USHL Tri-City Storm

Storm Defeat Musketeers 2-1

Published on December 19, 2020 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Tri-City Storm News Release


Sioux City, IA. - The Tri-City Storm defeated the Sioux City Musketeers 2-1 Friday night at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, IA. Nick Portz scored both of the Storm's goals in the win. Todd Scott stopped 30 of Sioux City's 31 shots to record the victory in goal. Tri-City returns to action tomorrow in a road matchup against the Omaha Lancers. Puck drop for tomorrow's road game against Omaha is scheduled for 6:05pm.

Nick Portz scored the only goal of the 1st period to give Tri-City a 1-0 lead. The goal was scored at the 12:00 mark of the period and was assisted by Steven Bellini. The Storm outshot the Musketeers 12-8 in the 1st period and carried a 1-0 lead into the 2nd period.

Sioux City's Daniel Laatsch scored the only goal of the 2nd period to tie the game at 1-1. The goal was scored unassisted at the 9:33 mark of the period. Sioux City outshot Tri-City 18-3 in the 2nd period. The game entered the 3rd period in a 1-1 tie.

Nick Portz scored his 2nd goal of the game at 11:06 of the 3rd period to give Tri-City a 2-1 lead. The goal was assisted by Mike Posma. The goal by Portz was the final scoring play of the game and the Storm won the game by a final score of 2-1. Todd Scott improved to 5-1 on the season in net for the Storm and was named the Game's 3rd Star. Nick Portz was given 1st Star honors following his two-goal performance.

The Tri-City Storm is currently offering a "Stocking Stuffer" deal for the holidays. The deal includes; 10 ticket vouchers to any 2020-2021 home game, 1 Storm Game Puck*, a $25 Gift Card for the Storm Store/Viaero Center Concessions, and two face masks (choice of purple or black). This is a $250 value currently available for only $149! *A limited amount of "Stocking Stuffer" packages are available and Game Pucks are available as supply's last.

The Storm return home to the Viaero Center in Kearney on Thursday, December 31st in a matchup against the Lincoln Stars. The team is currently offering "Buy-One-Get-One-Free" tickets to the game. Additionally, the Nebraska Lottery is offering a "Family Four Pack" that includes Four tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas/waters, and two Nebraska Lottery Scratch Off tickets for only $40. Drink specials for the game will include $3 Busch Light Cans, $3 Coors Light Cans, and $3 Domestic Draft Beer. Tickets are currently available online at www.StormHockey.com or by calling the Viaero Center Box Office at 308-338-8144.

The Storm return to action on Saturday, December 19th in a road game against the Omaha Lancers. For the latest information regarding the Tri-City Storm, including tickets to the next home game, visit www.StormHockey.com.

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