Cedar Rapids RoughRiders edge Team USA in close match

Thomas Corneillie and Braiden Scuderi score for the RoughRiders in 2-1 victory

Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:15am

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The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders defeated Team USA by a score of 2-1 in a close junior hockey matchup on Friday, February 27, 2026. Thomas Corneillie and Braiden Scuderi scored for the RoughRiders, while Logan Stuart netted the lone goal for Team USA.

Why it matters

This win continues the RoughRiders' strong season in the USHL, a top junior hockey league that develops top talent for the NHL. The close game highlights the competitive nature of the league and the parity between the RoughRiders and Team USA's top prospects.

The details

In a tightly contested affair, the RoughRiders were able to edge out Team USA thanks to goals from Corneillie and Scuderi. The game remained close throughout, with Team USA's Stuart scoring to make it a one-goal game, but the RoughRiders held on for the victory.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 27, 2026.
  • The teams will meet again on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 6 p.m. CST.

The players

Thomas Corneillie

A forward for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders who scored one of the team's goals in the victory.

Braiden Scuderi

A forward for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders who scored the other goal for the team in their win over Team USA.

Logan Stuart

A player for Team USA who scored their lone goal in the 2-1 loss to the RoughRiders.

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What’s next

The teams will meet again on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 6 p.m. CST.

The takeaway

This close victory for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders over a talented Team USA squad demonstrates the high level of competition in the USHL and the RoughRiders' ability to win tight games against top prospects.