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UIF Sioux Falls Storm

Wide Receiver's Re-Sign with Storm

February 8, 2006 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Sioux Falls Storm News Release


The Sioux Falls Storm of United Indoor Football (UIF) is pleased to announce the re-signing of veteran wide receiver's Corey Walker, Casey Veenhof, Matt Holmlund and Leon Hall.

Walker (Southwest Minnesota State), 6'3, 210 lbs. will return for his 6th season with the Storm. In 2005, Corey led the Storm in total receptions with 50. From those 50 receptions, he caught 7 touchdowns and gained 498 yards in just 13 total games. Walker holds EVERY career receiving record for the Storm. Over his career he has caught 308 passes for 3,190 yards and 49 touchdowns. Late in the 2005 season, Corey was beat out of his starting wide receiver position, but has returned in 2006 for some "unfinished business".

Matt Holmlund (Augustana College), 6'2, 205 lbs. will return to the Storm for his 5th season. Over his career with the Storm, Matt has caught 178 balls for 2,008 yards and 36 touchdowns. In 2005's Championship Storm Season, Holmlund caught 46 passes for 532 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Casey Veenhof (Joliet Junior College), 6'3, 180 lbs. returns for his 4th season at wide receiver / backup quarterback for the Storm. Veehnof hauled in 42 receptions for 440 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2005. Over his career with the Storm, Casey has caught 119 passes for 1,487 yards and 38 touchdowns.

Leon Hall (Merced Jr. College), 5'8 186 lbs. returns for his 2nd year with the Storm. Leon earned a spot on specials teams early in the 2005 season and couldn't be left off the field after that. The young, talented wide receiver caught 11 passes for 200 yards and 5 touchdowns in just 8 games in 2005. Hall also accounted for 12 tackles on special teams.

"You can see it's going to be a VERY competitive camp as to who will make our 21-man dressed roster. These four receivers have combined for 616 catches, 6,885 yards and 128 touchdowns over there careers. All four will lead our team in some form and we feel very fortunate to have them back for our Title defense," says General Manager, Colin Steen.

For 2006 season ticket information please contact the Storm at 605-332-4225. The 2006 season will start for the Storm on Friday, March 24 when the Storm travels to Omaha, Nebraska to take on the Omaha Beef. The home opener for the Storm will be Saturday, April 8 with a "Championship Re-Match" as the Sioux City Bandits enter the Sioux Falls Arena. For a complete 2006 Storm schedule, visit the Storm's website at www.siouxfallsstorm.com.



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