Force Take First of Two
October 17, 2024 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Waterloo Black Hawks News Release
Luke Schelter scored in the third period and then again in overtime to nudge the Fargo Force past the Waterloo Black Hawks 3-2 on Thursday night at Scheels Arena.
Schelter was making his Fargo debut after playing previously for the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League. At 1:22 of overtime, he banged in the decisive score from Merril Steenari's pass across the top of the crease.
The 20-year-old had also tied the game in the third period, bringing the Force all the way back from a 2-0 deficit. At 3:32 of the third, Schelter was well-positioned to slip in a loose puck just moments after a Fargo power play ended.
The Hawks had produced two late first period goals to take a 2-0 lead to intermission. The first score came while the teams skated four-on-four at 17:13. Grady Deering came off the left wing boards and slid a pass across the slot. Kaeden Hawkins was waiting in the opposite circle and blasted home a one-timer. Less than a minute later, Waterloo was on a power play and in control of the puck in the offensive zone. Teddy Townsend looked off as though he would pass, but triggered a low shot from the top of the left circle that beat Alan Lendak to the stick side.
A Hawks turnover allowed the Force to close within a goal during the second period. Masun Fleece cut across the top of the crease following the steal, passing up a shot of his own to set up Gavin Kor with an open side at 3:32.
The Force had three power plays as the period continued, but could not draw even before intermission. Ultimately, Fargo finished 0-for-5 on their power play. However, they outshot Waterloo 23-12 in the second and third periods and by a final count of 36-33.
The Hawks and Force get together for an instant rematch in North Dakota on Friday before Waterloo returns to Young Arena next weekend.
Waterloo 2 0 0 0 - 2
Fargo 0 1 1 1 - 3
1st Period-1, Waterloo, Hawkins 5 (Deering, Bogas), 17:13. 2, Waterloo, Townsend 3 (Compton, McMorrow), 17:50 (PP). Penalties-Cisar Fgo (high sticking), 8:37; Lansing Wat (roughing), 15:45; Prusek Fgo (roughing), 15:45; Arneson Fgo (charging), 17:26; Laurila Fgo (cross checking), 19:47.
2nd Period-3, Fargo, Kor 1 (Fleece, McLaughlin), 3:32. Penalties-Bogas Wat (checking from behind), 4:29; Peddle Wat (interference), 9:58; Phelan Wat (boarding), 11:54.
3rd Period-4, Fargo, Schelter 1 (Mackie, Revenig), 3:32. Penalties-Bogas Wat (holding), 1:29; Lansing Wat (high sticking), 6:50.
1st OT Period-5, Fargo, Schelter 2 (Steenari, McLaughlin), 1:22. Penalties-No Penalties
Shots on Goal-Waterloo 20-4-8-1-33. Fargo 12-10-13-1-36.
Power Play Opportunities-Waterloo 1 / 3; Fargo 0 / 5.
Goalies-Waterloo, Vachon 3-1-1-0 (36 shots-33 saves). Fargo, Lendak 3-2-0-1 (33 shots-31 saves).
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