Former Lincoln Stars Head Coach Steve Johnson was named the Associate Head Coach at Nebraska-Omaha Monday.

Johnson coached the Stars through their first 11 seasons in the U-S-H-L.

In his first season in Lincoln, Johnson guided his club to a 40-13-1 record and a Clark Cup championship.

He was named the USHL Coach of the Year in 1996, 2000 and 2001, and he led the Stars to a second Clark Cup title (USHL postseason championship) in 2003.

Johnson’s USHL coaching record stands at 470-223-54, and his 470 victories ranks fourth in the league records for most career wins.

He most recently served as an Assistant Head Coach at St. Cloud State University.