USHL Sioux Falls Stampede

Stampede win streak hits five

Published on October 18, 2004 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Sioux Falls Stampede News Release


The Sioux Falls Stampede swept a series of games versus three West Division opponents last weekend and extended their winning streak to five games. On Wednesday, the Stampede defeated the first place Omaha Lancers 7-3 at the Sioux Falls Arena. Justin White tallied two goals while Aleksandrs Jerofejevs, Andreas Nödl, Patrick Mullen, Brandon Harrington and Andrew Carroll all added goals in the win.

On Friday, the Stampede blanked Tri-City in Kearney, NE 4-0. John Murray appearing in his first USHL game, stopped all 24 shots faced and recorded his first career shutout. Brandon Harrington and Tom Gorowsky tallied two goals each. Three of the Stampede's four goals were on the powerplay while the Stampede penalty kill unit stopped all eight Tri-City powerplays.

On Saturday night, the Stampede defeated the Sioux City Musketeers 3-2 in overtime in Sioux City. The Herd jumped out to a 1-0 lead just 29 seconds into the game on an unassisted goal by Ben Holmstrom. Sioux City tied the game in the second before Mullen tallied his second goal of the year to give the Herd a 2-1 lead. Sioux City rallied to tie the game late in the third period to force overtime. In the extra session, Jerofejevs scored on a slap shot from the blueline to give the Herd a 3-2 win.

STRONG GOALTENDING

Greg Barrett was strong between the pipes this weekend stopping 64 of 69 shots in two games and earning victories over Omaha and Sioux City.

FAMILY NIGHT THIS THURSDAY

Thursday's home game versus the Lincoln Stars is also the Stampede's first of three "Family Nights". For $28 families will receive: (4) Game Tickets, (4) Hot Dogs (4) Soda's, (1) Family Size Popcorn and a $4-off gasoline coupon to The Gas Stop stores.

Family Plans are only available at the downtown Stampede office in Shriver's Square and prior to the game on Thursday in the arena lobby. For more information on this special promotion please contact Wendy Loria at 336-6060.

STAMPEDE ALUMNI UPDATE

Minnesota goaltender, Kellen Briggs and Alaska-Anchorage forward, Merit Waldrop were named to the Nye Frontier Classic All-Tournament Team in Anchorage, AK. The Seawolves defeated the Gophers 3-2 in the championship game...Jim McKenzie notched his first collegiate goal Saturday in Michigan State's 5-1 win over New Hampshire last night...Eric Werner had two assists in Michigan's 5-2 win over St. Lawrence Saturday...Marty Sertich had three goals and two assists in Colorado College's sweep of Union...Bill Zaniboni made 33 saves in Northern Michigan's 4-2 win over SCSU Saturday

DID YOU KNOW?

The Herd have the best penalty kill percentage in the league (97%) stopping 42 of 43 penalties faced. The Stampede set a team record killing off their first 42 penalties of the season.

Check out the Sioux Falls Stampede Statistics

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