Local family celebrates as Fargo Force alum makes noise with NHL's Flyers
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WEST FARGO — The Schumacher family in West Fargo, like many in the area, love to tune in to watch an NHL game on any given night. But lately, there's an added incentive for the Schumachers. Cole Knuble, who lived with the Schumachers as a teenager when he played for the Fargo Force, made his debut with the Philadelphia Flyers on Oct. 19. The family watched as Cole was the focus of a pre-game television interview before a recent Flyers game this week. The Schumacher family of West Fargo watches Cole Knuble, formerly of the Fargo Force, skate for the Philadelphia Flyers. The Schumachers were the billet hosts for Cole in 2022-23. Abby Makay / WDAY "He is incredible. For as good as he is, he is one of the most humble people you can meet. It would take a lot for him to say that he is having a moment," said Heidi Schumacher, Fargo Force billet mother. "He is so humble. When he was with the Fargo Force he may have been the star of the game but he would com