About us
We offer youth hockey for kids beginning at age 3 and through seniors in high school. All skill levels are welcome. Learn more about our youth hockey association based out of Kearney, NE.
Founded in the year 2000, the Tri-City Youth Ice Hockey Association is a non-profit organization made up of kids ages 3 through seniors in high school, families, coaches and a volunteer board of directors from Nebraska's Tri-Cities and surrounding areas.
Our association has six different age divisions per USA Hockey, and offers a recreational level house program and a competitive travel program. We are based out of Kearney, NE and utilize the Viaero Center.

Mission Statement
The Tri-City Youth Ice Hockey Association promotes an atmosphere of fair play and fun that supports progressive skills development, encourages continued participation and teaches the game of hockey to players, coaches and parents regardless of their background or financial status.
Goal
Ensuring a successful house program will steadily increase enrollment, giving players the opportunity to continually challenge themselves meeting their need to succeed as well as developing support and leadership skills.
Board of Directors
Marc Willis
President
marc.willis@jrstormhockey.com
Heather Dingwell
Vice President & SafeSport Director
heather.dingwell@jrstormhockey.com
Kim Hedstrom
MWAHA Representative
kim.hedstrom@jrstormhockey.com
Shelby Uhrich
Registrar
shelby.uhrich@jrstormhockey.com
Tom Fuller
Fundraising & Growth
tom.fuller@jrstormhockey.com
Sarah Pesek
Darren Wiens
Treasurer
darren.wiens@jrstormhockey.com
Katie Autry
Fundraising & Growth
katie.autry@jrstormhockey.com
Bill Kretz
Member
bill.kretz@jrstormhockey.com
Jon Crocker
Chelsie Palu
Secretary & Communications
chelsie.palu@jrstormhockey.com
Terra Gates
House Coordinator
terra.gates@jrstormhockey.com
Amy Nelson
Member
amy.nelson@jrstormhockey.com
Contact Us
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1981
Kearney, NE 68848
Ice Rink
Viaero Center
609 Platte Road
Kearney, NE 68845