Stampede beat NTDP U18s, 4-1
CHICAGO, IL (STAMPEDE) — Two games at the Fall Classic played by the Stampede. Two games at the Fall Classic won by the Stampede. The Herd is heading into the second week of the regular season with four points won out of four points available, with its second game at the Fall Classic a much more complete […]
The Sioux Falls Stampede defeated the NTDP U18s 4-1 in the second game of the Fall Classic. The game marked a significant improvement for the Stampede, who had struggled in their first meeting with the U18s. Rookie forward Ryder Betzold scored his first goal of the season in the first period, following a power-play call after NTDP U17 Maverick McKinnon drew a tripping penalty.
The Stampede controlled much of the first frame, registering 18 shots on goal. In the second period, first-year forward Matteo Alvarez scored his first goal in the USHL, cutting the NTDP's lead to 1-0. The Stampede's Wade Weil added another goal with 3:47 left in the second to extend their lead to 3-0. Despite Carter Morris' goal for the NTDP in the final period, Betzold scored again just 31 seconds later, sealing the victory for the Stampede.
The high-scoring game featured 40 penalties in the third period alone, with In net, Nate Chizik made a career-high 47 saves for the NTDP. Ryan Cameron of the Sioux Falls Stampede stopped 25 of 26 shots, marking his first career win in a starter role. The Stampede will face the Tri-City Storm on Friday at 7:05 PM CT at the Viaero Center.
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