Storm Announce '26-'27 Protected List

May 22, 2026

MOLINE, IL. - The Quad City Storm has announced its protected list for the '26-'27 SPHL season. The list consists of 13 players from the club’s 2025-2026 roster whose SPHL rights are retained by the Storm, making them ineligible to sign with other teams in the league.

“We know adjustments and additions are needed for our roster ahead of next season, but it’s exciting to have reliable, talented and hardworking core players returning to build around.” said Storm President Brian Rothenberger.

Players from the 2025-2026 roster who were not protected are eligible to sign with other SPHL teams immediately and may also re-sign with the Storm after July 1.

Below is the full Quad City Storm protected list for the 2026-2027 season:

Forwards:

Savva Smirnov, Stepan Steshenko, Nathan Berke, Davis Kirkendall, Patrick Roginski, Devin Sanders, Jack Lee, Leif Mattson

Defensemen:

Nick Parody, Noah Massie, Fabrice Bourgeois, Mitchell Haight

Goaltender:

Zane Steeves

Looking to secure your Quad City Storm season tickets for the 2026-2027 SPHL season? Call the Storm front office at (309) 277-1364 for more information or to get your seats for all 29 Storm home games next season.