Thief River Falls Norskies
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| Thief River Falls Junior A | |
|---|---|
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| City | Thief River Falls, Minnesota |
| League | Independent |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Home arena | Ralph Engelstad Arena |
| Owner(s) | Stoked LLC |
| General manager | Open |
| Head coach | Open |
| Franchise history | |
| 2016–2020 | Thief River Falls |
The Thief River Falls Norskies were 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.
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]
The team were a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
