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February 19, 2018 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Tri-City Storm News Release


The Tri-City Storm are in the middle of a four game road swing and will play two road games this weekend in Cedar Rapids & Des Moines, Iowa. Friday's matchup against the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders will be the first of the season for the Storm. Tri-City will travel to Des Moines on Saturday for their 2nd road game against the Buccaneers this year.

Last weekend, Tri-City split two road games with Fargo, winning the 2nd game 2-1 in Overtime to snap a 6 game winless skid. The Storm's next home game is Friday, March 2nd against Cedar Rapids. The promotion that night is "Pack it in Purple" with the first 1,500 receiving t-shirts.

Team Notes:

- Tri-City is currently 5th in the Western Conference and 5th in the USHL league standings with 50 points. The Storm trails 1st place Omaha by 9 points.

- The Storm penalty kill is 3rd in the USHL at 85.6% this season. Tri-City has allowed the least amount of goals of any team in the league this year, allowing a total of 85 in 41 games played.

- Filip Larsson continues to lead the USHL in several goaltending statistics including; Goals Against Average (1.68), Save Percentage (.940), and Shutouts (6).

- Bryan Yoon and Tyler Madden each recorded assists on both Storm goals scored in Saturday night's 2-1 overtime win.

- Hugo Blixt scored a power play goal for Tri-City on Saturday night and his now tied with teammate Ronnie Attard for the league lead in goals scored by a defenseman (7).

- Hugo Blixt leads all USHL defenseman with 5 power play goals scored this season.

- Jake Crespi scored the overtime game winning goal for Tri-City on Saturday night to snap a 6 game winless streak for the Storm.

- Saturday night's game was the 10th overtime game played by Tri-City this season. Tri-City has 5 overtime wins, 3 shootout wins, 1 overtime loss, and 1 shootout loss this season. When a game has gone past regulation time this season, Tri-City has won it 80% of the time.

Upcoming Promotions:

Date: Friday, March 2nd at 7:35pm

Storm vs Cedar Rapids

Promo: Pack it in purple

Sponsor: Sayler Screenprinting

Giveaway: 1500 T-shirts

Details:

- Funtastic $5 Kids Friday

- Team Concepts Family Night

- Post Game Skate

- Specialty Jerseys - Auctioned off live after the game

- First 1500 fans get a FREE tshirt

- Wear purple and pack the house

Date: Saturday, March 10th at 7:35pm

Storm vs USA

Promo: Guns n' Hoses

Sponsor: Central Fire and Safety

Giveaway: Plastic Firefighter Hats

Details:

- Tribute/Honor First Responders

- Police vs Fire Competitions

- Team USA vs. Storm

Date: Sunday, March 11th at 3:05pm

Storm vs USA

Promo: Faith and Family Night

Details:

- Bring your family and friends for this fun afternoon game

- Live Local Christian music

Date: Friday, March 23rd at 7:35pm

Storm vs Sioux Falls

Promo: Funtastic Friday

Details:

- Funtastic $5 Kids Friday

- Team Concepts Family Night

- Post Game Skate

Date: Saturday, March 24th at 7:35pm

Storm vs Sioux Falls

Promo: Make-A-Wish

Details:

- Support local Make-A-Wish Kids

- Special jerseys with jersey auction

Check out the Tri-City Storm Statistics



United States Hockey League Stories from February 19, 2018


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