LINCOLN STARS HISTORY
Since joining the United States Hockey League (USHL) in 1996, the Lincoln Stars have strived to provide fun, affordable entertainment unmatched in the Lincoln area and become a pillar of the community. As a member of the nation's only Tier I junior hockey league, the Stars have won two Clark Cups (1997, 2003), three Anderson Cups (2000, 2001, 2003) and developed notable alumni including David Backes, Brandon Bollig, Ryan Dzingel, Jared Boll, Jimmy Hayes and Paul LaDue.
The Stars play in the Ice Box, a 4,300-seat arena located on the former Nebraska state fairgrounds and adjacent to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. On game days, the Ice Box is known for its iconic pre-game light show and unparalleled support from the best fans in the USHL. In 2014, The Pipeline Show on TSN 1260 recognized the Ice Box as having one of the top five arena atmospheres in the United States.
LINCOLN STARS "STARS OF FAME"
Derek Reynolds – 1996-1997
Josh Langfeld – 1996-1997
Grant Potulny – 1998-2000
Chris Fournier – 1997-2001
Steve Johnson – 1996-2007
Ryan Potulny – 2001-2003
David Backes – 2001-2003
Jared Boll – 2003-2005
John Snowden – 2000-2003
Danny Irmen -2001-2003
Jean-Philippe Lamoureux – 2001-2004
Brandon Bollig – 2005-2008
ALL-TIME LEADERS
Goals: Chris Fournier – 79 (1997-2001)
John Snowden – 79 (2000-2003)
Assists: Chris Fournier 159 (1997-2001)
Points: Chris Fournier 238 (1997-2001)
Wins: Jean-Philippe Lamoureux – 64 (2001-2004)
Shutouts: Jean-Philippe Lamoureux – 13 (2001-2004)
Saves: Jean-Philippe Lamoureux -3,0008 (2001-2004)
SINGLE SEASON LEADERS
Goals: Kevin Roy – 54 (2011-2012)
Assists: Chris Fournier – 57 (2000-2001)
Points: Kevin Roy – 104 (2011-2012)
Wins: Wayne Russell – 32 (1999-2000)
Shutouts: Jean-Philippe Lamoureux – 6 (2001-2002)
David Reekie – 6 (2007-2008)
Save Percentage: David Reekie – .935 (2007-2008)
Goals Against Average: David Reekie -2.01 (2007-2008)
Saves: Wayne Russell 1210 (1999-2000)
*Goalies must have played at least 20 games to qualify.
*Note: The USHL did not become a Tier-1 league until 2002.
UNITED STATES HOCKEY LEAGUE
Our Vision
The United States Hockey League and its member clubs are committed to being the leading amateur athlete development league in the world. The USHL aspires to develop elite players, students, coaches, referees, hockey staff and business personnel, helping them become the best players, professionals and people they can be. The USHL is committed to being a leader in the hockey world and in the communities in which its member teams reside.
#StarsRise
"The USHL is excited to roll-out an updated and brand-new vision and value statement for the entire League as well as taglines that will help better identify our League and Member Clubs," said USHL President and Commissioner Bill Robertson. "The 2022-23 season should be a banner year for the USHL as the top Tier I junior hockey league in North America."
USHL Vision Statement Page
The new Vision Statement is headlined by the new social media tagline of #StarsRise and includes an updated "Our Stars Rise" tagline. The updated branding was formulated through a group of USHL owners and league staff including Robertson, USHL Deputy Commissioner Denny Scanlon, Muskegon Lumberjacks Owner Dan Israel and Sioux Falls Stampede Managing Partner Brian Schoenborn.
The USHL's new branding updates the League's status based on its success both on-ice and from a business perspective over the last decade. The USHL has been the leader among production at the NHL Draft for years, including five-straight NHL Drafts with 50-or-more selections. The USHL tied its record with 57 selections at the 2022 NHL Draft and, for the 19th-straight season and 24th time since 1989, had an alumnus win the Stanley Cup. USHL alumni were part of the Stanley Cup (NHL), Calder Cup (AHL) and Kelly Cup (ECHL) Championship rosters. Additionally, the USHL sees more than 800 of its alumni playing NCAA Division I hockey each season.
For use of the USHL's Vision Statement and graphics, please contact USHL Director of Media & Communications Paul Allan.
