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 Rocky Russo.

Who is the captain of Lincoln Stars?

The captain of Lincoln Stars is Nikolas Young.

What arena does Lincoln Stars play in?

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

Who is the general manager of Lincoln Stars?

The general manager of Lincoln Stars is Nick Fabrizio.

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2025-2026 Lincoln Stars Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#39	Charlie Durkin (G)	20	2006	Glencoe, IL, USA	6'0"	183	L
	#30	Charles Menard (G)	18	2007	Fairbanks, AK, USA	6'0"	161	L
	#31	William Prowse (G)	19	2006	Vail, CO, USA	6'1"	183	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#37	Griffin Brown (D)	19	2007	Raymond, NE, USA	6'0"	181	L
	#27	Brady Cunningham (D)	17	2008	Plainfield, IL, USA	6'2"	196	L
	#21	Josef Eichler (D)	20	2005	Benesov, CZE	6'0"	194	R
		Emery Ipsen (D)	17	2009		6'0"	194	R
	#2	Drew Nelson (D)	20	2006	Duluth, MN, USA	5'10"	165	R
	#4	Nathaniel Poole (D)	18	2007	Ithaca, NY, USA	6'2"	185	R
	#5	Brady Sloper (D)	17	2008	North Andover, MA, USA	6'3"	207	R
	#20	Nikolas Young (D)"C"	19	2006	Lawton, NY, USA	6'0"	172	L
FORWARDS
	#12	Cole Braunshausen (RW)	18	2007	Lake Elmo, MN, USA	5'9"	176	R
	#13	Daniel Greenbaum (C)	17	2009	Orange, CA, USA	5'9"	170	R
	#14	John Hirschfeld (F)	19	2006	St. Cloud, MN, USA	5'8"	159	L
	#26	Samuel Hybsky (F)	17	2008		6'2"	179	L
	#29	Aatu Karvinen (F)	19	2006	Vantaa, FIN	5'10"	174	R
	#11	Kade Kohanski (F)	20	2005	Hermantown, MN, USA	5'10"	165	R
	#17	Will Kortan (F)	18	2007	Lakeville, MN, USA	5'11"	170	R
	#25	Brady Kudrna (F)	19	2006	Bartlett, IL, USA	6'1"	165	R
	#10	Layne Loomer (F)"A"	20	2005	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	5'11"	187	R
	#16	Evan Malkhassian (F)	18	2007	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'9"	165	R
	#23	Samuel Murin (F)	18	2007	Poprad, SVK	6'0"	190	L
	#22	Nate Pederson (F)	18	2008	Shakopee, MN, USA	5'9"	161	L
	#8	Alex Pelletier (LW)"A"	20	2005	Granby, CT, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#24	Jackson Rudh (F)	19	2006	Cottage Grove, MN, USA	5'11"	174	R
	#28	KJ Sauer (F)	18	2007	Andover, MN, USA	6'4"	181	R
	#19	Casey Vandertop (F)	17	2008	Edina, MN, USA	5'10"	154	L
	#3	Cooper Williams (LW)	18	2007	Pinckney, MI, USA	5'9"	168	L

Position: G: 3, D: 8, F: 17Av Age: 18.46 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 176 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 Lincoln Stars Staff

Head CoachRocky Russo
Asst. CoachArtt Brey
Asst. CoachRoss Kovacs
General ManagerNick Fabrizio
Athletic TrainerCorey Courtney
Equipment ManagerCorey Courtney
ScoutFrank Kollar

Team Staff History

2025-2026 Lincoln Stars Captains

"C"

Nikolas Young

"A"

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Stories

Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team

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Lincoln Stars Facts

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

2025-2026 Lincoln Stars Roster Facts

Nationalities

22 players
2 players
2 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Lincoln Stars: 1 405 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
03/15/2026 10:05 PM UTC	Omaha Lancers	Lincoln Stars	-	USHL
03/14/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Lincoln Stars	Sioux Falls Stampede	-	USHL
03/13/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Lincoln Stars	Des Moines Buccaneers	1 - 5	USHL
03/07/2026 11:10 PM UTC	Muskegon Lumberjacks	Lincoln Stars	2 - 4	USHL
03/07/2026 12:10 AM UTC	Muskegon Lumberjacks	Lincoln Stars	2 - 5	USHL

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William Prowse (G)

Leaving forBoston Univ.

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02/13/2026

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Layne Loomer (F)

Leaving forMiami Univ. (Ohio)

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02/07/2026

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Samuel Murin (F)

Joining fromTri-City Storm

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02/03/2026

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Joshua Polak (F)

Leaving forSpruce Grove Saints

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02/02/2026

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Drew DellaSalla (F)

Leaving forCollege of the Holy Cross

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01/26/2026

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Nick Snyder (F)

Leaving forBismarck Bobcats

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Cooper Williams (F)

Joining fromBismarck Bobcats

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Nick Snyder (F)

Joining fromSioux Falls Stampede

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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	55	26	24	-	-	5	170	168	57	1.04	4	-
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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