Lincoln Stars claim spot in Western Conference finals with sweep of Sioux City
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln Stars are headed to the Western Conference finals after their 2-0 win over Sioux City on Monday night at the Tyson Events Center.
Did someone say sweep?#LNKHockey #StarsNation #ClarkCupPlayoffs2025 pic.twitter.com/OiLEZisY2h
— y – Lincoln Stars (@LincolnStars) April 22, 2025
Lincoln scored in the first period off of a Matt Maltais goal.
The Stars added to their lead in the final period after Sioux City pulled its goalie.
Lincoln won all three games in the series, avenging a second-round sweep at the hands of Sioux City last season.
The Stars advance to the Western Conference Finals for the second time in the last three seasons.
A CLEAN SWEEP FROM THE STARS
They will take on the winner of the Sioux Falls and Waterloo series in the Conference Finals @LincolnStars | #ClarkCup pic.twitter.com/7HqYqkr3U6
— USHL (@USHL) April 22, 2025
Lincoln will face the winner of the Sioux Falls vs. Waterloo series.
