PAPILLION, NEBRASKA – The USHL West Division saw a slight movement in the standings this week. Sioux Falls moved past Tri-City for second place, two points behind Omaha. The Lancers have been the leagues strongest team of the season losing only one game. The Tri-City Storm lost a little traction from their hot start this week going 1-2-0. Led by USHL points leader Jaden Schwartz, the Storm offer plenty of abuse to opposing goalies with their high shots on goal average. Despite their ability to amass shots, Tri-City is winning games on the strength of their special teams play; the Storm rank fourth in the USHL in penalty kills and fifth in power play scoring.
West Division Standings Omaha, 20 pts (10-1-0) Sioux Falls, 18 pts (8-1-2) Tri-City, 15 pts (7-3-1) Fargo, 12 pts (6-5-0) Des Moines, 10 pts (5-7-0) Lincoln, 8 pts (4-9-0) Sioux City, 7 pts (3-7-1)
Schedule Results
November 3, 2009 Tri-City 2, Lincoln 1 Kearney, Nebraska – Jaden Schwartz continued his stand out season scoring his sixth goal of the season late in the first period. With that goal, Schwartz now has 15 points this season. The Storm continued their dominance over the Stars, winning their seventh game of the season.
November 5, 2009 Indiana 4, Sioux City 2 Sioux City, Iowa – Adam Philips and Max Cook each had two pints for the visiting Indiana Ice. The Musketeers managed 14 shots on goal scoring twice in their loss. Sioux City’s offensive play is cause for alarm as the Muskies only have 18 goals on the season, which ranks last in the USHL.
Youngstown 4, Des Moines 3 Youngstown, Ohio – The Phantoms played a good team oriented game against the Buccaneers Thursday night for the win. Des Moines played a very clean game taking three penalties and converting one of five power plays.
November 6, 2009 Youngstown 5, Des Moines 4 Youngstown, Ohio – The Phantoms edged the Buccaneers for the second day in a row to sweep the Bucs in their ‘series’ this weekend. Des Moines assaulted the Phantoms with 50 shots on goal to no avail as Jordan Tibbett would turn away 46 shots for the victory.
Sioux Falls 2, Tri-City 1 Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Jacob Johnstone scored the game winning goal early in the third period to give the Stampede their seventh win of the season and move them into second place with a one point lead over the Storm. Lino Chimienti stopped 12 shots for the Stampede allowing one goal in the first period. The Storm appeared over matched by the powerful Sioux Falls defense which dominated Tri-City all night.
Fargo 4, Chicago 1 Fargo, North Dakota – The white hot Steel were cooled on the northern plains as the Force would shut down Chicago throughout the game. Fargo allowed 12 shots on goal assisting goalie Cody Campbell to his fifth win of the season. Mankato, Minnesota native Corey Leivermann scored twice for the Force giving himself ten points on the season.
Omaha 7, Waterloo 4 Omaha, Nebraska – The Lancers entered the third period up 4-0 on the Black Hawks as Waterloo would score four times in their losing effort. Omaha would be led by Erik Haula’s four goals and six points and Matt White’s five points. Goalie Jeff Teglia allowed four goals on 23 shots as he would collect his seventh win of the season. With the win, Omaha is now a USHL best 9-1-0 collecting 18 points for their effort.
November 7, 2009 Omaha 4, Sioux City 3 Sioux City, Iowa – Joe Philippi would collect his third career win in the overtime shootout for the Lancers making 16 saves. Omaha would defeat their rivals, Sioux City on the road behind two power play goals and a 2-1 shootout victory.
Fargo 3, Chicago 2 Fargo, North Dakota – Corey Leivermann had two assists for the Force in the win. Ryan Holfeld would get the start in goal for Fargo stopping 23 of 25 shots. The win is Fargo’s sixth this season.
Sioux Falls 6, Indiana 2 Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Matt Bailey and Josh Holmstrom each logged four points for the host Stampede in the victory. Clay Witt would take care of his part of the play stopping 23 of 25 shots.
Waterloo 7, Lincoln 0 Waterloo, Iowa – The Black Hawks scored early and often against the visiting Stars. J.T. Browne and Tyler Barnes each scored twice for Waterloo as Lincoln could offer little more than a brawl towards the end of the second period. Former Lincoln Star and Williamsville, New York native Steve Racine recorded the shutout for Waterloo in his first career USHL victory.
Des Moines 5, Tri-City 3 Des Moines, Iowa – Despite 40 shots on goal by the Storm, Charles Williams would lead the Buccaneers to the win allowing three goals. Tri-City was led by Wilcox, Saskatchewan native Jared Schwartz who recorded three points.
Upcoming Weeks Schedule
November 8, 2009 Indiana at Omaha
November 10, 2009 Des Moines at Chicago
November 11, 2009 Omaha at Tri-City
November 13, 2009 Des Moines at Lincoln Sioux City at Omaha Cedar Rapids at Sioux Falls Tri-City at Waterloo Fargo at Indiana
November 14, 2009 Sioux City at Des Moines Waterloo at Lincoln Omaha at Sioux Falls Tri-City at Cedar Rapids Fargo at Indiana
USHL Weekly Honors (from the League) Offensive Player of the Week: Matt White, Omaha Lancers Defensive Player of the Week: Zach Palmquist, Waterloo Black Hawks Goalie of the Week: Steven Racine, Waterloo Blackhawks
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