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Storm select 15 in USHL draft

May 15, 2007 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Tri-City Storm News Release


KEARNEY - The Tri-City Storm of the United States Hockey League selected 15 players in Tuesday's entry draft beginning with forward Mike Cichy (See-CHEE) of the Boston Jr. Bruins. The Storm selected Cichy with the ninth overall selection in the first round.

Cichy, who played for both the U.S. National Development Program and the Boston Jr. Bruins of the Eastern Junior Hockey League last season, has already committed to play college hockey at the University of North Dakota.

For Storm head coach and general manager, Bliss Littler, it was the first time in four years that he hasn't selected a goaltender with the team's first pick.

"You look at what you've lost the most of and always build from the goaltender out. Having Aaron Rock returning, the need to draft a number one goaltender wasn't pressing," said Littler following the draft. "Losing guys like Calle Ridderwall and Jesse Martin up front we needed somebody that can put points up every night. After that you can't have too many good defensemen."

The Storm will now take the 11 returning players, four futures players, 15 drafted players and numerous other invitees to tryout camp being held June 1-3 in Bloomington, Minn.

"This is the time for assistant coaches and scouts to shine," Littler said. "This is the start of the 07-08 season and hopefully our drafted players will help us be contenders for the Anderson and Clark Cups."

TRI-CITY STORM 2007 ENTRY DRAFT SELECTIONS

Rd. Pick Name Pos. 06-07 Team

1 9 Mike Cichy F Boston Jr. Bruins

2 21 David Carle D Shattuck St. Mary's

3 26 Chris Franks D Burnsville H.S.

3 32 Colin Smith F Belle Tire

3 33 Nick Jaskowiak D Salisbury Prep

4 45 Brett Beebe F Anaheim Alliance

5 57 Ian O'Brien G Pittsburgh Jr. Penguins

6 66 Tom Kleidon D Sante Fe Roadrunners

11 93 Anthony DeCenzo F Hibbing H.S.

12 105 Charlie Raskop D Academy of Holy Angels

13 117 A.J. Treais F Detroit Little Caesar's

14 129 Hakan Yumusaklar G Lakeville South H.S.

15 141 Troy Mattila F Springfield

16 153 Nick Oliver F Roseau H.S.

17 165 Josh Berge F Alliance Bulldogs

STORM 15-MAN PROTECTED LIST

Pos. Name 06-07 Team

D Cameron Cooper Tri-City Storm

D Kyle Ensign Tri-City Storm

F Alex Hudson Tri-City Storm

F Mario Lamoureux Tri-City Storm

D Tommy Mannino Tri-City Storm

D Ryan Peltoma Tri-City Storm

F Michael Pilot Tri-City Storm

G Aaron Rock Tri-City Storm

F Jordan VanGilder Tri-City Storm

F Sean Wiles Tri-City Storm

F Jordan Willert Tri-City Storm

F Chris Hickey Cretin H.S.

D Peter Child St. Paul School

D Brandon Martel Elk River

F Colin Briscoe Century H.S.

STORM 5-MAN FUTURE'S LIST

Pos. Name 06-07 Team

F Shawn Szydlowski Belle Tire

D Danny Heath PF Chang

F Tyler Johnson Courdelane

F Troy Power LA Kings

D Greg Thocker FM Ice Jets

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