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Storm Selects Charlie Kelleher in First Round of 2016 Phase II USHL Draft

May 3, 2016 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Tri-City Storm News Release


Kearney, Neb. - The Tri-City Storm has selected forward Charlie Kelleher in the first round of the 2016 USHL Phase II Draft.

Kelleher has played for the Boston Jr. Bruins since 2012, playing in the USPHL the past two seasons and totaling 28 goals and 85 points in 75 games. This season, the 5-foot-8, 185-lb. forward led the team with 36 assists and finished second accumulating 53 points.

"I am definitely so excited about joining the Storm organization and this league," said Kelleher. "I've heard so many great things about Coach Muckalt."

Born in 1997, Kelleher, 19, is from Longmeadow, Massachusetts and committed to the University of New Hampshire. Tyler, his 21-year-old brother, played for the U.S. National Development Team Program from 2011-2013 and recently completed his junior season at New Hampshire. In 2014-15, Tyler Kelleher led the Wildcats with 42 points and finished second on the team with 46 points this season.

"We are really excited to bring Charlie on with the Storm," said Bill Muckalt, Storm Head Coach and General Manager. "We look forward to working with Charlie. He's going to be an offensive catalyst."

"Charlie is a great person with great character," said Steve Lowe, Storm President of Hockey Operations. "His playing resume and stats speak to that."

Phase II continues Tuesday, May 3. Stormhockey.com and the Storm's social media pages detail Tri-City's selections.

If you're heading to Waterloo for Game 3 and Game 4 of the Clark Cup Western Conference Finals, make sure to say you're with the 'Tri-City Storm Group' for a discounted ticket. Ticket rates are $8 for a blue seat or $10 for a white seat, call their box office at 319-232-3444 to buy tickets.

Game 3 is set for Friday, May 6 at 7:05 p.m. in Waterloo at Young Arena. Game 4 is Saturday, May 7 at 7:05 p.m., if necessary, in Waterloo.

The Storm is home for Game 5, if necessary, on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:05 p.m.

Tri-City postseason games can be heard on The Breeze 94.5 FM - kliqfm.com. Coverage begins at 6:45 p.m. for games one and two with the Viaero Wireless Pregame Show.

Western Conference Finals Schedule:

#3 Waterloo Black Hawks vs. #1 Tri-City Storm

GAME 1: Friday, April 29, 7:05 p.m. (Viaero Center) - Tri-City 4, Waterloo 0

GAME 2: Saturday, April 30, 7:05 p.m. (Viaero Center) - Waterloo 3, Tri-City 1

GAME 3: Friday, May 6, 7:05 p.m. (Young Arena)

GAME 4: Saturday, May 7, 7:05 p.m. (Young Arena)

GAME 5: Tuesday, May 10, 7:05 p.m. (Viaero Center) - if necessary

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