Lincoln Stars Shut Out Muskegon Lumberjacks 3-0
The Lincoln Stars secured a decisive victory against the visiting Muskegon Lumberjacks on Thursday night.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Hockey
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The Lincoln Stars defeated the Muskegon Lumberjacks 3-0 in a performance anchored by a strong offensive effort and effective goaltending. Lincoln established an early lead with two first-period goals before adding another late in the second.
Why it matters
The victory helps the Stars stabilize their standing early in the season as they look to improve upon their current win-loss record. Both teams remain focused on their upcoming rematch scheduled for Saturday night.
Lincoln outshot Muskegon 26-22, while Stars goaltender Wiliam Prowse recorded 22 saves. Muskegon netminder Oscar Westman stopped 23 of the 26 shots he faced during the contest.
The players
Jordan Johnson
He is a forward for the Lincoln Stars who contributed to the team's victory by scoring a power-play goal.
Casey Vandertop
He is a player for the Lincoln Stars who added to the team's offensive effort with a power-play goal in the first period.
Sam Kline
He is a forward for the Lincoln Stars who secured the final goal of the game in the second period.
Wiliam Prowse
He is the goaltender for the Lincoln Stars who successfully defended the net with 22 saves.
Oscar Westman
He is the goaltender for the Muskegon Lumberjacks who faced 26 shots and recorded 23 saves during the game.
The details
Jordan Johnson and Casey Vandertop opened the scoring with power-play goals in the first period. Sam Kline extended the lead for Lincoln with a goal at 19:49 of the second period.
Timeline
Jordan Johnson scored the opening goal at 14:45 of the first period.
Sam Kline netted the final goal at 19:49 of the second period.
The game concluded on October 23, 2026.
The teams are scheduled to play a second game on October 24, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This victory provides momentum for the Lincoln Stars as they compete to improve their placement within the USHL regular season standings. The result places additional pressure on the Muskegon Lumberjacks to adjust their strategy ahead of the next matchup.
The 3-0 result improves Lincoln's record to 4-5-1-0 while leaving Muskegon at 4-5-0-2. The efficiency of the power play units will be a key metric to watch as both teams prepare for the second game of this series.
The takeaway
Consistent offensive pressure in the first two periods proved to be the deciding factor for the Stars. Fans can expect both teams to make tactical adjustments in the crease and on the power play for the upcoming rematch.
What happens next
The Lincoln Stars and the Muskegon Lumberjacks are scheduled to face off again on Saturday night.
Further reading
Find more updates and game analysis on the Lincoln Hockey page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Local Sports Journal.
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