Storm draft pick, Matt Holmes commits to Brown

Kearney, NE. (Courtesy Tri-City Storm) – Tri-City Storm draft pick Matt Holmes has announced a commitment to play college hockey at Brown University.  Holmes was drafted 170^th overall in the 11^th round of the 2018 USHL Phase II draft.

Matt Holmes, 19, of Rye, New York skated in 28 games last season and scored 13 goals for the Salisbury School Knights in Salisbury, Connecticut. He also registered 21 assists for the Knights who finished the 2017-2018 season with a record of 24-1-1. In addition to his time with Salisbury, Holmes appeared in 27 games last season with the Mid-Fairfield Rangers U18 program. He netted eight goals and recorded 10 assists for the Rangers.

“I committed to Brown because they were one of the first teams that showed interest in me, and once I visited I knew it was the right fit. I feel I will thrive athletically and academically at Brown. My goal this year is to develop my strength, speed, and all around skill. More importantly though, I want to help Tri-City be one of the best teams in the league. ”- Forward Matt Holmes

“Matt had a really good national tournament, and did a really good job at our camp in June. He’s a strong player who can score, and who has the type of frame that can make him successful in our league.” –Head Coach Anthony Noreen

The Brown Bears men’s hockey program has appeared in four NCAA Tournament’s, and has reached the Frozen Four three times. Recent Brown alumni to reach the NHL include Bobby Farnham, Garnet Hathaway, and former Storm forward Nick Lappin.