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 Tom Rudrud.

Who is the captain of Tri-City Storm?

The captain of Tri-City Storm is Josh Berge.

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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2008-2009

2008-2009 Tri-City Storm Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Kevin Boyle (G)	33	1992	Manalapan, NJ, USA	6'0"	201	L
		Nick Hopper (G)	38	1988	Culver City, CA, USA	6'0"	185	L
		Matt Margitan (G)	35	1990	Detroit, MI, USA	6'0"	172	L
		Nick Maricic (G)	36	1990	Alta Loma, CA, USA	6'2"	212	L
		T.J. Massie (G)	35	1990	Lexington, MA, USA	5'11"	183	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Charlie Carkin (D)	36	1989	Lowell, MA, USA	6'0"	201	L
		David Chaney (D)	36	1990	Shelby Township, MI, USA	6'0"	207	-
		Randy Cure (D)	35	1990	Bloomington, MN, USA	6'3"	205	L
	#22	Charlie Dodero (D)	33	1992	Bloomingdale, IL, USA	6'2"	216	R
		Bo Dolan (D)	35	1990	St. Paul, MN, USA	5'11"	190	R
		David Donnellan (D)	35	1990	Eau Claire, WI, USA	5'11"	183	R
	#4	Sean Escobedo (D)	35	1990	Bayside, NY, USA	6'1"	205	L
		Ryan Forgaard (D)	36	1990	Faribault, MN, USA	5'11"	181	L
		Alex Gerke (D)	37	1988	Tomah, WI, USA	5'10"	170	L
		Daniel Heath (D)	35	1990	Glendale, AZ, USA	6'1"	194	R
	#7	Rick Pinkston (D)	35	1990	Trenton, MI, USA	6'1"	201	L
		Alec Rush (D)	35	1990	Eden Prairie, MN, USA	6'1"	209	R
		Tanner Slarks (D)	35	1991	Spokane, WA, USA	5'11"	176	L
FORWARDS
	#20	Matt Bailey (C/W)	34	1991	Oakbank, MB, CAN	6'1"	196	L
		Josh Berge (F)"C"	35	1990	Oklahoma City, OK, USA	5'9"	161	R
		Michael Bochichio (F)	36	1989	Valley Stream, NY, USA	5'11"	174	-
	#8	Michael Cichy (C/W)	35	1990	New Britain, CT, USA	5'11"	185	L
		Anthony DeCenzo (F)	35	1990	Hibbing, MN, USA	5'10"	168	R
		Diederick Hagemeijer (RW)	37	1988	Eindhoven, NED	6'4"	207	R
	#17	Radoslav Illo (C/RW)	36	1990	Povazska Bystrica, SVK	6'0"	194	L
		Aaron Jamnick (F)	35	1990	Hibbing, MN, USA	6'0"	201	R
		Isaac Kohls (C)	34	1991	Forest Lake, MN, USA	5'9"	183	R
		Duncan McKellar (F)	35	1990	Phoenix, AZ, USA	6'3"	190	R
		Kevin Nugent (F)	36	1989	New Canaan, CT, USA	6'3"	198	-
		Kyle Politz (F)	36	1989	Elko, MN, USA	5'10"	174	-
		Chris Preziosi (F)	35	1990	Lake Hiawatha, NJ, USA	5'9"	165	-
		Edgar Rybakov (C)	35	1991	Trakai, LTU	6'2"	249	R
		Berkley Scott (C)	35	1990	Anoka, MN, USA	6'3"	220	R
		Jeff Smith (C/W)	37	1988	Spokane, WA, USA	6'0"	181	L
		Torin Snydeman (RW)	36	1990	Groton, MA, USA	6'0"	201	R
		Joe Zarbo (LW)	34	1991	Grand Island, NY, USA	6'0"	190	L
		Matt Zarbo (C)	35	1990	Grand Island, NY, USA	6'1"	194	L
		Eli Zuck (F)	36	1989	Anchorage, AK, USA	6'0"	190	L

Position: G: 4, D: 12, F: 18Av Age: 18.41 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 192 lbsCompare with other teams »

2008-2009 Tri-City Storm Staff

Head CoachTom Rudrud
Asst. CoachEric Fink
Asst. CoachJohn Rose
Athletic TrainerJim Schroeder
Dir. of ScoutingChris Blaisuis

Team Staff History

2008-2009 Tri-City Storm Captains

"C"

Josh Berge

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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

2008-2009 Tri-City Storm Roster Facts

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Experience

Tri-City Storm: 1 377 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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Frantisek Netusil (F)

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Ashton Dahms (F)

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Michal Pradel (G)

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Alexander Sargo (F)

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Brecken Smith (F)

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Dominik Stefan Domonkos (F)

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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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