Storm Acquires G Rasmussen from Waterloo
November 13, 2015 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Tri-City Storm News Release
Kearney, Ne. - The Tri-City Storm has acquired goaltender Dayton Rasmussen from the Waterloo Black Hawks in exchange for a pair of draft picks, General Manager and Head Coach Bill Muckalt announced Friday.
Rasmussen, 17, played in one game this season for Waterloo. The 6-foot-2, 201-lb. netminder is from Eden Prairie, MN, the same hometown as current Storm goalie Jake Kielly.
In exchange, Tri-City ships its second round, Phase I pick in the 2016 USHL Entry Draft plus its fourth round, Phase II selection in the 2017 USHL Entry Draft to Waterloo.
"We are excited to bring someone of Dayton's background to Kearney," said Muckalt. "He solidifies our long-term plan in net and we're looking forward to helping him with his development."
Last season, the University of Denver commit played for the Colorado Thunderbirds U16 club, allowing two goals in 21 games on 147 shots, good for a 9-0-0 record, a 0.18 goals against average and a .986 save percentage. Along with current Tri-City forward Brian Hawkinson, Rasmussen backstopped the group to the semifinals in the USA Hockey National Tournament.
Rasmussen participated in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup for Team USA this summer.
Tri-City's next two games are on the road, at 7:05 p.m. against the Lincoln Stars on Friday, Nov. 13 and 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, against Sioux Falls.
The Storm is back home on November 20 and 21, with games against the Sioux Falls Stampede.
Friday, Nov. 20 vs. Sioux Falls: Come check out Social Media Night sponsored by Hilltop Mall; students stick around after the game for a special High-School and College post-game skate with great giveaways from Coca-Cola.
Saturday Nov. 21 vs. Sioux Falls: The 501st Legion celebrates Star Wars Night, with in-game Star Wars entertainment sponsored by the Troll's Den. Come dressed in your favorite Star Wars costume for a chance to win a prize.
Groups of 10+ can get discounted group tickets for as low as $11! For more information contact the Storm Box Office at 308-338-8144.
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