USHL Sioux Falls Stampede

Stampede Weekly Update: Herd Look to Extend Home Winning Streak this Weekend

Published on October 29, 2012 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Sioux Falls Stampede News Release


The Sioux Falls Stampede (7-3-0) close out their five-game homestand this weekend when they host Fargo and Chicago at the Sioux Falls Arena. The Stampede will be looking to stay perfect at home. They are off to a 6-0-0 start on home ice, their best start since the 2010-11 season when they also started 7-3-0.

Fargo enters the week with a 4-4-2 mark while Chicago is 7-2-1.

Skriving's Hat Trick leads Stampede to sweep

The Stampede improved to 6-0-0 at home with wins over Sioux City and Tri-City last weekend. Todd Skirving scored the eventual game winning goal midway through the third period on Friday against the Musketeers and then recorded a hat trick in a 5-2 victory over Tri-City on Saturday.

Dennis Kravchenko also had a big weekend, recording two goals and three assists to help lead the Herd to victories.

Inside Stampede Hockey broadcasts live from Buffalo Wild Wings Tonight!

Inside Stampede Hockey will broadcast live from the West Avenue Buffalo Wild Wings tonight from 5-6 PM! It is the first of six shows that will broadcast live from the West Avenue Wild Wings location.

Stop by and watch the show as Jim Olander talks with Stampede head coach Cary Eades, Stampede CEO Tom Garrity and several Stampede players! This is your chance to meet the coach and the players up close and personal!

Fans can enjoy 2-for-1 burgers and all day happy hour specials while enjoying the show. Be sure to mark down the other five dates and catch the show live!

Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 7, Mar. 4, & Apr. 8

CapitalOne Night this Friday

This Friday is CapitalOne Night with the Stampede!

Fans who stop by their employment information table during the game can register for a chance to win a team signed replica Stampede jersey or a team signed hockey stick!

In addition, the first 25 people that stop by table will receive Four ticket to the 2013 Pheasants baseball home opener along with four free hot dogs and sodas for that game!

Stampede commemorative puck giveaway on Saturday

The first 1,000 fans through the doors this Saturday when the Herd host Chicago will receive a FREE commemorative Stampede puck! The puck is uniquely designed to be signed by your favorite player and displayed in your home or office!

Make plans to arrive early to assure yourself a puck. Doors open at 6:15 and the drop of the puck is scheduled for 7:05 PM.

Follow the Stampede on Facebook and Twitter

Stay up to date with the latest news from the Stampede by following us on Facebook and Twitter! Follow the Herd on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/sfstampede and on Twitter at: sfstampede.

Stampede did you know???

* The Stampede are off to one of their best home starts in franchise history. The record for the best home record to start a season is 11-0-0 during the 2000-01 season when the Herd finished 40-14-2 overall.

* Through the first five weeks of the season. Sioux Falls still leads the USHL in attendance, averaging 3,902 fans per-game.

* The Stampede have scored the first goal of the game in each of their first six home games. They are 6-2-0 when scoring first this year.

* Sioux Falls is averaging 3.50 goals per-game, fourth best in the USHL.

* The Herd are 5-0-0 when leading after two periods this season.

Pink in the Rink Night set for next Saturday!

Mark your calendars for next Saturday, November 10th and "Pink in the Rink Night," presented by Avera. This is a game you won't want to miss! The Stampede and Avera are teaming up for a special Breast Cancer awareness night. The first 1,000 fans through the doors will receive a FREE Stampede cowbell, courtesy of Avera!

The Stampede players will be wearing special PINK jerseys that fans can win through a special raffle drawing! The highlight of the night will be on the ice, literally! For the first time ever, the Sioux Falls Arena ice will be PINK!

Don't miss "Pink in the Rink Night," presented by Avera on Saturday, November 10th at 7:05 PM when the Stampede host the Lincoln Stars.

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