Fargo Force

TONINATO NAMED TO THE 2012-13 ALL-USHL SECOND TEAM

whitneyb — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:30:54 +0000

Fargo Force forward Dominic Toninato was named to the 2012-13 All-USHL Second Team as announced this afternoon by the United States Hockey League. The first and second teams were voted on by USHL coaches and general managers. A total of eight forwards, four defensemen and two goaltenders were selected. Toninato played in 64 games during the regular season for the Force scoring 70 points with 29 goals and 41 assists. He finished the season tied for first in scoring alongside linemate Brendan Harms. In the post season, the forward posted 6 points in 13 games played with 3 goals and 3 assists. The Duluth native will head back to his hometown where he will play for the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs next season. All-USHL First Team Kevin Lindskoug (G), Muskegon Lumberjacks Paul LaDue (D), Lincoln Stars Ian McCoshen (D), Waterloo Black Hawks Taylor Cammarata (F), Waterloo Black Hawks Justin Kloos (F), Waterloo Black Hawks Mike Szmatula (F), Dubuque Fighting Saints All-USHL Second Team Alex Lyon (G), Omaha Lancers Michael Brodzinski (D), Muskegon Lumberjacks Niklas Nevalainen (D), Dubuque Fighting Saints Austin Cangelosi (F), Youngstown Phantoms Jake Guentzel (F), Sioux City Musketeers Kyle Novak (F), Green Bay Gamblers Peter Quenneville (F), Dubuque Fighting Saints Dominic Toninato (F), Fargo Force For more information on 2012-13 USHL Awards, visit the official USHL website at www.ushl.com.

BAYREUTHER NAMED TO 2012-13 USHL ALL-ROOKIE TEAM

whitneyb — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:27:28 +0000

Fargo Force defenseman Gavin Bayreuther was named to the 2012-13 All-Rookie Team as announced this afternoon by the United States Hockey League. The team was voted on by USHL coaches and general managers and is comprised of four forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender. Bayreuther was acquired by Fargo in a trade with the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders midway through the season. Fargo traded defenseman Justin Wade in hopes to get a puck carrying, point producing defenseman and received just that. Before coming to Fargo, Bayreuther had played in 19 games with the RoughRiders putting up 12 points (4g, 8a). He played in 41 games for Fargo, putting up 21 points and ended up finishing tied sixth overall amongst defensemen in the USHL. He is committed to play collegiate hockey at St. Lawrence University. 2012-13 USHL All-Rookie Team Tony Calderone (F) – Sioux Falls Stampede Jake Guentzel (F) – Sioux City Musketeers Vinni Lettieri (F) – Lincoln Stars Nick Schmaltz (F) – Green Bay Gamblers Gavin Bayreuther (D) – Fargo Force Michael Brodzinski (D) – Muskegon Lumberjacks Gustav Olofsson (D) – Green Bay Gamblers Cal Petersen (G) – Waterloo Black Hawks For more information on 2012-13 USHL Awards, visit the official USHL website at www.ushl.com.

2013-14 Season Tickets!

BrianK — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:50:29 +0000

Don’t feel left out next hockey season; become a Fargo Force season ticket holder today. Whether for business or for pleasure, Force season tickets will fill your winter months with incredible, non-stop hockey action. Scheels Arena is the perfect place to entertain key clients, reward employees, or enjoy the company of family and friends. Got kids? Don't worry we have you covered! The Fargo Force Kids Club sponsored by Happy Joe's is the thing for you. Become a 2013-14 season ticket holder and for just $50, your child will get a ticket to every home game! For more information click here. We “Guarantee Satisfaction.” Anyone who purchases a full season ticket package for the 2013-14 Force season and is not satisfied with their experience after our first home stand, the Force will refund the remaining games to you. We are that confident that you enjoy every minute of Fargo Force hockey. Call Trevor today to reserve your seat! 701.356.7658 Don’t take our word for it. Hear from our own excited fans… “It only took ONE GAME and my boyfriend and I decided we have to be season ticket holders! So after that first game we bought our club seats right up against the glass :) I don't have a favorite memory because there is never a dull moment watching you guys! I love the FORCE!” –Alli K. “My daughter now loves hockey because of going to force games with me!!! Those times are my fondest memories!” – Heidi M. “We dress in jersey for every game and our kids spray their hair blue. Also some face paint! Great family fun for us to go to Force games!” – Joni W. “This is a great way for us to bond and the ticket prices are so reasonable.” –Heidi C. “They are a great team and play their hearts out. All the guys are awesome players, and they have great personalities. I was never a hockey fan until I started coming to Force games-now I love it!” –Jessica F. “I love the fans. We have such a great group of people here in Fargo that come out to cheer on the hometown team.” –Mandi T.

2013-14 Fargo Force Season Ticket Benefits

• Sesaon ticket booklet to easily keep track of tickets*

• Ticket exchange program (unused tickets become vouchers for future games)

• Flexible 3 month or 8 month interest-free payment options

• Season ticket holder mug with discounts on pop and beer

• 20% discount on Fargo Force merchandise at Top Shelf*

• Opportunity to be selected as Season Ticket Holder of the Game

• Hold the same seat and avoid long lines at the box office*

• First chance renewals to renew your same seat or to upgrade

*Full Season Holds the Same Seat for All 30 Home Games

For pricing and more information download the order form. Call Trevor at 701.356.7658 or email trevorc@fargoforce.com to get personal service today!

Not quite ready for a whole season? Try this ticket plan.

SCHEELS ARENA BOX OFFICE HOURS Mon-Fri: 11am-6pm Weekend Event Days: Opens at noon 701.364.3672 Doors and bowl open 1 hour before puck drop. The Will Call window opens 2 hours prior to an event.

Fargo Force and Sanford Summer Camps

BrianK — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:58:59 +0000

July 22-25: Mites, Squirts, Girls U-8, U-10 July 29-Aug 1: Pee Wees, Bantams, High School, Girls U-12, U-14 Registration form Camp times will be between 9am and 2pm. Finalized times will be released 1 week prior to camp via email. Sponsored by Sanford Health Cost: $250 (Mites $150) Skill levels = Mites (8 & under) Squirts (10 & under) PeeWees (12 & under) **Age group is determined by what level they are going to be in when the next season starts. Skill Development: -Edgework, turning, stops and starts -Puck skills, stick-handling and passing -Shooting and puck protection Includes: On and off ice training and a camp jersey Head Instructors: Fargo Force Assistant coaches Byron Pool and Jesse Davis Off Ice Instructor: Fargo Force Athletic Trainer Phil Faught Key Instructors: Select Fargo Force players Camps are held at Scheels Arena.

DUBUQUE COMPLETES SWEEP TO WIN CLARK CUP

whitneyb — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:23:10 +0000

The Dubuque Fighting Saints defeated the Fargo Force 3-2 in overtime to complete the sweep and win the Clark Cup in front of 3,480 at Scheels Arena. This is Fargo’s third appearance in the Clark Cup Finals in the last five seasons since entering the league in 2008. Dubuque has also been here before, this being their second trip in three years, winning the Clark Cup in 2011. The Force entered tonight’s game in an elimination situation, after falling to the Fighting Saints in the first two games of this best of five series in Dubuque last weekend. Both teams came into game three knowing that this was all for the Clark Cup. The Force were battling as their season hung in limbo and the Fighting Saints entered game three looking to close the door on Fargo’s season. The Force took the first lead of the game at 8:30 into the first period off a power play goal from Austin Ortega off a pass from Chris Buchanan. It was Ortega’s eighth goal of the playoffs as he leads the league in goals scored in the 2013 playoffs. With less than four minutes remaining in the first period, Cam Johnson was bombarded with shots from the opposition but laid out in front of the net to sustain the lead heading into intermission. At 2:48 into the second period, Dubuque evened it up with a goal by Brandon Carlson. The remaining of the second period, both teams matched each other step for step as neither allowed goal. At the completion of two, the games stayed all knotted up at one a piece. The contest stayed even as both teams amped up intensity in the third period. At 8:05 in, Dubuque broke the tie with a power play goal by Shane Sooth. With 29.9 seconds remaining and the game on the line, Alex Iafallo banked a shot with an extra attacker on the ice to tie the game and send it into overtime. Fargo and Dubuque came into overtime, combating for the victory. With a great glove save by Johnson, the Force stayed locked in. Just shy of the half way mark in the extra period, Dubuque’s Frank DiChiara hooked in a goal to give the Fighting Saints the win and earn the Clark Cup. “This group of guys are fantastic and gave a great effort,” said forward Dominic Toninato. “Cam [Johnson] played a heck of game, giving us a chance the win all game. This team has a lot of character and heart and I’m proud to be a part of it.” “I have a lot of respect for Dubuque, they played a really tough game,” said Head Coach John Marks. “We had a long road and this team had a lot of heart, and Cam kept us in the game and gave us a chance to win.” A full schedule of games/results is below (home games are in bold). Game 1: Dubuque 4 Fargo 1 BOXSCORE Game 2: Dubuque 4 Fargo 1 BOXSCORE Game 3: Dubuque 3 Fargo 2 OT BOXSCORE - By Melody Neer