1996-97 Lincoln Stars Roster
United States Hockey League (USHL)
Team Record: 40-13-1 - 81 points
in the USHL's South Division
Won League Championship
Coach: Steve Johnson (40-13, 1 OTL)
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
1996-97 Lincoln Stars StatisticsTeam Record: 40-13-1 - 81 points
in the USHL's South Division
Won League Championship
Coach: Steve Johnson (40-13, 1 OTL)
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
The Lincoln Stars of the United States Hockey League ended the 1996-97 season with a record of 40 wins and 13 losses (and 1 overtime losses) for 81 points in the USHL's South Division.
The Stars scored 244 goals and conceded 168. Josh Langfeld netted 35 goals for Lincoln, while Derek Reynolds accounted for 41 assists. Jason Braun earned 28 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 2.91 goals against average, leading regularly-used goaltenders.
Steve Johnson coached the team. The 1996-97 Lincoln Stars won the League Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Anderson | F | February 22, 1977 | 5'10" | 170 | Elk River, MN USA | |
| Ryan Bencurik | D | September 29, 1976 | 6'2" | 194 | L | Darien, IL USA |
| Brad Bonine | F | Apple Valley, MN USA | ||||
| Jason Braun | G | May 15, 1978 | 5'9" | 185 | Fruitport, MI USA | |
| Ryan Clark | D | October 30, 1977 | 6'4" | 216 | Littleton, CO USA | |
| Trent Clark | RW | January 23, 1978 | 5'11" | 181 | R | Superior, WI USA |
| Nick Fohr | LW | May 21, 1977 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Grand Forks, ND USA |
| John Gilbert | F | February 26, 1978 | 5'8" | 161 | R | Webster Groves, MO USA |
| Ryan Glynn | R | November 22, 1976 | 5'10" | 174 | R | Phoenix, AZ USA |
| Ryan James | R | February 26, 1976 | 5'10" | 175 | Warroad, MN USA | |
| Anders Johnson | LW | March 10, 1978 | 6'0" | 205 | L | North Kingston, RI USA |
| Nick Kalwinski | R | February 6, 1979 | 5'8" | 170 | Whiting, IN USA | |
| Rob Kellogg | F | April 27, 1977 | 5'10" | 174 | L | Ballwin, MO USA |
| Chad Kline | C/LW | July 23, 1976 | 5'10" | 187 | Everett, WA USA | |
| Josh Langfeld | R | July 17, 1977 | 6'3" | 216 | R | Fridley, MN USA |
| Bryan Lundbohm | C | August 24, 1977 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Roseau, MN |
| Louis Mass | D | October 17, 1976 | 6'3" | 216 | Anchorage, AK USA | |
| Chad Mazurak | D | April 18, 1978 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
| Austin Messer | F | May 17, 1977 | 5'11" | 174 | R | Spring Lake Park, MN USA |
| Josh Morino | D | November 28, 1976 | 6'2" | 180 | R | Anchorage, AK |
| Matt Olson | F | September 22, 1977 | 6'4" | 265 | Brooklyn Park, MN USA | |
| Derek Reynolds | RW | September 2, 1976 | 5'10" | 181 | R | North Battleford, SK Canada |
| Tim Schneider | D | February 17, 1978 | 6'2" | 209 | R | Devils Lake, ND USA |
| Kemper Schultze | G | February 20, 1978 | L | Greeley, CO USA | ||
| Jay Shaw | F | July 13, 1977 | 6'2" | 205 | Jamestown, RI USA | |
| Justin Shaw | D | November 16, 1979 | 6'3" | 220 | L | Jamestown, RI USA |
| Brian Shier | G | |||||
| Luke Simonson | F | December 15, 1977 | 6'2" | 170 | White Bear Lake, MN USA | |
| Shane Spears | D | 6'1" | 218 | St. Paul, MN USA | ||
| Rich Spiller | D | May 14, 1977 | 6'3" | 205 | L | Towaco, NJ USA |
| Marc Suderman | F | May 22, 1978 | 6'0" | 170 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
| Ted Suihkonen | F | August 31, 1977 | 5'7" | 176 | L | Duluth, MN USA |
