	36	1989	Macomb, MI, USA	6'0"	179	R
		Chris Volonnino (F)	36	1989	Hackettstown, NJ, USA	6'2"	205	R

Position: G: 2, D: 8, F: 17Av Age: 18.81 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

2008-2009 Lincoln Stars Staff

Head CoachJim McGroarty
Equipment ManagerCorey Courtney

Team Staff History

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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
02/15/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Green Bay Gamblers	Lincoln Stars	-	USHL
02/14/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Green Bay Gamblers	Lincoln Stars	-	USHL
02/08/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Lincoln Stars	Youngstown Phantoms	1 - 4	USHL
02/07/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Lincoln Stars	Youngstown Phantoms	3 - 4 (SO)	USHL
02/01/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Lincoln Stars	Sioux City Musketeers	2 - 4	USHL

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Samuel Murin (F)

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Joshua Polak (F)

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02/02/2026

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Drew DellaSalla (F)

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Nick Snyder (F)

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Cooper Williams (F)

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Nick Snyder (F)

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Aiden Janz (F)

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01/25/2026

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Jachym Prusek (D)

Leaving forSurrey Eagles

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Lincoln Stars History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	USHL	44	20	19	-	-	5	142	138	45	1.02	5	-
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	-
1996-1997	USHL	54	40	13	0	-	1	244	168	81	1.5	3	Champion

Lincoln Stars Stars And Cult Players

Kevin Roy (F)

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