Force Collect Three Points on the Weekend
Published on February 17, 2009 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Fargo Force News Release
Weekend Recap: February 13th and 15th
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Friday, February 13th
Fargo Force @ Sioux Falls Stampede
Result: 2-3 Loss SO
The Sioux Falls Stampede were able to get a win over the Fargo Force on Friday night in Sioux Falls winning 3-2 in a shoot-out. Matt Leitner and Luke Witkowski had the goals for the Force in the loss. Witkowski also had an assist in the game.
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Sunday, February 15th
Fargo Force @ Omaha Lancers
Result: 3-2 Win OT
Fargo went into their second overtime of the weekend against the Omaha Lancers on Saturday night and were able to finish with a win without having to enter into a shootout. Assistant Captain Steve Spinell scored with just 16 seconds left inOT to propel the Force to victory, closing out the weekend receiving 3 points. The Fargo Force are in third place, just 4 points behind the Lancers and 8 points ahead of the Stampede.
Upcoming Force Games: At Home VS.
FARGO FORCE VS. Indiana Ice
Friday, February 20 &
Saturday, February 21 @ 7:05 PM
Weekend Promotion: NASCAR
Fargo will host the Indiana Ice for a 2-game series this weekend at the Urban Plains Center. The season series between these two teams stands at 0-2-0 for the Force, losing both contests in Indiana back on October 10-11. Fargo lost the first matchup 3-1 and the second 6-2. This is the first time the Ice have come to Fargo.
Ticket Promo: Fans wearing Nascar or racing apparel to the game can purchase their ticket at the box office for $11.
Shooter's: Arrive to the game early and enjoy "Beer School" and taste testing in Shooter's at 6PM.
Drink Special: There will be $2 Busch and Busch Light pounders offered at both games. Purchase a pint of beer in Shooter's after the game, fans will be able to keep the Fargo Force pint souvenir glass!
Game Sponsor: D-S Beverages
Media Sponsor: ESPN (Friday) & The Fan (Saturday)
Player Spotlight:
Friday: #23 Johnnie Searfoss. Johnnie will be signing autographs in the upper lobby after the game.
Saturday: #21 Chase Grant. Chase will be signing autographs in the upper lobby after the game.
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