
Force Heading to Western Conference Semifinal Versus Omaha
Published on April 18, 2018 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Fargo Force News Release
FARGO, ND - The Fargo Force defeated the Tri-City Storm in a best of three series to move onto the Western Conference Semifinal versus the Omaha Lancers beginning on Saturday in Omaha. The Force swept the Storm in two games winning game one 5-1 and game two 3-0. Both games were played in Fargo at Scheels Arena.
The Force went 4-0-1 against the Lancers in the 2017-18 regular season. Fargo outscored Omaha 24-6 in their four wins, with the only loss coming in a shoot-out in the end of December. Omaha finished the regular season in second place just two points ahead of Fargo in the standings to garner their first round bye.
The schedule for the Western Conference Semifinal series is as follows:
Game 1: Saturday, April 21 @ Ralston Arena 1:05 PM
Game 2: Sunday, April 22 @ Ralston Arena 5:05 PM
Game 3: Tuesday, April 24 @ Scheels Arena 7:05 PM
Game 4 *if necessary*: Wednesday, April 25 @ Scheels Arena 7:05 PM
Game 5 *if necessary*: Friday, April 27 @ Ralston Arena 7:05 PM
Season ticket holders that get playoff tickets or who purchased the playoff package can pick up their tickets during regular box office hours. Single game tickets for game 3 are on sale Thursday, April 19 at 10 AM. You can purchase online at ticketmaster.com or at the Scheels Arena box office Monday-Friday from 10 AM-5 PM. Tickets for game 4 will go on sale only if necessary.
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