Thief River Falls Junior A
CityThief River Falls, Minnesota
LeagueIndependent
Founded2016
Home arenaRalph Engelstad Arena
Owner(s)Stoked LLC
General managerOpen
Head coachOpen
Franchise history
2016–presentThief River Falls

The Thief River Falls Norskies are an American Junior A ice hockey team based in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. They participate in the Superior International Junior Hockey League, a Canadian Junior Hockey League member.

History

The Norskies were established in 2016 through the efforts of local investors, including former National Hockey League player Tim Bergland. The team's name, "Norskies," was selected through a contest in nearby elementary schools. The ownership group chose this name as it pays homage to the Norwegian heritage in northwestern Minnesota.[1][2]

Competing from the 2016–2017 season onwards, the team hosted their home games at the Ralph Engelstad Arena. The competition marked the beginning of their journey in the ice hockey scene.[3]

Season-by-season results

SeasonGPWLOTLSOLGFGAPtsFinishPlayoffs
2016–1756302123219205654th of 6, SIJHLLost Play-in Series, 1–3 (Lakers)
2017–1856411122211133862nd of 6, SIJHLLost Semifinals, 1–4 (North Stars)
2018–1956312041224173673rd of 6, SIJHLWon Play-in Series, 3–0 (Iron Rangers)
Lost Semifinals, 1–4 (Miners)
2019–2054302130213193633rd of 6, SIJHLSeason cancelled

References

  1. ↑ "Thief River Norskies to join SIJHL meetings in Dryden". KenoraOnline.com. June 11, 2016.
  2. ↑ "SIJHL's newest franchise to be dubbed the Thief River Falls Norskies". SIJHL.com. June 10, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Thief River Fall's new junior hockey team starts to build roster". Grand Forks Herald. May 31, 2016.
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