Minnesota Blizzard 2003-2004 - Roster, Stats & more

2003-2004

2003-2004 Minnesota Blizzard Roster

	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	Marcus Paulson (G)	39	1985	Eden Prairie, MN, USA	5'10"	165	-
	Jacob Schuman (G)	40	1983	Spooner, WI, USA	6'0"	174	-
DEFENSEMEN
	Rikky Akkerman (D)	39	1985	Mora, MN, USA	5'11"	174	L
	Ricky Helmbrecht (D)	39	1985	Mora, MN, USA	5'11"	185	L
	Jim Henkemeyer (D)	39	1985	St. Cloud, MN, USA	5'10"	165	L
	Nolan Kriel (D)	39	1984	Alexandria, MN, USA	5'11"	185	-
	Karl Larsen (D)	38	1985	Princeton, MN, USA	5'10"	181	-
	Josh Manthey (D)	-		Anoka, MN, USA	-	-	-
	Tim Manthey (D)	39	1985	Anoka, MN, USA	6'3"	201	-
	Josh Meyers (D)	38	1985	Alexandria, MN, USA	6'3"	190	R
	Nick Peters (D)	39	1984	Eden Prairie, MN, USA	6'0"	201	-
	Nathan Timm (D)	39	1984	Silver Bay, MN, USA	5'10"	165	-
FORWARDS
	Joey Bacon (F)	38	1985	Cambridge, MN, USA	6'1"	170	-
	Jeff Beck (F)	37	1986	Stillwater, MN, USA	-	-	-
	Shawn Bitzan (F)	38	1985	Alexandria, MN, USA	5'9"	181	-
	Ben Bruhn (F)	39	1984	Darwin, MN, USA	6'0"	201	-
	Dan Carlson (F)	40	1983	Roseville, MN, USA	5'6"	165	L
	Aaron Castle (F)	39	1985	Roseau, MN, USA	5'11"	185	-
	Dustin Clarquist (F)	38	1985	MN, USA	-	-	-
	Kyle Crable (F)	40	1983	Bemidji, MN, USA	6'0"	185	R
	Fletcher Emerson (F)	39	1984	Coon Rapids, MN, USA	5'11"	190	-
	Sean Fish (F)	39	1985	Ramsey, MN, USA	5'6"	181	-
	Matt Hall (C)	40	1983	Brooklyn Park, MN, USA	5'10"	170	R
	Derek Hanson (F)	39	1985	Bemidji, MN, USA	5'9"	174	R
	Ben Hendrick (F)	39	1985	Andover, MN, USA	5'9"	174	-
	Mathew Hennen (F)	-			-	-	-
	Andy Johnson (F)	40	1984	Silver Bay, MN, USA	5'10"	174	-
	Ryan Kantrud (F)	40	1983	Fergus Falls, MN, USA	5'10"	174	-
	Ricardo Lopez (F)	40	1983		-	-	-
	Matt McDonald (LW)	39	1984	Lakeville, MN, USA	6'1"	201	-
	Jake Nelson (F)	39	1984	Superior, WI, USA	5'11"	201	R
	Joey Nigro (C)	38	1986	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	5'10"	190	L
	Tony Selvog (F)	39	1984		-	-	-
	Aron Starr-Paul (F)	39	1985	Long Beach, CA, USA	5'10"	181	L
	Andy Sternberg (F)	38	1985	Duluth, MN, USA	6'0"	181	-
	Will Wright (F)	40	1984	Minnetonka, MN, USA	5'10"	181	R

Position: G: 2, D: 9, F: 22Av Age: 19.03 yearsAv Ht: 5'10"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

2003-2004 Minnesota Blizzard Staff

Asst. CoachJeff Crouse

Team Staff History

2003-2004 Minnesota Blizzard Demographics

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St. Cloud Norsemen Facts

Plays in: North American Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: St. Cloud, MN, USA Map
Founded: 2003

2003-2004 Minnesota Blizzard Roster Facts

Nationalities

35 players
1 player

Experience

Minnesota Blizzard: 1 103 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Municipal Athletic Complex
Location: St. Cloud, MN
Capacity: -
Construction Year: 1972

St. Cloud Norsemen Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
04/13/2024 12:00 AM UTC	St. Cloud Norsemen	Austin Bruins	3 - 0	NAHL
04/12/2024 12:05 AM UTC	Austin Bruins	St. Cloud Norsemen	6 - 1	NAHL
04/05/2024 12:10 AM UTC	North Iowa Bulls	St. Cloud Norsemen	4 - 10	NAHL
04/04/2024 12:00 AM UTC	St. Cloud Norsemen	North Iowa Bulls	6 - 1	NAHL
03/30/2024 12:35 AM UTC	Minot Minotauros	St. Cloud Norsemen	1 - 2	NAHL

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Latest Transactions

10/28/2023

confirmed

Severi Sulonen (D)

Leaving forPlymouth State Univ.

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10/13/2023

confirmed

Daniels Murnieks (F)

Leaving forRB Hockey Juniors

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09/21/2023

confirmed

Jack Christ (F)

Leaving forMinnesota State Univ. (Mankato)

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09/14/2023

confirmed

Anton Petrovskiy (F)

Joining fromSoo Thunderbirds

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confirmed

Anthony Piccininno (F)

Joining fromNorth York Rangers

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confirmed

Ryan Manzella (G)

Joining fromSherwood Park Crusaders

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confirmed

Matt Schoephoerster (G)

Joining fromWeyburn Red Wings

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08/09/2023

confirmed

Tomas Bolo (G)

Leaving forHC 19 Humenne

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St. Cloud Norsemen History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
St. Cloud Norsemen
2023-2024	NAHL	60	26	21	-	-	13	174	171	65	1.08	5	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	NAHL	60	28	23	-	-	9	163	184	65	1.08	3	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	NAHL	60	41	16	-	-	3	230	153	85	1.42	1	Semifinal loss
2020-2021	NAHL	56	22	33	-	-	1	151	206	45	0.8	6	Did not make playoffs
St. Cloud Blizzard
2019-2020	NAHL	52	10	37	-	-	5	130	240	25	0.48	6	Playoffs Cancelled
Brookings Blizzard
2018-2019	NAHL	60	11	44	-	-	5	115	242	27	0.45	6	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	NAHL	60	23	30	-	-	7	169	211	53	0.88	6	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	NAHL	60	30	25	-	-	5	192	193	65	1.08	3	Eighth Final Loss
2015-2016	NAHL	60	25	29	-	-	6	149	200	56	0.93	4	Eighth Final Loss
2014-2015	NAHL	60	19	32	-	-	9	141	206	47	0.78	5	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	NAHL	60	18	34	-	-	8	132	206	44	0.73	5	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	NAHL	60	32	23	-	-	5	175	179	69	1.15	3	Division Semifinal loss
Alexandria Blizzard
2011-2012	NAHL	60	40	15	-	-	5	212	156	85	1.42	2	Division Semifinal loss
2010-2011	NAHL	58	33	19	-	-	6	208	177	72	1.24	1	Conference QF loss
2009-2010	NAHL	58	30	22	-	-	6	180	166	66	1.14	10	-
2008-2009	NAHL	58	26	26	0	-	6	180	201	58	1	13	-
2007-2008	NAHL	58	29	25	0	-	4	222	223	62	1.07	9	-
2006-2007	NAHL	62	28	29	0	-	5	165	193	61	0.98	9	-
Minnesota Blizzard
2005-2006	NAHL	58	24	29	0	-	5	158	219	53	0.91	14	-
2004-2005	NAHL	56	28	24	0	-	4	159	198	60	1.07	11	-
2003-2004	NAHL	56	20	28	0	-	8	148	209	48	0.86	16	-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2023-2024	View roster	5'11"	174 lbs	19.21
2022-2023	View roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.39
2021-2022	View roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.43
2020-2021	View roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.22
2019-2020	View roster	6'1"	190 lbs	19.39

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

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Franchise All-Time Goals

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Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

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Nationalities Throughout History

Recent NAHL Entry Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2023
1	#17	Drew Belleson (D)	04/02/2005	Dayton, MN, USA	6'1"	181 lbs
2	#45	Ryan Manzella (G)	03/17/2004	Eagan, MN, USA	5'11"	165 lbs
4	#117	William Moloney (D)	01/11/2004	Plainfield, NJ, USA	6'3"	194 lbs
5	#145	Max Weilandt (G)	07/29/2005	Northbrook, IL, USA	6'2"	174 lbs
6	#177	Payton Mithmuangneua (F)	11/23/2005	Aldergrove, BC, CAN	5'11"	172 lbs
7	#209	Jack Christ (F)	12/22/2005	Chaska, MN, USA	5'9"	170 lbs
8	#241	Jan Kasal (G)	02/22/2005	Hinsdale, IL, USA	5'11"	161 lbs
9	#273	Jackson Ekblad (D)	02/18/2004	Williston, ND, USA	6'4"	194 lbs
2022
2	#51	Jack Reimann (F)	10/10/2002	Ham Lake, MN, USA	6'0"	192 lbs
2	#52	Ryan Cutler (F)	12/17/2003	Keswick, ON, CAN	6'0"	181 lbs
3	#62	Daniels Murnieks (F)	03/28/2002	Riga, LAT	6'1"	205 lbs
4	#115	Evan Brown (F)	10/14/2003	Little Silver, NJ, USA	5'9"	170 lbs
6	#173	Tyler Dysart (F)	06/30/2004	Sunnyvale, CA, USA	5'9"	168 lbs
7	#202	Adam Nedelka (D)	03/31/2002	Chrudim, CZE	6'3"	216 lbs
8	#231	James Berg (F)	05/15/2003	TX, USA	6'1"	181 lbs
9	#260	Will Ingemann (G)	04/22/2005	Plymouth, MN, USA	5'11"	179 lbs
10	#289	Joe Gronholz (F)	06/06/2003	Alexandria, MN, USA	6'1"	201 lbs
2021
2	#39	Daniels Murnieks (F)	03/28/2002	Riga, LAT	6'1"	205 lbs
2	#54	Merril Steenari (F)	01/18/2004	Aliso Viejo, CA, USA	5'10"	168 lbs
3	#61	Conner Chalmers (D)	08/30/2003	Windham, NH, USA	5'10"	174 lbs
6	#171	Colin Winn (G)	08/05/2004	Westford, MA, USA	6'0"	190 lbs
7	#184	Max Strand (F)	09/03/2003	Roseau, MN, USA	5'10"	190 lbs
8	#213	Gavin Uckele (D)	06/13/2001	Blissfield, MI, USA	6'1"	174 lbs

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Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

Founded as the Minnesota Blizzard in 2003. Moved from Alexandria, MN, to Brookings, SD, in 2012, and from there to St. Cloud, MN, in 2019. Renamed as the Norsemen in 2020.