Fargo Force Extend Win Streak Over RoughRiders
The Force secured a 5-2 victory at Scheels Arena to claim their seventh straight win.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Hockey
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The Fargo Force defeated the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 5-2 in front of 2,838 fans at Scheels Arena. This win marks the seventh consecutive victory for the team.
Why it matters
The result improves Fargo's record to 8-3, keeping them in a competitive position as they prepare for a demanding schedule of three games in four days.
Bryce Mattern contributed two goals to the victory, bringing his season total to nine, while goaltender Sam Hrenak recorded 27 saves. The team successfully killed four of five opponent power plays.
The players
Fargo Force
The Fargo Force are a Tier I junior ice hockey team competing in the United States Hockey League.
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders are a junior ice hockey team based in Iowa that plays in the United States Hockey League.
Bryce Mattern
Bryce Mattern is a forward for the Fargo Force who has established himself as a key offensive contributor this season.
Sam Hrenak
Sam Hrenak is the goaltender for the Fargo Force responsible for protecting the net during the team's defensive efforts.
The details
Caz Carlson scored on a power play, while Caleb Kim and Lauri Kouhia added goals to secure the win. Kouhia finalized the scoring with a backhand shot at 14:12 of the third period, overcoming a lone goal from David Bosco for Cedar Rapids.
Timeline
The game took place on 2026-10-22.
The team finishes a three-game stretch in four days on 2026-10-25.
Season Trajectory
This win reinforces the Fargo Force's position in the standings as they maintain a strong win-loss record early in the season. The current momentum sets a critical baseline for the team as they look toward playoff qualification positioning within the USHL.
The victory brings the Force to an 8-3 record, creating a separation in the standings from the 8-4 RoughRiders. The team must now manage their roster depth as they face three games within a four-day window.
The takeaway
Maintaining defensive consistency on the penalty kill was essential to the team's ability to pull away late in the third period. For fans and observers, the high volume of upcoming games will be the primary test of the squad's endurance.
What happens next
The Fargo Force are scheduled to play three games in four days, with the stretch concluding on 2026-10-25.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by INFORUM.
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