SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (STAMPEDE) — The Sioux Falls Stampede earned one point against the Omaha Lancers in a 2-1 overtime loss to close out their three-game week. Brock Schultz netted the team’s lone goal, and goaltender Waylon Esche made several key saves in a 25-save performance.
After Wednesday’s 6–1 win against the Lancers, the Herd knew Omaha would come out seeking revenge. Sioux Falls set the tone early, generating several scoring opportunities. A key moment came at 8:33 when the Lancers’ Jack Stanius committed a high-sticking penalty. As Stampede goaltender Waylon Esche headed to the bench, Joey Macrina and Brock Schultz broke into the offensive zone on an odd-man rush. Off a clean pass from Macrina, Schultz rocketed the puck over the stick side of goaltender Devin Shakar. The goal marked Schultz’s 14th of the season, with Macrina and Solomon earning assists.
The Herd maintained their lead and shut down the Lancers’ power play after defenseman Mathew Grimes was called for slashing. That power play was cut short by 10 seconds when Yegor Kim was whistled for boarding against Noah Mannausau. Sioux Falls came up empty on the advantage but carried a 1–0 lead into the first intermission after outshooting Omaha 20–6…