USHL Tri-City Storm

Kolomatis Commits to Merrimack College

Published on September 14, 2010 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Tri-City Storm News Release


KEARNEY, Neb. - Recently acquired Tri-City Storm defenseman Dan Kolomatis has committed to the Merrimack College Warriors for the Fall of 2011.

Kolomatis, an NHL prospect this season, attended the New Jersey Devils Rookie Camp this summer as an undrafted prospect. Last season for the Chicago Steel, the 6-foot-1, 180-pound defenseman had eight goals, nine assists and 75 penalty minutes in 55 games.

"It was the right fit for me to further my hockey career and get an excellent education," said Kolomatis, a 19-year old entering the season. "They play in a tough and competitive collegiate hockey conference and the coaching fit into my style of play."

Merrimack College is a NCAA Division I college hockey program located in North Andover, Mass and competes in Hockey East with the likes of Boston College, Boston Univ., Univ. of New Hampshire, and Univ. of Maine.

Kolomatis, a native of Basking Ridge, NJ, is glad to get the college commitment over with so he can focus on the season ahead.

"I look forward in being a veteran and leader with the Storm this season. We have a great group of guys here and it will be great to come together for the ultimate goal."

"We are truly pleased to see Dan get his commitment to Merrimack, as he has been a welcomed addition to our organization," said Head Coach/General Manager Drew Schoneck. "We look forward to seeing him grow as a player and person this season with the Storm."

With Kolomatis' commitment, Tri-City enters the Fall Classic with 11 players who are committed to NCAA Division I schools. Tucker Brockett (Princeton University), Bill Eiserman (UMASS-Lowell), Chris Eiserman (UMASS-Lowell), Chris Joyaux (Ohio State Univ.), Cody Murphy (Miami University-Ohio), Dominic Panetta (Farris State Univ.), Rick Pinkston (Dartmouth College), Zack Rall (Univ. of Alaska-Anchorage), Shane Walsh (Univ. of Massachusetts), and Brian Ward (Dartmouth College).

Tri-City opens the regular season at home on October 1st against Lincoln to begin the season with a four-game home stand. Get your season tickets now for the 2010-11 season by calling the Storm office at 308-338-8809.

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