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The Lincoln Stars Tier 1 Junior A ice hockey in Lincoln, Nebraska. The club provides fun, affordable entertainment unmatched in the Lincoln area. It continues to be a pillar of the community and develop NHL players annually. As a member of the nation's only Tier I junior hockey league (USHL), the Stars have helped develop many NHL players most recently: Cayden Primeau (Montreal Canadiens) Zach Aston-Reece (Pittsburgh Penguins) Ryan Poehling (Montreal Canadiens) and annually have several players drafted to the NHL. Stars games are the perfect place for local businesses and organizations to entertain clients, reward employees and create new business.

The Chicago Steel completed their 26th season in the United States Hockey League (USHL) in 2025-2026. The organization has been lauded for its on-ice accomplishments and focus on affordable family entertainment since it moved to Geneva, IL in 2015. The Chicago Steel have produced a top-three NHL Draft pick in three of the last five NHL Drafts (Owen Power, #1 Overall in 2021, Adam Fantilli, #3 Overall in 2023, Macklin Celebrini, #1 Overall in 2024). The Steel are the first team in USHL history to have alumni win the Hobey Baker Memorial Award in consecutive seasons after Adam Fantilli won the award in 2023 and Macklin Celebrini in 2024. Since the inaugural 2000-2001 season, the Steel have seen 62 players drafted to the NHL with 31 of those selections coming in the last six NHL drafts, and over 300 Steel players have advanced to NCAA Division I teams. Steel players are recruited from across the country and internationally. They live with host families during their time in Chicago and the team assists each player in education options while with the team. Education and development as players/individuals are keys to their success. Steel players and coaches pride themselves in being active members of the community and frequently visit local schools and non-profit organizations. Become part of the Chicago Steel experience with one of our affordable season ticket plans or create your own one-of-a-kind group event, visit https://chicagosteelhockeyteam.com or call 855-51-STEEL to learn more. Follow the Steel on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok: @ChicagoSteel. Visit ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com for more information.

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are a professional hockey team in Allentown, PA. The Phantoms play their home games at the PPL Center on Hamilton street in downtown Allentown. As the American Hockey league (AHL), affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, the Phantoms are entering their 8th season in the Lehigh Valley. Established in 1996, the team has captured two Calder Cup Championships (1998, 2005), two Conference Championships (1998, 2005), two Regular Season Titles (1996-97, 1997-98) and four Division Championships (1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 2003-04, 2017-18). The Phantoms offer family fun and entertainment at an affordable price. Come on out to a game to experience the fast-paced and fun sport of hockey at our state-of-the-art facility, PPL Center. You may even run into the best mascot in the AHL, meLVin!