MUSKEGON, MI – Wednesday afternoon, the Muskegon Lumberjacks announced a trade with the Tri-City Storm that sent the Storm two affiliate skaters and two early-round Phase I selections in the 2027 draft. Minnesota native Josh Toll (Rosemount, MN) joins the Jacks as part of the deal.
   
Muskegon Receives:
Josh Toll, D, 2007
 
Tri-City Receives:
Landon Sampair, F, 2010
Zach Shirkey, D, 2009
2027 Phase I 3^rd
2027 Phase I 4th
 
"Especially with my brother being there and winning a Clark Cup, I hope I can bring some of that success back to Muskegon." Said Toll. When asked about what he knows about the Lumberjacks, he added, "One word: just 'success'."
 
A future St. Thomas Tommy in the NCHC, Josh is the younger brother of former Lumberjacks defenseman and 2025 Clark Cup Champion, Jake Toll. While Jake spent the 2025-26 season at the University of Minnesota Duluth, Josh was in the WHL with the Wenatchee Wild.
 
"Josh fills a couple of holes that we have. He's a great puck-moving defenseman; his breakouts keep the offense moving, and he's really great on the transition." Lumberjacks Head Coach Colten St. Clair said. "With his brother (Jake) being a Clark Cup Champion with the Jacks, Josh is familiar with the organization, so we are really excited to get him here and started." St. Clair finished.
 
In 67 WHL games, Toll recorded 4 goals and 50 assists for 54 points, leading the Wild by a large margin while anchoring the blue line.
 
"Josh's resume speaks for itself. This is a massive addition to our defense core, and we are excited to get Josh into a Lumberjacks jersey. The Toll family are remarkable people, and we are thrilled to have them back as part of the Muskegon Lumberjacks family." Added President of the Lumberjacks, Steve Lowe.
 
The other side of the trade includes a pair of affiliate defensemen. Landon Sampair will soon start the Minnesota high school hockey season with Hill-Murray School, while Zach Shirkey plays in the NAHL for the Philadelphia Rebels. Tri-City also acquired 2027 Phase I 3^rd and 4^th round picks as part of the transaction.
 
The Lumberjacks wish Landon and Zach the best of luck and are excited to welcome Josh and the Toll family back to Muskegon!
   
About the Muskegon Lumberjacks
The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud and dedicated members of the United States Hockey League (USHL), the nation's only Tier I junior hockey league and leading producer of NCAA players and National Hockey League draft picks in the United States. The club's goal is to create an environment where student-athletes develop into successful young men, both on and off the ice. This includes playing the game the right way while maintaining academic excellence in the classroom and staying actively involved in the West Michigan community. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and top-notch family entertainment while serving as positive role models for the youth and local community.