Stampede Earn First Weekend Sweep of 2026 Over Black Hawks

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The Sioux Falls Stampede defeated the Waterloo Black Hawks 6-3 to earn their first weekend sweep of the 2026 season. Matthew Grimes opened the scoring early, while Isaac Davis netted his first USHL goal to put the Stampede back in front. Goaltender Linards Feldbergs made 21 saves to earn his 21st win of the season.

Why it matters

The Stampede's weekend sweep over the Black Hawks marks an important milestone in their season, as they look to build momentum and solidify their position in the standings. The victory also showcases the team's depth, with contributions from both veteran and young players.

The details

The Stampede started strong, with Grimes scoring just 55 seconds into the game. The Black Hawks responded with two goals to take the lead, but Cooper Soller tied the game in the first period. In the second, Davis scored his first USHL goal to put the Stampede ahead, and Logan Renkowski added an insurance goal in the third. The Stampede sealed the win with two empty-net goals in the final minutes.

• The Stampede scored the opening goal just 55 seconds into the first period.
• The Black Hawks responded with a goal at 4:56 and took the lead at 11:47 in the first period.
• Isaac Davis scored his first USHL goal in the second period at 9:10.
• Logan Renkowski scored the Stampede's fourth goal at 13:57 in the third period.
• The Stampede added two empty-net goals in the final 1:04 of the game.

What’s next

The Stampede return to action on Thursday at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center against the Green Bay Gamblers, with the series wrapping up on Saturday for Super Hero Night.