The Fargo Force returned to Scheels Arena Thursday night for their first meeting with the Waterloo Blackhawks.
The Force jumped out to a two goal lead after one with goals from Tristan Broz and Jeremy Davidson.
Blackhawks would score two but Erik Bargholtz and Cody Monds sealed the win for Fargo, getting the 5-2 victory.
The team returns to action Saturday against the Lancers in Omaha.