KEARNEY, Neb. – Tri-City Storm goalie Alec Dillon was named the USHL’s Goaltender of the Week by the league office Monday after recording his third shutout of the season on Saturday night in a 1-0 victory over the Bloomington Thunder.

The Victoria, B.C. native made a total of 25 saves in the game while keeping the Thunder off the board in the Storm’s first ever contest against Bloomington.

Dillon’s three shutout performances are the most of any goaltender in the league this season.

A 5th round draft pick of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, Dillon has been enjoying a successful season in his first year with the Storm and currently has a 13-5-4 record with a 2.22 goals against average and a save percentage of .918.

Dillon is among the league leaders in all goaltending categories. The RPI-commit is currently second-best in goals against average and fifth in save percentage, wins, and minutes played.

The honor is the second of the season for Dillon, who was also named Goaltender of the Week on Oct. 13.

Tri-City is now in third place in the USHL’s Western Conference, two points behind second-place Omaha. The Storm will have a chance to make up that difference on Friday night when the Lancers come to Kearney for the second time this season. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday night, Tri-City will take on Sioux Falls at 7:05. The game will be Star Wars Night, as well as Team Jack Foundation night. The Storm will wear specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off throughout the game, will all proceeds to be donated to the Team Jack Foundation.

For more information and to purchase tickets, contact the Viaero Event Center Box Office at 308.338.8011 or visit www.stormhockey.com.