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Expected score: Tri-City Storm 3-2 Omaha Lancers
Tri-City Storm host Omaha Lancers in a USHL matchup on November 15, 2026, with the Storm looking to extend their dominance in this season series. The hosts sit fourth in the standings with 20 points from 14 games, while the Lancers occupy sixth place with 13 points. This is a chance for Tri-City to continue their strong trajectory against a side they've already beaten twice this season.
Team form
Tri-City Storm
Tri-City Storm have been the more consistent outfit, winning 9 of their 14 games and scoring 5.4 goals per game over their last five outings. They've been particularly sharp against Omaha, winning 3-0 on the road and 5-2 at home in October. Beyond the head-to-head, they've shown they can put up big numbers, including a 7-3 victory over Des Moines and a 7-4 win against USA U18. Their only blemish in recent weeks came against USA U18 away, a 5-8 loss, but they bounced back immediately. The Storm's attack is clicking, and their ability to score consistently gives them a real edge here.
Omaha Lancers
Omaha Lancers have been less reliable this season, winning just 6 of 14 games. Their recent form is mixed: they took down Lincoln Stars 3-2 and Sioux Falls 6-0, but have struggled in direct encounters with Tri-City, losing both meetings by a combined 8-2 margin. Over their last five games, they're averaging 2.6 goals for and 2.2 against—respectable on defence but not prolific enough to trouble a Storm side firing on all cylinders. The Lancers will need to tighten up significantly if they're to avoid a third straight loss to their hosts.
Head-to-head
Tri-City and Omaha have met twice already this season, and the Storm have been dominant. They won 3-0 away on October 24 and 5-2 at home on October 17, establishing clear superiority in both encounters. The Lancers have not yet found an answer to the Storm's intensity and scoring prowess in these matchups.
Key factors
Tri-City's offensive consistency is the standout factor. They're generating chances at a high rate and converting them; the Storm have scored at least 3 goals in four of their last five games. Defensively, they've conceded 3.4 per game over that stretch, which is manageable given their output. For Omaha, the challenge is clear: they need to limit Tri-City's space and opportunities. The Lancers' 6-0 shutout of Sioux Falls shows they can be solid defensively when locked in, but replicating that against a more potent Storm attack will be tough. Omaha's inconsistency—winning big one night and losing decisively the next—suggests they lack the reliability to trouble the fourth-place hosts.
Prediction
Tri-City are the clear favourites here. Their superior league position, recent form, and two convincing victories over Omaha this season all point to another Storm win. The hosts' offensive firepower should prove decisive. While Omaha can score—as their 6-0 demolition of Sioux Falls proved—they've shown no capacity to match Tri-City's intensity or output in their head-to-head meetings. The Storm's 5.4 goals per game over five matches versus Omaha's 2.6 underlines the gap in quality.
Back Tri-City Storm to win. They should dominate this encounter and extend their unbeaten run against Omaha to three games. Expect the hosts to control the pace and create the clearer chances; the Lancers will struggle to keep pace with the Storm's attacking rhythm.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 24 | |
| 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 24 | |
| 3 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 21 | |
| 4 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 20 | |
| 5 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 19 | |
| 6 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 15 | |
| 7 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 15 | |
| 8 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 11 | |
| 1 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 26 | |
| 2 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 19 | |
| 3 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 17 | |
| 4 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 16 | |
| 5 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 15 | |
| 6 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 13 | |
| 7 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 8 | |
| 8 | 16 | 3 | 12 | 8 |
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