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Saturday, February 04, 2012
STORM COMEBACK COMPLETE IN SHOOTOUT WIN, 5-4    
URBANDALE, Iowa – Center Brian Ward’s third-period goal and shootout game-winning goal assisted in the Tri-City Storm’s first win when trailing after two periods since January 30, 2010, as the Storm moved into sixth place in the Western Conference with a 5-4 shootout win over the Des Moines Buccaneers. The Storm have won four of their last five games.     READ MORE

Friday, February 03, 2012
MUSKETEERS END STORM’S 3-GAME WINNING STREAK    
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Sioux City Musketeers got outstanding games from goaltender Matt Skoff and LW Nikita Sirotkin to end the Tri-City Storm’s three-game winning streak Friday night at the Tyson Events Center, as the Storm fell 4-1. The loss keeps the Storm one point back of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.     READ MORE

Thursday, February 02, 2012
TRI-CITY STORM NEWS & NOTES - WEEK 19    
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Tri-City Storm announced officially Thursday afternoon that the team has traded defensemen Tyler Amburgey and Desmond Bergin to the Dubuque Fighting Saints for prospect D Garrett Cecere and a swap in the 2012 USHL Futures Draft.     READ MORE

Wednesday, February 01, 2012
STORM ANNOUNCE NEW JERSEYS ADDED TO ATTIRE    
KEARNEY, Neb. – New white and alternate purple jerseys will be added to the Tri-City Storm’s game day uniform for the remainder of the 2011-12 season. The Storm’s current home purple jersey will continued to be used this season as well.     READ MORE

Saturday, January 28, 2012
STORM RALLY DOWN TWO GOALS, WIN 3-2 IN S.O.    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Down two goals less than 15 minutes into the game wasn’t stopping G Adam Wilcox and the Tri-City Storm from coming back to beat the Sioux Falls Stampede 3-2 in a shootout. Wilcox, who led the Storm to their third-consecutive win, was again a key for Tri-City with late-game heroic saves to force the game into extra-time in front of the 3,277 fans at the Viaero Event Center Saturday night.     READ MORE

Friday, January 27, 2012
WILCOX LEADS STORM TO FIRST-EVER WIN AT CIVIC    
OMAHA, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm earned their first-ever win at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in 11 opportunities dating back to the start of the 2009-10 season, as the Storm knocked off the Western Conference-leading Omaha Lancers 3-2. Storm G Adam Wilcox stole the show with his second period performance, while a late-goal scored by RW Michael Vecchione with 1:18 left in regulation proved to be the difference in the game.     READ MORE

Thursday, January 26, 2012
TRI-CITY STORM NEWS & NOTES - WEEK 18    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm look to close the month of January with a three-game winning streak following their six-game losing streak. The Storm began the week only two points out of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.     READ MORE

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
SPECIAL TV, RADIO APPEARANCE FOR STORM HOCKEY    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm will appear on statewide television on KFXL – Fox Nebraska this Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. when the team hosts the Sioux Falls Stampede. Classic Hits 98.9 FM will air a special pre-game show from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and an hour-long post-game show immediately following the telecast of the game from approximately 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.     READ MORE

Saturday, January 21, 2012
BONNER, WILCOX BIG IN STORM WIN OVER WATERLOO    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Center Tim Bonner’s two goals, including the game-winning goal, and G Adam Wilcox’s 37 saves assisted the Tri-City Storm in beating the Waterloo Black Hawks Saturday night 3-2. Wilcox added his second assist of the season on Bonner’s second goal, which tied a Storm single-season record for assists by a goaltender.     READ MORE

Friday, January 20, 2012
STORM NEARLY COME BACK DOWN THREE IN THIRD    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Two goals late in the third period nearly propelled the Tri-City Storm’s rally attempt down three-goals late in the game. However, the Waterloo Black Hawks added an empty-net goal with 21-seconds left in regulation to beat the Storm 4-2.     READ MORE

Friday, January 20, 2012
TRI-CITY STORM NEWS & NOTES - WEEK 17    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm have added C Brian Ward and D Ryan Ivey for the remainder of the 2011-12 season. Both players are expected to be in the lineup this weekend when the Storm host a pair of games against the Waterloo Black Hawks.     READ MORE

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
STORM BLANKED BY STARS, LOSE 7-0 IN LINCOLN    
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm couldn’t slow down a quick start by the Lincoln Stars on Tuesday night and fell 7-0 at the Ice Box. The Storm remain two points out of a playoff spot in the Western Conference following the loss.     READ MORE

Saturday, January 14, 2012
EARLY DEFICIT TOO MUCH FOR STORM, LOSE 4-2    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm could not overcome an early three-goal deficit in the second period and fell short to the Fargo Force for the fourth-consecutive time this season 4-2. The Storm remain two points back of sixth-place Sioux City in the Western Conference standings.     READ MORE

Friday, January 13, 2012
STORM ALLOW EIGHT GOALS TO FARGO, LOSE 8-1    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm found themselves down a goal less than a minute into the game on Friday night against the Fargo Force. The Storm wouldn’t have any answers to the Fargo offensive attack and dropped an 8-1 decision.     READ MORE

Friday, January 13, 2012
STORM PLAYERS MAKE PLEDGE, BENEFIT SAFETY IN HOCKEY    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm of the United States Hockey League has announced that they will be supporting the Jack Jablonski Fund. Jack Jablonski is a sophomore at Benilde St. Margaret’s High School in Minnesota. On December 30, 2011 he was chasing a puck during a game and was severely injured when a check from behind sent him head first into the boards.     READ MORE

Friday, January 13, 2012
TRI-CITY STORM NEWS & NOTES - WEEK 16    
KEARNEY, Neb. – After dropping back-to-back games on the road last weekend, the Tri-City Storm return to home ice Friday and Saturday night against the Fargo Force. The Storm will look to extend a two-game home winning-streak at the Viaero Event Center.     READ MORE

Saturday, January 07, 2012
LATE-GOAL LEADS CEDAR RAPIDS PAST STORM, 4-3    
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Center Nick Saracino’s goal with 3:05 left in regulation pushed the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders past the Tri-City Storm 4-3 in a back-and-forth contest Saturday night at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena.     READ MORE

Friday, January 06, 2012
LEAGUE’S BEST TEAM ROLLS PAST STORM, 8-1    
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Gamblers showed why they are the USHL’s best team at the moment with an 8-1 victory over the Tri-City Storm. The Gamblers would score six unanswered goals before the Storm would break up Green Bay’s scoring run in the second period at the Resch Center.     READ MORE

Thursday, January 05, 2012
TRI-CITY STORM NEWS & NOTES - WEEK 15    
MILWAUKEE – Coming off back-to-back wins against Western Conference foes, the Tri-City Storm look to extend their two-game winning streak against the Green Bay Gamblers on Friday night in Wisconsin. The Storm have won five of their last six games and are 5-2-0 since Josh Hauge has taken over the head coaching duties.     READ MORE

Saturday, December 31, 2011
WILCOX EARNS 3-0 SHUTOUT WIN AGAINST OMAHA    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Goalie Adam Wilcox registered his first shutout with the Tri-City Storm making 34 saves in the 3-0 win against the Omaha Lancers. It was the third shutout of the season for Wilcox, who also earned his 10th win of the season and third with the Storm.     READ MORE

Friday, December 30, 2011
LAPPIN SCORES LATE GAME-WINNER, STORM WIN 4-3    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Center Nick Lappin prevented overtime with his second goal of the game with 24-seconds left in regulation to propel the Tri-City Storm past the Sioux City Musketeers 4-3. Lappin ended the night with three points (2g, 1a) for his team leading eighth multi-point and fifth multi-goal game of the season.     READ MORE

Thursday, December 29, 2011
STORM OWNER GIVES GM/COACH LONG-TERM CONTRACT    
KEARNEY, Neb. – During a press conference Thursday, Tri-City Storm Owner Kirk Brooks announced that he has agreed to a long-term contract with General Manager/Head Coach Josh Hauge. Terms of the two-and-half year (30 months) contract were not disclosed. The contract will not expire until June 30, 2014.     READ MORE

Wednesday, December 28, 2011
STORM CAN’T SLOW BUCS IN 2ND PERIOD, LOSE 5-2    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Des Moines Buccaneers scored five unanswered goals to finish the game, which included a three-goal second period to beat the Tri-City Storm 5-2 on Wednesday night. The loss by the Storm snaps a three-game winning streak that the team had prior to the USHL Winter Break.     READ MORE

Monday, December 26, 2011
STORM’S TUESDAY PRACTICE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm will be hosting a practice opened to the general public tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 27). The public practice will include the General Manager/Head Coach Josh Hauge instructing the players over the public address speakers at the Viaero Event Center for fans to get an in-depth prospective of a USHL practice.     READ MORE

Tuesday, December 20, 2011
TRI-CITY STORM PROSPECTS REPORT – DECEMBER 2011    
KEARNEY, Neb. – While the season is near half over in the United States Hockey League for the Tri-City Storm, the season has just started for some of the Storm’s prospects playing Minnesota High School hockey and midget hockey. Below is the latest information on each of the Storm’s 11 prospects, who are not playing in Kearney this season.     READ MORE

Saturday, December 17, 2011
STORM GO TO USHL BREAK ON 3-GAME WINNING STREAK    
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Tri-City Storm ended the first-half of the USHL season on a high note by beating the Sioux City Musketeers 3-1 and extended a season-high three-game winning streak. The Storm victory also moves them into seventh place in the Western Conference and four points back of fourth place in the log jammed conference.     READ MORE

Saturday, December 17, 2011
FORMER STORM FORWARD PALMER MAKES NHL DEBUT    
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Former Tri-City Storm RW Jarod Palmer made his National Hockey League debut Saturday night for the Minnesota Wild. The Wild centerman was called up from the American Hockey League’s Houston Aeros on Friday after starting his second season playing for the Aeros.     READ MORE

Friday, December 16, 2011
TRI-CITY STORM NEWS & NOTES - WEEK 12    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Coming off a seven-goal offensive explosion in Tuesday’s 7-1 win against the Sioux City Musketeers, the Tri-City Storm will look to end the first half of the season with a three-game winning streak in Saturday’s game at Sioux City.     READ MORE

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
STORM CREATE HAVOC FOR SIOUX CITY IN 3RD, WIN 7-1    
KEARNEY, Neb. – It was the best third period scoring performance this season by the Tri-City, as they scored five goals in the final period to pull away and beat the Sioux City Musketeers 7-1. Seven Storm players had multi-point games with RW Kenny Brooks and RW Tim Lappin scoring two goals each.     READ MORE

Saturday, December 10, 2011
STORM HANG ON FOR FIRST WIN IN HAUGE ERA, 3-2    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm got two multi-point games from RW Kenny Brooks and C Nick Lappin, which helped lead the Storm past the Des Moines Buccaneers 3-2. It was the first win for GM/Head Coach Josh Hauge in his USHL coaching career.     READ MORE

Friday, December 09, 2011
THIRD PERIOD LEAD SLIPS AWAY FROM STORM    
KEARNEY, Neb. – For the first time this season when leading after two periods, the Tri-City Storm lost the game carrying a 2-1 lead entering the third period and fell to the Des Moines Buccaneers 5-3 Friday night. Tri-City (6-16-0, 12 pts – 8th in Western Conference) scored the opening goal at the 12:59 mark on RW Joshua Henke’s first-career...     READ MORE

Friday, December 09, 2011
TRI-CITY STORM NEWS & NOTES - WEEK 11    
KEARNEY, Neb. – After a couple days of change, the Tri-City Storm will begin Friday with Josh Hauge as the General Manager/Head Coach against the Des Moines Buccaneers. The Storm have made a few roster changes to add to the coaching staff change. Tri-City parted ways with C/LW Soren Jonzzon and D Greg Johnson, and called up RW Kyle Eastman for the weekend from the 1995 affiliate list.     READ MORE

Wednesday, December 07, 2011
STORM RELIEVE SCHONECK, PROMOTE HAUGE    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm announced Wednesday that Drew Schoneck has been relieved of his duties as general manager and head coach. Josh Hauge has been named GM/Head Coach, while Assistant Coaches Eric Fink and Lenny Hofmann remain on the staff.     READ MORE

Tuesday, December 06, 2011
LANCERS CONTINUE TO CONTROL STORM IN OMAHA    
OMAHA, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm left Omaha on Tuesday night still looking for their first-ever win at the Omaha Civic Auditorium, as the Omaha Lancers won 3-1 and moved into first place in the Western Conference.     READ MORE

Saturday, December 03, 2011
STORM’S LAST SECOND GOAL WAVED OFF, LOSE 3-2    
WEST FARGO, N.D. – A last second goal by LW Trevor Moore was waved off upon further discussion, and the Tri-City Storm fell to the Fargo Force 3-2. However, a second period goal by Moore extended his goal streak to five games and point streak to six games.     READ MORE

Friday, December 02, 2011
FARLEY’S HAT TRICK LEADS FARGO PAST STORM, 7-5    
WEST FARGO, N.D. – A wild first period would lead to a flurry of goals on Friday night at Scheels Arena, as the Tri-City Storm would lose to the Fargo Force 7-5.     READ MORE

Thursday, December 01, 2011
TRI-CITY STORM NEWS & NOTES - WEEK 10    
WEST FARGO, N.D. – The Storm closed the month of November winning three of their last four games and now look to start the month of December on a winning streak that would immediately move them up the Western Conference standings board. Tri-City enters the weekend just one point back of the Fargo Force...     READ MORE

Sunday, November 27, 2011
STORM POWER PAST SIOUX FALLS IN 2ND PERIOD    
KEARNEY, Neb. – For the first time this season when allowing the first goal, the Tri-City Storm would overcome a 1-0 deficit to beat the Sioux Falls Stampede 4-1. Storm LW Trevor Moore and C/LW Heikki Liedes would record their first-career multi-point games in the win.     READ MORE

Saturday, November 26, 2011
LINCOLN SNAPS STORM’S 2-GAME WINNING STREAK, 4-2    
KEARNEY, Neb. – A pair of goals each from RW/C Luke Johnson and RW Jared Hanson helped lead the Lincoln Stars past the Tri-City Storm 4-2. The loss for the Storm ended their two-game winning streak and extended their home losing streak to five games.     READ MORE

Friday, November 25, 2011
STORM MAKE TRADE WITH MUSKEGON, ACQUIRE HENKE    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm have acquired RW/C Joshua Henke from the Muskegon Lumberjacks for C Adam Chalpik and a conditional draft pick in the 2013 USHL Entry Draft. Storm General Manager and Head Coach Drew Schoneck made the announcement Friday afternoon.     READ MORE

Wednesday, November 23, 2011
WILCOX AMAZING WINNING DEBUT FOR THE STORM    
LINCOLN, Neb. – Making his debut for the Tri-City Storm on Wednesday night, G Adam Wilcox put on a show in the 3-2 shootout win against the Lincoln Stars on the road. Wilcox made 40 saves on 42 shots and was three-for-three in shootout saves, moving the Storm into a tie for seventh place in the Western Conference.     READ MORE

Tuesday, November 22, 2011
TRI-CITY STORM NEWS & NOTES - WEEK NINE    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Following the first-ever win against Team USA – U18 in Ann Arbor, Mich., the Tri-City Storm look to start a winning streak this week against Lincoln and Sioux Falls. The Storm will play the Stars twice this week, beginning Wednesday night at the Ice Box in Lincoln.     READ MORE

Monday, November 21, 2011
STORM ACQUIRE NHL DRAFT PICK GOALIE FROM GREEN BAY    
KEARNEY, Neb. – General Manager and Head Coach Drew Schoneck announced Monday afternoon that the Tri-City Storm have acquired Tampa Bay Lightning draft pick goalie Adam Wilcox from the Green Bay Gamblers for a first round draft pick in the 2012 USHL Entry Draft.     READ MORE

Saturday, November 19, 2011
STORM SNAP LOSING STREAK AGAINST TEAM USA, 4-1    
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Tri-City Storm snapped an eight-game losing streak in style on Saturday night, as 10 different players registered a point in the 4-1 win against Team USA – U18. Storm G Pheonix Copley made 24 saves in the win in The Ice Cube arena.     READ MORE

Friday, November 18, 2011
STORM CALMED BY LUMBERJACKS IN LOSS, 2-0    
MUSKEGON, Mich. – For the first time in the three-game history of the all-time series, the Muskegon Lumberjacks earned their first win against the Tri-City Storm, as former Omaha Lancer goalie John Keeney earned the 2-0 shutout.     READ MORE

Thursday, November 17, 2011
TRI-CITY STORM NEWS & NOTES - WEEK EIGHT    
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In route to Michigan for a two-game weekend against Muskegon and Team USA – U18, the Tri-City Storm make two adjustments to the roster in preparation to their games on Friday and Saturday. The Storm have called up D Cutler Martin from the Victory Honda U18 midget major...     READ MORE

Wednesday, November 16, 2011
COPLEY COMMITS TO MICHIGAN TECH UNIVERSITY    
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Making the announcement during the team’s trip to Michigan, Tri-City Storm goalie Pheonix Copley made his commitment official Wednesday to the Michigan Technological University Huskies for the Fall of 2012.     READ MORE

Monday, November 14, 2011
STORM, FOX NEBRASKA AIRING THREE GAMES ON TV    
KEARNEY, Neb. – For the third year in a row, the Tri-City Storm is partnering with FOX Nebraska to air three more games on television beginning on Saturday, Dec. 10 when the Storm host the Des Moines Buccaneers. The team announced today that it reached an agreement with KFXL...     READ MORE

Sunday, November 13, 2011
STORM LEAD SLIPS TO STARS POWER PLAY LATE, 6-5    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Without leading scorer C Nick Lappin in the lineup, the Tri-City Storm got a quality performance from LW/C Soren Jonzzon, who had a career-high four assists and plus-4 rating. However, it was three late power-play goals by the Lincoln Stars that would overcome a two-goal deficit in the third period to beat the Storm 6-5.     READ MORE

Saturday, November 12, 2011
STORM CAN’T END LOSING STREAK IN SIOUX FALLS    
SIOUX FALLS, SD – It was the kind of start that the Tri-City Storm were hoping for heading into the game at Sioux Falls Arena. However, the Sioux Falls Stampede battled back twice from one goal deficits, and used a three-goal third period to beat the Storm 5-3.     READ MORE

Friday, November 11, 2011
MUSKETEERS DOUBLE UP STORM, 6-3    
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Extending streaks good and bad, the Tri-City Storm saw a four streaks continue Friday night, as Nick Lappin extended his point streak to six games. Meanwhile, the Storm’s 6-3 loss to the Sioux City Musketeers extended the losing streak to five games.     READ MORE

Thursday, November 10, 2011
TRI-CITY STORM NEWS & NOTES - WEEK SEVEN    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Trying to dump a four-game losing streak, the Tri-City Storm will attempt to break it this weekend with three games in three nights. The Storm will play Friday and Saturday on the road in Sioux City and Sioux Falls, and are home Sunday to play the Lincoln Stars for the first time this season.     READ MORE

Saturday, November 05, 2011
STORM DROP FOURTH STRAIGHT GAME TO STAMPEDE, 3-2    
SIOUX FALLS, SD – In the first meeting of the season, the Tri-City Storm and Sioux Falls Stampede combined for five goals on 78 shots, as the Storm fell on the shorthanded side of things losing 3-2. Sioux Falls (4-4-1, 9 pts – 4th in Western Conference) scored the opening goal 4:50 into the first period...     READ MORE

Friday, November 04, 2011
STORM’S COMEBACK AGAINST OMAHA FALLS SHORT, 3-2    
KEARNEY, Neb. – A last minute power-play goal by C Soren Jonzzon pulled the Tri-City Storm within one goal of the Omaha Lancers. However, the third period rally would come up short for the Storm, who lost their third game in a row on Friday night at the Viaero Event Center.     READ MORE

Thursday, November 03, 2011
STORM RAISE MONEY BY SERVING FOOD TUESDAY NIGHT    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Tri-City Storm players joined wait staff at Skeeter Barnes Restaurant in Kearney Tuesday and raised $800 during the hockey team’s annual Skaters As Waiters event. The hockey players worked in the prep kitchen, took orders and cleared tables for three hours, with all tips during that time being donated to Kearney Tackles Cancer.     READ MORE

Wednesday, November 02, 2011
TRI-CITY STORM NEWS & NOTES - WEEK SIX    
KEARNEY, Neb. – After failing to earn standing points last weekend, the Tri-City Storm attempt to bounce back this weekend against the Omaha Lancers and Sioux Falls Stampede. The game on Friday against Omaha is at the Viaero Event Center, while the Storm make their first trip of the season to Sioux Falls Arena.     READ MORE

Saturday, October 29, 2011
STORM FALL ON THE ROAD TO DES MOINES, 3-1    
URBANDALE, Iowa – The Des Moines Buccaneers used a three-goal second period to beat the Tri-City Storm, 3-1 on Saturday night at Buccaneer Arena. Storm goalie Pheonix Copley made a career-high 40 saves in the loss. The game started off with Tri-City (3-5-0, 6 pts – 6th in Western Conference)...     READ MORE

Friday, October 28, 2011
PHANTOMS POWER PLAY SURPRISES STORM, WIN 5-1    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Three power-play goals in the second period leads the Youngstown Phantoms to a 5-1 win over the Tri-City Storm on Friday night. It was the first loss in the Storm’s history to the third-year Phantoms franchise that makes Tri-City’s all-time record 6-1-0 after the loss. Tri-City (3-4-0, 6 pts – 6th in Western Conference).     READ MORE

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
TRI-CITY STORM NEWS & NOTES - WEEK FIVE    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Power play conversions and goals clicked last Saturday night for the Tri-City Storm, who now look to win back-to-back games for the first time this season. They will start the quest this Friday night at home against the Youngstown Phantoms.     READ MORE

Monday, October 24, 2011
STORM RADIO NETWORK SWITCHING DIALS FRIDAY    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The game this Friday night between the Tri-City Storm and Youngstown Phantoms will air on The Breeze 94.5 FM. The Viaero Wireless Pre-Game Show will begin at 6:45 p.m. on the Storm Radio Network.     READ MORE

Saturday, October 22, 2011
STORM BLOW OVER MUSKETEERS, 7-3    
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Tri-City Storm scored early and often on Saturday night in Sioux City, as five different Storm players had multi-point games, and C Nick Lappin became the 12th player in franchise history to record a hat-trick (three goals). After getting off to a 6-0 advantage through two periods, the Storm would end the night beating the Sioux City Musketeers 7-3.     READ MORE

Friday, October 21, 2011
INDIANA ICES COMEBACK BY THE STORM IN THIRD    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Emil Romig’s two goals helped lead the Indiana Ice to a 6-2 win over the Tri-City Storm. It was the first loss for the Storm on home ice this season. Indiana (5-0-0, 8 pts – 1st in Eastern Conference) opened the scoring in the first period at the 7:12 mark on a power play goal by LW Sean Kuraly. Kuraly’s goal was the USHL’s team leading 10th power play goal of the season.     READ MORE

Thursday, October 20, 2011
“MIRACLE ON ICE” GOALIE VISITS KEARNEY    
KEARNEY, Neb. - Legendary goalie Jim Craig, who helped the U.S. hockey team win the gold medal in the 1980 Olympics, will attend the Tri-City Storm’s game on Friday against Indiana. Craig will drop the ceremonial puck at the game...     READ MORE

Wednesday, October 19, 2011
TRI-CITY STORM NEWS & NOTES - WEEK FOUR    
KEARNEY, Neb. – After beating the Chicago Steel last Saturday night in front of 3,275 fans, the Tri-City Storm take their two-game home winning streak into Friday night’s game against the undefeated Indiana Ice. The Storm will travel Saturday night to Sioux City to play the Musketeers for the second time this season.     READ MORE

Saturday, October 15, 2011
LAPPIN SCORES TWO IN THIRD, STORM WIN 2-0    
KEARNEY, Neb. – For the second consecutive home game, the Tri-City Storm shutout their opponent, as the Storm beat the Chicago Steel 2-0 in front of the largest crowd in the month of October in five seasons. The game was played in front of 3,275, which was the largest crowd in the month of October since Oct. 13, 2006...     READ MORE

Friday, October 14, 2011
STORM ACQUIRE NHL DRAFT PROSPECT CHLAPIK FROM OMAHA    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm have acquired C Adam Chlapik from the Omaha Lancers for two conditional draft picks in the 2012 USHL Entry Draft. Storm General Manager and Head Coach Drew Schoneck made the announcement Friday morning.     READ MORE

Wednesday, October 12, 2011
TRI-CITY STORM NEWS & NOTES - WEEK THREE    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Following an unsuccessful road trip through Iowa, the Tri-City Storm look to regain momentum on home ice, where they haven’t lost this season (including two games in the preseason). The lone game this weekend against the Chicago Steel will be played on pink ice at the Viaero Event Center, as the Storm host “Pink in the Rink” night...     READ MORE

Monday, October 10, 2011
STORM HOCKEY PAINTING THE ICE PINK    
KEARNEY, Neb. - The hockey jerseys will be pink, and so will the ice. There will be pink pucks, pink socks and a few other pink surprises Oct. 15 when the Tri-City Storm plays the Chicago Steel in its first-ever Pink In The Rink game at the Viaero Event Center.     READ MORE

Saturday, October 08, 2011
SAMUELS-THOMAS LEADS DES MOINES PAST STORM    
URBANDALE, Iowa – Trent Samuels-Thomas’ two goals led the Des Moines Buccaneers past the Tri-City Storm 3-1 on Saturday night at Buccaneer Arena. Des Moines (1-1-1, 3 pts – Tied for 3rd in Western Conference) scored the opening goal on their first power play of the game, as Samuels-Thomas scored at the 6:53 mark...     READ MORE

Friday, October 07, 2011
DUBUQUE PULLS AWAY FROM STORM IN THIRD    
DUBUQUE, Iowa – It started off as a close game and stayed that way through two periods at the Mystique Ice Center on Friday night. However, the defending Clark Cup Champion – Dubuque Fighting Saints pulled away with a three-goal third period to beat the Tri-City Storm 5-2.     READ MORE

Wednesday, October 05, 2011
TRI-CITY STORM NEWS & NOTES - WEEK TWO    
KEARNEY, Neb. – After opening the season with 1-0 win against Sioux City, the first road trip for the Tri-City Storm won’t be an easy one. The Storm will play their first road game of the season against the defending Clark Cup Champions – Dubuque Fighting Saints on Friday night.     READ MORE

Friday, September 30, 2011
STORM, COPLEY WIN GOALTENDERS DUEL, 1-0    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Goaltending seemed to be in midseason form in the regular season opener between the Tri-City Storm and Sioux City Musketeers. Storm goalie Pheonix Copley earned the 28-save shutout victory...     READ MORE

Friday, September 30, 2011
STORM WELCOME BACK DEFENSEMAN AMBURGEY    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm have added free-agent defenseman Tyler Amburgey from the Clark Cup Champions – Dubuque Fighting Saints. Storm General Manager and Head Coach Drew Schoneck made the announcement Friday morning before the season opener against the Sioux City Musketeers.     READ MORE

Thursday, September 29, 2011
TRI-CITY STORM NEWS & NOTES - WEEK ONE    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm have announced their 23-man roster for the 2011-12 regular season. General Manager/Head Coach Drew Schoneck made the announcement Thursday morning following the team practice.     READ MORE

Tuesday, September 27, 2011
HILLTOP MALL STYLE SHOW FEATURES STORM PLAYERS    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm hockey team and Kearney’s Hilltop Mall are again partnering to host the mall’s Fall Style Show from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1.The annual event features all Storm players, who will take the runway while modeling the latest styles from numerous stores located inside the mall.     READ MORE

Friday, September 23, 2011
GREEN BAY EXPLODES PAST STORM, 8-3    
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Tri-City Storm couldn’t slow down the Green Bay Gamblers offense in the second and third periods, in route to an 8-3 loss in the final preseason game for the Storm.     READ MORE

Thursday, September 22, 2011
STORM FALL TO THE DEFENDING CHAMPS, 3-1    
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – For the second time in the preseason, Tri-City Storm goalie Pheonix Copley was solid making 37 saves between the pipes. However, the Storm fell to the defending Clark Cup Champions – Dubuque Fighting Saints 3-1 on the second day of the Fall Classic.     READ MORE

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
MIDDLETON NETS TWO DESPITE LOSS TO FARGO, 4-2    
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Tri-City Storm got off to a great start in the first period of the Fall Classic opener against the Fargo Force, as C Davey Middleton scored two goals in the first period. However, the Storm would fall 4-2 on the first day of the tournament.     READ MORE

Tuesday, September 20, 2011
STORM HOCKEY ROAD RALLY TOURS CENTRAL NEBRASKA    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm is teaming with Affiliated Foods Midwest to host a series of road rallies that will allow fans to win prizes and enjoy lunch with Storm staff in five central Nebraska towns. The first Storm Hockey Road Rally is from noon to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at Holdrege Market Place in Holdrege.     READ MORE

Friday, September 16, 2011
COPLEY LEADS THE STORM PAST OMAHA, 2-1    
KEARNEY, Neb. – For the second night in a row, the story for the Tri-City Storm was the solid play of the goaltending, as Pheonix Copley made 39 saves on 40 shots leading the Storm to 2-1 win against the Omaha Lancers.     READ MORE

Thursday, September 15, 2011
FORMER STORM SCHWARTZ ATTENDING GAME FRIDAY    
KEARNEY, Neb. – After being away from Kearney for a year, former Tri-City Storm forward Jaden Schwartz will attend Friday night’s preseason game against the Omaha Lancers at the Viaero Event Center.     READ MORE

Thursday, September 15, 2011
STORM OPEN PRESEASON WITH WIN AGAINST LINCOLN    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm need only one goal to seal a victory over the Lincoln Stars, as Storm goaltender Adam Miller earned a preseason shutout after making 31 saves.     READ MORE

Monday, September 12, 2011
DUDA, JELDEN HEADLINE SPEAKERS AT PRESEASON LUNCHEON    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Doug Duda (Platte River Radio – Sports Director) and Josh Jelden (Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce) will be among the six speakers at Thursday’s Tri-City Storm Preseason – Meet-the-Storm Luncheon at 12:00 p.m. Storm General Manager/Head Coach Drew Schoneck, Captains Kenny Brooks and Nick Lappin, as well as play-by-play broadcaster Skip Berry...     READ MORE

Tuesday, September 06, 2011
USHL, STORM CHANGE FALL CLASSIC GAME TIME VS DUBUQUE    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The United States Hockey League has changed the game time to the Tri-City Storm vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints on Thursday, September 22 to 7:00 p.m. at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa. The Fall Classic contest between the two clubs was originally scheduled for the morning, however will be played in the evening, as the host team – Sioux City Musketeers – does not play that night.     READ MORE

Thursday, August 25, 2011
STORM RELEASE PROMOTIONS SCHEDULE    
KEARNEY, Neb. – New promotions that include “Pink in the Rink” Night, a visit by 1980 USA Gold Medalist goalie Jim Craig, “NASCAR Night,” “World Record Night,” and “Mechanical Bull Weekend,” headline the Tri-City Storm’s 2011-2012 promotions calendar.     READ MORE

Wednesday, August 17, 2011
STORM FANS TO BE FEATURED ON BILLBOARDS, OTHER ADS    
KEARNEY, Neb. - The Tri-City Storm hockey team is asking fans to assist in this year’s visual marketing efforts. The Storm’s team photographer will shoot professional photos of fans decked out in Storm gear from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27. There is no limit to the number of people who can have their photos taken in the three-hour photo session, so all fans are welcome to show up at their leisure to smile for the camera.     READ MORE

Thursday, August 04, 2011
STORM, PLATTE RIVER RADIO FINALIZE RADIO SCHEDULE    
KEARNEY, Neb. – For the first time in four seasons, the Tri-City Storm will have every regular season game on local radio in the Tri-Cities and have added three preseason games to broadcast in September.     READ MORE

Wednesday, August 03, 2011
STORM SET 2011 EXHIBITION SCHEDULE    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm will begin the 2011 exhibition schedule at the Viaero Event Center on Thursday, September 15 against the Lincoln Stars (7:05 PM). The Storm will play their final home preseason game on Friday, September 16 against the Omaha Lancers (7:05 PM).     READ MORE

Thursday, July 28, 2011
STORM ACQUIRE DEFENSEMAN FROM SIOUX CITY    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm have acquired defenseman Greg Johnson from the Sioux City Musketeers for a conditional draft pick in the 2012 USHL Entry Draft. Storm General Manager and Head Coach Drew Schoneck made the announcement Thursday afternoon.     READ MORE

Wednesday, July 27, 2011
DIEBOLD HEADS TO RENSSELAER A YEAR EARLY    
KEARNEY, Neb. – After looking to stay in the USHL for one more season, Tri-City Storm goaltender Scott Diebold has decided to leave the team to go to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute this fall.     READ MORE

Tuesday, July 26, 2011
STORM, USHL ANNOUNCE 2011-12 SCHEDULE    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm have announced their 60-game regular season schedule for the 2011-12 season. The Storm will open at the Viaero Event Center on Friday, September 30, 2011...     READ MORE

Tuesday, July 19, 2011
SINZ ADDED TO STORM BLUE LINE    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Former Shattuck-St. Mary’s defenseman Bryan Sinz has been added to the 2011-2012 Tri-City Storm roster. General Manager and Head Coach Drew Schoneck made the announcement Tuesday afternoon.     READ MORE

Thursday, July 14, 2011
STORM’S TIM LAPPIN MAKES U.S. UNDER-18 SELECT TEAM    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Two weeks after two of the Tri-City Storm’s 2011 futures picks made the U.S. Under-17 Select Team, incoming Tri-City forward Tim Lappin earned a spot with the U.S. Under-18 Select Team.     READ MORE

Monday, July 11, 2011
FORMER STORM CENTER HANSON SIGNS WITH CAPITOLS    
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have signed center Christian Hanson to a one-year contract, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. Hanson, 25, recorded 34 points...     READ MORE

Tuesday, July 05, 2011
MOORE, LABOSKY MAKE U.S. UNDER-17 SELECT TEAM    
KEARNEY, Neb. – USA Hockey announced the U.S. Under-17 Select Team roster and making the 22-man squad are two future Tri-City Storm players. Forwards Trevor Moore and Dan Labosky, who were...     READ MORE

Saturday, July 02, 2011
BROOKS COMMITS TO PENN STATE FOR INAUGURAL SEASON    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Tri-City Storm forward Kenny Brooks commits to the Penn State University Nittany Lions for the Fall of 2012, which is the opening year for the newest program in NCAA Div. I hockey.     READ MORE

Friday, July 01, 2011
STORM RELEASE THEIR 25-MAN PROTECTED LIST    
KEARNEY, Neb. – In preparation to the 2011-12 season, the Tri-City Storm announce their 25-man protected list. Storm General Manager/Head Coach Drew Schoneck made the announcement Friday afternoon.     READ MORE

Friday, July 01, 2011
STORM ADD JOSH HAUGE AS ASSISTANT COACH    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Less than two months after leading the Fairbanks Ice Dogs to the Robertson Cup Championship in the North American Hockey League, Fairbanks Head Coach Josh Hauge has been hired...     READ MORE

Saturday, June 25, 2011
28 USHL PLAYERS SELECTED IN 2011 NHL DRAFT    
ST. PAUL, Minn. - After all seven rounds of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft were complete, a total of 28 players who skated in the USHL during the 2010-11 season had their names called by NHL clubs.     READ MORE

Wednesday, June 15, 2011
STORM GEARING FOR MAIN CAMP, SELECTING ROSTER    
LAS VEGAS – The Tri-City Storm begins its evaluation of talent Wednesday afternoon at the Las Vegas Ice Center. That’s when GM/Head Coach Drew Schoneck will host the team’s main camp and evaluate...     READ MORE

Monday, June 13, 2011
STORM ANNOUNCE TICKET PACKAGES FOR 2011-12 SEASON    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm has announced ticket package information for its 2011-12 hockey season, including new pricing levels for children.     READ MORE

Thursday, June 09, 2011
STORM ANNOUNCE HIRING OF NEW DIRECTOR OF SCOUTING    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Steve Lowe has been promoted to Director of Scouting for the Tri-City Storm, which was announced Thursday afternoon by General Manager and Head Coach Drew Schoneck.     READ MORE

Monday, June 06, 2011
STORM, PLATTE RIVER RADIO STRIKE EXCLUSIVE DEAL    
KEARNEY, Neb. - The Tri-City Storm has developed an exclusive deal with Platte River Radio – Classic Hits 98.9 FM (KKPR), The Breeze 94.5 FM (KLIQ), and ESPN Superstation 1460/1550 AM (KXPN, KICS)...     READ MORE

Thursday, June 02, 2011
LAPPIN SELECTS BROWN UNIVERSITY FOR COLLEGE CAREER    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Coming off his second and best season statistically in the USHL, Tri-City Storm forward Nick Lappin has announced that he will play for the Brown University Bears...     READ MORE

Monday, May 16, 2011
NYKOPP BECOMES STORM’S TOP PICK IN THE ENTRY DRAFT    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm wasted no time in selecting a player who is known for scoring goals. LW Thomas Nykopp became the Storm’s first pick and second overall selection in the 2011 USHL...     READ MORE

Thursday, May 12, 2011
THE DOUG AND DADDY SHOW FROM THE STORM’S DRAFT ROOM    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Doug and Daddy Show will broadcast their radio show live from the Tri-City Storm’s draft war room on Monday, May 16th during the 2011 USHL Entry Draft. The show, which can be heard...     READ MORE

Monday, May 02, 2011
HOLDEN HEADED TO ACADIA UNIVERSITY NEXT SEASON    
KEARNEY, Neb. – After finishing his three-year junior career less than a month ago, Tri-City Storm goaltender Christopher Holden has committed to play for the Acadia University Axemen next season.     READ MORE

Monday, April 25, 2011
DIEBOLD COMMITS TO RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE    
KEARNEY, Neb. – After completing his rookie season in the USHL three weeks ago, Tri-City Storm goaltender Scott Diebold has elected to play for the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers...     READ MORE

Tuesday, April 19, 2011
MOORE IS STORM’S TOP PICK IN FUTURES DRAFT    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm selected six new players in the 2011 USHL Futures Draft. Forward Trevor Moore from the LA Selects U16 was the first player the Storm selected with the 8th overall...     READ MORE

Saturday, April 09, 2011
STORM SEASON ENDS WITH LOSS AGAINST STARS    
KEARNEY, Neb. – On a night when the Tri-City Storm entered the game knowing it was the final one of the season, the Lincoln Stars’ John McCarron spoiled the atmosphere for the sellout crowd scoring...     READ MORE

Friday, April 08, 2011
STORM RALLY FALLS SHORT IN LINCOLN, LOSE 4-3    
LINCOLN, Neb. – Tri-City Storm defenseman Jason Binkley scored two power-play goals, including the goal that got the Storm within one of the Lincoln Stars late in the game. However, the Storm winless...     READ MORE

Wednesday, April 06, 2011
STORM CONTRIBUTES $2,145 TO CAMPUS KITCHEN    
KEARNEY, Neb. – A $2,145 contribution to Campus Kitchen from the Tri-City Storm means that 95 needy Kearney-area residents will now receive two free meals a week, instead of just one.     READ MORE

Sunday, April 03, 2011
A DAY OF MOURNING FOR THE STORM ORGANIZATION    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm organization is grieving today, as Mandi Schwartz lost her 28-month battle to leukemia Sunday morning in Wilcox, Saskatchewan. The 23-year old sister of former...     READ MORE

Saturday, April 02, 2011
STORM FALL BEHIND EARLY, LOSE 8-1 TO GAMBLERS    
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The league’s best penalty kill certainly knew how to score against the Tri-City Storm, as the Green Bay Gamblers scored two short-handed goals in the first period in route to the...     READ MORE

Friday, April 01, 2011
STORM ALLOW THREE GOALS IN THIRD, LOSE 4-2    
DUBUQUE, Iowa – For the first time this season, the Tri-City Storm lost in regulation when leading after two periods (14-1-2), as the Dubuque Fighting Saints used a three-goal third period to clinch...     READ MORE

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
SIOUX CITY ELIMINATES STORM FROM PLAYOFFS    
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The 2011 Clark Cup Playoffs will begin in three weeks and it will not include the Tri-City Storm, as the Storm lost to the Sioux City Musketeers 7-4 on Tuesday night...     READ MORE

Saturday, March 26, 2011
STORM SHUTDOWN BY FARGO, LOSE 3-0    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Tri-City Storm goalie Christopher Holden did everything for his team except score goals, which the Storm needed to beat the Fargo Force on Saturday night in the 3-0 loss.     READ MORE

Friday, March 25, 2011
MUSKETEERS DROP STORM FURTHER OUT OF PLAYOFFS    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm couldn’t overcome an early two-goal deficit, and lost to the Sioux City Musketeers 4-2. The Storm are now winless in six-straight games, going 1-7-2...     READ MORE

Saturday, March 19, 2011
FARGO FORCES STORM TO SHOOTOUT, STORM FALL 4-3    
FARGO, ND – The Tri-City Storm took being depleted to a whole new level, when they lost two more defenseman to injuries on Saturday night. Nonetheless, the Storm were able to claim a two-goal lead...     READ MORE

Friday, March 18, 2011
STORM DOMINATE FARGO IN SHOTS, NOT GOALS    
FARGO, ND – The Tri-City Storm outshot the Fargo Force in each period on Friday night and overall 35-22, but couldn’t put more than one goal behind goalie Ryan Massa in the 3-1 loss. It was the fourth...     READ MORE

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
LAPPIN, GUNNER CONTINUE STREAKS, STORM LOSE 4-1    
KEARNEY, Neb. – It hasn’t been easy generating goals against the Lincoln Stars goalie Kevin Murdock this season. However, the Tri-City Storm finally were able to get a late third period...     READ MORE

Saturday, March 12, 2011
STORM CAN’T KEEP PACE WITH CEDAR RAPIDS, LOSE 6-2    
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – It was a close game for 39 minutes of game action, however the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders scored three goals in the final minute of the second period to pull away 6-2 and beat...     READ MORE

Friday, March 11, 2011
OMAHA EDGES STORM’S THIRD PERIOD COMEBACK    
OMAHA, Neb. – Ben Marshall’s two goals in the second period proved to be crucial in the Omaha Lancers’ 4-3 victory over the Tri-City Storm. With the regulation loss, the Storm fall to seventh place...     READ MORE

Saturday, March 05, 2011
DIEBOLD, BINKLEY LEAD STORM PAST STAMPEDE IN SHOOTOUT    
KEARNEY, Neb. – For the second night in a row, it was a defenseman for the Tri-City Storm scoring a big goal. However, the goal was scored in the seventh round of the shootout by Jason Binkley that led...     READ MORE

Friday, March 04, 2011
KOLOMATIS’ PAIR THWARTED BY SHOOTOUT LOSS TO OMAHA    
KEARNEY, Neb. – It took 35 games into the regular season for Tri-City Storm defenseman Dan Kolomatis to register his first two goals of the season, as he scored both in the second period in the...     READ MORE

Thursday, March 03, 2011
BINKLEY CHOOSES FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Ferris State University adds another Tri-City Storm defenseman to its roster for next season, as Jason Binkley made it official this week and will join the Bulldogs...     READ MORE

Tuesday, March 01, 2011
STORM JERSEY AUCTION TO BENEFIT UNITED WAY    
KEARNEY, Neb. - The Tri-City Storm’s annual Pack It In Purple game on Friday will again raise money for the United Way of the Kearney Area through an auction of game-worn jerseys that will...     READ MORE

Saturday, February 26, 2011
STORM SHUTOUT AT HOME BY MUSKETEERS, 2-0    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Max McCormick’s power-play goal in the second period was the only goal needed for the Sioux City Musketeers to beat the Tri-City Storm on Saturday night, as the Storm were shutout...     READ MORE

Friday, February 25, 2011
STAMPEDE SCORE LATE TO BEAT STORM, 4-3    
KEARNEY, Neb. – After five combined goals in the first period, neither the Tri-City Storm nor Sioux Falls Stampede would score until the third period, as Sioux Falls forward Daniel Doremus...     READ MORE

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
LAPPIN LEADS STORM OVER OMAHA, 4-3    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Nick Lappin had his first-career three-point game in the USHL, scoring two goals and added one assist, to lead the Tri-City Storm to their first win against the Omaha Lancers...     READ MORE

Saturday, February 19, 2011
STORM BLANKED BY THE FORCE AT HOME, 2-0    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Despite the 36 saves by Tri-City Storm goalie Scott Diebold, the Fargo Force got 28 saves from Ryan Massa in the 2-0 shutout win for the Force. It was only the fourth time...     READ MORE

Friday, February 18, 2011
HOLDEN TIES RECORD IN OT LOSS AGAINST SIOUX CITY    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Tri-City Storm goalie Christopher Holden set a franchise record, while tying another in Friday night’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Sioux City Musketeers. Holden tied the mark of 48 saves...     READ MORE

Friday, February 18, 2011
STORM CAPTAIN NAMED MIDSEASON USHL ALL-STAR    
CHICAGO – The United States Hockey League announced the midseason CCM All-Star selections for the Eastern and Western Conference. Storm defenseman Rick Pinkston was selected by the league...     READ MORE

Thursday, February 17, 2011
ANGELI HEADED TO THE OHIO STATE NEXT SEASON    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Making it official on Thursday afternoon, Tri-City Storm forward Darik Angeli will play his college hockey with the Ohio State University Buckeyes beginning next Fall. Angeli, who will...     READ MORE

Sunday, February 13, 2011
STORM CAN’T SLOW DOWN STAMPEDE, LOSE 6-2    
SIOUX FALLS, SD – Despite being outshot 15-3 in the first period, it was the Tri-City Storm scoring the opening goal Sunday night on the road. However, the Storm gave up five-unanswered goals...     READ MORE

Saturday, February 12, 2011
STORM SCORE FOUR GOALS ON THE ROAD, LOSE 6-4    
OMAHA, Neb. – It was a special night for the Tri-City Storm forward Andrew Dorantes, who scored his first-ever USHL goal, and had his first multi-point game. However, the Storm lost to the Omaha...     READ MORE

Friday, February 11, 2011
STORM POWER PLAY BURNS SIOUX FALLS, WIN 3-2    
KEARNEY, Neb. – It was a quick start on the power play, and 41 saves by Christopher Holden that propelled the Tri-City Storm to fifth place in the Western Conference on Friday night, as the Storm...     READ MORE

Thursday, February 10, 2011
BURGGRABE, HENRY ADDED TO STORM ROSTER FOR SEASON    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Tri-City Storm Head Coach and General Manager Drew Schoneck announced Thursday evening the additions of defenseman Dean Burggrabe and forward Justin Henry to the Storm’s active...     READ MORE

Thursday, February 10, 2011
STORM RADIO NETWORK TO SWITCH DIALS ON SATURDAY    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Due to a scheduling conflict, the Tri-City Storm’s game on Saturday afternoon in Omaha against the Lancers will be aired on UNK’s KLPR 91.1 FM beginning at 3:45 PM, as Classic Hits 98.9 FM...     READ MORE

Wednesday, February 09, 2011
STORM HOCKEY ASSISTS CAMPUS KITCHEN    
KEARNEY, Neb. - The Tri-City Storm and University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Phi Gamma Delta fraternity are teaming up in February to assist UNK’s Campus Kitchen. Campus Kitchen is this month’s recipient...     READ MORE

Tuesday, February 08, 2011
STORM FORCE OT AGAINST MUSKETEERS, LOSE 2-1    
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Goaltender Christopher Holden did everything he could for the Tri-City Storm on Tuesday night against the Sioux City Musketeers, but received the 2-1 overtime loss making 25 saves...     READ MORE

Monday, February 07, 2011
STORM ACQUIRE LEADING SCORER FROM CHICAGO    
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Head Coach and General Manger Drew Schoneck announced Monday afternoon that the Tri-City Storm have officially acquired 20-year old forward Cole Gunner from the Chicago Steel...     READ MORE

Saturday, February 05, 2011
STORM CAN’T AVENGE HOME LOSS TO ICE, LOSE 4-2    
INDIANAPOLIS – It was a much different game on Saturday night in Indiana compared to the last meeting in January, as the Tri-City Storm tried to contain the United States Hockey League’s top offense...     READ MORE

Friday, February 04, 2011
DIEBOLD EARNS SHUTOUT, BEAT PHANTOMS 2-0    
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Goalie Scott Diebold posted his fourth shutout of the season, which propelled the Tri-City Storm to a 2-0 win at Youngstown over the Phantoms. It was the third shutout...     READ MORE

Thursday, February 03, 2011
TEAM USA PULLS AWAY IN THIRD, BEAT STORM 6-1    
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Team USA – U18’s took a 2-1 lead into the third period, and scored four unanswered goals to beat the Tri-City Storm 6-1 on Thursday night at the Ice Cube.     READ MORE

Wednesday, February 02, 2011
MONTROSE REJUVENATED AFTER RETURN TO STORM    
KEARNEY, Neb. - The arena is dark. Spotlighted decals flurry throughout the stands and ice. A thunderstorm sound effect roars throughout the building. As fans watch the pregame rituals...     READ MORE

Sunday, January 30, 2011
OLD CHICAGO STORM HOCKEY SHOW CANCELLED MONDAY    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Old Chicago – Storm Hockey Show on ESPN Superstation 1460/1550, which airs weekly at 5:00 PM on Monday nights, has been cancelled for the next two weeks due to...     READ MORE

Saturday, January 29, 2011
MURPHY IS HERO IN OVERTIME WIN AGAINST STEEL    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Chicago Steel entered the night on an 18-game winless streak, but it was far from easy for the Tri-City Storm, who used overtime to beat the Steel 3-2 for the second...     READ MORE

Friday, January 28, 2011
STORM CAN’T SOLVE OMAHA IN EXTRA-TIME AGAIN    
OMAHA, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm left Omaha on Friday night still seeking their first-ever win at the Omaha Civic Auditorium against the Lancers. The Storm were able to force overtime...     READ MORE

Saturday, January 22, 2011
FORCE BEAT STORM FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS SEASON    
FARGO, ND – Led by two goals and an assist from Chad Demers, the Fargo Force beat the Tri-City Storm 4-1 on Saturday night at Scheels Arena. The Storm, who were outshot 35-18, received their first...     READ MORE

Friday, January 21, 2011
DIEBOLD, BROOKS SHUTOUT THE FORCE IN FARGO    
FARGO, ND – For the first time in the span of three seasons and seven games in Fargo, the Tri-City Storm beat the Fargo Force on the road, 2-0. Storm goalie Scott Diebold made 36 saves in his third...     READ MORE

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
LATE STAMPEDE POWER PLAY BEATS STORM    
SIOUX FALLS, SD – The Tri-City Storm embarked on a four-game road swing with a 3-1 loss against the Sioux Falls Stampede on Wednesday night, as a late power-play goal from the Stampede’s Dominic Zombo...     READ MORE

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
STORM TO HOST POND HOCKEY AT YANNEY PARK    
KEARNEY, Neb. - The Tri-City Storm is going to light up the ice and play where many hockey players learned the game: on a frozen lake. In a tribute to old-time hockey, Storm players will get back...     READ MORE

Saturday, January 15, 2011
STORM ALLOW FOUR GOALS IN THIRD, LOSE 7-4    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The problem for the Tri-City Storm on Saturday night was not scoring goals or getting shots on goal, instead it was denying the Indiana Ice from doing the same exact thing...     READ MORE

Friday, January 14, 2011
STORM EXPLODE FOR SIX GOALS, BEAT CEDAR RAPIDS 6-4    
KEARNEY, Neb. – If there is one thing the Tri-City Storm know how to do well, it is winning games when leading after the first or second period, as the Storm beat the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 6-4...     READ MORE

Friday, January 14, 2011
STORM, ESPN SUPERSTATION ADD NEW SHOW MONDAY    
KEARNEY, Neb. - The Tri-City Storm, Old Chicago restaurant in Kearney, and ESPN Superstation 1460/1550 AM are pleased to announce “The Old Chicago – Storm Hockey Show” beginning Monday, January 17...     READ MORE

Wednesday, January 12, 2011
SCHIERHORN PLAYING WITH INCREASED CONFIDENCE    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Brad Schierhorn watches hockey the same way a coach does. “I’m always analyzing the little things that make a difference and try to be a good student of the game,” says Schierhorn.     READ MORE

Wednesday, January 12, 2011
STORM COME HOME AFTER LOSS AT SIOUX FALLS, 3-1    
SIOUX FALLS, SD – Despite outshooting the Sioux Falls Stampede 35-32, the Tri-City Storm loss their third-straight game on the road Wednesday night 3-1. Storm goalie Scott Diebold...     READ MORE

Saturday, January 08, 2011
STORM SCORE ON POWER PLAY LATE, FALL IN OT    
URBANDALE, Iowa – The Tri-City Storm’s Matt Johnson deflected in a shot from Simon Denis on the power play with 11.9 seconds remaining in regulation to force overtime on Saturday night...     READ MORE

Friday, January 07, 2011
STORM COME UP EMPTY ON ROAD AGAINST STARS    
LINCOLN, Neb. – For the third consecutive game against the Lincoln Stars, the Tri-City Storm were shutout by goaltender Kevin Murdock, who led the Stars to a 3-0 win on Friday night...     READ MORE

Thursday, January 06, 2011
MONTROSE LEAVES COLLEGE, BACK WITH THE STORM    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Tri-City Storm Head Coach and General Manger Drew Schoneck announced Thursday morning that the Storm have officially added defenseman Michael Montrose to the active roster...     READ MORE

Wednesday, January 05, 2011
STORM PLAYERS JOIN SLUMBERLAND FURNITURE'S    
KEARNEY, Neb. – Twelve Tri-City Storm hockey players and additional members of the team's front office staff joined other community volunteers Monday and Tuesday to distribute...     READ MORE

Saturday, January 01, 2011
STORM BEAT MUSKEGON IN SHOOTOUT, START NEW YEAR    
KEARNEY, Neb. – The one thing the Tri-City Storm can count on when leading after two periods, is that they are tough to beat this season. The Storm took a 2-1 lead to the third...     READ MORE