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March 7, 2014 - Lumberjacks vs. Storm
The Muskegon Lumberjacks (23-22-4) used a three-goal third period to defeat the Tri-City Storm (18-30-3) by a score of 4-3 in the first of a two-game weekend series on Friday night at the Viaero Event Center. Storm defenseman Daniel Fritz scored his first USHL goal in his 35th career game, while forwards Dan Labosky and Conner Valesano each netted tallies in the loss for Tri-City. #BelievePurple all season long by following Storm hockey on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Feb. 22, 2014 - Stars vs. Storm
The Tri-City Storm (18-27-2) battled hard but ultimately fell short, losing 5-4 to the Lincoln Stars (16-22-7) in front of a sold out crowd of 4,025 on 'Pack It In Purple' night at the Viaero Event Center on Saturday. Storm forward Chase Berger had two power play goals and an assist in the loss, while Chris Wilkie had a goal and an assist and Conner Valesano scored his first goal in a Tri-City uniform. #BelievePurple by following Storm hockey all season long on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Jan. 18, 2014 - Fighting Saints vs. Storm
Joel L'Esperance scored his 20th and 21st goals of the season for the Tri-City Storm (12-21-2) but it wasn't enough as the Dubuque Fighting Saints (21-10-1) pulled out a 5-3 victory on Saturday night at the Viaero Event Center. Storm goaltender Hayden Lavigne made 40 saves, keeping Tri-City in the game, while defenseman Garrett Cecere recorded two assists. #BelievePurple by following the Storm all season long on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Nov. 8, 2013 - Lancers vs. Storm
The top team in the Western Conference Omaha Lancers traveled to Kearney for the first time this season to face the Tri-CIty Storm. Omaha grabbed ahold of a 4-0 lead until late in the 3rd period when the Storm got goals from Joel L'Esperance and Chris Wilkie. Omaha however capitalized on an empty-net goal to win 5-2. These two teams will battle again at the Viaero Event Center at the end of November. #BelievePurple by following the Storm on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram all-season long.
Sept. 28, 2013 - Stars vs. Storm (Home Opener)
It was a back and forth fun game between the Lincoln Stars and the Tri-City Storm at the Storm's home opener on Sept. 28, 2013. The Viaero Event Center crowd saw a 1-1 game go into a shootout where Chris Wilkie sealed the game-winning goal. Jacob Johansson posted 37 saves in net for the win. #BelievePurple by following the Storm all season long on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
2013 USHL Phase 2 Draft: Tri-City Storm Chris Wilkie
With the No. 2 overall pick in the 2013 USHL Phase 2 draft, the Tri-City Storm selected Chris Wilkie of Omaha, Neb. Wilkie, a former player on the 2012-13 United States National Development Program, scored 13 goals and accumulated 31 points. Wilkie will wear #44 for the Storm. #BelievePurple by following the Storm on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Tri-City Storm 2012-13 - Five for Fighting: 'Chances'
It was a fun filled 2012-13 season for the Tri-City Storm with a lot of great moments. From the packed house at the home opener to the Teddy Bear Toss, we say Thank You Storm fans for supporting us the whole way! #BelievePurple and follow the Storm on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
March 9, 2013: Tri-City Storm vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks
It was the one and only meeting of the 2012-13 season Saturday, March 9 when the Tri-City Storm hosted the Muskegon Lumberjacks at the Viaero Event Center. The clash of East and West battled close early on, before the Storm's Austin Poganski got his team on the board with a wrapping goal just in front of the net. On this goal, Poganski, a future Storm player and North Dakota commit, scored his first career USHL point. Muskegon responded nicely in the 2nd period, scoring three unanswered goals and sucking some life from Tri-City. Then the Storm came roaring back to trail only 3-2 on goals by Michael Vecchione and Grant Opperman. Unfortunate penalties cost Tri-City and Muskegon took advantage, scoring three out of five power-play goals in the game and running away with a 6-3 victory. The Storm are back on home ice March 15 when Sioux Falls comes to Kearney. #BelievePurple by following the Storm on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.