STORM 2020 SEASON STATEMENT
SIOUX FALLS, SD – The Indoor Football League has concluded its 2020 season in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This decision was made to safeguard the health and well-being of the players, fans and everyone connected to the game. While
STORM VS. BISMARK BUCKS | GAME POSTPONED
Notice from the Sioux Falls Storm: At the Sioux Falls Storm, the health and safety of our athletes, coaches, employees, families and friends is our top priority. With that in mind, we are diligently monitoring the impact of COVID-19/Coronavirus.
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STORM VS. BISMARK BUCKS | GAME POSTPONED
Notice from the Sioux Falls Storm: At the Sioux Falls Storm, the health and safety of our athletes, coaches, employees, families and friends is our top priority. With that in mind, we are diligently monitoring the impact of COVID-19/Coronavirus. We recognize this is a dynamic situation, and we have also been in close communication with our venue partners. Based on the guidance of public health organizations like the CDC and the WHO, state and local health authorities, and event partners, we will be postponing this Sunday’s game versus the Bismarck Bucks. It is our intention to reschedule this event later this season or transfer this ticket to the postseason. We look forward to Celebrating our 20th
Welcoming Jeremiah Price!
#StormNation help us welcome back D-Lineman Jeremiah Price to the 2020 #ThunderDefense! Price will return to the Storm for his seventh season in the IFL. He became a two-time IFL Champion while playing for the Storm during the 2012 and 2013 seasons. He was the 2012 United Bowl MVP and earned Second Team All-IFL honors in 2013. Price played in Cedar Rapids for the 2014-16 seasons where he earned First Team All-IFL honors and was the 2015 and 2016 IFL Defensive Player of the Year. ⚡️ #TheGoldStandard
🚨Attention Storm Alumni🚨
🚨Attention Storm Alumni🚨 We cordially invite all who have played, coached, and danced for the Sioux Falls Storm, to attend our 20th anniversary celebration! The celebration will take place at our 2020 home opener, Sunday, March 15th, against the Bismarck Bucks. We will provide 2 game tickets for you and a friend, to be picked up at will call, the day of the game. Please click the link provided and fill out the necessary information in order to RSVP for the game! https://form.jotform.com/200377391619055 For additional questions or comments, email: admin@siouxfallsstorm.com See you there!
Welcoming Julius Wingate!
#StormNation welcome the newest member of the #LightningStrikeOffense, WR Julius Wingate! Julius enters his first season with the Storm. He played at Stony Brook University where he totaled 53 catches for 674 yards and six touchdowns. ⚡️ #TheGoldStandard
New Sponsor: Dakotaland Autoglass
We want to express our appreciation to Dakotaland Autoglass in support of our team. We can't thank you enough for your sponsorship and we can't wait to work with you!
2020 Coaches Announcement
Head Coach Kurtiss Riggs and the Sioux Falls Storm announce today the hiring of Vince Benedetto. In addition, coaches Brian Hermanson, Andre Fields, Cory Johnsen, Terrance Bryant, Blake Wilson and Jose Jefferson have also signed on for the 2020 season. “We are fortunate to have our staff back again for the 2020 season with the addition of Vince Benedetto. Hermanson, Fields, Johnsen, Bryant, Wilson and Jefferson have all been a part of the organization for many years, but Vince is the new addition,” said Head Coach Kurtiss Riggs. “Vince has worked at the Academy for many years and is currently the Head Coach at West Central High School. Before that, Vince was an assistant at
Welcoming Damian Williams!
The Sioux Falls Storm have added QB Damian Williams to the 2020 #LightningStrikeOffense! Williams will be entering his rookie season with the Storm. Damian played collegiality at Texas State University where he tallied 139 completions for 1,507 yards and nine touchdowns along with 108 rushing yards and four touchdowns during the 2017 season. ⚡️ #TheGoldStandard
New Sponsorship: Frontier Climbing, CrossFit Phós, Next Level Technology & Next Level Construction
On behalf of everyone at Sioux Falls Storm, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to Frontier Climbing, CrossFit Phós, Next Level Technology & Next Level Construction for your sponsorship with our team. We really appreciate you! ??We
First “Official” Storm Nation Fan Club Meeting
We would like take a moment to give a big THANK YOU to everyone that was able to attend the meeting regarding an “official” Storm Nation Fan Club, at Pizza Ranch last night! If you were not able to attend, please email Richard (Richard.tieman@siouxfallsstorm.com) for all the details and when the next get together will be taking place. Looking forward to a great season!
The Storm Lightning Squad is committed to the development of our youth and community…
The Storm Lightning Squad is committed to the development of our youth and community in the Sioux Falls area, as well as other parts of the state of South Dakota. Last week, our squad, went to a local elementary school and had a blast with all of our little fans. Thank you for having us! ???
Welcome Brandon Roe!
The Sioux Falls Storm have added DB Brandon Roe to the #ThunderDefense for the 2020 season! Roe enters his first season with the Storm. Brandon spent the 2019 season with the Nebraska Danger where he was a 2019 Second Team All-IFL honoree after he tallied 45 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, six interceptions and one pass break-up. He played collegiately at Valdosta State University where he amassed 101 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, ten interceptions, 14 pass break-ups, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. ⚡️ #TheGoldStandard ⚡️
Welcoming Rick Rumph and Tyriek Gracia!
The Sioux Falls Storm have added two more DBs to the 2020 #ThunderDefense! #StormNation help us welcome Rick Rumph and Tyriek Gracia! Rumph enters his second season with the Storm. He tallied 67 tackles, one tackle for loss, two fumble recoveries, three interceptions and eight pass break-ups. Gracia enters his first season with the Storm. He played at Ole Miss. ⚡️ #TheGoldStandard ⚡️
Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union Annual Chili Cook-Off
HUGE #THANKYOU to our Quarterback Lorenzo Brown, O-Lineman Forrestal Hickman, and DB Coach Andre Fields, for putting in that work in the community today! Zo and Forrestal got to taste 18 chili’s with the president of Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union for the annual chili cook-off, and then the boys and coach got to inspire some youth and talk sportsmanship for LSS Childcare and Education! This is why the Storm is #TheGoldStandard!
New Sponsorship: Amazing Lash
The support we receive from our family, friends and community is so important to our team so thank you Amazing Lash for supporting our Lightning Squad! ???If you are looking for AMAZING LASHES make sure to pay them a visit!
New Sponsorship: Sanford Health
This partnership is a once in a lifetime opportunity that will completely change our team. We intend to use this opportunity fully, to become the best athletes that we can be. By doing our best, we hope to reflect well upon Sanford who has given us this unique opportunity. On behalf of Sioux Falls Storm, we want to express our gratitude to Sanford for your partnership!
