USHL Sioux Falls Stampede

Herd Continue Playoff Push Tomorrow Night at PREMIER Center vs Bucs

April 4, 2016 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Sioux Falls Stampede News Release


With just three regular season games to go, the Stampede are still in the thick of a playoff spot heading into the final week of the regular season. The Herd earned two big road wins over the weekend, topping Des Moines 3-2 on Friday and blanking the Lincoln Stars, 2-0 on Saturday.

The Herd enter the final week 29-24-4 and just two points back of Fargo for the fourth and final playoff spot with a game in hand. The Stampede host Des Moines tomorrow (Tuesday) and then close out the regular season with a home-and-home series against the Fargo Force.

Tuesday the Herd return home for only the second time in their last nine games as they host Des Moines (24-30-4) at 7:05 PM. The Stampede hold a Western Conference best 18-8-2 mark on home ice. Tickets for the game are available through the KELOLAND Box Office inside the PREMIER Center or any Ticketmaster outlet.

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PLAYOFF STANDINGS

With three games to go in the regular season, here is how the playoff picture looks in the West entering the final week. Note: GR=Games Remaining, ELM=Eliminated.

*1. Tri-City 72 PTS: GR: 2

2. Lincoln 67 PTS: GR: 2

3. Waterloo 67 PTS: GR 2

4. Fargo 64 PTS: GR: 2

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5. STAMPEDE 62 PTS: GR 3

6. Omaha 53 PTS: ELM

7. Des Moines 52 PTS: ELM

8. Sioux City 41 PTS: ELM

*=Clinched playoff berth

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FAMILY 4-PACKS ON SALE NOW

This Tuesday, April 5th is the final Furniture Mart Family Night of the season. Thanks to our friends from The Furniture Mart, families can receive:

4 Lower Bowl Game Tickets

4 Hot Dogs from Spectra Food Services & Hospitality

4 Sodas from Spectra Food Services & Hospitality

1 Large Popcorn from Spectra Food Services & Hospitality

Only $49!!

These special packages are available ONLY through the Stampede office in person (1001 N. West Avenue at the Birdcage or by calling 336-6060)

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TAKE MY JERSEY NIGHT FRIDAY

Don't miss the final regular season home game of the season THIS Friday when the Herd host Fargo for Sioux Falls Ford "Take My Jersey Night." 23 game-worn jerseys will be up for grabs through a raffle that will benefit the The Make-A-Wish Foundation. Winners will have a chance to get their jersey right off the players back after the game during an on-ice ceremony.

In addition, the first 1,500 fans through the doors will receive a FREE Stampede team poster, compliments of Sioux Falls Ford. Doors open at 6 PM, puck drops just after 7. Tickets are available by calling the Stampede office at 336-6060.

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BUS TRIP TO FARGO THIS SATURDAY!

A playoff spot may all come down to the final game and we want Stampede Country to be in Fargo this Saturday night! Take the Stampede fan bus on Saturday to Fargo and cheer on the Herd as they battle the Force for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

For just $50 get transportation to Fargo and back plus a ticket to the game! The bus will be departing at 1:30 PM from Sioux Falls Stadium and head back immediately following the game. Don't miss a chance to see the Herd battle for the final playoff spot in the West! A minimum of 40 people are needed to sign up for the bus so don't delay, call 336-6060.

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