Men's Ice Hockey | 4/17/2026 9:06:23 AM

Former Tri-City Storm goaltender Arsenii Sergeev reached the NHL stage, making his debut with the Calgary Flames during the 2025-26 season.

Sergeev turned in an impressive performance in his first NHL appearance, stopping 27 of 28 shots to record a 1.00 goals-against average and a .964 save percentage.

His path to the NHL was highlighted by a standout 2021-22 campaign with Tri-City, where he established himself as one of the league’s top goaltenders. Sergeev appeared in 41 games for the Storm, posting a 30-6-1-1 (W-L-OTL-SOL) record alongside a 2.08 goals-against average, .918 save percentage, and six shutouts, helping lead the team to the Clark Cup Playoffs. Before being named First-Team All-USHL and Goalie of the Year with the Storm, the Russian goalie won a Robertson Cup with the Shreveport Mudbugs (North American Hockey League).

Following his time in the USHL, Sergeev continued his development at the NCAA level, including two years at UConn and a 33-game season at Penn State in 2024-25, during which he recorded a .919 save percentage and a 2.54 goals-against average before advancing to the professional ranks. He played 12 games in the ECHL for the Rapid City Rush and 28 games for the Calgary Wranglers in the American Hockey League (AHL) this season prior to earning the call-up.

From Tri-City to the NHL, Sergeev’s journey reflects the continued impact of the USHL as a proven path to the highest level of hockey.

About the USHL

The United States Hockey League (USHL) and its 16 teams are committed to being the world's leading junior hockey league. This season, more than 50% of NCAA Division I men's hockey players and nearly 25% of NHL players have USHL experience. The USHL has developed more than 285 direct NHL Draft picks since 2020, and nine of the last 10 Hobey Baker Award winners, including Macklin Celebrini (Chicago Steel).

Elevated through the recently announced Declaration of Excellence with the NHL and USA Hockey, the league's player-first approach, including a 2:1 practice-to-game ratio and a schedule with 90% of games played on weekends, provides its players with the optimal environment for athletic and personal growth, creating pathways for the next generation of stars like Auston Matthews (NTDP), Kyle Connor (Youngstown Phantoms), Jeremy Swayman (Sioux Falls Stampede), and Johnny Gaudreau (Dubuque Fighting Saints).