The Sioux Falls Stampede defeated the Lincoln Stars 4-2 on Friday, March 20, 2025 at Ice Box.
The team took the lead early in the first period, with a goal from Brent Solomon. Noah Urness and Reid Varkonyi assisted.
Lefty Markonidis scored late in the second period, assisted by Gio Digiulian.
The Stampede made it 2-1 with a goal from Gennadi Chaly.
The Stampede increased the lead to 3-1 within the first minute when Reid Varkonyi netted one, assisted by Noah Urness and Filip Nordberg.
The Stampede increased the lead to 4-1 with 01.10 remaining of the third period after a goal from Bryce Ingles, assisted by Waylon Esche and Reid Varkonyi.
The Stars narrowed the gap to 4-2 with 19 seconds remaining of the third after a goal from Nikolas Young, assisted by Ethan Weber and Kade Kohanski.
The Stars were called for four penalties, while the Stampede received five penalties.
Next up:
The teams now have the chance to fine-tune their tactics, as they play each other again in the next matchup on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 6:05 p.m. CST at Ice Box.