Fargo Force Defeated Sioux Falls Stampede 3-2
The Fargo Force secured a narrow victory over the Sioux Falls Stampede on Friday night.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Hockey
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The Fargo Force defeated the Sioux Falls Stampede 3-2 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. Fargo relied on three consecutive goals and a strong defensive performance to secure the win.
Why it matters
The victory allows Fargo to improve its season standing as the team continues early-season competition in the USHL. The result sets the stage for a competitive rematch between the two rivals this weekend.
Fargo goalie Samuel Hrenak made 40 saves on 42 shots to anchor the win. The Force currently hold a season record of 4-3-0-0 following the match attended by 4,003 spectators.
The players
Fargo Force
The Fargo Force are a Tier I junior ice hockey team based in North Dakota that competes in the United States Hockey League.
Sioux Falls Stampede
The Sioux Falls Stampede are a junior ice hockey team in the United States Hockey League located in South Dakota.
Samuel Hrenak
Samuel Hrenak is the goaltender for the Fargo Force who recorded 40 saves during the match.
The details
Fargo built momentum with three consecutive goals scored by Bryce Mattern, Danny Hussa, and Wilson Boumedienne across the first and second periods. Despite Anthony Bongo opening the scoring for Sioux Falls and Vojtech Svancar adding a third-period goal, Fargo maintained their lead.
Timeline
The game took place on Friday, October 9, 2026.
The teams meet for a rematch on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 6:05 p.m.
Season Trajectory
This win helps stabilize Fargo's position in the league standings during the early portion of the 2026 USHL regular season schedule. The upcoming back-to-back series significantly impacts the divisional rankings for both teams as they adjust their defensive rotations.
Fargo improves to a 4-3-0-0 record, shifting their standing in the conference rankings ahead of the weekend rematch. Fantasy owners should note Hrenak's 40-save performance as a high-volume statistical outing for the goaltender.
The takeaway
Fargo demonstrated defensive resilience by holding off a high volume of shots from Sioux Falls to protect their lead. Consistent goaltending will remain the key factor for the team as they look to build on this win in Saturday's rematch.
What happens next
The Fargo Force and Sioux Falls Stampede will play a rematch at Scheels Arena on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 6:05 p.m.
Further reading
For more on the current league standings, visit the Hockey section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by INFORUM.
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