RALSTON, NE - The Omaha Lancers (12-8-0-0) will play host to the Sioux Falls Stampede for a two-game series at Ralston Arena.

This Friday will start off the second weekend series between Omaha and Sioux Falls this season. The Lancers are 1-1 against the Stampede. They both last met in mid-November for a two-game series in Sioux Falls. In that weekend set, the Lancers were defeated 4-2 on Friday (11/20), then bounced back for a 6-3 victory on Saturday (11/21). At that point in the season, the Lancers were 2-1. Since then, the Lancers have won 10 games, and have lost 7 (12-8-0-0). 

Puck drop on Friday is set for 7:05 PM, Saturday's puck drop is scheduled for 6:05 PM. Saturday is also Faith and Family Night presented by Fellowship of Christian Athletes. 

TEAM NOTES

Lancers Notes (12-8-0-0) 24 Points - 2nd Place Western Conference:

• Ryan Lautenbach leads the Lancers in points with 18 (8-10-18)

• Matt Basgall is the top point-producing defender (1-7-8)

• 5-5 in their last ten games

• USHL Players of the Week feature all Lancers: Martino (F), Perna (D), Dobes (G)

• Goalie Stats: 

  • Jakub Dobes (11-7-0-0): 1.91 GAA | .926 SV%

  • Grant Riley (1-3-0-0): 4.39 GAA | .824 SV%

Sioux Falls Stampede (8-11-1-0) 17 Points - 6th Place Western Conference: 

• Michael Citara leads the Stampede in scoring with 20 points (9-11-20)

• Brent Johnson is the top point-producing defenseman with 11 points

• 4-6 in their last ten games

• Goaltender Stats:

  • Noah Grannan (6-6-0-1): 3.30 GAA | .892 SV%

  • Trent Burnham (2-5-1-1): 3.34 GAA | .897 SV%

  • Christian Stoever (3-1-1-0): 5.28 GAA | .800 SV%

PAST GAMES:

Jan. 19 at Waterloo: 4-3 OTW

Jan. 16 at Lincoln: 7-1 W

Jan. 15 vs Lincoln: 4-1 W

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MixLR: https://mixlr.com/omahalancers

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