Benjamin Steen is a photojournalist for NewsChannel 21. The High Desert Storm will host their first tryout Nov. 21 at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. KTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Started in 2019, the AWFC plans to return for 2021, beginning in mid-March, after the 2020 season was canceled due to the pandemic. Support OregonLive. See more of Oregon High Desert Storm Pro Indoor Football on Facebook So I need to go ahead and get that ring, so I can retire.". Started in 2019, the AWFC plans to return for 2021, beginning in mid-March,. October 14, 2022. American West Football Conference. Stats - Oregon High Desert Storm. Going into their second season at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Redmond, the Storm says this season will be different. Learn more about Kelsey here. Former Storm player Chuck Jones hired as Head Coach. The Storm lost 46-44 to a tough Idaho Horsemen team that was undefeated and won the . The new team, the Oregon High Desert Storm, and the AWFC are currently in discussions with the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond to eventually call the 4,000-seat First Interstate Bank Center indoor arena home for the 2021 season and beyond. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. Entertainment Doty has been a part of the Oregon football scene for the past 15 years. Entertainment OREGON HIGH DESERT STORM PROFESSIONAL INDOOR FOOTBALL ORGANIZATION American West Football Conference Home News Team Tickets Schedule Standings Sponsors More Oregon Storm Youth Camp This Saturday 4/15 10am-1pm Read More Storm Wins Season Opener! KTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Eighteen practices are in the books, and the Oregon High Desert Storm have a positive outlook heading into their first game as a franchise. The High Desert Storm will host their first tryout Nov. 21 at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond. Central Oregon's new pro indoor football team, the Oregon High Desert Storm, played its first game on Saturday. "All I know is that the ownership decided to go a different direction, and the opportunity fell in my lap," Doty said. QB Mathew Ioane Jr Re-signs with the Storm. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. PROFESSIONAL INDOOR FOOTBALL ORGANIZATION. Ryan Brennecke/The Bulletin Buy Now Chuck. Neither do we. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here. We really want to build professional arena football in Central Oregon.". The logo for the Oregon High Desert Storm, a central Oregon pro indoor football team set to join the American West Football Conference for play in 2021. December 2, 2022. All rights reserved (About Us). We're just trying to build off of last year and turn it into something great that we can have families do in their off-time.". News. GM/ Head Coach Ryan Doty Steps down. "We were one game short last year. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Central Oregon's new professional indoor football team will hold a combine-style tryout Saturday to help round out the 40-person roster when the team begins training camp in mid-April in. Contests & Promotions, Oregon lawmakers advance bill on abortion, trans health care, Crook County, Bend fire crews rescue kayaker stranded in high-running Crooked River in Prineville, St. Charles shifts community funding priority, focusing on efforts to reduce loneliness, foster belonging. American West Football Conference The first-year team in the American West Football. Planned upgrades include a temporary turf field, dasher boards and goal posts, according to the release. Moving on from the NNFL, Doty founded the semi-pro Central Oregon Outlaws and coached Mountain View and Ridgeview athletes in the off-season, the team said. According to the release, the AWFC provides a platform for former collegiate athletes who have exhausted their collegiate eligibility and fell short of an NFL/CFL/XFL opportunity to continue striving for that opportunity of reaching the pro ranks. Planned to kickoff in 2021-22 2,633 peoplelike this 2,972 people follow this 93 peoplechecked in here http://www.oregonstorm.com/ info@oregonstorm.com Always open Professional Sports Team Photos See all Chuck Jones hired as New Head Coach for the Storm. Oregon High Desert Storm Pro Indoor Football About See all 3800 SW, SE Airport Way 97756 Oregon's newest professional indoor football organization. Daily News Updates BEND, Ore.-- (KTVZ) -- One game into its second indoor football season, the Oregon High Desert Storm just announced that they are taking the team "in a different direction," dismissing. Central Oregon's new pro indoor football team, the Oregon High Desert Storm, played its first game on Saturday. Learn more about Ben here. "We had a great foundation last season, and we're just hoping to build off of that foundation," Doty said Friday. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. With all his experience, Doty said it will make for an easy, smooth transition into this new role. Read More Season Opener April 1st vs Sin City Govs Read More He was a player for the National Nineman Football League for several years before becoming co-owner of the NNFL from 2016 to 2018. Defensive Back Brandon Scott Returns. "So I'm here, and I'm excited to take on the challenge and am looking forward to the opportunity. Watch highlights of Oregon High Desert Storm Oregon High Desert Storm from Meridian, ID, US and check out their schedule and roster on Hudl. OREGON HIGH DESERT STORM. Home. We are excited to bring professional indoor football to this great community, and look forward to beginning play as early as the 2021 season.. We chose central Oregon due to the great community and venue that appears to be a perfect fit for indoor football. If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here. November 5, 2022. Contests & Promotions, lost 46-44 to a tough Idaho Horsemen team, Crook County, Bend fire crews rescue kayaker stranded in high-running Crooked River in Prineville, St. Charles shifts community funding priority, focusing on efforts to reduce loneliness, foster belonging, OSU-Cascades receives $3.9 million federal grant to address shortage of Central Oregon school counselors. KTVZ-TV FCC Public File | FCC Applications |, Breaking News Our goal is to build a community based team, where the surrounding community can attend an affordable source of family-friendly entertainment, said Chris Reynolds, chairman of the AWFC. BEND, Ore.-- (KTVZ) -- One game into its second indoor football season, the Oregon High Desert Storm just announced that they are taking the team "in a different direction," dismissing Keith Evans and naming Ryan Doty as the new general manager and head coach. (Update: Adding video, comments from general manager, new head coach, offensive lineman), Team dismisses Keith Evans, who led Storm to 7-4 record in first season, finishes second in conference. For more information, visit www.oregonstorm.com. The current teams in the league are two Washington teams, the Wenatchee Valley Skyhawks and the Yakima Canines, and the 2019 champions, the Idaho Horsemen (Nampa). PROFESSIONAL INDOOR FOOTBALL ORGANIZATION. Tickets. In their season opener last Saturday, the Storm fell 51-13 to the Tri-City Rush, the defending AWFC champions. The Storm lost 46-44 to a tough Idaho Horsemen team that was undefeated and won the league's championship in 2019. Schedule. Daily Weather Forecast The Storm ended its inaugural season with a 7-4 record last August, when it lost 55-37 to the Idaho Horseman in a playoff contest. The American West Football Conference (AWFC) has approved a new professional indoor franchise to be located in central Oregon, according to a Tuesday news release. Oregon High Desert Storm head coach Keith Evans blows his whistle to start a drill during practice at the Deschutes County fairgrounds Friday. Team. Severe Weather If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Daily Weather Forecast October 31, 2022. Offensive lineman Jeremiah Fennel said the coaching change isn't altering his goals for the season. While the team plans to begin play for the 2021 season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the High Desert Storms inaugural season might be pushed to 2022 if necessary. Severe Weather News never stops. If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here. Daily News Updates Kelsey McGee is a multimedia journalist for NewsChannel 21. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. KTVZ-TV FCC Public File | FCC Applications |, Breaking News OREGON HIGH DESERT STORM. Team officials said Doty joined the American West Football Conference team in October of 2020 and has 13 years of experience. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. The Storm's home opener is set for Sunday vs. the Washington Elite. "With me being a local guy, we should have a lot more community support. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here. "For me, it's still the same goal -- win a championship," Fennel said. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site.
