Tri-City Storm to Show Their Skills on Free Live Broadcast
Published on February 15, 2012 under United States Hockey League (USHL) News Release
Chicago, IL - The Tri-City Storm will conduct their first-ever team skills competition on Thursday, February 16th beginning at 6:30 PM (CST) and fans will be able to watch the event free on FASTHockey, the USHL's online broadcast partner.
The 2012 Tri-City Storm Skills Competition headlines the "Hockey Night in Kearney" celebration and helps to kick off the annual "Hockey Weekend Across America" initiative by USA Hockey that takes place February 17-19. Tri-City Storm players will be divided into two teams, led by captains Nick Lappin and Kenny Brooks, and take part in five different skills events which are then followed by a 3-on-3 game between the two teams. During the competition, the Storm players will show off the team's new white uniforms and alternate purple jerseys.
"Team Lappin" and "Team Brooks" will compete in the hardest shot, fastest skater, stick handling relay, shootout elimination, and breakaway challenge events. The team earning the greatest number of points throughout the competition will be crowned the winner of the first-ever team skills competition. In addition, the Storm will include local youth players to participate in select events.
Fans can watch the event via the USHL's Facebook page by clicking on the "USHL on FASTHockey" application, and then enter their FASTHockey account information or sign up for a free account to watch the skills competition.
Tri-City Storm broadcaster Skip Berry is the host and emcee of the event, providing analysis, results, and player interviews throughout the competition.
"Hockey Night in Kearney" is a series of events that promotes the game of hockey throughout the Kearney, Nebraska area and surrounding communities. The evening opens with the "Try Hockey Camp" that will include over 100 youth players participating in skill improvement and hockey drill sessions. Next will be both youth and sled hockey exhibition games. After the Tri-City Storm Skills Competition, fans can participate in a free skating session with Storm players.
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