Coash's 4-Point Night Leads Scarecrows to Victory, 4-1

Topeka Scarecrows defeat Indiana Sentinels in FPHL neutral site matchup

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:00am

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The Topeka Scarecrows defeated the Indiana Sentinels 4-1 in an FPHL neutral site matchup, led by a 4-point performance from forward Scott Coash. Coash scored a hat trick and added an assist as the Scarecrows kept their playoff hopes alive with the victory.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Scarecrows in the playoff hunt in their inaugural FPHL season, as they look to secure a postseason berth. The game was played at a neutral site in northern Minnesota, marking the first FPHL game held in the state.

The details

Topeka opened the scoring early in the first period as Steven Klinck scored the first FPHL goal in Minnesota history. Indiana tied it up later in the period, but the Scarecrows regained the lead in the second on a goal from Coash. Coash then scored twice more in the third period, including an empty-netter, to complete his hat trick and give Topeka the 4-1 victory.

  • The game was played on March 28, 2026.
  • Klinck scored the first FPHL goal in Minnesota history at 1:31 of the first period.
  • Cunningham tied the game for Indiana at 15:30 of the first period.
  • Coash scored to give Topeka a 2-1 lead just before the halfway point of the second period.
  • Coash scored twice in the third period, including an empty-net goal with 28 seconds remaining.

The players

Scott Coash

A forward for the Topeka Scarecrows who recorded a hat trick and an assist in the game.

Steven Klinck

A forward for the Topeka Scarecrows who scored the first FPHL goal in Minnesota history.

Sammy Bernard

The goaltender for the Topeka Scarecrows who made 33 saves in the win.

Cooper Olson

The goaltender for the Indiana Sentinels who faced the Scarecrows.

Corey Cunningham

A forward for the Indiana Sentinels who scored their lone goal in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We needed this win to keep our playoff hopes alive, and the guys really stepped up tonight. Scott was dominant, and Sammy made some big saves to preserve the lead.”

— Scarecrows Head Coach

What’s next

The Scarecrows will play their final road game of the season tomorrow night against the Sentinels in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.

The takeaway

The Scarecrows' victory in the FPHL's first-ever game in Minnesota keeps them in the playoff hunt in their inaugural season, showcasing the team's resilience and the emergence of star player Scott Coash.