General | 3/15/2026 7:55:00 PM

The Lincoln Stars defeated the Omaha Lancers 7–6 in overtime in a high-scoring rivalry matchup that featured multiple momentum swings and a dramatic late comeback.

Omaha opened the scoring when Stanislav Sanejster netted his first career USHL goal, giving the Lancers an early boost in the rivalry contest. Lincoln responded behind their offensive leaders, including Alex Pelletier, who recorded his 45th goal of the season.

The teams traded quick strikes as the intensity picked up, highlighting the fast pace and physical edge of the matchup. Layne Loomer also played a major role for the Stars, scoring twice on the night, including his 29th goal of the season.

Omaha mounted a late push in the third period behind Cam Caron, who scored twice to fuel the comeback. Caron’s second goal of the night tied the game at 6–6 in the third period, capping off a dramatic rally for the Lancers.

In the extra period, Kade Kohanski scored the game-winning goal to secure the 7–6 overtime victory for Lincoln. Omaha finished the game with a 43–39 edge in shots on goal, while both teams went 1-for-4 on the power play in the physical rivalry contest.

The teams traded quick strikes throughout the game, including a stretch of back-to-back goals as both sides battled for momentum in the heated rivalry matchup.

Three Stars
1st Star: Alex Pelletier, F, Lincoln Stars
2 G, 2 A, +1
2nd Star: Layne Loomer, F, Lincoln Stars
2 G, +1
3rd Star: Cam Caron, F, Omaha Lancers
2 G, +2

About the USHL
The United States Hockey League (USHL) and its 16 teams are committed to being the world's leading junior hockey league. This season, more than 50% of NCAA Division I men's hockey players and nearly 25% of NHL players have USHL experience. The USHL has developed more than 285 direct NHL Draft picks since 2020, and eight of the last 10 Hobey Baker Award winners, including Macklin Celebrini (Chicago Steel).

Elevated through the recently announced Declaration of Excellence with the NHL and USA Hockey, the league's player-first approach, including a 2:1 practice-to-game ratio and a schedule with 90% of games played on weekends, provides its players with the optimal environment for athletic and personal growth, creating pathways for the next generation of stars like Auston Matthews (NTDP), Kyle Connor (Youngstown Phantoms), Jeremy Swayman (Sioux Falls Stampede), and Johnny Gaudreau (Dubuque Fighting Saints).