Stampede Defeat Gamblers in Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls hockey team takes down Green Bay in high-scoring affair

Feb. 5, 2026 at 11:47pm

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The Sioux Falls Stampede defeated the Green Bay Gamblers 6-3 in the opening game of their three-game weekend series. Cooper Soller led the way for the Stampede with two goals, while Joey Macrina, Thomas Zocco, and Logan Renkowski also scored. Linards Feldbergs made 29 saves in net for the Stampede.

Why it matters

The Stampede's victory over the Gamblers keeps them in contention for a playoff spot in the competitive USHL league. The game featured physical play, including two fights, as well as some controversial calls from the officials that added to the intensity of the rivalry matchup.

The details

The Stampede jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period with goals from Soller and Macrina. The Gamblers cut the lead to 2-1 early in the second, but the Stampede responded with goals from Zocco and Renkowski to make it 4-2. Soller added his second goal of the game to extend the lead to 5-2 before the Gamblers scored early in the third to make it 5-3. An empty-net goal from JJ Monteiro sealed the 6-3 victory for the Stampede.

  • The game was played on February 6, 2026.
  • The Stampede and Gamblers will face off again on February 7, 2026.

The players

Cooper Soller

A forward for the Sioux Falls Stampede who scored two goals in the game.

Linards Feldbergs

The starting goaltender for the Sioux Falls Stampede who made 29 saves in the victory.

Green Bay Gamblers

The opposing team that the Sioux Falls Stampede defeated.

Joey Macrina

A forward for the Sioux Falls Stampede who scored one of the team's six goals.

Thomas Zocco

A forward for the Sioux Falls Stampede who scored one of the team's six goals.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Stampede will travel to Sioux City for a game on Friday night before returning home to face the Gamblers again on Saturday.

The takeaway

The Stampede's victory over the Gamblers was an important one as they continue to battle for a playoff spot in the USHL. The physical and high-scoring nature of the game showcased the intensity of the rivalry between these two teams.