LINCOLN, Neb. — The Lincoln Stars have finalized the team's hockey operations staff for the 2026–27 season under first-year Head Coach Artt Brey.

The organization is proud to welcome Nick Bruneteau as an assistant coach. An Omaha, Nebraska native, Bruneteau joins the Stars after spending the past three seasons as Head Coach of the North American Hockey League's North Iowa Bulls.

"I am thrilled to be a part of the Lincoln Stars organization, I want to thank F&S Management for the opportunity. I look forward to learning from Coach Brey and can't wait to join the players fans, and staff this season in Lincoln."

Prior to his coaching career, Bruneteau enjoyed a successful collegiate and professional playing career. A graduate of Shattuck-St. Mary's School, he played four seasons of NCAA Division I hockey at the University of Vermont, helping lead the Catamounts to the 2014 NCAA Tournament. Following college, Bruneteau played professionally in the ECHL with the Reading Royals and the Indy Fuel before continuing his career overseas for five seasons.

In addition to the hiring of Bruneteau, the Stars are pleased to welcome back General Manager Nick Fabrizio for his sixth season with the Stars, Ross Kovacs for his third season as assistant coach, and Corey Courtney for his 27th season with the organization as Athletic Trainer and Equipment Manager.