KEARNEY, Neb. – While the Storm are still waiting to find out its counterpart for the upcoming Western Conference Final series, the team has announced it will host Game 1 of the series on Friday night, regardless of their opponent.

The second-seeded Tri-City Storm will take on either first-seeded Sioux City or fourth-seeded Sioux Falls in a best-of-five series starting on Friday at 7:30 p.m at the Viaero Event Center.

Tickets for Game 1 are on sale now at the Viaero Event Center Box Office and can be purchased in person, online at stormhockey.com, or over the phone by calling 308.338.8011.

The game will be a Free Kids Friday, with kids 12-and-under getting one free ticket for each paid adult. Tri-City will also offer $2 soda and $2 hot dogs for all fans from doors open at 6:30 p.m. until the puck drops at 7:30.

The full schedule for the series will be released at the conclusion of the Sioux City/Sioux Falls series Tuesday night.

Cunningham’s Journal in Kearney will continue to host official watch parties for all road playoff games.

Fans that purchased the ‘Pay As We Play’ ticket package can use their tickets labeled ‘Round 2 Home Game 1’ for Friday night’s game.