General | 2/28/2026 10:33:12 PM
The Green Bay Gamblers earned retribution with a win against the Phantoms, the RoughRiders won again on the road against the NTDP, and the Stars won an in-state battle against Tri-City during an eight-game slate on Saturday across the league.
By The Numbers
1 - Shutout for the Fargo Force in its 4-0 win over Sioux City. It was the first of his USHL career for Samuel Hrenak in just his third game in the league.
2 - Five-goal wins for the Green Bay Gamblers and Muskegon Lumberjacks, with multi-goal efforts from Viktor Norringer and Gavin Katz helping power their teams to victory.
3 - Multi-goal scorers on the night: Viktor Norringer, Gavin Katz and Max Rider.
11 - Combined power-play conversions across the league.
431 - Total shots on goal in Friday night action.
13 - Remaining playoff spots to be clinched after the Phantoms secured their spot in the postseason this evening.
Three Stars
1st Star: Viktor Nörringer, F, Muskegon Lumberjacks
2G, 2A, GWG, 10 Shots, +2
2nd Star: Max Rider, F, Madison Capitols
2G, GWG, 3 Shots, +1
3rd Star: Devin Shakar, G, Omaha Lancers
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About the USHL
The United States Hockey League (USHL) and its 16 teams are committed to being the world's leading junior hockey league. This season, more than 50% of NCAA Division I men's hockey players and nearly 25% of NHL players have USHL experience. The USHL has developed more than 285 direct NHL Draft picks since 2020, and eight of the last 10 Hobey Baker Award winners, including Macklin Celebrini (Chicago Steel).
Elevated through the recently announced
Declaration of Excellence with the NHL and USA Hockey, the league's player-first approach, including a 2:1 practice-to-game ratio and a schedule with 90% of games played on weekends, provides its players with the optimal environment for athletic and personal growth, creating pathways for the next generation of stars like
Auston Matthews (NTDP),
Kyle Connor (Youngstown Phantoms),
Jeremy Swayman (Sioux Falls Stampede), and
Johnny Gaudreau (Dubuque Fighting Saints).