General 3/21/2026 12:37:00 PM

RoughRiders Clinch Clark Cup Playoff Berth, Extend Point Streak to 13 Games

Kearney, NE – March 20, 2026 – The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders clinched a spot in the Clark Cup Playoffs with a 3–1 win over the Tri-City Storm, extending their USHL-leading point streak to 13 games.

The RoughRiders scored twice in the first period on goals by Sullivan Miller and Henry Lechner to take a 2–1 lead after one period. After a scoreless second period, a late empty net goal by Connor Davis secured the win and a Clark Cup Playoff berth for the Riders.

With the win, the RoughRiders sit in 4th place, just three points out of 2nd place, with a record of 31-16-3-6 (71 points) and six games remaining in the regular season. The Riders' current point streak stands at 11-0-1-1.

The RoughRiders will face Tri-City again Saturday, March 21 in Kearney with puck drop scheduled for 6:05 PM. The team then returns to the Stable for a two-game stretch on March 25 and March 27 in Dupaco Cowbell Cup matchups against the Des Moines Buccaneers.

There are only four regular season home games remaining at the Stable. The RoughRiders will close out the regular season at home on April 3 and April 4.

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