SIOUX FALLS, S.D.— The Sioux Falls Stampede added another loss to the Team USA NTDP's losing streak, winning 7-4 on Thursday night. John McNelis led the Herd with two goals and an assist while Hayden Reid, Beckett Hendrickson, Will McDonough, Artur Cholach and Tyler Borgula all added to the Herd's win. Michael Chambre tallied his 11th win of the season against his former team.
Hendrickson got the ball rolling for the Stampede, marking his 11th goal of the season, with help from Borgula and Chris Pelosi, 6:13 into the period. The NTDP was able to answer back with three of its own goals, closing the period out 1-3 in favor of Team USA. The Herd's Noah Eyre had a one-on-one opportunity during a penalty shot, but was unable to increase the Herd's side of the scoreboard.
The second period was all Stampede as the Herd would score four goals during the period. Artur Cholach tabbed his second USHL goal 4:35 into the frame. Tyler Borgula went on to tie the game up just over one minute later. John McNelis earned his first star of the night title with two goals after the halfway point in the game, his 11th and 12th goals of the season. The Herd outshot Team USA, 16-7, in the second period. A two period total of 31 shots on net set the Stampede up for success heading into the third with a score of 5-3.
Hayden Reid earned his fourth goal of his career 12:36 into the final frame, increasing the Herd's lead to 6-3. Will McDonough, with a little help from McNelis and Micah Berger, added the Herd's final goal of the game, on the powerplay. USA was able to nab one final goal with under a minute to play in the game, but it was too late to change the course.
Michael Chambre's 11th win of the season was electric as he defeated his former team. Chambre totalled 26 saves on 30 shots on goal, a save percentage of .867. He now holds a cumulative save percentage of .883 and goals-against average of 3.21. Improving his record to 11-5-1-1, he now has an 18-17-1-1 career record.
The Herd has a full slate of fun planned for the next two days, including Hockey Moms Night and Hockey Day South Dakota. More information on both games is available on the Stampede website. Tickets for all Stampede home games are available now through the KELOLAND box office, Stampede office, or any Ticketmaster outlets.
