Bryce Mattern nets hat trick as Force blank Stampede

FARGO — Bryce Mattern scored two third-period goals to complete a hat trick as Fargo shut out Sioux Falls 5-0 in USHL play Saturday in front of 4,522 fans at Scheels Arena. Zac Zimmerman scored his second goal of the season early in the game before Mattern tallied at 8:05. Jacob Jett, with an assist to Mattern and AJ Garcia, gave the Force a 3-0 lead in the second period. Samuel Hrenak helped the Force to their fourth straight win, stopping 34 shots. Fargo (5-3) hosts Green Bay on Oct. 15-16. Sioux Falls 0 0 0 - 0 Fargo 2 1 2 - 5 1st Period-1, Fargo, Zimmerman 2 (Penner), 2:53. 2, Fargo, Mattern 3 (Young), 8:05. Penalties-Cullen Fgo (checking from behind), 0:17; Jakobsen Sf (checking from behind, misconduct-checking from behind), 3:06; Alvarez Sf (tripping), 14:44; Davis Sf (major-fighting, misconduct-fighting), 18:51; Kouhia Fgo (major-fighting, misconduct-fighting), 18:51. 2nd Period-3, Fargo, Jett 1 (Mattern, Garcia), 5:34. Penalties-Bonkov Sf (holding), 11:35;