{KXLG – Watertown, South Dakota} The Watertown community officially has a junior hockey team, as the North American Hockey League (NAHL) announced that its Board of Directors has approved Watertown, South Dakota's application to join an NAHL team. I knew.
The Watertown Shamrocks will compete in the Central Division starting in the 2024-25 season. It is owned and operated by Codington County Hockey Club LLC, which includes Mark Gulbrandson, Vince Foley, Donald Sisson and KC Finnegan. The Shamrocks will become South Dakota's second NAHL team.
“As a group, we are excited to be able to bring the excitement of junior hockey to Watertown and fill our amazing new Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. 's men's team,'' Vince Foley said. in this area in the first half of the 20th century. ”
The Shamrocks will be based at Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. The brand-new arena features two NHL-sized ice rinks, with the main rink being 3 feet lower than the main floor and offering great views of the playing surface. The second floor consists of spectator seats, a promenade, and a media box that can be used for filming and broadcasting matches.
“It's been fun to evolve through the Watertown project from the beginning,” said NAHL Commissioner and President Mark Frankenfeld. “Mayor Horien and his team were very dedicated to constructing a great building that will be home to an NAHL team for the community. “It's a huge win for everyone to be able to cross the line with this project,” added Frankenfeld. “We look forward to seeing the impact the Shamrocks will have on our players and the Watertown community for many years to come.”
With the goal of establishing an active, long-term presence locally, the Shamrocks plan to be active in Watertown through community engagement. The team aims to measure success on the ice by developing players who can compete at the next level, but more importantly, developing character in the young men who call Watertown home during their junior hockey careers. The goal is to aim for success on the ice. Players will live in a community with billet families.
Contact Shamrocks at info@watertownshamrocks.com.
The Watertown Shamrocks will be the seventh team in the NAHL Central Division. The Central currently has the Aberdeen Wings (Aberdeen, South Dakota), Austin Bruins (Austin, Minnesota), Bismarck Bobcats (Bismarck, North Dakota), North Iowa Bulls (Mason City, Iowa), and Minot Minotaurs. (Minot, North Dakota) has six teams. and St. Cloud Norseman (St. Cloud, Minn.).
