General | 11/20/2025 8:50:38 AM

Ryan Sikes previews his top series to watch for games on Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22. Catch this Saturday's matchup between the Sioux Falls Stampede and Chicago Steel free on FloHockey social media channels. Live to Social broadcasts will begin shortly before puck drop and air in their entirety across FloHockey social platforms, including YouTube, Facebook and X. 

Fargo Force vs. Waterloo Black Hawks

Fargo has gone 6-4-0-0 in its last ten, and carries a two game win streak, while sitting tied for first in the Western Conference. Luke McNamara is on a three game point streak, and Ajay White continues to stand out in net with a 1.57 goals against average and a .940 save percentage, both at the top of the league.

Meanwhile, Waterloo is looking to stop a difficult stretch and has dropped seven straight on home ice with a 3-7-0-0 mark in its last ten. The Black Hawks still get strong production from Ryan Whiterabbit, who has 12 points, which is seventh among USHL defensemen, and he is riding a four game assist streak.

Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Muskegon and Cedar Rapids meet for the first time this season. Muskegon is 8-2-0-0 in its last ten, and has a firm grasp on first place in the Eastern Conference. Forward Anthony Thomas Maroon has 10 points, which is tied for fifth among USHL rookies, and Carl Axelsson owns a 1.98 goals against average, which is second among league goaltenders. Drew Stewart will look to keep his seven-game road point streak alive.

Cedar Rapids has picked up points in six of its last ten, and sits in fifth in the Eastern Conference. Jason Musa has 19 points, which is tied for ninth most in the league, and rookie David Bosco leads all first year players with 14 points. The RoughRiders have been steady at home with a 4-3-0-1 record.

Madison Capitols vs. NTDP U-17 team

Madison has earned points in six straight, and gone 5-3-0-2 in its last ten. The Caps sit fourth in the Eastern Conference, and rely on steady goaltending from Caleb Heil, who carries a 2.76 goals against average and has logged 848 minutes, which is third most in the league. Rookie forward Michael Tang has scored 10 points, and Madison has traveled well with a 6-3-0-0 record on the road.

The NTDP U-17 team returns to USHL play following the Under 17 Hockey Challenge, and brings a two game win streak into the matchup as a program. Brayden Willis and Carter Meyer both had strong showings in the tournament. Willis finished with five goals and 12 points, and Meyer added four goals and 10 points as the U17s look to build on that momentum. Team USA owns a 34.6 percent home power play, which is the best in the league.