What league does Tri-City Storm play in?

Tri-City Storm play in the USHL.

When was Tri-City Storm founded?

Tri-City Storm was founded in 2000 in Kearney, NE, USA, USA.

Where is Tri-City Storm based?

Tri-City Storm is based in Kearney, NE, USA.

Who is the head coach of Tri-City Storm?

The head coach of Tri-City Storm is Bliss Littler.

What arena does Tri-City Storm play in?

Tri-City Storm play their home games at Viaero Event Center in Kearney, NE, USA.

What are the team colors of Tri-City Storm?

The team colors of Tri-City Storm are Purple + Black + Silver.

Tri-City Storm

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2004-2005 Tri-City Storm Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Nick Hopper (G)	38	1988	Culver City, CA, USA	6'0"	185	L
		Zane Kalemba (G)	40	1985	Saddle Brook, NJ, USA	5'11"	185	L
		Keith Longo (G)	40	1985	Milford, MA, USA	5'10"	174	L
		Mike Zacharias (G)	40	1985	Plymouth, MN, USA	5'10"	185	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Greg Battani (D)	40	1986	Chanhassen, MN, USA	5'10"	194	-
		Mark Bernier (D)	40	1985	South St. Paul, MN, USA	6'0"	181	R
	#2	Jeff Carlson (D)	39	1986	Richfield, MN, USA	6'2"	203	-
	#7	Brian Connelly (D)	39	1986	Bloomington, MN, USA	5'11"	181	L
		Brian Kilburg (D)	41	1984	Mendota Heights, MN, USA	6'3"	214	R
		Kyle Kuk (D)	39	1986	Monroe, MI, USA	5'11"	176	L
		Jake Obermeyer (D)	41	1985	Chanhassen, MN, USA	6'0"	170	R
		Morgan Simonson (D)	39	1986	Grand Forks, ND, USA	6'0"	181	-
		Chris Zarb (D)	41	1985	San Diego, CA, USA	6'4"	196	R
FORWARDS
		Matt Ambroz (RW)	38	1987	New Prague, MN, USA	6'4"	201	R
		Cody Chupp (C)	40	1985	Big Rapids, MI, USA	6'0"	185	R
		Zach Cohen (LW)	39	1987	Schaumburg, IL, USA	6'3"	192	L
		Raimonds Danilics (RW)	40	1985	Riga, LAT	6'4"	187	R
		Ryan Gunderson (F)	39	1986	Mahtomedi, MN, USA	6'2"	181	R
		Christian Hanson (C/RW)"A"	39	1986	Glens Falls, NY, USA	6'4"	227	R
		Alex Hudson (F)	38	1987	Corona, CA, USA	6'0"	212	R
		Matt Kaiser (RW)	39	1986	Bloomington, MN, USA	6'0"	176	R
		Mario Lamoureux (C)	37	1988	Grand Forks, ND, USA	5'9"	185	L
		Michal Lukac (C)	41	1984	Kosice, SVK	6'1"	179	L
		Jaroslav Markovic (LW)	40	1985	Martin, SVK	5'11"	176	L
		John Mitchell (LW)	39	1986	Neenah, WI, USA	6'5"	216	L
	#16	Jarod Palmer (C/RW)	40	1986	Fridley, MN, USA	6'0"	201	R
		Nick Pernula (F)	41	1984	Maple Grove, MN, USA	5'9"	174	R
		Michael Pilot (F)	38	1987	Inver Grove Heights, MN, USA	6'0"	194	L
		J.P. Platisha (F)	42	1984	Brainerd, MN, USA	5'10"	190	-
		Tomas Troliga (LW/C)	41	1984	Presov, SVK	6'5"	225	R
		Brett Watson (F)	40	1985	Media, PA, USA	5'10"	172	R

Position: G: 3, D: 9, F: 18Av Age: 18.60 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 190 lbsCompare with other teams »

2004-2005 Tri-City Storm Staff

Head CoachBliss Littler
Asst. CoachEric Fink
Asst. CoachRitchie Larson
Asst. CoachTom Rudrud
BroadcasterMatt Rosen

Team Staff History

2004-2005 Tri-City Storm Captains

"A"

Christian Hanson

Team Captaincy History

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Tri-City Storm Facts

Plays in: United States Hockey League
Team Colors: Purple + Black + Silver
Town: Kearney, NE, USA Map
Founded: 2000

2004-2005 Tri-City Storm Roster Facts

Nationalities

27 players
3 players
1 player

Experience

Tri-City Storm: 1 547 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Viaero Event Center
Location: Kearney, NE, USA
Capacity: 4 047
Construction Year: 2000

Tri-City Storm Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
02/15/2026 09:05 PM UTC	Chicago Steel	Tri-City Storm	-	USHL
02/15/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Chicago Steel	Tri-City Storm	-	USHL
02/08/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Madison Capitols	Tri-City Storm	2 - 3	USHL
02/07/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Madison Capitols	Tri-City Storm	2 - 0	USHL
02/01/2026 09:05 PM UTC	Tri-City Storm	Des Moines Buccaneers	1 - 3	USHL

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02/07/2026

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Samuel Murin (F)

Leaving forLincoln Stars

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01/29/2026

confirmed

Adam Obusek (F)

Joining fromTeam Slovakia U18

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01/28/2026

confirmed

Frantisek Netusil (F)

Leaving forOmaha Lancers

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01/27/2026

confirmed

Ashton Dahms (F)

Leaving forSacred Heart Univ.

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01/14/2026

confirmed

Michal Pradel (G)

Leaving forColorado College

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01/01/2026

confirmed

Alexander Sargo (F)

Leaving forChicago Steel

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12/27/2025

confirmed

Brecken Smith (F)

Leaving forFerris State Univ.

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11/25/2025

confirmed

Dominik Stefan Domonkos (F)

Joining fromWindy City Storm 15U AAA

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Tri-City Storm History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	USHL	45	21	19	-	-	5	113	131	47	1.04	4	-
2024-2025	USHL	62	29	29	-	-	4	199	225	62	1	6	First round loss
2023-2024	USHL	62	28	23	-	-	11	232	218	67	1.08	4	Quarterfinal loss
2022-2023	USHL	62	34	20	-	-	8	213	204	76	1.23	4	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	USHL	62	47	11	-	-	4	260	138	98	1.58	1	Semifinal loss
2020-2021	USHL	52	30	18	-	-	4	178	137	64	1.23	1	Quarterfinal loss
2019-2020	USHL	48	24	17	-	-	7	150	147	55	1.15	4	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	USHL	62	45	12	-	-	5	232	144	95	1.53	1	Semifinal loss
2017-2018	USHL	60	29	27	-	-	4	137	155	62	1.03	6	First round loss
2016-2017	USHL	60	21	31	-	-	8	153	180	50	0.83	8	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	USHL	60	28	15	-	-	10	183	164	73	1.22	1	Champion
2014-2015	USHL	60	37	17	-	-	6	202	158	80	1.33	2	Semifinal loss
2013-2014	USHL	60	21	35	-	-	8	153	217	46	0.77	7	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	USHL	64	22	35	-	-	7	189	245	51	0.8	-	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	USHL	60	26	33	-	-	1	164	200	53	0.88	6	First round loss
2010-2011	USHL	60	19	30	-	-	11	137	206	49	0.82	8	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	USHL	64	29	25	0	-	6	172	189	64	1	8	Quarterfinal loss
2008-2009	USHL	60	11	48	0	-	1	140	295	23	0.38	12	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	USHL	60	24	34	0	-	2	153	213	50	0.83	10	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	USHL	60	36	18	0	-	6	203	171	78	1.3	4	Semifinal loss
2005-2006	USHL	60	28	23	0	-	9	166	158	65	1.08	6	Quarterfinal loss
2004-2005	USHL	60	33	21	0	-	6	189	172	72	1.2	5	Semifinal loss
2003-2004	USHL	60	43	12	0	-	5	225	138	91	1.52	1	Final loss
2002-2003	USHL	60	27	28	0	-	5	183	200	59	0.98	8	Quarterfinal loss
2001-2002	USHL	61	27	30	0	-	4	182	208	58	0.95	9	-
2000-2001	USHL	56	27	21	0	-	8	191	179	62	1.11	7	-

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