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2003-2004

2003-2004 Minnesota Blizzard Roster

	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	Marcus Paulson (G)	40	1985	Eden Prairie, MN, USA	5'10"	165	-
	Jacob Schuman (G)	42	1983	Spooner, WI, USA	6'0"	174	-
DEFENSEMEN
	Rikky Akkerman (D)	40	1985	Mora, MN, USA	5'11"	174	L
	Ricky Helmbrecht (D)	40	1985	Mora, MN, USA	5'11"	185	L
	Jim Henkemeyer (D)	40	1985	St. Cloud, MN, USA	5'10"	165	L
	Nolan Kriel (D)	41	1984	Alexandria, MN, USA	5'11"	185	-
	Karl Larsen (D)	40	1985	Princeton, MN, USA	5'10"	181	-
	Josh Manthey (D)	-		Anoka, MN, USA	-	-	-
	Tim Manthey (D)	40	1985	Anoka, MN, USA	6'3"	201	-
	Josh Meyers (D)	39	1985	Alexandria, MN, USA	6'3"	190	R
	Nick Peters (D)	41	1984	Eden Prairie, MN, USA	6'0"	201	-
	Nathan Timm (D)	40	1984	Silver Bay, MN, USA	5'10"	165	-
FORWARDS
	Joey Bacon (F)	40	1985	Cambridge, MN, USA	6'1"	170	-
	Jeff Beck (F)	39	1986	Stillwater, MN, USA	-	-	-
	Shawn Bitzan (F)	40	1985	Alexandria, MN, USA	5'9"	181	-
	Ben Bruhn (F)	41	1984	Darwin, MN, USA	6'0"	201	-
	Dan Carlson (F)	42	1983	Roseville, MN, USA	5'6"	165	L
	Aaron Castle (F)	40	1985	Roseau, MN, USA	5'11"	185	-
	Dustin Clarquist (F)	40	1985	MN, USA	-	-	-
	Kyle Crable (F)	42	1983	Bemidji, MN, USA	6'0"	185	R
	Fletcher Emerson (F)	41	1984	Coon Rapids, MN, USA	5'11"	190	-
	Sean Fish (F)	40	1985	Ramsey, MN, USA	5'6"	181	-
	Matt Hall (C)	42	1983	Brooklyn Park, MN, USA	5'10"	170	R
	Derek Hanson (F)	40	1985	Bemidji, MN, USA	5'9"	174	R
	Ben Hendrick (F)	40	1985	Andover, MN, USA	5'9"	174	-
	Mathew Hennen (F)	-			-	-	-
	Andy Johnson (F)	41	1984	Silver Bay, MN, USA	5'10"	174	-
	Ryan Kantrud (F)	42	1983	Fergus Falls, MN, USA	5'10"	174	-
	Ricardo Lopez (F)	42	1983		-	-	-
	Matt McDonald (LW)	41	1984	Lakeville, MN, USA	6'1"	201	-
	Jake Nelson (F)	41	1984	Superior, WI, USA	5'11"	201	R
	Joey Nigro (C)	39	1986	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	5'10"	190	L
	Tony Selvog (F)	41	1984		-	-	-
	Aron Starr-Paul (F)	40	1985	Long Beach, CA, USA	5'10"	181	L
	Andy Sternberg (F)	40	1985	Duluth, MN, USA	6'0"	181	-
	Will Wright (F)	41	1984	Minnetonka, MN, USA	5'10"	181	R

Position: G: 2, D: 9, F: 22Av Age: 19.59 yearsAv Ht: 5'10"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

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St. Cloud Norsemen Facts

Plays in: North American Hockey League
Team Colors: Black + Navy + Grey + White
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
12/13/2025 01:35 AM UTC	Minot Minotauros	St. Cloud Norsemen	-	NAHL
12/07/2025 12:30 AM UTC	St. Cloud Norsemen	Aberdeen Wings	-	NAHL
12/06/2025 01:00 AM UTC	St. Cloud Norsemen	Aberdeen Wings	3 - 2 (OT 63:17)	NAHL
11/30/2025 12:30 AM UTC	St. Cloud Norsemen	Austin Bruins	1 - 5	NAHL
11/29/2025 01:00 AM UTC	St. Cloud Norsemen	Minnesota Mallards	5 - 6	NAHL

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Grady Peterson (G)

Leaving forSurrey Eagles

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10/29/2025

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Hudson Blue (F)

Leaving forEndicott College

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09/18/2025

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Tre Peck (F)

Leaving forSpruce Grove Saints

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09/17/2025

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Krisjanis Sarts (D)

Leaving forBlackfalds Bulldogs

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09/16/2025

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Samuel Harris (D)

Leaving forGreen Bay Gamblers

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09/13/2025

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Gabriel Bugeaud (F)

Joining fromDauphin Kings

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Avry Shaw (D)

Joining fromKemptville 73's

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08/17/2025

confirmed

Andrew Cumming (F)

Leaving forCollege of St. Scholastica

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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
2025-2026	NAHL	23	8	12	-	2	3	70	86	19	0.83	7	-
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?

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Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent NAHL Entry Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
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	5'8"	170 lbs
2024
2	#51	Timofei Runtso (D)	07/06/2007	Marina del Rey, CA, USA	6'2"	187 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	5'11"	170 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"	216 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"	190 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
2023
1	#17	Drew Belleson (D)	04/02/2005	Dayton, MN, USA	6'1"	194 lbs
2	#45	Ryan Manzella (G)	03/17/2004	Eagan, MN, USA	6'0"	174 lbs
4	#117	Billy Moloney (D)	01/11/2004	Plainfield, NJ, USA	6'4"	201 lbs
5	#145	Max Weilandt (G)	07/29/2005	Northbrook, IL, USA	6'2"	192 lbs
6	#177	Payton Mithmuangneua (F)	11/23/2005	Aldergrove, BC, CAN	5'11"	176 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"	176 lbs
9	#273	Jackson Ekblad (D)	02/18/2004	Williston, ND, USA	6'4"	194 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.