The Tri-City Storm will begin the 2010 exhibition schedule at the Viaero Event Center on Friday, September 10th against the Omaha Lancers at 7:05 PM. The Storm will host the Lincoln Stars the following Thursday, Sept. 16th, which will also feature a Meet-the-Storm luncheon that day before the game at the arena.

Ticket prices for both preseason games will be $8.00 for Adults and $5.00 for youth (12 and under), students, seniors, military, and season ticket holders for reserved seating and are on sale now at the arena box office.

The Meet-the-Storm luncheon will start at 11:30 AM on Sept. 16th and will cost $8.00 per person. Each person at the luncheon will receive a free ticket to the game against the Stars that night. To order luncheon or preseason game tickets, call the arena box office at 308-338-8011.

“We want our fans and public to meet the players and the coaching staff going into, what looks like, an exciting season of Storm hockey,” said Storm/Event Center President Greg Shea. “There are great things going on with the Storm and the Event Center, and we want to formally introduce them to the community.”

The Storm will play three additional games at the USHL Fall Classic in Sioux City, Iowa before the regular season opens on October 1st against the Lancers on home-ice.