The USHL Fall Classic is in the books after seven matchups on Saturday in Sioux City, Iowa. The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders were declared the champions of the event after posting a 3-0-0 record during the three-day event.
Both the Sioux Falls Stampede and Des Moines Buccaneers also finished the USHL Fall Classic with 3-0-0 records, but the RoughRiders recorded a larger goal differential (+12) after scoring 16 goals and allowing just four. Sioux Falls posted a goal differential of +10 while Des Moines finished with a +5 goal differential.
It is the second consecutive season the RoughRiders have gone a perfect 3-0-0 to win the USHL Fall Classic. Last season, the Des Moines Buccaneers also earned a 3-0-0 record, but finished behind Cedar Rapids in goal differential.
Michael Parks led the RoughRiders in scoring with six points (4g, 2a) while goaltender Troy Grosenick allowed just two goals and made 55 saves in two appearances for Cedar Rapids.
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What a great weekend for RoughRider goaltending! After watching Grosenick develop throughout the season last year I'm really excited to see what he can do with the team this year. He's a very solid and consistent goaltender and when his game is 100% on, he's a force to be reckoned with between the pipes. His performance this weekend just shows he really has what it takes to be successful in this league and in college...just waiting to see who will scoop him up first.
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