[citation needed] The success continued through the following seasons; the Stars sold out every home game until early 2002.

In 1998, the Ice Box was expanded to 5,010 seats in preparation for the USA Hockey National Championships (Junior A).

Led by players such as Danny Irmen, the Stars defeated the rival Omaha Lancers in the Clark Cup finals.

[5] Notable Stars alumni includes Paul Cotter (Vegas Golden Knights - NHL Stanley Cup Champions), Brandon Bochenski (Tampa Bay Lightning), Andy Schneider (Pittsburgh Penguins), David Backes (Boston Bruins), Josh Langfeld (San Jose Sharks), Jared Boll (Columbus Blue Jackets), Evan Rankin (Syracuse Crunch), Erik Condra (Ottawa Senators) and Brandon Bollig (Chicago Blackhawks - NHL Stanley Cup Champions).

Three former Stars have scored championship-winning overtime goals: Josh Langfeld (Michigan Wolverines—1998 vs. Boston College Eagles), Grant Potulny (Minnesota Golden Gophers—2002 vs. Maine Black Bears) and Colby Cohen (Boston University Terriers—2009 vs. Miami RedHawks).