PAPILLION, NE – The Fargo Force continued to astonish home ice advantage on Friday night by making a strong showing in Omaha against the reigning league champions, the Omaha Lancers. The Force began the evening with a quick power play goal off the stick of Andy Taranto at 4:40 in the first period. Fargo would add an even strength goal at 14:45 from Corey Leivermann. With a 2-0 heading into the first intermission, Fargo was able to quiet the crowd and began to establish their game plan. The second period would yield considerably more aggressive play as both teams would take their fair share of penalties as the game became increasing more physical with one another. Danny Kristo scored on the power play at 6:34 to bring Omaha to within one of Fargo. Than, at the 12 minute mark, the Force began their surge as they scored twice in a span of 50 seconds, one an even strength goal from Chris Stafne, the other a shorthanded marker from Andy Taranto, gave Fargo in a commanding 4-1 lead at the second intermission. Fargo opened the third period with a pair of quick goals. Colten St. Clair scored at 2:30 and Gavin Hartzog scored at 3:25 for the Force to place Fargo in a commanding 6-1 lead. Omaha would score at 6:34 from Jake Hauswirth to give Fargo a 6-2 win. The Force proved to be too much in the opener to take a 1-0 series lead. You may email the author at: john.strathman@prohockeynews.com
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