2007-08 Omaha Lancers Roster
Team Record: 43-12-3 (SO: 0-2) - 91 points
in the USHL's West Division
Won League Championship
Coach: Mike Hastings (43-12, 3 OTL)
Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa
The Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League ended the 2007-08 season with a record of 43 wins and 12 losses (and 3 overtime losses), with a 0-2 showing in shootouts for 91 points in the USHL's West Division.
The Lancers scored 224 goals, most in the league. Omaha gave up 139 goals, the lowest total in the circuit. Chris Connolly netted 26 goals for the team, while Matt Thurber contributed 41 assists. Drew Palmisano earned 32 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 2.02 goals against average, leading qualifying goaltenders.
Mike Hastings coached the team. The 2007-08 Omaha Lancers won the League Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Almeida | F | November 20, 1988 | 5'7" | 176 | L | Springfield, MA |
| Ben Arnt | F | September 14, 1989 | 5'11" | 181 | L | Oakdale, MN USA |
| Andrew Conboy | LW | May 16, 1988 | 6'4" | 200 | L | Burnsville, MN |
| Chris Connolly | LW/RW | July 23, 1987 | 5'9" | 157 | L | Duluth, MN USA |
| Joe Diamond | F | June 16, 1989 | 5'8" | 175 | L | Long Beach, NY |
| Tyler Elbrecht | D | October 26, 1988 | 6'4" | 220 | L | Edwardsville, IL |
| Dakota Eveland | F | September 2, 1991 | 5'7" | 163 | L | Anaheim, CA USA |
| Donnie Harris | D | November 14, 1990 | 6'2" | 225 | R | Fort Ashby, WV |
| Jake Hauswirth | RW | February 16, 1988 | 6'5" | 215 | R | Houghton, MI |
| Chris Hepp | D | June 21, 1987 | 6'1" | 200 | R | Savage, MN |
| Aaron Lewadniuk | C | August 7, 1989 | 5'11" | 175 | R | Carman, MB |
| Colin Long | D | September 5, 1987 | 6'2" | 194 | R | Anchorage, AK USA |
| Shane Madolora | G | January 9, 1987 | 5'11" | 175 | L | Salinas, CA |
| Travis Novak | F | September 2, 1988 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Lethbridge, AB |
| Will O'Neill | D | April 28, 1988 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Salem, MA |
| Drew Palmisano | G | July 2, 1988 | 5'10" | 165 | L | Ann Arbor, MI USA |
| Keir Ross | D | July 30, 1989 | 5'11" | 185 | McKinney, TX USA | |
| Nico Sacchetti | C | August 21, 1989 | 6'0" | 198 | R | Virginia, MN USA |
| Ryan Scott | D | June 1, 1987 | 6'6" | 238 | Whitefish, MT USA | |
| Jake Sloat | May 2, 1990 | 0'0" | Louisville, CO USA | |||
| Seth Soley | C | December 21, 1989 | 6'1" | 187 | R | Elk Mound, WI USA |
| Joe Sova | D | May 8, 1988 | 6'3" | 195 | R | Berwyn, IL |
| Matt Thurber | C | October 2, 1989 | 5'9" | 187 | L | Beaver Dam, WI USA |
| Matt White | F | August 23, 1989 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Whittier, CA |
| Patrick Wiercioch | D | September 12, 1990 | 6'5" | 210 | L | Burnaby, BC |
