Fargo Force Rallies Past Sioux City 6-4
Lauri Kouhia completed a hat trick in the final 10 minutes as Fargo scored six goals in the last 15 minutes of play.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Hockey
The Fargo Force defeated Sioux City 6-4 in USHL action, erasing a 4-0 third-period deficit after the Musketeers took an early lead on a power-play goal. Fargo scored six times in the final 15 minutes to secure the win.
Why it matters
The comeback keeps Fargo among the USHL's top teams, as the Force are tied with the league's best record at 10-4-0-0. Lauri Kouhia's scoring surge also moves him into a tie for the league goal lead.
Fargo scored six goals in the final 15 minutes, with Lauri Kouhia netting his 10th, 11th and 12th goals of the season in the final 10 minutes. Sam Hrenak made 24 saves for Fargo, and the team's 10-4-0-0 record is tied for the best in the USHL.
The players
Fargo Force
The Fargo Force are a junior ice hockey team in the United States Hockey League, based in Fargo, North Dakota.
Lauri Kouhia
Lauri Kouhia is a Fargo Force forward who scored a hat trick and leads the USHL in goals this season.
Sioux City Musketeers
The Sioux City Musketeers are a junior ice hockey team in the United States Hockey League, based in Sioux City, Iowa.
The details
Sioux City took a 4-0 lead early in the third period on a power-play goal. AJ Francisco cut it to 4-1 at the 5:01 mark on a power-play goal before Kouhia scored twice to make it 4-3, and Bryce Mattern tied the game at 16:37. Zac Zimmerman put Fargo ahead, and Kouhia added an empty-net goal with 45 seconds left.
Timeline
Saturday: Fargo defeated Sioux City 6-4 in USHL action.
Sunday at 5:05 p.m.: The Force face Sioux City again.
Season Trajectory
Fargo's tie for the USHL's best record at 10-4-0-0 positions the Force among the league's top contenders this season. The win also strengthens Kouhia's bid for the league goal lead, which he shares with Bryce Mattern at 12 goals.
Fans tracking USHL standings should note Fargo's tie for the league's best record heading into Sunday's rematch. Kouhia and Mattern's shared lead in goals makes the scoring race a useful fantasy reference point.
The takeaway
A late surge can turn a four-goal deficit into a win, and Fargo's six goals in the final 15 minutes show how quickly a game can change. Following a team's late-game performance offers a clearer read on its character than the opening minutes alone.
What happens next
Fargo faces Sioux City again Sunday at 5:05 p.m.
Further reading
For more on the local team, see Fargo Hockey coverage.
