What league does St. Cloud Norsemen play in?

St. Cloud Norsemen play in the NAHL.

When was St. Cloud Norsemen founded?

St. Cloud Norsemen was founded in 2003 in St. Cloud, MN, USA, USA.

Where is St. Cloud Norsemen based?

St. Cloud Norsemen is based in St. Cloud, MN, USA.

Who is the head coach of St. Cloud Norsemen?

The head coach of St. Cloud Norsemen is Joe Exter.

Who is the captain of St. Cloud Norsemen?

The captain of St. Cloud Norsemen is Sammy Crane.

What arena does St. Cloud Norsemen play in?

St. Cloud Norsemen play their home games at Municipal Athletic Complex in St. Cloud, MN, USA.

What are the team colors of St. Cloud Norsemen?

The team colors of St. Cloud Norsemen are Black + Navy + Grey + White.

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2025-2026 Season

St. Cloud Norsemen were 23-30-6 in the 2025-26 NAHL season with 52 points, 6th in the Central and 28th overall.

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2025-2026 St. Cloud Norsemen Roster

St. Cloud Norsemen — 2025-2026 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Wesley Jefferson-Swint II (G)	19	2007	Walled Lake, MI, USA	6'1"	174	L
	#31	Izaak Kalis (G)	19	2007	Little Falls, MN, USA	6'0"	185	L
	#1	Beck Liden (G)	21	2005	Alexandria, MN, USA	6'0"	183	L
	#31	Trenton Peterson (G)	20	2005	Superior, WI, USA	6'4"	207	L
	#35	Zachary Price (G)	20	2006	Maple Grove, MN, USA	6'0"	161	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#26	Cole Bies (D)	20	2006	East Grand Forks, MN, USA	6'2"	201	L
	#9	William Esterbrooks (D)	21	2005	Hermantown, MN, USA	5'10"	190	R
	#5	Gabe Gallivan (D)"A"	21	2005	Maple Grove, MN, USA	6'1"	185	R
	#17	Tyler Geyer (D)	21	2005	Blaine, MN, USA	5'11"	170	R
	#11	Kaeden Krieg (D)	20	2006	Dickinson, ND, USA	6'3"	205	L
	#23	Prentiss Maier (D)	19	2007	Roseville, MN, USA	6'2"	198	R
	#19	Cristian Nichols (D)	19	2007	Rosemount, MN, USA	5'8"	157	L
	#6	Avry Shaw (D)	21	2005	Estero, FL, USA	6'0"	174	R
	#11	Hobey Skulstad (D)	19	2007	Plymouth, MN, USA	6'0"	172	R
	#12	Hudson Snesrud (D)	19	2006	Cloquet, MN, USA	6'2"	185	L
	#3	Svante Strandberg (D)	21	2005	Uppsala, SWE	6'1"	205	L
	#21	Griffin Sturm (D)	18	2008	St. Cloud, MN, USA	5'8"	174	L
	#2	William Tanny (D)	20	2006	Elmhurst, IL, USA	5'11"	190	R
	#4	Louis Vittorio (D)	18	2008	Chicago, IL, USA	6'3"	185	L
FORWARDS
	#22	Billy Biedermann (C)	21	2005	Little Current, ON, CAN	5'10"	172	L
	#10	Gabriel Bugeaud (LW)	21	2005	Terrebonne, QC, CAN	6'1"	187	L
	#13	Daylin Cline (F)	19	2007	Shakopee, MN, USA	5'9"	154	R
	#20	Sammy Crane (F)"C"	21	2005	Aurora, IL, USA	5'8"	174	R
	#21	Will Doherty (F)	20	2006	Marshfield, MA, USA	6'1"	170	R
	#12	Thomas Enrietto (F)	21	2005	Winnetka, IL, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#24	Wyatt Farrell (F)	20	2005	Minneapolis, MN, USA	5'7"	165	R
	#7	Riley Fast (C)	20	2006	East Lansing, MI, USA	6'1"	174	L
	#14	Ryan Flaherty (F)	21	2005	Edina, MN, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#16	Christian Garrity (F)	19	2006	Rosemount, MN, USA	6'0"	170	R
	#28	Vincent Hart (F)"A"	20	2005	Williamston, MI, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#34	Bronson Hunt (C)	21	2005	Long Beach, NY, USA	5'10"	176	L
	#15	Tanner Hunt (RW)	21	2005	Long Beach, NY, USA	5'10"	176	R
	#14	Daniel Hussa (F)	19	2007	North Wales, PA, USA	6'4"	205	L
	#12	Andrew Karkoc (F)	20	2006	Maple Grove, MN, USA	6'5"	205	L
	#29	Samuel Kartch (F)	21	2005	Duluth, MN, USA	6'1"	181	L
	#27	Easton Kennedy (F)	18	2007	Detroit Lakes, MN, USA	-	-	L
	#10	Grant Matushak (F)	20	2006	Edina, MN, USA	5'9"	168	L
	#9	Kellen Matushak (F)	20	2006	Edina, MN, USA	5'10"	174	R
	#8	Samuel Misak (C/LW)	19	2007	Trencin, SVK	5'11"	183	L
	#25	Noah Osland (F)	18	2007	Lindstrom, MN, USA	6'0"	165	R
	#13	Luke Pazzia (C)	19	2006	Burlington, MA, USA	5'10"	190	L
	#25	Brandon Rodenwald (F)	18	2008	Buffalo, MN, USA	6'2"	205	L
	#2	Dante Rodriguez (F/D)	19	2007	Pequannock, NJ, USA	5'8"	181	L
	#27	Alex Sandhu (LW/C)	21	2005	Delta, BC, CAN	6'2"	209	L
	#23	Gavin Sattler (F)	17	2009	Eden Prairie, MN, USA	6'0"	170	L
	#23	Weston Schenkelberg (F)	19	2007	Wayzata, MN, USA	6'1"	187	L
	#21	Brendan Schooley (F)	21	2005	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	5'11"	179	L
	#18	Nolan Smith (F)	21	2005	Sartell, MN, USA	6'5"	185	L
	#25	Ty Smith (F)	20	2006	Aledo, IL, USA	5'10"	165	R
	#15	Mate Tardi (LW/C)	19	2007	Oakton, VA, USA	6'0"	181	L
	#4	Noah Teng (F)	20	2006	Duluth, MN, USA	5'8"	170	R
	#14	Jack Welby (F)	19	2007	Windham, NH, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#22	Carter Williams (F)	20	2006	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	6'2"	185	R
Position: G: 1, D: 11, F: 29Av Age: 19.98 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 St. Cloud Norsemen Staff

GM/Head CoachJoe Exter
Asst. CoachBryce Johnson

Team Staff History

2025-2026 St. Cloud Norsemen Captains

"C"

Sammy Crane

"A"

Team Captaincy History

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2025-2026 St. Cloud Norsemen Demographics

St. Cloud Norsemen Facts

Plays in: North American Hockey League
Team Colors: Black + Navy + Grey + White
Town: St. Cloud, MN, USA Map
Founded: 2003

2025-2026 St. Cloud Norsemen Roster Facts

Nationalities

48 players
3 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

St. Cloud Norsemen: 1 766 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

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

St. Cloud Norsemen Games

St. Cloud Norsemen — 2025-2026 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/17/2026 12:35 AM UTC	Minot Minotauros	St. Cloud Norsemen	-	NAHL
10/11/2026 12:00 AM UTC	St. Cloud Norsemen	Aberdeen Wings	-	NAHL
10/10/2026 12:00 AM UTC	St. Cloud Norsemen	Aberdeen Wings	5 - 8	NAHL
10/04/2026 12:35 AM UTC	Minot Minotauros	St. Cloud Norsemen	4 - 0	NAHL
10/03/2026 12:35 AM UTC	Minot Minotauros	St. Cloud Norsemen	3 - 2	NAHL

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Latest Transactions

St. Cloud Norsemen — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
08/29/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Wyatt Farrell (F)	Buffalo State Univ.	Details
08/10/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Svante Strandberg (D)	KRIF Hockey	Details
08/07/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Riley Fast (F)	Univ. of Arizona	Details
08/05/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Nolan Smith (F)	Univ. of Wisconsin-Stout	Details
07/18/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Luke Pazzia (F)	Suffolk Univ.	Details
06/26/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Avry Shaw (D)	Norwich Univ.	Details
05/07/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Sammy Crane (F)	Norwich Univ.	Details
03/13/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Tyler Geyer (D)	Univ. of Wisconsin-Stout	Details

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St. Cloud Norsemen History and Standings

St. Cloud Norsemen — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
St. Cloud Norsemen
2026-2027	NAHL	8	1	7	-	-	0	17	35	2	0.25	6	-
2025-2026	NAHL	59	23	30	-	-	6	155	208	52	0.88	6	Did not make playoffs
2024-2025	NAHL	59	30	22	-	-	7	168	164	67	1.14	5	Did not make playoffs
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	Eighth Final Loss
Alexandria Blizzard
2011-2012	NAHL	60	40	15	-	-	5	212	156	85	1.42	2	Eighth Final Loss
2010-2011	NAHL	58	33	19	-	-	6	208	177	72	1.24	1	Eighth Final Loss
2009-2010	NAHL	58	30	22	-	-	6	180	166	66	1.14	3	Quarterfinal loss
2008-2009	NAHL	58	26	26	0	-	6	180	201	58	1	4	Eighth Final Loss
2007-2008	NAHL	58	29	25	0	-	4	222	223	62	1.07	3	Semifinal loss
2006-2007	NAHL	62	28	29	0	-	5	165	193	61	0.98	3	Eighth Final Loss
Minnesota Blizzard
2005-2006	NAHL	58	24	29	0	-	5	158	219	53	0.91	4	Eighth Final Loss
2004-2005	NAHL	56	28	24	0	-	4	159	198	60	1.07	4	Eighth Final Loss
2003-2004	NAHL	56	20	28	0	-	8	148	209	48	0.86	6	Did not make playoffs

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

St. Cloud Norsemen — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Gavin Sattler (F)	2026-2027	Team MPLS Magazine	UMHSEHL	12	12	8	20	4
2.	Vadim Gyesbreghs (D)	2026-2027	Sharks Mechelen	Belgium	2	6	6	12	2
3.	Nardo Nagtzaam (F)	2026-2027	Tilburg Trappers	Oberliga	7	2	9	11	0
4.	Alex Kupka (F)	2026-2027	HK Gladiators Trnava	1. liga	8	5	3	8	4
5.	Tanner Hunt (F)	2026-2027	Liberty Univ.	ACHA	4	2	6	8	0
6.	Michele Marchetti (F)	2026-2027	Asiago	Alps Hockey League	5	4	3	7	4
7.	Trey Wandall (F)	2026-2027	Florida Gulf Coast Univ.	ACHA II	7	1	6	7	2
8.	Oliver Barna (F)	2026-2027	Fairbanks Ice Dogs	NAHL	2	4	2	6	0
9.	Paul Cotter (F)	2026-2027	Vancouver Canucks	NHL	5	4	2	6	0
10.	Nick Ford (F)	2026-2027	Herner EV Miners	Oberliga	7	2	4	6	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

St. Cloud Norsemen — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	18.45
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.98
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.48
2023-2024	View Roster	5'11"	179 lbs	19.70
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.80

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

St. Cloud Norsemen — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ryan O'Neill (F)	160	60	86	146
2.	Jerry Freismuth (F)	144	35	104	139
3.	Thomas Williams (F)	160	57	78	135
4.	Blake Perbix (F)	166	48	75	123
5.	Nardo Nagtzaam (F)	82	49	70	119

Franchise All-Time Goals

St. Cloud Norsemen — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ryan O'Neill (F)	160	60	86	146
2.	Thomas Williams (F)	160	57	78	135
3.	Dan Swanson (F)	110	50	44	94
4.	Nardo Nagtzaam (F)	82	49	70	119
5.	Steve Zierke (F)	112	49	64	113

Franchise All-Time Assists

St. Cloud Norsemen — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jerry Freismuth (F)	144	35	104	139
2.	Ryan O'Neill (F)	160	60	86	146
3.	Kyle Miller (D)	136	22	86	108
4.	Thomas Williams (F)	160	57	78	135
5.	Blake Perbix (F)	166	48	75	123

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

St. Cloud Norsemen — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Paul Henderson (D)	109	14	39	299
2.	Andrew Cumming (F)	116	16	39	267
3.	Wyatt Wurst (D)	110	2	23	247
4.	Adam Hammerbeck (D)	108	15	33	238
5.	Chris Johnson (D)	96	2	20	237

Franchise All-Time Games Played

St. Cloud Norsemen — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Nick DeCenzo (F)	173	26	57	83
2.	Craig Lindegard (F)	171	26	34	60
3.	Parker Revering (D)	167	14	40	54
4.	Blake Perbix (F)	166	48	75	123
5.	Ryan O'Neill (F)	160	60	86	146

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

St. Cloud Norsemen — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Nardo Nagtzaam (F)	82	49	119	1.45
2.	Ryan Hawkins (F)	46	20	53	1.15
3.	Mason LeBel (F)	42	26	47	1.12
4.	Brett Chorske (F)	50	16	52	1.04
5.	Paul Cotter (F)	59	28	60	1.02

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

St. Cloud Norsemen — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Nardo Nagtzaam (F)	2010-2011	NAHL	58	36	51	87	1.50	59
2.	Luke Nesper (F)	2007-2008	NAHL	57	26	55	81	1.42	87
3.	Ryan O'Neill (F)	2021-2022	NAHL	57	30	50	80	1.40	6
4.	Mikael Lickteig (F)	2007-2008	NAHL	58	34	40	74	1.28	137
5.	Kyle Miller (D)	2024-2025	NAHL	59	13	53	66	1.12	20

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

St. Cloud Norsemen — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Nardo Nagtzaam (F)	2010-2011	NAHL	58	36	51	87	1.50	59
2.	Mikael Lickteig (F)	2007-2008	NAHL	58	34	40	74	1.28	137
3.	Ryan O'Neill (F)	2021-2022	NAHL	57	30	50	80	1.40	6
4.	Dan Swanson (F)	2005-2006	NAHL	57	29	32	61	1.07	32
5.	Paul Cotter (F)	2016-2017	NAHL	59	28	32	60	1.02	103

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

St. Cloud Norsemen — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Luke Nesper (F)	2007-2008	NAHL	57	26	55	81	1.42	87
2.	Kyle Miller (D)	2024-2025	NAHL	59	13	53	66	1.12	20
3.	Nardo Nagtzaam (F)	2010-2011	NAHL	58	36	51	87	1.50	59
4.	Ryan O'Neill (F)	2021-2022	NAHL	57	30	50	80	1.40	6
5.	Jerry Freismuth (F)	2008-2009	NAHL	56	15	42	57	1.02	87

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

St. Cloud Norsemen — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Michael Hagen Moe (F)	2023-2024	NAHL	57	22	25	47	0.82	179
2.	Paul Henderson (D)	2004-2005	NAHL	54	3	10	13	0.24	163
3.	Ricky Helmbrecht (D)	2003-2004	NAHL	46	8	16	24	0.52	158
4.	Rikky Akkerman (D)	2003-2004	NAHL	46	8	16	24	0.52	158
5.	Jon MacRae (F)	2007-2008	NAHL	34	1	8	9	0.26	154

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent NAHL Entry Draft Selections

St. Cloud Norsemen — Recent NAHL Entry Draft Selections
rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
1	#33	Blake Dosan (F)	08/10/2008	Bloomington, MN, USA	6'3"	194 lbs
3	#74	Niklas Anderson (F)	05/05/2009	Robbinsdale, MN, USA	5'9"	176 lbs
4	#107	Jaden Roueche (F)	06/11/2008	Maple Grove, MN, USA	5'8"	154 lbs
5	#137	Gavin Sattler (F)	08/26/2009	Eden Prairie, MN, USA	6'0"	170 lbs
7	#202	Luis Gerhofer (D)	05/09/2008	Rosenheim, GER	5'9"	165 lbs
8	#234	Jackson Dolfi (D)	08/30/2007	Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA	5'10"	176 lbs
9	#266	Ian Dwyer (D)	10/01/2008	Minocqua, WI, USA	6'1"	165 lbs
10	#298	Owen Verness (D)	07/15/2009	St. Michael, MN, USA	-	-
11	#330	Dominykas Sadauskas (F)	12/07/2007	Kaunas, LTU	6'2"	187 lbs
12	#362	Jackson Hendricks (F)	05/07/2009	Wayzata, MN, USA	6'0"	181 lbs
13	#394	Axel Bisbee (D)	07/18/2008	Minnetonka, MN, USA	6'4"	192 lbs
14	#426	Kruz Sauer (F)	06/12/2008	Maple Grove, MN, USA	5'11"	170 lbs
15	#458	Coltin Wassengeso (D)	02/09/2006	Chaska, MN, USA	5'11"	174 lbs
16	#490	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
17	#522	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
18	#554	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
19	#586	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2025
1	#18	Avry Shaw (D)	03/29/2005	Estero, FL, USA	6'0"	174 lbs
2	#53	Gabriel Bugeaud (F)	02/17/2005	Terrebonne, QC, CAN	6'1"	187 lbs
3	#78	Daniel Hussa (F)	05/06/2007	North Wales, PA, USA	6'4"	205 lbs
4	#119	Weston Schenkelberg (F)	02/13/2007	Wayzata, MN, USA	6'1"	187 lbs
6	#187	Luke Pazzia (F)	10/30/2006	Burlington, MA, USA	5'10"	190 lbs
7	#221	Ty Kraut (D)	05/22/2006	-	6'2"	170 lbs
8	#255	Carter Williams (F)	07/12/2006	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	6'2"	185 lbs
9	#289	Ethan Sundvall (D)	10/22/2007	Hibbing, MN, USA	6'0"	192 lbs
10	#323	Erick Comstock (D)	03/14/2005	Salol, MN, USA	5'6"	165 lbs
11	#357	Tyler Starich (F)	01/14/2006	Eau Claire, WI, USA	5'9"	172 lbs
12	#391	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#425	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
14	#459	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
15	#493	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
16	#527	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2024
2	#51	Timofei Runtso (D)	07/06/2007	Marina del Rey, CA, USA	6'3"	196 lbs
3	#74	James Ghebbari (F)	05/30/2006	Blainville, QC, CAN	5'11"	170 lbs
3	#91	Samuel Harris (D)	11/13/2006	Minneapolis, MN, USA	6'0"	176 lbs
5	#156	Beck Liden (G)	02/16/2005	Alexandria, MN, USA	6'0"	183 lbs
5	#162	Owen Quick (D)	04/06/2005	CT, USA	5'11"	190 lbs
6	#181	Niksa Juric (F)	06/28/2005	Zagreb, CRO	5'10"	172 lbs
6	#191	Conner Roff (G)	01/19/2006	Thief River Falls, MN, USA	6'4"	220 lbs
7	#226	Dane Callaway (G)	12/04/2005	Duluth, MN, USA	6'3"	216 lbs
8	#261	Martins Klaucans (F)	07/08/2008	Riga, LAT	6'0"	192 lbs
9	#296	Aaron Reierson (F)	02/27/2005	Moorhead, MN, USA	6'1"	183 lbs
10	#331	Maxwell Silver (F)	01/13/2007	Poway, CA, USA	6'1"	174 lbs
11	#366	Vincent Hart (F)	11/16/2005	Williamston, MI, USA	5'11"	185 lbs
12	#401	Andrew Bastian (F)	08/24/2005	Mankato, MN, USA	6'2"	181 lbs
13	#436	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
14	#471	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
15	#506	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
16	#541	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
17	#576	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
18	#611	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
19	#646	No selection was made	-	-	-	-

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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.