USHL Sioux Falls Stampede

Stampede return home Sunday

Published on March 19, 2007 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Sioux Falls Stampede News Release


The Sioux Falls Stampede collected three of a possible six points last week, earning a victory over Lincoln last Tuesday, before falling in a shootout Friday at Des Moines and a regulation loss in Waterloo on Saturday.

On Tuesday, the Stampede got a pair of goals from Drew Fisher while Zach Hansen and Jake Drewiske added two helpers each in the Stampede's 4-3 win over Lincoln. Matt Lundin stopped 21 of 24 shots to earn his 19th victory of the season in goal.

On Friday, the Stampede let a 2-1 third period lead against the Des Moines Buccaneers slip away and fell 3-2 in a shootout. Pat Tiesling and Jake Hansen recorded goals, but the Stampede were outscored 2-1 in the shootout. Despite the loss the Herd are still 4-0-2 against the Bucs this season.

On Saturday, the Waterloo Black Hawks proved why they have the best home record in the USHL, topping the Herd 3-1. Dan Sexton had the lone goal for the Stampede. Waterloo is now an amazing 20-3-1 at home this season.

"FAMILY DAY" THIS SUNDAY

WITH THE HERD-

The Stampede return home to the Sioux Falls Arena this Sunday for an afternoon match against Tri-City at 4:05 PM. It is also the 4th "Family Day" of the season. For just $30 fans can receive:

4 Game Tickets ($7.50 Seating Area)

4 Hot Dogs

4 Sodas

2 Large Popcorns

A $4-off Shell gasoline coupon good at The Gas Stop

These tickets can be purchased at the Stampede Business Office (230 South Phillips), Monday-Thursday (8AM to 4PM), Friday (8AM to 2PM) or at the Sioux Falls Arena Box Office. These packages will also be made available Saturday and game day Sunday at the Sioux Falls Arena Box Office.

For more information on this great deal, contact the Stampede at: 605-336-6060.

For more information on this great deal, contact the Stampede at: 605-336-6060.

DID YOU KNOW???

Corey Tropp has 9 points (4g, 5a) in his last eight games. He leads the Stampede in scoring (52 points) and

powerplay goals with 12.

With 11 games left in the regular season, Tropp needs seven points to tie Andreas Nödl's point total of 59 from

a year ago.

Dan Sexton has 6 points (4g, 2a) and is a +5 in his last 10 games.

Drew Fisher has five goals in his last ten games.

Zach Hansen leads the Stampede in the plus/minus department with a +12 rating.

The Stampede are now 17-7-2 since the Christmas holiday break.

NCAA HOCKEY TOURNAMENT SET-

The NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament field of 16 was unveiled Sunday afternoon and features several former Stampede stars.

The University of Minnesota received the #1 overall seed and were placed in the West Region where they will face Air Force. Notre Dame, Clarkson and New Hampshire received the other #1 seeds in the tournament which begins Friday afternoon.

Seven of the 16 teams in the tournament have former Stampede players on their roster.

NCAA TOURNAMENT PREVIEW SHOW TODAY ON INSIDE STAMPEDE HOCKEY-

Be sure to listen to Inside Stampede Hockey from 5-6 PM on AM-1230 KWSN ( www.kwsn.com)

today for a preview of the upcoming NCAA Hockey Tournament. In addition to the latest news concerning the Stampede, Jim Olander will preview the NCAA tournament and chat with former Stampede stars Jim McKenzie, Andreas Nödl, Casey Parenteau and Mike Vannelli.

McKenzie and the Spartans took third place in the CCHA playoffs and are the #3 seed in the Midwest Region and will face #2 seeded Boston University.

Nödl and the St. Cloud State Huskies are the #2 seed in the East Region and will face #3 seed Maine in the first round.

Parenteau and the St. Lawrence Saints received the #3 seed in the Northeast Region where they will face #2 seed Boston College.

Vannelli and the Gophers defeated North Dakota in the WCHA Final Five championship game Saturday night and are the #1 overall seed in the tournament. The Gophers are 30-9-3 on the season.

LaROSE RECORDS FIRST EVER

TWO-GOAL GAME-

Former Stampede forward Chad LaRose recorded his first career two-goal game for the Carolina

Hurricanes in their 7-2 win over New Jersey Saturday night.

LaRose was switched from right wing to center for the first time since joining the Hurricanes and had just four career goals in 119 games prior to his pair of goals Saturday.

"The last time I played (center) was squirts," said Larose, the second-year player said. "It didn't matter where I played. I wanted the minutes."

Carolina coach Peter Laviolette told LaRose on Friday that he wanted him to be a responsible player in the middle.

"He came in and provided a spark with his skating and his tenacity," Laviolette said.

LaRose now has 17 points (5g, 12a) in 71 games this season. The defending Stanley Cup champions are 36-29-8 on the season and currently in 7th place in the Eastern Conference.

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