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(USHL) Remembering Kirk Brooks

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Men’s Ice Hockey 9/25/2024 8:04:08 AM

The USHL sends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Kirk Brooks, owner of the Tri-City Storm from 2009-2019. 

Kirk dedicated ten years of his life to the betterment of the league, team, players and staff. Under his leadership, Tri-City made the playoffs in five of nine seasons, capturing their first Clark Cup in 2016 and the Anderson Cup in 2019 after a 45-12-0-3 regular season. The Storm had 18 NHL draft picks under Brooks and received multiple league awards, including USHL Organization of the Year in 2016 and others listed below:

  • USHL GM of the Year (Jim Hulton – 2015)
  • USHL Organization of the Year (2016)
  • USHL Curt Hammer Award (Tory Dello – 2016)
  • USHL Goalie of the Year (Fllip Larsson – 2018, Isaiah Saville – 2019)*
  • USHL Player/Defenseman of the Year (Ronnie Attard – 2019)*
  • USHL Forward of the Year (Jaden Schwartz – 2019)
  • USHL Rookie of the Year (Zac Jones – 2019)*
  • USHL Coach of the Year (Anthony Noreen – 2019)*

*First in team history

“A tremendous loss.  Kirk was one of the true good guys in the sport of hockey.  He loved everything about it, especially the people.  He lived life from his heart and would do anything for anyone, anytime.  It was an honor to be his partner in the United States Hockey League, and far more importantly, to be his friend.” – Brian Schoenborn, Co-Owner, Sioux Falls Stampede

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Kirk Brooks prepares Clark Cup championship t-shirts in the locker room as the team celebrates its first title in team history on the ice at the Viareo Center.

“Kirk was bigger than life. His personality would fill a room and he made everyone feel the joy of life when around him. Kirk loved his players more than winning itself. He always made sure the players came first. Kirk dedicated his life to the growth of Las Vegas and Tri City Storm hockey. His commitment, passion and vision was unmatched and one-of-a-kind. He will be missed dearly by many and his legacy will live on for eternity through the stories he left behind and the love he shared for all around him.” – Steve Lowe, President of Hockey Operations, Muskegon Lumberjacks

May Kirk’s legacy be remebered and celebrated in the hearts of those he touched.