The Fargo Force announced that they have acquired Moorhead native, Max Cullen, from the Muskegon Lumberjacks in exchange for Forward Nicholas Kosiba, affiliate Trey Wilson and additional considerations. Max is the nephew of three-time Stanley Cup champion, Matt Cullen, and a cousin to Brooks, Wyatt, and Joey Cullen.
Max has spent the past two seasons playing for the Moorhead Spuds, helping lead the program to back-to-back state championships, including the program’s first ever state title in 2025. He served as an assistant captain, repping the “A” on his Spuds jersey during the 2025-26 season. Cullen finished last season totaling 63 points on 27 goals and 36 assists in 29 games. Additionally, he netted a pair of goals while adding two assisting during the 2026 MSHSL State Hockey Tournament where he was named to the AA All-Tournament Team.
Cullen joined the Lumberjacks after the Spuds season, appearing in 23 games for Muskegon, totaling three points on two goals and one assist, serving as a depth piece for the team. He helped the Lumberjacks make an appearance in the Clark Cup Finals.
In a media release Fargo Force Head Coach/General Manager, Brett Skinner said, “We are very excited to acquire Max and get him into the Force organization.” Skinner conclude by saying, “He will bring size and talent to the center position for us and is a player we are familiar with being able to watch him closely with the Spuds all season including their Championship run last year.”
The Fargo Force begin their season in Chicago against the Cedar Rapids Roughriders at the USHL Fall Classic on September 16, 2026. The Force will also play the Green Bay Gamblers on September 17 to conclude the Fall Classic.
