Strong First Period Lifts Fargo Force to Home-Opening Win

The Force scored three goals in the first period to win 3-1.

FARGO, N.D. — Friday marked the first step in the Fargo Force’s attempt to defend their Clark Cup title at home.

In the home-opener against Sioux Falls, the Force netted three goals in the first period to help them win 3-1.

Aaron Huglen was the first to light the lamp, midway through the period before Josh Nodler put Fargo up 2-0.

Then, with just three seconds left in the first, Ben Meyers scored on the power play.

The team is now 2-1 on the season with its second home game against Sioux Falls on Saturday night at 7:05.

NOTE: A previous edition of this article mistaken said the Force were playing in their season-opener on Friday.