Fargo Force Dominate Sioux City Musketeers 4-1 in Game 1

Ajay White's stellar goaltending and 4 different scorers lead Fargo to playoff victory

Apr. 19, 2026 at 2:13am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action of a hockey game, with players and the puck reduced to abstract shapes and planes of bright blue, red, and white.The Fargo Force's decisive Game 1 victory over the Sioux City Musketeers showcases the team's well-rounded offensive attack and stifling defense.Fargo Today

The Fargo Force defeated the Sioux City Musketeers 4-1 in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series. Fargo got goals from four different players - Kolin Sisson, Cullen McCrate, Gavin Uhlenkamp, and Graham Jones - while goaltender Ajay White stopped 30 of 31 shots. The Force led 3-0 after two periods before Sioux City scored late in the third. Fargo outshot the Musketeers 46-31 in the game.

Why it matters

The Fargo Force are looking to make a deep playoff run after earning a first-round bye. This decisive Game 1 victory at home puts them in a strong position to advance to the next round, continuing their quest for a championship.

The details

Fargo opened the scoring in the first period with goals from Kolin Sisson and Cullen McCrate to take a 2-0 lead. They extended the advantage to 3-0 in the second period on an unassisted goal by Gavin Uhlenkamp. In the third, Graham Jones scored on the power play to make it 4-0 before Sioux City finally got on the board late. Ajay White was stellar in net for the Force, turning aside 30 of 31 shots he faced.

  • The game was played on April 18, 2026.
  • Fargo scored the opening goal at the 4:52 mark of the first period.
  • Cullen McCrate scored Fargo's second goal at the 14:32 mark of the first period.
  • Gavin Uhlenkamp scored Fargo's third goal at the 9:55 mark of the second period.
  • Graham Jones scored Fargo's fourth goal on the power play at the 6:03 mark of the third period.

The players

Ajay White

The goaltender for the Fargo Force who made 30 saves on 31 shots in the game. White is committed to play for the University of St. Thomas.

Kolin Sisson

A Fargo Force forward who scored the team's first goal of the game.

Cullen McCrate

A Fargo Force forward who scored the team's second goal of the game.

Gavin Uhlenkamp

A Fargo Force forward who scored the team's third goal of the game.

Graham Jones

A Fargo Force forward who scored the team's fourth goal of the game on the power play.

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What’s next

The Fargo Force will look to take a 2-0 series lead when they host the Sioux City Musketeers in Game 2 on April 19, 2026 at 5:05 PM. If Sioux City wins at least one game, Games 3 and 4 will be held at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa on April 23 and 24.

The takeaway

The Fargo Force's dominant performance in Game 1, led by stellar goaltending from Ajay White and balanced scoring from four different players, puts them in a strong position to advance in the Western Conference playoffs as they continue their quest for a championship.