2022-23 Fargo Force Roster
United States Hockey League (USHL)
Team Record: 40-14-4 (SO: 0-4) - 88 points
Finishing 1st in the USHL's Western Conference
Lost League Championship
Coach: Nick Oliver (40-14, 4 OTL)
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
2022-23 Fargo Force StatisticsTeam Record: 40-14-4 (SO: 0-4) - 88 points
Finishing 1st in the USHL's Western Conference
Lost League Championship
Coach: Nick Oliver (40-14, 4 OTL)
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
The Fargo Force of the United States Hockey League ended the 2022-23 season with a record of 40 wins and 14 losses (and 4 overtime losses), with a 0-4 showing in shootouts for 88 points finishing first in the USHL's Western Conference.
The Force topped the circuit with just 159 goals allowed. Fargo scored 230 goals. Cole Knuble netted 30 goals for the team, while Mac Swanson contributed 43 assists. Matej Marinov led the squad with 21 wins, plus Anton Castro added 15 or more wins, too. Matej Marinov recorded a 2.36 goals against average, best among goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Nick Oliver coached the team. The 2022-23 Fargo Force lost in the League Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bartley | D | September 22, 2006 | 6'3" | 187 | R | Chicago, IL |
| Julian Beaumont | F | February 23, 2004 | 5'8" | 147 | L | Plano, TX |
| Harper Bentz | F | November 29, 2004 | 6'0" | 170 | R | Moorhead, MN |
| Brasen Boser | D | February 29, 2004 | 5'9" | 150 | L | Minot, ND |
| Anton Castro | G | January 23, 2003 | 6'2" | 174 | L | Mendota Heights, MN |
| Reid Conn | D | February 2, 2004 | 6'4" | 205 | R | Centennial, CO |
| Noah Eyre | F | June 22, 2004 | 5'11" | 176 | R | Vienna, VA |
| Jake Fisher | RW | March 27, 2005 | 6'2" | 187 | L | Woodbury, MN |
| Leo Gruba | D | December 14, 2003 | 6'1" | 190 | R | Lake Elmo, MN |
| Owen Hanson | F | August 8, 2003 | 6'2" | 170 | R | Minot, ND |
| Ty Henricks | F | June 28, 2005 | 6'4" | 209 | L | Mission Viejo, CA |
| Tommy Holtby | F | April 21, 2006 | 6'1" | 209 | R | Victor, NY |
| Cole Knuble | F | July 1, 2004 | 5'9" | 170 | R | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Beck Liden | G | February 16, 2005 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Alexandria, MN |
| Bret Link | F | April 9, 2002 | 6'2" | 169 | R | Anchorage, AK |
| Brian Lonergan | D | December 28, 2005 | 5'11" | 163 | R | Montvale, NJ |
| Ryan Lund | D | February 26, 2006 | 6'3" | 205 | L | Warroad, MN |
| Dakota Macintosh | F | June 12, 2004 | 6'2" | 185 | R | Winnipeg, MB |
| Matej Marinov | G | June 16, 2003 | 6'0" | 157 | L | Nitra, Slovakia |
| Owen Mehlenbacher | F | January 26, 2004 | 6'2" | 182 | L | Fort Erie, ON |
| Anthony Menghini | F | December 3, 2002 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Brainerd, MN |
| Jake Merens | F | November 10, 2006 | 5'9" | 152 | R | Highland Park, IL |
| Verner Miettinen | F | April 7, 2003 | 5'11" | 165 | L | Espoo, Finland |
| Marian Mosko | D | May 11, 2004 | 5'11" | 174 | L | Zilina, Slovakia |
| Jacob Napier | D | March 31, 2003 | 6'2" | 190 | L | Lancaster, NY |
| Joe Palodichuk | D | February 26, 2003 | 6'0" | 165 | L | Cottage Grove, MN |
| Zam Plante | F | August 24, 2004 | 5'8" | 135 | R | Hermantown, MN |
| Charlie Russell | F | August 21, 2003 | 5'11" | 176 | R | Houghton, MI |
| Kevin Scott | D | April 30, 2003 | 6'3" | 200 | R | Ashburn, VA |
| Camden Shasby | D | December 2, 2004 | 5'8" | 140 | R | Anchorage, AK |
| Girts Silkalns | F | June 30, 2003 | 6'2" | 187 | R | Talsi, Latvia |
| Boris Skalos | F | January 16, 2003 | 5'11" | 175 | R | Clifton, NJ |
| Kyle Smolen | F | June 18, 2002 | 5'11" | 152 | R | Crystal Lake, IL |
| Jakob Stender | D | August 7, 2002 | 6'0" | 165 | L | Alexandria, MN |
| Mac Swanson | F | January 10, 2006 | 5'7" | 163 | L | Anchorage, AK |
| Owen Thomas | D | September 14, 2005 | 6'5" | 195 | R | Glenview, IL |
| JP Turner | F | January 31, 2003 | 6'0" | 190 | R | East Falmouth, MA |
| Tanner Walos | F | March 15, 2005 | 5'11" | 174 | L | Hartland, WI |
| Trent Wiemken | G | March 23, 2004 | 6'0" | 168 | L | Fargo, ND |
| German Yavash | F | July 3, 2005 | 6'3" | 210 | L | Minsk, Belarus |
| Noah Ziskie | D | October 20, 2005 | 6'1" | 185 | R | Macomb, MI |
| Thomas Zocco | F | June 15, 2006 | 6'0" | 179 | R | Staten Island, NY |
