Sioux Falls, S.D. – Sioux Falls Stampede forward Reid Varkonyi and defenseman Filip Nordberg have been named the United States Hockey League (USHL) Forward and Defenseman of the Week, respectively.

Varkonyi earned the title after recording six points in the Stampede's two-game series against the Green Bay Gamblers. On Friday night, he notched the primary assist on both of the Stampede's goals. He elevated his performance on Saturday, tallying his first career USHL hat trick along with an assist to lead the Stampede to a 9-2 victory over the Gamblers. The Sherwood Park, Alberta, native tied the game with a quick wrister at 7:38 of the first period. His second goal came on the power play, cleaning up a rebound in front to give the Stampede a 7-1 lead. He capped the night with another power play goal—with a similar shot as his first—to complete the hat trick and seal the win.

Varkonyi is currently tied for second on the team in points with 49 (18 goals, 31 assists). He also ranks second among his teammates in both goals and assists. Additionally, the University of Denver commit ranks in the top five in plus-minus with a +16 rating and has been a key contributor on the power play with five goals and six assists.

Filip Nordberg earned his second Defenseman of the Week honor after a four-point weekend in Green Bay. He recorded a secondary assist on Friday's opening goal before scoring a goal of his own in the second period with a quick shot from the left faceoff dot. The Ottawa Senators draft pick followed that with a two-assist performance on Saturday. His first was a secondary assist on Ben Wilmott's goal at 9:41 of the first period, and his second was a well-timed pass up the ice to Austin Baker for the team's sixth goal of the night.

The Stockholm, Sweden, native ranks third on the team in plus-minus and is among the top twenty USHL defensemen in the same category. He also ranks third among Stampede defensemen in both assists and points. Nordberg last received Defenseman of the Week honors on March 10th.

Nordberg, Varkonyi, and the rest of the Stampede will wrap up the regular season with a home-and-home series against Fargo. After playing Friday night at Scheels Arena, the team returns to the PREMIER Center for Kids Takeover Night presented by High Point Networks on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:05 p.m., but fans are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy activities throughout the concourse. Mr. Twister, face painting, and inflatables will be available pregame, and a special kids' edition of Hungry Hungry Hippos will take place during the first intermission. The Stampede will also be raffling off their alternate RELOAD jerseys, with tickets available at 1 for $10, 3 for $20, or 20 for $100. Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish South Dakota and Montana.

The Stampede's season doesn't end on Saturday—playoff hockey is back in Sioux Falls! The team will host its first playoff game since 2019 on Saturday, April 19th. More details on additional playoff games will be announced following the conclusion of the first round.

Tickets for both games are available here.