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 Anthony Noreen.

Who is the captain of Tri-City Storm?

The captain of Tri-City Storm is Cole McWard.

What arena does Tri-City Storm play in?

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

Who is the general manager of Tri-City Storm?

The general manager of Tri-City Storm is Jason Koehler.

What are the team colors of Tri-City Storm?

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

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2020-2021 Tri-City Storm Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#31	Chase Clark (G)	23	2002	Williamsville, NY, USA	6'7"	225	R
	#1	Connor Hopkins (G)	25	2000	Malden, MA, USA	6'1"	185	R
	#29	Klayton Knapp (G)	22	2003	Sylvania, OH, USA	6'0"	190	L
	#1	Grant Riley (G)	23	2002	Rochester, NY, USA	6'4"	201	L
	#42	Todd Scott (G)"A"	25	2000	Albertville, MN, USA	6'0"	198	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#33	Kyle Aucoin (D)"A"	23	2002	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#44	Steven Bellini (D)	25	2000	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	5'11"	170	R
	#28	Nate Benoit (D)	23	2002	Bow, NH, USA	6'1"	187	L
	#13	Vincent Borgesi (D)	21	2004	Philadelphia, PA, USA	5'8"	174	R
	#3	Nick Donato (D)	23	2002	Lake Forest, IL, USA	6'0"	194	R
	#22	Ethan Elias (D)	22	2003	Maple Grove, MN, USA	5'8"	187	R
	#7	Conner Hutchison (D)	25	2000	Hicksville, NY, USA	5'11"	170	L
	#17	Isac Jonsson (D)	25	2000	Ängelholm, SWE	5'10"	183	L
	#12	Cole McWard (D)"C"	24	2001	Fenton, MO, USA	6'1"	192	R
	#25	Guillaume Richard (D)	22	2003	Québec, QC, CAN	6'2"	187	L
	#28	Max Smolinski (D)	22	2003	Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#86	Mason Wheeler (D)	24	2001	Inver Grove Heights, MN, USA	6'1"	194	L
FORWARDS
	#4	Gavin Brindley (RW/LW)	21	2004	Estero, FL, USA	5'8"	172	R
	#22	Davis Burnside (F)	22	2003	La Grange, IL, USA	6'0"	181	R
	#9	Kieran Cebrian (F)	22	2003	Denver, CO, USA	6'2"	194	L
	#11	Victor Czerneckianair (C)	23	2002	Southington, CT, USA	5'11"	174	L
	#16	Joshua Eernisse (F)	24	2001	Apple Valley, MN, USA	6'3"	216	R
	#20	Mark Estapa (C/LW)	24	2002	St. Clair, MI, USA	6'2"	205	L
	#93	August Falloon (C)	21	2004	St. Cloud, MN, USA	6'2"	201	L
	#15	Adam Klapka (RW/LW)	25	2000	Praha, CZE	6'8"	236	R
	#19	Matthew Knies (LW/RW)"A"	23	2002	Phoenix, AZ, USA	6'3"	231	L
	#84	Kyler Kovich (LW)	24	2002	Coquitlam, BC, CAN	6'2"	181	L
	#18	Parker Lindauer (F)	24	2001	Madison, WI, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#27	Nikolai Mayorov (RW/LW)	25	2000	Tyumen, RUS	5'10"	192	L
	#91	Carter Mazur (LW/RW)"C"	23	2002	Jackson, MI, USA	6'0"	196	R
	#67	Drew Montgomery (F)	22	2003	Grand Forks, ND, USA	5'11"	174	L
	#2	Cole O'Hara (RW)	23	2002	Richmond Hill, ON, CAN	6'0"	187	R
	#14	Rhett Pitlick (LW/RW)	25	2001	Coral Springs, FL, USA	5'9"	161	L
	#21	Nick Portz (F)"A"	25	2000	St. Cloud, MN, USA	5'11"	174	R
	#7	Mike Posma (C/LW)	24	2001	Pomona, NY, USA	6'0"	183	L
	#21	Lleyton Roed (LW/C)	23	2002	White Bear Lake, MN, USA	6'0"	179	L
	#27	Ben Schoen (C)	23	2002	Toldeo, OH, USA	5'8"	165	R
	#10	Hunter Strand (C)	23	2002	Anchorage, AK, USA	5'11"	187	L
	#5	Caden Villegas (F)	24	2001	Plano, TX, USA	5'8"	174	R
	#84	Morgan Winters (F)	24	2001	Osprey, FL, USA	5'11"	170	L

Position: G: 2, D: 10, F: 19Av Age: 18.48 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 185 lbsCompare with other teams »

2020-2021 Tri-City Storm Staff

Head CoachAnthony Noreen
Assoc. CoachEthan Goldberg
Asst. CoachNick Brusa
Asst. CoachWilson Housley
Asst. CoachShawn Sramek
Asst. CoachTroy Thibodeau
Goaltending CoachMatt Zaba
General ManagerJason Koehler
Asst. General ManagerChris Pyzik
Amateur ScoutNiko Kapetanovic
Dir. of Media RelationsKendall Grayson
Dir. of Player DevelopmentRyan Ward
Dir.Karl Lindén
Equipment ManagerMichael Bingham
Head Athletic TrainerAdam Strecker
Pres. of Hockey OperationsAnthony Noreen

2020-2021 Tri-City Storm Captains

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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

2020-2021 Tri-City Storm Roster Facts

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32 players
5 players
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1 player

Experience

Tri-City Storm: 1 561 GP
SHL: 8 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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Adam Obusek (F)

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01/28/2026

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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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