Lincoln Stars name Artt Brey as its next head coach

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Stars on Thursday named Artt Brey as the ninth head coach in the organization’s history.

Brey is a familiar face in the program, having spent the last five seasons behind the bench in Lincoln and being named Associate Head Coach before the 2025-26 season.

“I am incredibly honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as Head Coach of the Lincoln Stars,” Brey said. “This organization has a proud history of excellence, and it is a privilege to lead a program with such a strong history and passionate fanbase. I’m excited to work alongside our coaching staff and front office as we continue building a winning culture focused on developing high-performing athletes both on and off the ice.”

Before his coaching career began, the Orange County native played three seasons in the USHL from 2012-15, winning Clark Cup championships with the Dubuque Fighting Saints and the Sioux Falls Stampede.

Brey continued his playing career at St. Lawrence University before playing professionally in the ECHL and SPHL.

“We are incredibly excited to name Artt Brey as the next Head Coach of the Lincoln Stars,” said Lincoln Stars President Tyler Shaffar. “Over the past five seasons, Artt has proven himself as a tremendous leader, mentor, and developer of young talent. Watching his growth from assistant coach to now head coach has been exciting for our organization and speaks to the development culture that exists in Lincoln and throughout the USHL. His passion for our players, staff, and community makes him the ideal person to lead the organization into the next chapter and will continue to build on the proud tradition of Stars Hockey.”