Lincoln Stars Clinch Series With 6-3 Win Over Des Moines Buccaneers
- The Lincoln Stars advanced in the USHL Clark Cup Playoffs first round after securing a series victory over the Des Moines Buccaneers on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
- Alex Pelletier led the scoring for the Lincoln Stars, netting two goals during the victory.
- The Des Moines Buccaneers scored three goals in the contest, with goals coming from Blake Zielinski, Ryan Seelinger, and Luke Norcross.
The Lincoln Stars advanced in the USHL Clark Cup Playoffs first round after securing a series victory over the Des Moines Buccaneers on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
The Stars clinched the series with a 6-3 win in Des Moines, Iowa.
Game Scoring and Performance
Alex Pelletier led the scoring for the Lincoln Stars, netting two goals during the victory. The remaining three goals were scored by Nikolas Young, Casey Vandertop, Kade Kohanski, and Josef Eichler, who each recorded one goal.
The Des Moines Buccaneers scored three goals in the contest, with goals coming from Blake Zielinski, Ryan Seelinger, and Luke Norcross.
Series Context
The series began on April 9, 2026, where the Des Moines Buccaneers won the opening game with a score of 3-2.
During the series opener, the Lincoln Stars had a 6-on-5 opportunity late in the game but were unable to score the tying goal.