Kieffer Bellows

Former Stampede forward Kieffer Bellows became the fifth player in franchise history to be taken in the first round of the NHL Draft after he was selected 19th overall by the New York Islanders in Buffalo, NY Friday evening.

Sioux Falls Stampede head coach Cary Eades has been named coach of the U.S. Under-17 Select Team that will compete in the 2014 Five Nations Tournament next month in Germany.

The Sioux Falls Stampede prepared for the future during Phase 1 of the USHL Draft Monday night, selecting eight players.