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March 26, 2019 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Tri-City Storm News Release


Team Notes

Tri-City (43-10-2-1) currently has a 15 point lead in the Western Conference standings and an 11 point lead in the USHL league standings.

This year's Storm team is on pace to set a new team record for wins, points, and winning percentage.

The 2003-2004 Anderson Cup team won 43 games in a 60 game regular season. This year's Storm team has won 43 games with 6 games remaining in a 62 game regular season schedule.

Friday's game @ Sioux City will be the 3rd consecutive road game for the team. Tri-City is currently in a six game road stretch before returning home for the final two games of the regular season.

Friday could be a historic night for the organization, the team has the potential to win its 2nd Anderson Cup in organization history, and also set a new team record for wins in a single regular season.

Tri-City is currently on an eight game win streak, its longest of the season. With 2 wins this weekend, the Storm would tie the organization's record for longest win streak (10 games)

Playoff Notes

Tri-City is 2 points away from clinching a Western Conference Championship, a 1st Round Playoff Bye, and Home Ice Advantage throughout the Clark Cup Playoffs

The Top 2 Teams in each conference will receive a bye through the first round of the Clark Cup Playoffs. The first round is a best of three series with top seed hosting all three games.

The remaining rounds will be a best of five series. The Storm's playoff opponent and home playoff dates will be announced following the conclusion of the regular season.

Watch Party Information

The Tri-City Storm will be hosting a watch party for all fans wishing to watch this weekend's games in Sioux City as the Tri-City Storm try to clinch the Anderson Cup (Regular Season Championship)

The watch party will be hosted at the Viaero Center for both of the Storm's games (Friday & Saturday)

Admission is free, doors will open at 6:30pm, patrons are asked to sit in Section R.

One concession stand will be open to serve beverage, light snacks, and pizza.

Individual Notes

Zac Jones' 4 assist game in the Storm's 4-3 OT win in Dubuque on Friday night tied a team record for most assists by one player in a single game.

His 4 assists also tied a team record for most points in a single game by a defenseman

Jones now has 40 assists on the season. He set a new team record for most assists in a single season (36) a few weeks ago and continues to build on that record.

Mike Koster (Pronounced KESS-ter) scored his 1st goal of the season Friday night in the Storm's overtime win over Dubuque. Koster netted the game winning goal in overtime to give Tri-City the win.

Goaltenders Jake Barczewski and Isaiah Saville each continued their great play this season, each recording wins for the Storm in goal over the weekend.

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