KEARNEY, Neb. – After a national search, the Tri-City Storm have chosen two coaches, J.B. Bittner and Erik Largen, to complement head coach Josh Hauge as assistants.

Combined, the two new members of the staff have almost a decade of experience at both the professional and collegiate levels of hockey.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm announced the winners of their “Early Bird Season Ticket Renewal Program” drawing on Monday afternoon.

Prizes were awarded to individuals and businesses that have committed to become Storm season subscribers for the upcoming hockey season. The “Early Bird” prizes are an incentive to renew in advance and another way for the Storm organization to bring extra value to their most invested fans.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – One of the Storm’s leaders is living out a dream this summer.

Assistant captain Heikki Liedes has signed a two-year professional contract to play for Kalevan Pallo (KalPa) of the SM-liiga in Finland.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Storm defenseman Cutler Martin decided to make it easy on his family and friends, choosing to stay in his home state of Michigan and play college hockey as a member of the University of Michigan Wolverines in the fall of 2014.

Martin said there was no hesitation once he was offered a spot on the team.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – To say that Tri-City Storm head coach and general manager Josh Hauge was happy with the way Phase 1 of the 2013 USHL Draft turned out Monday night would be an understatement.

“I’m extemely excited,” Hauge said. “We got some talented guys that we think can come in and compete for spots next year, but we still built ourselves for the future.”

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KEARNEY, Neb. – With the 2013 USHL Draft just days away, Tri-City Storm head coach and general manager Josh Hauge and his staff are busy preparing to bring new players to Kearney who reflect the organization’s standards on and off the ice.

“We’re looking for guys that want to come in and be a good citizen in our community,” Hauge said. “They’re pretty young kids, so we try to make sure they understand what they’re getting into and educate them on our town and league.”

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm wrapped up the 2012-13 regular season with an overall record of 22-35-7, failing to qualify for the United States Hockey League playoffs.

The conclusion of the 64-game regular season schedule also put a cap on Storm head coach Josh Hauge’s first full season behind the bench. Hauge’s season will be remembered for the ever-changing lineup he was forced to put on the ice due to constant injuries.

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I write to you today to thank you for your tremendous support this season and to share my thoughts on the 2012-13 season.

We have two consistent goals each year in making the playoffs and being a provider of quality entertainment. Qualifying for the playoffs and competing for a Clark Cup is something that we desire for you, our dedicated fanbase.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – In the final game of the season, the Tri-City Storm (22-35-7) staged a late rally but ultimately fell to the Lincoln Stars (39-22-3) 4-3 in front of a sold out crowd of 4,147 on Saturday night at the Viaero Event Center.

Michael Vecchione finished his season on a four-game goal scoring streak, scoring his 26th of the season on a power play in the first period. Brian Ward also finished the season on a 17-game point scoring streak, notching two assists in his final game with the team.

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LINCOLN, Neb. – Michael Vecchione scored his 25th goal of the season and Brian Ward extended his point streak to 16 games, but the Tri-City Storm (22-34-7) fell to the Lincoln Stars (38-22-3) by a final score of 5-2 on Friday night at the IceBox.

Storm forward Ben Foster also scored a goal in the third period. The tally was his eighth as a member of the Tri-City squad and his 22nd on the season.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm handed out their annual awards for the 2012-13 season on Thursday night at their end of season banquet at the Viaero Event Center. 

Brian Ward headlined the awards, being named the most valuable player. Ward has scored 51 points in 40 games on 22 goals and 29 assists.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The 2012-13 USHL season will come to an end for the Tri-City Storm this weekend, but not before they do battle with the Lincoln Stars in a home-and-home series on Friday and Saturday night.

Tri-City hasn’t fared too well with the Stars this season, but will have a chance to end their campaign on a high note. Friday’s matchup will be at the IceBox in Lincoln and the Storm will complete their 64-game schedule in Kearney on Saturday night.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – In a back and forth affair Saturday night at the Viaero Event Center, the Des Moines Buccaneers (25-32-4) prevailed, scoring two late third period goals and defeated the Tri-City Storm (22-33-7) by a score of 4-3.

The Storm’s top line of Trevor Moore, Michael Vecchione and Brian Ward each picked up two points in defeat, while defenseman Nolan Gluchowski added a power play goal.

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SIOUX CITY, Ia. – The Sioux City Musketeers (18-27-11) got two goals from three different players on their way to an 8-1 win over the Tri-City Storm at the Tyson Events Center on Friday night.

Storm forward Michael Vecchione scored his team leading twenty-third goal in the first period and also picked up his first fighting major of the season, dropping the gloves in the third.

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DES MOINES, Ia. – Using a three goal effort in the third period, the Des Moines Buccaneers defeated the Tri-City Storm for the first time this season by a score of 4-1.

The only Storm goal was scored on the power play in the second period by Joel L’Esperance. The forward who was formerly property of the Buccaneers, had his tenth of the season assisted by forwards Michael Vecchione and Trevor Moore.

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WATERLOO, Ia. – The Waterloo Black Hawks (32-21-4) got ahead early and didn’t let up, defeating the Tri-City Storm (22-30-7) by a final score of 7-0 on Friday night at Young Arena.

Tri-City goaltender Justin Quale saw 46 shots and made 39 saves for the Storm in defeat.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – This weekend is the beginning of tournament time in the college hockey world and there are plenty of Storm alumni represented.

Eleven former Tri-City Storm players will represent nine different schools in the NCAA Tournament which begins on Friday and Saturday at regional sites in Providence, R.I., Manchester, N.H., Toledo, Ohio, and Grand Rapids, Mich. 

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The first place Sioux Falls Stampede (42-14-2) got a three-goal performance from Ryan Siiro and held on to their lead, defeating the Tri-City Storm (22-29-7) 6-3 on Saturday night at the Viaero Event Center.

The Storm got contributions from assistant captain Michael Vecchione, who had a power play goal late in the first, along with goals by Eli May and Kyle Eastman.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – After being down by two goals at the end of the first period, the Tri-City Storm (22-28-7) came back in the second and got a game-winning goal late in the third from Ryan McMurphy to defeat the Des Moines Buccaneers (22-31-3) on Friday night at the Viaero Event Center. 

Storm forwards Ben Foster and Joel L’Esperance both scored twice and Heikki Liedes added a goal in the victory for Tri-City. 

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Tri-City Storm (21-27-7) were without some of their top scorers but used a team effort to hang in against the Western Conference leading Sioux Falls Stampede (40-14-2), ultimately falling by a score of 2-1 at the Sioux Falls Arena on Wednesday night.

Storm affiliate player Nick Hutchison scored his first career USHL goal, the only Tri-City tally of the night, in the middle of the second period on the power play. Justin Quale was also good in net, making 36 saves to keep the Storm in contention late.

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SIOUX CITY, Ia. – The Sioux City Musketeers (18-27-11) scored five goals in the second period to take the lead and held off the Tri-City Storm (21-27-7) in the third period, winning by a final score of 7-4 at on Tuesday night at the Tyson Events Center.

Storm forward Ben Foster had a goal and two assists in the loss, while Jason Cotton scored his first career USHL goal and Brian Ward had a goal and an assist.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Tri-City Storm forward Trevor Moore has really elevated his game during his second season in Kearney. Moore is currently leading the team in scoring with 54 points on 19 goals and 35 assists this season. He ranks thirteenth in the USHL in overall scoring and his 35 assists are ninth best in the league.

His 55 career assists and 86 career points are fifth and eighth-best respectively in team history.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Sioux Falls Stampede (38-14-2) got a hat trick from leading goal scorer C.J. Franklin and defeated the Tri-City Storm by a score of 5-1 at the Viaero Event Center on Friday night. 

Tri-City got their lone goal from forward Grant Opperman, who now has 12 tallies on the season. With an assist on the goal, forward Brian Ward extended his point streak to 13 games. Ward has also scored at least once in 24 of his last 25 games.

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RALSTON, Neb. – In the final battle of the season between the two in-state rivals, the Tri-City Storm (21-25-7) took a third period lead on a goal by Trevor Mingoia, but ultimately fell to the Omaha Lancers (32-23-0) in a shootout by a final score of 4-3.

The Storm got goals from Brian Ward, Jared Linnell and Mingoia in the loss, while Grant Opperman had two assists and Michael Vecchione picked up his fiftieth point of the season.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – It’s been a long journey, but Tri-City Storm forward Trevor Mingoia is headed back to the college ranks, committing to play at Providence College this coming fall. 

Mingoia, who spent one year at Union College, will be reunited with the coach he’s always wanted to play for, Nate Leaman.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Muskegon Lumberjacks (28-16-10) scored four consecutive goals in the second period and held on to defeat the Tri-City Storm (21-25-6) by a score of 6-3 at the Viaero Event Center on Saturday night.

Affiliate player Austin Poganski had his first USHL points, a goal and an assist, in his second game for Tri-City. The Storm also got goals from Michael Vecchione and Grant Opperman in the loss.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The reigning USHL player of the week put on a show at the Viaero Event Center on Friday night. Tri-City Storm (21-24-6) forward Trevor Mingoia scored a natural hat trick in the second half of the game and brought his team from behind to defeat the Omaha Lancers (30-23-0) 6-3.

The win was the sixth consecutive victory for the Storm over Omaha this season. Other goal scorers for the Storm included Trevor Moore, Ben Foster and Heikki Liedes.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – As the 2012-13 USHL season begins to wind down, the playoffs are not the only thing on the mind of the three junior hockey teams in the state of Nebraska. 

Although each team has played one another many times already this season, nothing has been settled in the race for the first annual Good Life Cup.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Tri-City Storm defenseman Johnny Hrabovsky announced Wednesday he has committed to attend school and play hockey at the United States Air Force Academy.

Hrabovsky, who is in his second season with the Storm, will join the team in Colorado Springs, Colo. this fall.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Sometimes a second chance is all you need.

That’s what Tri-City Storm forward Trevor Mingoia has after leaving Union College early in his sophomore season to join the team in late October. Mingoia wasted no time making a big impact with his new team in his first USHL experience and is getting ready to join another collegiate program next fall.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Tri-City Storm forward Trevor Mingoia was named a co-USHL forward of the week by the league office Monday afternoon.

The Fairport, N.Y. native scored four goals and added two assists in the Storm’s three games over the weekend in Waterloo, Indianapolis and Youngstown.

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown Phantoms (28-20-0) erased a three-goal deficit in the third period and got an overtime winner from Sam Anas to defeat the Tri-City Storm (20-24-6) 5-4 on Saturday night at the Covelli Center.

The Storm got goals from four different players including Trevor Mingoia and Ben Foster, who both had multi-point performances. Joel L’Esperance also added two assists for Tri-City.

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Tri-City Storm (20-24-5) scored three unanswered goals in the second period to take control of the game and held on for a 6-4 victory over the Indiana Ice (17-28-4) at Pan Am Arena in Indianapolis on Friday night.

Trevor Mingoia and Joel L’Esperance had big offensive nights, each registering three points in the Storm victory. Jared Linnell also scored two goals in the first period and Trevor Moore had a goal and an assist.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – In their first trip to Waterloo this season the Tri-City Storm staged a valiant comeback attempt but fell short and lost to the Black Hawks by a final score of 6-4.

Storm forward Michael Vecchione was a big part of the late surge, scoring two goals in the third period, while Jared Linnell and Trevor Mingoia also contributed with goals in the loss.

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KEARNEY - The Tri-City Storm brought in $15,389 through its auction of 27 game-worn player and team jerseys Saturday, with all proceeds going to the United Way of the Kearney Area.  Trevor Moore’s No. 8 jersey went for the highest price at $1,250 during the live auction following the Storm’s Pack-It-In-Purple game against Green Bay.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Thursday’s game broadcast of the Storm and Waterloo Black Hawks will air on the ESPN Radio Superstation 1460 AM and 1550 AM.

The Viaero Wireless Pre-Game Show will get underway at 6:45 p.m. and the puck will drop at 7:05.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – A furious late rally by the Tri-City Storm (19-23-5) wasn’t enough as a late goal gave the Green Bay Gamblers (29-14-3) a 4-3 win on Friday night in front of a crowd of 4,099 at the Viaero Event Center. 

Storm forwards Brian Ward and Trevor Mingoia each scored a goal and an assist in a three-goal third period in which Tri-City erased a 3-0 deficit.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – With the stretch run and the final months of the season approaching, the Tri-City Storm have added current Air Force forward George Michalke to their staff as an assistant coach.

Michalke, who is a junior english major at the United States Air Force Academy, sustained an injury last October and is on medical leave from the university for the remainder of the season.

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RALSTON, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm used a late second period goal from Tim Bonner to get ahead of the Omaha Lancers and held on, winning 2-1 at a sold out Ralston Arena on Saturday night. 

Brian Ward also scored his team-leading nineteenth goal in the second period and Justin Quale stopped 28 shots to pick up the win.

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SIOUX CITY, Ia. – The Tri-City Storm fell behind early and couldn’t catch up, dropping a Western Conference battle with the Sioux City Musketeers by a score of 5-3 on Friday night at the Tyson Events Center.

The three Storm tallies were scored by Cutler Martin, Garrett Gamez and Tim Bonner, while Trevor Mingoia added two assists in the loss.

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KEARNEY - BD manufacturing plants in Holdrege and Broken Bow always are looking for new ways to bring their employees together outside of work.  So when the Tri-City Storm approached the company about a special BD Employee Night at the hockey team’s March 8 game against rival Omaha, BD jumped at the opportunity.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Lincoln Stars (25-15-3) used a three-goal third period comeback to force overtime and defeated the Tri-City Storm (18-21-5) in a shootout on Thursday night at the Viaero Event Center.

Tri-City forward Michael Vecchione tallied two goals in the loss, while Ben Foster scored his first goal in a Storm uniform in the third period.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Despite a two-goal comeback in the second period, the Tri-City Storm (18-21-4) failed to score in the third period and were defeated by the Fargo Force (25-14-5) 3-2 on Saturday night at the Viaero Event Center.

Trevor Mingoia and Michael Vecchione scored goals for Tri-City in a middle frame in which the Storm outshot Fargo 16-6 and got back into the game. Johan Mattsson also had a good night in between the pipes, making 27 saves on 30 shots.

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LINCOLN, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm (18-20-4) had an early third period lead but ultimately fell to the Lincoln Stars (24-14-3) by a final score 4-3 at the IceBox in Lincoln on Friday night.

Storm captain Brian Ward scored two goals for Tri-City in the loss, while Joel L’Esperance scored his fourth tally of the season and defenseman Garrett Cecere picked up two assists.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm were active at the trade deadline late Wednesday night and made multiple moves, one of which brought forward Ben Foster from the Muskegon Lumberjacks to Kearney.

In exchange for Foster and future considerations, the Storm parted ways with defenseman Josh McArdle and their seventh round pick in the upcoming 2013 draft.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The coaching staff at St. Lawrence University hasn’t been shy about their feelings for some of the current Tri-City Storm players. On Tuesday, defenseman Nolan Gluchowski became the second Tri-City skater of the season to commit to play college hockey for the Saints. 

Gluchowski, who is in his first full season with the Storm, said he fell in love with the school instantly when he stepped on the Canton, N.Y. campus last weekend.

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DES MOINES, Ia. – The Tri-City Storm (18-19-4) scored early and never gave up the lead, defeating the Des Moines Buccaneers (19-21-2) 6-3 at Buccaneer Arena on Friday night.

11 different Storm forwards registered a point in the win, while Justin Quale made 28 saves on 31 shots in net and Cutler Martin had two assists.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Despite being down to just four healthy defensemen at the start of the night, the Tri-City Storm (17-19-4) defeated the Sioux City Musketeers (7-22-10) by a score of 5-2 on Monday night at the Viaero Event Center.

Storm center Tim Bonner had a big night, scoring two goals and dropping the gloves in the second period for his first USHL fighting major against Musketeer captain Josh Erickson. Also contributing in the Tri-City victory was Michael Vecchione who scored the game winning goal and picked up two assists.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm may have found themselves a hidden gem in recent addition Richard Buri, a defenseman that brings an experience most hockey players in the USHL don’t have.

Buri, a native of Nitra, Slovakia, recently played against some of the best young players in the world as a part of his country’s entrance in this year’s World Junior Championships last month in Russia.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm (16-19-4) had a late comeback opportunity, but fell short and suffered their first loss of the season to the Sioux City Musketeers (7-21-10) by a score of 3-2 on Saturday night at the Viaero Event Center.

Trevor Mingoia and Brian Ward each scored third period goals for Tri-City and Justin Quale was perfect in relief of Johan Mattsson, making 19 saves.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – In a wild one at the Viaero Event Center Friday night, the Tri-City Storm (16-18-4) kept their composure after a Waterloo Black Hawks (24-13-1) third period comeback and got an overtime tally from Michael Vecchione to win 6-5.

Vecchione’s OT winner gave him a hat-trick on the night in front of a crowd of 3,098 in Kearney. Forward Tim Bonner also chipped in with two assists, and defenseman Garrett Cecere finished the night with a +4 rating.

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MUSKEGON, Mich. – The Tri-City Storm were well represented in the 2013 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on Wednesday night, helping to lead Team West to a 2-1 victory at the L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Mich. 

Storm forward Jason Cotton shone the brightest of the four Tri-City prospects, scoring the game-winning goal early on in the second period on a pass from teammate Garrett Gamez.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The USHL has announced that the annual USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on Wednesday at L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Mich. will be streamed live and for free via FASThockey and the USHL Facebook page.

Four Tri-City Storm players are scheduled to compete, including forwards Jason Cotton, Garrett Gamez, and Trevor Moore, along with defenseman Ryan Ivey. All four Tri-City representatives will play for the West team, which includes other standout prospects from the seven other Western Conference franchises.

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KEARNEY – One of the most popular traditions in hockey returns to the Viaero Event Center Saturday when the Tri-City Storm hosts its annual Teddy Bear Toss game against Sioux City. Game time is 7:05 p.m.

Fans are encouraged to bring a new teddy bear to the game and throw it on the ice when the Storm score its first goal.

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FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo Force (23-10-5) got ahead early and never trailed, defeating the Tri-City Storm at Scheels Arena by a score of 4-3 on Saturday night.

The Storm got goals from Grant Opperman, Jared Linnell and Brian Ward in the one-goal loss.

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FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo Force (22-10-5) got ahead in the second period and never looked back, defeating the Tri-City Storm (15-17-4) 7-3 at Scheels Arena on Friday night. 

Kyle Eastman, Brian Ward and Tim Lappin each scored goals for Tri-City in defeat.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm have been using a new, cutting edge statistical analysis service to help dissect team performance and prepare for upcoming games.

The team has hired Christopher Boucher, based in Montreal, QC to provide player tracking data at the conclusion of each game. Boucher has created his own system, which he uses to track each play and grade players’ performances. He then inputs the results into a database, which allows tracking of each player’s successes and failures.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – After scoring his first goal of the season and finishing last weekend’s games with a +4 rating, Tri-City Storm defenseman Dylan Maller has been named this week’s USHL defenseman of the week.

Maller becomes the second Tri-City defenseman to win the award this season, joining fellow blueliner Garrett Cecere, who won it on Oct. 8.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – A night after the Fargo Force (21-10-5) came from behind with four goals in the third period, the Tri-City Storm (15-16-4) turned the tables on their opponents, striking four times in the final frame to secure a 5-2 comeback victory on Saturday night at the Viaero Event Center.

Christian Frey picked up the win in net, making 29 saves on 31 shots and five different Storm players scored goals in the win.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm (14-16-4) couldn’t hold on to a third period lead and fell to the Fargo Force (21-9-5) 5-3 in the first of four consecutive games between the two teams on Friday night at the Viaero Event Center. 

Storm captain Brian Ward scored his eleventh goal of the season in his first game since Nov. 21, while defenseman Dylan Maller picked up his first tally of the season in the loss.

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LINCOLN, Neb. – For the second consecutive night the Tri-City Storm (14-15-4) fell behind early and failed to complete a late-game comeback, losing to the Lincoln Stars (18-9-3) on Saturday night at the Ice Box by a final score of 3-2.

Johnny Hrabovsky and Tim Bonner each scored goals for Tri-City in the loss. Storm goaltender Johan Mattsson made 26 saves on 29 shots.

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia. – After falling behind early, the Tri-City Storm (14-14-4) made a valiant comeback attempt but just fell short, losing to the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (13-14-4) on Friday night by a final score of 3-2 at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena.

Tim Bonner picked up assists on both Storm goals late in the third period, finding both Trevor Moore and Garrett Gamez for tallies in front of the net.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The United States Hockey League announced the roster for the 2013 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game to be held on Jan. 23 at the L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Mich. on Wednesday.

Four Tri-City Storm players are scheduled to complete, including forwards Jason Cotton, Garrett Gamez, and Trevor Moore, along with defenseman Ryan Ivey.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm (14-13-4) won their first shootout of the season Monday night in their final game of 2012, defeating the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 4-3 at the Viaero Event Center.

Michael Vecchione led the way offensively with two goals and an assist in regulation, as well as a tally in the first round of the shootout. Trevor Moore also had a big night, recording assists on all three Storm goals and iced the game with a goal in the final round of the shootout.

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RALSTON, Neb. – In his first career USHL appearance, Tri-City Storm (13-13-4) backup goaltender Justin Quale got his first win, defeating the Omaha Lancers (16-13-0) 3-2 at the Ralston Arena on Saturday night.

The Storm got goals from Jared Linnell, Garrett Cecere and Johnny Hrabovsky in the win.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – An overtime tally from defenseman Paul LaDue in the final minute of the extra frame gave the Lincoln Stars (16-8-3) a 2-1 victory over the Tri-City Storm (12-13-4) on Friday night at the Viaero Event Center.

Storm goaltender Johan Mattsson did all he could to keep his team in the game, making 48 saves on 50 shots. Lincoln backstop Michael Bitzer shone in the win, making 40 saves on 41 Tri-City shots.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm announced Friday that they have signed defenseman Tory Dello to a USHL tender agreement.

Dello, a native of Crystal Lake, Ill., has been playing with the Chicago Mission U18 midget team this season. While he will continue to play with the Mission, Dello will make his USHL debut for the Storm on Friday night when Tri-City takes on Lincoln at the Viaero Event Center at 7:30 p.m.

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FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo Force (15-8-5) scored three goals in the third period and won in a shootout, defeating the Tri-City Storm (12-13-3) 6-5 in a wild game at Scheels Arena on Saturday night.

Storm forward Tim Bonner completed the rare feat of a natural hat trick in the first period of the game, scoring three goals early on to give the Tri-City the lead. Trevor Mingoia also completed a milestone on the night, scoring his first goal as a member of the Storm.

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Tri-City Storm (12-13-1) had a 2-1 lead after the first period but allowed three goals in the second to the Sioiux Falls Stampede (17-8-1) and fell 6-3 on Friday night at the Sioux Falls Arena. 

The Storm got help from defenseman Cutler Martin, who scored his second goal of the season and picked up an assist on a first period goal by Trevor Moore.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Tri-City Storm head coach and general manager Josh Hauge announced Monday that the team has acquired a conditional draft pick from the Chicago Steel in exchange for the rights to defenseman Bill Eiserman.

Eiserman, who played for the Storm in 2010-11, has decided to leave UMass-Lowell, where he was in his sophomore season and return to the USHL.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm (12-12-2) scored four power play goals, three coming in the first period and defeated the Waterloo Black Hawks (16-9-0) 6-3 on Saturday night at the Viaero Event Center.

Trevor Mingoia was a big part of the win, notching four assists, while Grant Opperman had two of the power play goals along with an assist of his own in the win.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – After falling behind early and coming back to tie the game, the Tri-City Storm (11-12-2) fell short to the Waterloo Black Hawks (16-8-0) on Friday night at the Viaero Event Center by a final score of 4-3.

Storm defenseman Nolan Gluchowski scored his third and fourth goals of the season, keeping Tri-City in the game. Forward Grant Opperman also scored in the game for the Storm, registering his third goal of the season.

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KEARNEY – The Tri-City Storm is looking to make a statement this weekend when it hosts one of the USHL’s best teams for a two-game home stand.  “All roads in the West Division go through Waterloo at this point. They won the division last year and remain the favorite early on this season,” said Storm Head Coach Josh Hauge. “We’ll see this weekend where we stack up with the best of the best.

 

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Tri-City Storm captain Brian Ward is headed back to the college ranks with the St. Lawrence Saints next season. Ward, who is currently in his third season with the Storm, says he believes he has found the right school and can’t wait to continue his career.

“I just felt like St. Lawrence was really the place for me personally,” Ward said. “They really like me as a player and were very clear about where they see me in the program’s future. I really like the other guys on the team and the school reminded me of my prep school days a little bit.”

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm (11-11-2) got their highest offensive output of the season to defeat Team USA (5-13-1) on Saturday afternoon at the Viaero Event Center.

Storm forward Jared Linnell struck twice, while forwards Heikki Liedes and Kyle Eastman got their first goals of the season during a second period in which the Storm scored five unanswered goals.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Behind a 41-save performance from goaltender Charlie Lindgren, the Sioux Falls Stampede (14-7-1) shut down the Tri-City Storm (10-11-2) offense, winning 2-0 on Friday night at the Viaero Event Center.

Storm forward Tim Bonner led Tri-City with eight shots on net, while goaltender Johan Mattsson kept things close, making 26 saves.

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FARGO, N.D. – For the second straight night the Tri-City Storm (10-10-2) and the Fargo Force (10-7-5) entered the third period all tied up, but it was the Force who prevailed with a 5-2 win at Scheels Arena on Saturday night to claim four points on the weekend.

Michael Vecchione stayed hot, registering a goal and an assist to extend his point scoring streak to four games. Forward Tim Bonner also scored a goal and an assist for Tri-City in the loss.

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FARGO, N.D. – The Tri-City Storm (10-9-2) fell to the Fargo Force (9-7-5) in overtime 4-3 on Friday night at Scheels Arena.

Jared Linnell, Michael Vecchione and Tim Bonner each scored goals for the Storm in the loss. Johan Mattsson made 42 saves in goal.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Tri-City Storm forward Tim Lappin has made the decision to join his cousin, former Storm player Nick Lappin, to attend school and play hockey at Brown University.

The St. Charles, Ill., native, who has appeared in all 20 games the Storm have played this season, said he has been talking with the team’s coaches for a while and is ready to be a part of the school.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm (10-9-1) got five goals from five different players to defeat the Des Moines Buccaneers (9-10-1) 5-1 and extend their winning streak to five games on Saturday night at the Viaero Event Center.

The Storm were perfect on special teams, scoring a power play goal and killing off all three Des Moines power plays. Defenseman Johnny Hrabovsky also had a big night, racking up three assists.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Jared Linnell stole the show in his season debut for the Tri-City Storm (9-9-1), scoring two third period goals to complete a third period comeback and defeat the Omaha Lancers (9-10-0) 3-2 on Friday night at the Viaero Event Center.

Linnell and his line mate Michael Vecchione combined to register points on all three Tri-City goals, with Vecchione scoring one and assisting on both of Linnell’s tallies.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Trevor Moore found the back of the net twice to lead the Tri-City Storm (8-9-1) to a 2-1 victory over the Sioux City Musketeers (3-10-3) on Wednesday night at the Viaero Event Center.

Storm goaltender Johan Mattsson made 34 saves on 35 shots and forward Trevor Mingoia was credited with the first assist on both of Moore’s goals in his first home game since joining the team last month.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Storm defenseman Josh McArdle has officially accepted an offer to attend school and play hockey at Yale University next season.

“Yale is always where I’ve wanted to go, and it’s a big opportunity for me,” McArdle said. “I can’t wait to be a Bulldog in the future and finally getting this offer than I’ve been waiting for is pretty exciting.”

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Some players take longer to adjust to a new style of play in the United States Hockey League, while others fit in right away. For Storm forward Garrett Gamez, it has taken almost two months, but he is now feeling much more comfortable in Kearney.

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DES MOINES, Ia. – The Tri-City Storm (7-9-1) held on to defeat the Des Moines Buccaneers (7-9-1) 3-2 and win their fourth consecutive road game on Saturday night at Buccaneer Arena.

Michael Vecchione scored his second goal in as many nights and Grant Opperman scored his first goal of the season in his second game as the Storm picked up four points on the weekend.

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Tri-City Storm (6-9-1) got ahead early and never looked back, defeating the Sioux Falls Stampede (10-5-0) 5-2 on Friday night at the Sioux Falls Arena.

Captain Brian Ward scored two goals and Johan Mattsson made 23 saves as the Storm improved their road record to 4-3-1 on the season.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm (5-9-1) went ahead with an early goal by Garrett Gamez, but allowed three power play goals and ultimately fell to the Dubuque Fighting Saints (13-1-1) by a score of 5-1 on Wednesday night at the Viaero Event Center.

Gamez put the Storm up 1-0 on his third goal of the season at 15:39 of the first period. Tri-City captain Brian Ward started the play, making a nice pass to Tim Lappin who eventually found Gamez all alone on the back door for the goal.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm (5-8-1) fell behind in the second period and couldn’t come all the way back, losing to the Fargo Force (7-6-2) 5-4 on Sunday afternoon at the Viaero Event Center.

Storm forward Tim Bonner scored two goals, and both Cutler Martin and Nolan Gluchowski scored their first ever USHL goals in the loss.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Sioux Falls Stampede (9-4-0) came into the Viaero Event Center and held the Tri-City Storm attack quiet Friday night, winning by a score of 5-0.

Johan Mattsson did all he could in net for Tri-City, making 29 saves on 33 shots before being pulled for backup Christian Frey in the third period, who made eight saves on nine shots.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Add United States Hockey League Commissioner Skip Prince to the list of people excited about the future of Tri-City Storm hockey.

“Kearney has a history of being able to support hockey,” Prince said. “People now want to come play here, and that’s due in no small part to the organization Kirk Brooks, Greg Shea and Josh Hauge have put together. 

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Storm head coach and general manager Josh Hauge has added forward Michael Vecchione as an assistant captain for the 2012-13 season.

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SIOUX CITY, Ia. – For the second consecutive night, the Tri-City Storm (5-6-1) came back after allowing the opening goal and secured a 2-1 victory. Saturday’s win came over Western Conference rival Sioux City (2-6-3) at the Tyson Events Center.

The Storm scored their two goals just a minute and three seconds apart in the third period. Trevor Moore tied the game with a power play goal with just over eight minutes remaining in the game and Johnny Hrabovsky beat Kyle Hayton for the winner with seven minutes to go.

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia. – After falling behind early, Tri-City Storm (4-6-1) got a third period game winning goal from Trevor Moore to help defeat the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (5-3-2) 2-1 at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena Friday night.

The only puck to get by Storm goaltender Johan Mattsson came at 3:58 of the first period when Landon Smith scored on the power play. Mattsson finished the game with 24 saves and picked up his fourth win of the season.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Lincoln Stars (9-0-0) kept their undefeated record intact Tuesday night, defeating the Tri-City Storm (3-6-1) 3-0 at the Viaero Event Center.

Tri-City goaltender Christian Frey made 36 saves in a losing effort for the Storm, but Lincoln’s Jackson Teichroeb didn’t let anything get past the goal line, finishing with a 31-save shutout.

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Tri-City Storm (3-5-1) fell behind in the second period and couldn’t dig themselves out of a hole in the third, losing to the Sioux Falls Stampede (7-3-0) 5-2 on Saturday night at the Sioux Falls Arena.

Brian Ward led the offense for a second consecutive night, scoring both Storm goals. After his second straight night with two tallies, Ward now has seven goals on the season, leading the team. Trevor Moore also picked up assists on both Ward goals.

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RALSTON, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm (3-4-1) got out to an early lead with two goals in the first period and dominated play en route to a 3-0 victory over the Omaha Lancers (2-7-0) in the first game ever played at the Ralston Arena.

Netminder Johan Mattsson made 17 saves for the Storm, recording his first shutout of the season. Brian Ward scored two goals, including Tri-City’s first shorthanded tally of the season and Trevor Moore started the scoring early in the first period.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Storm head coach and general manager Josh Hauge announced the club will add forward Trevor Mingoia to the roster for the remainder of the 2012-13 season on Wednesday.

Mingoia, who entered this season as a sophomore at Union College in the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) of the NCAA, will give the team added depth and talent as a forward with collegiate hockey experience.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm (2-4-1) scored two third period goals to beat the Omaha Lancers (2-6-0) 2-1 and split the weekend series on Saturday night at the Viaero Event Center.

Tim Bonner scored his first goal of the season just 1:01 into the final frame and Garrett Gamez put home the game winner with just over seven minutes remaining. That was all the Storm needed as Johan Mattson made 27 saves and shut out the Lancers in the final two periods of play.

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Three first period goals gave the Omaha Lancers (2-5-0) an early advantage that the Tri-City Storm (1-4-1) could not overcome on Friday night, dropping the first game of a weekend series between the two teams 8-3.

Johnny Hrabovsky scored his first career USHL goal in his sixty-first game in the first period. Hrabovsky took a pass from Jason Cotton, who got his first career point on the play, and beat Omaha goaltender Alex Lyon.

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After Lincoln (4-0-0) broke a 1-1 tie in the third period, the Tri-City Storm (1-3-1) couldn’t get back in the game, surrendering three third period goals in a 4-1 loss to the Stars at the Viaero Event Center on Saturday night.

Brian Ward had the lone Tri-City goal midway through the second period for the Storm that tied the game and Johan Mattsson made 34 saves in a losing effort.

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 LINCOLN, Neb. – Two first period goals by forward Nick Lappin weren’t enough for the Tri-City Storm (1-2-1) on Friday night as they fell to Lincoln 3-2 on Friday night in the first game of a home-and-home series with the Stars (3-0-0) at the Icebox.

Lappin’s goals came just 25 seconds apart at 5:38 and 6:03 of the first period, giving the Storm an early 2-0 lead, but Lincoln responded with two goals of their own in the second and prevailed in a shootout.

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DUBUQUE, Iowa - Behind two goals from Mike Szmatula, the Dubuque Fighting Saints defeated the Tri-City Storm 4-1 in the first game of the regular season for both teams on Friday night at the Mystique Community Ice Arena in Dubuque

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Tri-City (0-2) was unable to hold on after taking an early lead, losing 4-2 to the Chicago Steel (2-0) at the Chicago Edge Arena in Bensenville, Ill. on Saturday night.

Trevor Moore led the way for a second consecutive night for the Storm, scoring his second goal of the season. Garrett Gamez also got his first goal in a Storm uniform and Tim Bonner picked up assists on both goals.

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DULUTH, Minn. – The Tri-City Storm overcame the odds in the second half of the Clyde Iron Cup championship game, killing four consecutive penalties, and defeated the Sioux City Musketeers in a shootout on Saturday afternoon at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center.

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DULUTH Minn - The Tri-City Storm started their preseason schedule off with a 3-0 shutout win over state rival Lincoln in the opening game of the Clyde Iron Cup on Friday at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center.

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The Tri-City Storm and Omaha Lancers have rescheduled a March game in Omaha due to a booking conflict at the Lancers’ new home rink. The game originally set for Saturday, March 16 at the new Ralston Sports and Events Center has been moved to 7:05 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13.

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Jared Shafran has been hired as play-by-play radio announcer and media relations director for the Tri-City Storm hockey team.

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The Tri-City Storm have announced their promotional schedule for the upcoming hockey season, which includes premium item giveaways, ticket specials, postgame skates and other events geared toward family fun.

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KEARNEY, Neb. - Tri-City Storm season ticket holders Megan & Webb Antholz won a trip to Las Vegas for the Storm try-out camp June 14-16. Upon their return they sat down with StormHockey.com to reflect on the experience.     

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KEARNEY, Neb. - “A pleasant good evening and Happy Hockey everyone, I’m Skip Berry.” That phrase led off each of my 360 games broadcasting hockey, which includes exactly 200 games with the Tri-City Storm.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – The Edmonton Oilers selected former Tri-City Storm LW Daniil Zharkov in the third round (91st overall) in the 2012 National Hockey League Entry Draft. He became the 20th former Storm player to be drafted into the NHL.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – Every year, before the July 1 roster deadline, teams in the United States Hockey League evaluate their veterans, draft picks and free agents trying to secure a roster spot on the team.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm hockey team is hitting the streets for the summer. Storm staff will be introducing the “Street Hockey Tour” of Central Nebraska starting this Thursday, June 7 and running through August. These events will be held at a different location each week as the Storm hope to reach as many as 12-15 different communities.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – General Manager/Head Coach Josh Hauge announced that the Tri-City Storm have added Fairbanks Ice Dog C Tayler Munson to the 30-man roster.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – With 20 players already protected by the Tri-City Storm entering the 2012 USHL Entry Draft, the Storm added some additional key talent for the upcoming season. RW Garrett Gamez became the Storm’s first pick and eighth overall selection in the entry draft Tuesday night.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – The 2012 USHL Futures Draft started for the Tri-City Storm as it moved down in the first round from the third to seventh overall pick, and acquired a first round 2012 USHL Entry Draft (May 22) pick from the Fargo Force.     READ MORE

WATERLOO, Iowa – Despite rallying after being down 3-0 in the first period, D Kenny Brooks’ two goals led the Tri-City Storm’s come from behind effort that fell short to the Waterloo Blacks Hawks 3-2. With the loss, the Storm season ends in the first round of the 2012 Clark Cup Playoffs, losing 2-0 in the best-of-three first round.     READ MORE

WATERLOO, Iowa – The Waterloo Black Hawks scored three goals in the second period to pull away from the Tri-City Storm and hang on to win 6-4 in Game 1 of the best-of-three first round series in the 2012 Clark Cup Playoffs. The two teams will play Game 2 Tuesday night back in Young Arena, as the Storm attempt to force a deciding Game 3 Wednesday in Waterloo.     READ MORE

WATERLOO, Iowa – The Waterloo Black Hawks scored three goals in the second period to pull away from the Tri-City Storm and hang on to win 6-4 in Game 1 of the best-of-three first round series in the 2012 Clark Cup Playoffs. The two teams will play Game 2 Tuesday night back in Young Arena, as the Storm attempt to force a deciding Game 3 Wednesday in Waterloo.     READ MORE

WATERLOO, Iowa – The Tri-City Storm are back in the playoffs for the second time in three seasons, as they prepare for a best-of-three first round series against the Waterloo Black Hawks.     READ MORE

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – On a night that G Christian Frey made a career-high 43 saves and three more in the shootout, the Tri-City Storm would come back twice to prevail 3-2 in a shootout over the Sioux Falls Stampede. It was Frey’s first win as a member of the Storm in his second attempt in as many nights on the weekend.     READ MORE

WATERLOO, Iowa – Three unanswered goals in the third period lead the Waterloo Black Hawks past the Tri-City Storm 3-1 at Young Arena. The two teams will meet in the first round of the 2012 Clark Cup Playoffs following Friday night’s USHL results.     READ MORE

WATERLOO, Iowa – With only two games left in the regular season and a playoff berth already clinched, the Tri-City Storm close out the 2011-12 regular season on the road this weekend in Waterloo Friday and Sioux Falls Saturday.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – After playing in his second and final season in the USHL, Tri-City Storm defenseman J.D. Peterson made his commitment official to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks. He will join Alaska-Fairbanks next fall to begin his college career.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – The third period goal scored by C Tim Bonner proved to be enormous, as the Tri-City Storm forced overtime and clinched a playoff spot Saturday night. The Sioux City Musketeers went on to beat the Storm in overtime, as RW Brad Robbins scored 1:09 into overtime.     READ MORE

LINCOLN, Neb. – Even though the Tri-City Storm fell 4-1 to the Lincoln Stars, the Storm moved to within one win or Des Moines regulation loss to clinch a playoff spot in the 2012 Clark Cup Playoffs.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – With four games left in the regular season, the Tri-City Storm could lock up a playoff berth as soon as Friday night in Lincoln against the Stars with a win, coupled by a Des Moines loss to Cedar Rapids in regulation.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – It’s hard to believe that it took a historic NCAA Div. I men’s hockey program 64 years to reach the Frozen Four. Thursday afternoon in Tampa Bay, Fla., the Ferris State University Bulldogs will attempt something they have never done: win their first-ever National Championship.     READ MORE

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Tri-City Storm got multi-point games from four different players, including a four-point night from LW Thomas Nykopp to lead the Storm past the Sioux Falls Stampede 6-3. It was the Storm’s first win in Sioux Falls since Jan. 9, 2010, which snapped a five-game losing streak in Sioux Falls.     READ MORE

WATERLOO, Iowa – A comeback in the third period by the Tri-City Storm was doused by the Waterloo Black Hawks, who held on to beat the Storm 4-2 after adding a late empty-net goal in the third period.     READ MORE

MASON CITY, Iowa – The Tri-City Storm get set for a pair of road games against the Waterloo Black Hawks and Sioux Falls Stampede this weekend. Tri-City (24-30-0, 48 pts – 6th in Western Conference) is currently four points ahead of seventh-place Des Moines for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. In addition, the Storm are still one point back of fifth-place Sioux City entering the weekend.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – Zemgus Girgensons’ hat trick performance was too much for the Tri-City Storm, who fell to the defending Clark Cup Champions – Dubuque Fighting Saints 4-1. The loss to Dubuque drops the Storm’s overall record to 2-8-0 against the Eastern Conference this season.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – Center Nick Lappin and G Adam Wilcox helped propel the Tri-City Storm past the Omaha Lancers 5-1, moving the Storm into fifth place in the Western Conference. It was the third consecutive win for the Storm, who are 9-2-0 at the Viaero Event Center in their last 11 games.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm get set to play two teams this weekend that have already punched their tickets into the 2012 Clark Cup Playoffs. The Storm will host the Omaha Lancers (Friday) and Dubuque Fighting Saints (Saturday).     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm got another superb goaltending performance from G Adam Wilcox, who made 36 saves for the second-consecutive night to lead the Storm past the Fargo Force 2-1. Wilcox finished the weekend with 72 saves on 74 shots earning both victories.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – Former Tri-City Storm C Jaden Schwartz made his National Hockey League debut Saturday night for the St. Louis Blues a memorable debut. Schwartz scored his first-career NHL goal on the power play in the first period, which proved to be the game-winning goal in St. Louis’ 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – Goalie Adam Wilcox made 36 saves and LW Thomas Nykopp scored twice, as the Tri-City Storm would use five unanswered goals to beat the Fargo Force 5-1. With the win, the Storm move back into the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm will close out the regular-season series against the Fargo Force this weekend at the Viaero Event Center, as the Storm try climb back into a playoff spot once again.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – After playing two seasons for Colorado College, former Tri-City Storm forward Jaden Schwartz has signed an entry-level NHL contract with the St. Louis Blues. The newest member of the Blues is expected to make his NHL debut when the team plays in Chicago Tuesday night.     READ MORE

OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha Lancers became the first team in the Western Conference in the USHL to clinch a playoff spot, as G Alex Lyon made 26 saves in his fourth shutout of the season beating the Tri-City Storm 4-0 Friday night.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – Entering this weekend’s USHL action, the Tri-City Storm and the Omaha Lancers have played the most games (49) in the league. Therefore, with teams playing games in hand on the Storm, Tri-City will only play one game this weekend in a Friday night matchup with the Lancers at the Omaha Civic Auditorium.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – With the 2011-12 regular season finishing up in the coming weeks, the Tri-City Storm eyes prospects in the system to fill out the lineup next season. Below is the latest information on each of the Storm’s 12 prospects, who are not playing in Kearney this season.     READ MORE

OMAHA, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm would use a three-goal second period to hang on and beat the Omaha Lancers 4-3 at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. The Storm victory moves them back into sixth place in the Western Conference, and just two points back of fifth-place Des Moines.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – For the second night in a row, a goalie stopped the Tri-City Storm offense from scoring more than one goal. Saturday night it was the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders’ Jake Hildebrand, who dazzled with 38 saves on 39 shots to lead the RoughRiders to a 4-1 win.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – Goalie Alex Lyon and RW Greg Gozzo helped the Omaha Lancers beat the Tri-City Storm, which ended the Storm’s six-game home winning streak. Lyon made 33 saves, and Gozzo scored two goals and one assist leading the way for Omaha.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm gear up for three games in three nights for the second and final time this season, as the Storm host Omaha on Friday, Cedar Rapids on Saturday, and visit Omaha on Sunday.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. - Young Finnish hockey star Heikki Liedes came to the United States with a dream of playing in the National Hockey League. “Every night in this league there are a lot of scouts in the stands,” said the first-year forward for the Tri-City Storm in the United States Hockey League.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – Center Brian Ward’s power-play goal 48 seconds into overtime gave G Adam Wilcox and the Tri-City Storm their sixth-straight home win, as the Storm beat the Lincoln Stars 3-2 in overtime. Wilcox made a season-high 43 saves on 45 shots to improve his Storm record to 11-11-0 since coming from Green Bay in November.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – Goalie Adam Wilcox made 32 saves, including a third period penalty shot save to lead the Tri-City Storm to a 4-1 win over the Sioux Falls Stampede. The Storm would increase their home-winning streak to five games and remain two points out of a playoff spot.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. - The Tri-City Storm’s annual “Pack-It-In-Purple” game on Saturday against the Lincoln Stars will raise money for the United Way of the Kearney Area through an auction of game-worn jerseys that will occur after the game.     READ MORE

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm could not slow down LW Kevin Roy and RW Dominik Shine in Tuesday night’s 6-3 loss to the Lincoln Stars at the Ice Box. Roy scored his third hat trick of the season, while Shine would tally two goals and three assists in the win.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – With three-consecutive wins following Friday’s 8-3 victory over the Lincoln Stars, the Tri-City Storm aim for their season’s longest winning streak on Tuesday night in Lincoln. The Storm will also look to build upon a season-best four-game home winning streak this weekend, as Tri-City will host Sioux Falls (Friday) and Lincoln (Saturday).     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – Becoming the 13th player in Tri-City Storm history to score a hat trick, No. 13 RW Kenny Brooks scored the Storm’s 17th hat trick in team history. Brooks became the second player this season to score three goals for the Storm, as Tri-City beat the Lincoln Stars 8-3 to extend their home-winning streak to four games.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – A season-high 53 shots on goal, including a USHL season-high 24 shots in the first period, led the Tri-City Storm past the Sioux Falls Stampede 5-2. The Storm trailed 2-1 after two periods, however for the second time in three weeks came from behind in the third period to secure another win against Sioux Falls.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm has announced the teams and players who will compete against each other in the 2012 Tri-City Storm Skills Competition. The event will be part of this Thursday’s “Hockey Night in Kearney” event at the Viaero Event Center.     READ MORE

WEST FARGO, N.D. – A season-high three power-play goals by the Tri-City Storm, including the game-winning goal from RW Andrew Dorantes led the Storm past the Fargo Force 4-3. It was just the second-ever win for the Storm in Fargo, as Tri-City improved to 2-10-2 all-time against the Force at Scheels Arena.     READ MORE

WEST FARGO, N.D. – The Tri-City Storm announced Friday morning that they have added RW Grant Opperman to the active roster for the remainder of the 2011-12 USHL season.     READ MORE

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Despite 33 saves by G Adam Wilcox, the Tri-City Storm lost to the Fargo Force 3-1 and fell to seventh-place in the Western Conference standings.     READ MORE

KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm have acquired goalie Christian Frey (pronounced - Fry), prospect forwards Chase Rey, Joel L’Esperance, and the first-and second-round 2012 USHL Futures Draft picks from the Des Moines Buccaneers.     READ MORE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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