Sioux Falls, S.D. — The Sioux Falls Stampede extended their winning streak to nine games with a dominant 5–1 victory over the Sioux City Musketeers. Goaltender Linards Feldbergs made franchise history with an 18-save performance, tying Charlie Lindgren's single-season wins record, while Thomas Zocco led the offense with two goals.


Sioux Falls came out strong after a slow start the night before, controlling the first period and outshooting Sioux City 21–8. Their pressure paid off at 7:56 when Brent Solomon intercepted a pass in the offensive zone and fired home an unassisted goal from the slot for his 21st of the season. Physical play intensified midway through the period, highlighted by a scrum at 9:09 that resulted in roughing penalties for both teams. Despite continued pressure, the Stampede carried just a 1–0 lead into the intermission.

Tensions escalated in the second period as both teams exchanged penalties. At 7:12, Cooper Soller and Sioux City's Travis Poliski were assessed minors for unsportsmanlike conduct, with Poliski receiving an additional roughing penalty to give Sioux Falls a power play. The Herd soon gained a 5-on-3 advantage, and with just 12 seconds remaining, Brock Schultz tipped in a Brent Solomon shot to make it 2–0. Logan Renkowski added the secondary assist on Schultz's 24th goal of the season.

Sioux Falls had another power-play opportunity shortly after but could not convert. Sioux City cut the deficit in half at 15:35 when Gavin Garry scored on a backhand in front of the net. Still, the Stampede controlled play, outshooting the Musketeers 12–6 in the period.

The third period featured more physical play and special-teams action. At 8:30, Thomas Zocco restored a two-goal lead, finishing a rebound with assists from Cooper Soller and Markus Jakobsen. Moments later, a series of penalties gave Sioux Falls another 5-on-3 advantage, and Joey Macrina capitalized with a precise shot from the right faceoff circle to extend the lead to 4–1.

Zocco sealed the victory soon after, netting his second goal of the night on the power play with a shot that beat the goaltender stick-side.

The Stampede dominated the game statistically, outshooting Sioux City 52–19 en route to a 5–1 win.

Feldbergs' milestone performance marked his 34th win of the season, tying Charlie Lindgren's franchise record set in 2012–13. He now holds a .912 save percentage and a 2.48 goals-against average on the year.

The Stampede hit the road next week to face the Omaha Lancers on Thursday at 7:05 p.m. before closing out the regular season with three home games beginning Tuesday, March 31. They will then host Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals on April 17 and 19. 

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