Force Sweep the Weekend
Published on February 10, 2009 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Fargo Force News Release
Friday, February 6th
Fargo Force vs. Green Bay Gamblers
The Fargo Force snapped Green Bay's 12-game winning streak with a win on Friday night 6-3. Fargo had 6 different players score in the contest: Andy Taranto, Chase Grant, Jake Areshenko, Corey Leivermann, Johnnie Searfoss and Luke Witkowski each had a goal for the Force. Fargo scored 4 of their 6 goals in the third period alone.
Saturday, February 7th
Fargo Force vs. Green Bay Gamblers
Green Bay was looking to bounce back from a loss against the Force, but fell just a goal short. Fargo's Nate Condon scored the game winning goal in the third period just two minutes in to give the Force another win against the Gamblers 2-1. Green Bay was knocked out of first place in the East Division with the weekend losses while Fargo still remains in third place in the West.
Sunday, February 8th
Fargo Force VS Lincoln Stars
Fresh off of two big wins, Fargo headed into Sunday's game full of confidence facing yet another division leader: the Lincoln Stars. Going into the game, Lincoln had defeated Fargo in all 4 previous matchups. Heading into the third period, Fargo was down 3-1 and were being outshot 36 to 17. Once again, Fargo came up big scoring 3 goals in a span of less than 3 minutes. Matt Leitner had the game winner for the Force.
Upcoming Force Games: On the Road
FARGO FORCE VS. SIOUX FALLS STAMPEDE
Friday, February 13
in Sioux Falls @ 7:05 PM
Fargo travels to Sioux Falls to take on the Stampede this Friday night at 7:05 pm. The Force and Stampede will meet for the 7th time this season with 1 more game left between the two teams for the regular season. The season series stands at 3-3-0 with the last matchup ending in a loss for Fargo 1-3.
FARGO FORCE VS. OMAHA LANCERS
Sunday, February 15
in Omaha @ 4:05 PM
Fargo makes the trip from Sioux Falls to Omaha to face off against the Lancers this Sunday. The Force and Lancers last met on January 30-31 in a 2-game series at home and split with 1 win a piece. Mike Lee was solid in net for the Force earning his first shut-out of the season. The season series between these two teams stands at 2-3-0.
2009 Fargo Force Hockey School
The Fargo Force will be hosting a 2009 Summer hockey school at the Urban Plains Center in Fargo, ND. There are 5 different programs that are going to be available: regular one-week sessions, learn to skate, skill developer, defensemen's camp, and a goalie camp.
United States Hockey League Stories from February 10, 2009
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