The Soo Nordiques

09/04/2025

An upcoming event to kick off hockey season with Lake Superior State University Ice Hockey! Get the kids out and support the Lakers!

⛸️ Lace up and hit the ice with the Lakers! 💛💙

Join us Thursday, Sept 18 at 6 PM for “Skate with the Lakers” — a night where our community comes together to officially meet this year’s Laker Hockey team!

🏒 Meet the players
🖊️ Grab autographs
🍿 🌭 Enjoy concessions
👦👧 Fun for kids, families, and fans!

Whether you’re skating alongside the team or cheering from the boards, it’s the perfect way to connect with your Lakers and kick off the season together.

📍 Taffy Abel Arena
📆 Thu, Sept 18 | 6:00 PM

06/14/2025

🚨 APHL AFFILIATE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
The American Premier Hockey League is proud to share that the Northern Michigan Warhounds have officially become an Affiliate of the Indiana Sentinels of the FPHL!

This marks the third official affiliate partnership between APHL clubs and FPHL organizations:

🔗 Wooster Bulls – Carolina Thunderbirds
🔗 Summit City Distillers – Monroe Moccasins
🔗 Northern Michigan Warhounds – Indiana Sentinels

These partnerships represent a major step forward in providing a clear and competitive development pathway for players in the APHL who aspire to reach the next level of professional hockey.

💬 League President Josh Way stated:

"As we head into our second full year as the APHL, it’s incredibly rewarding to see this kind of positive growth. We’re committed to building a league that not only delivers high-level competition but also opens real doors for our players. These affiliate relationships help establish a trusted route to the FPHL and beyond, and it speaks volumes about the talent and professionalism we’re cultivating here."
We’re proud of the direction the league is heading—building a foundation for long-term success, growth, and opportunity. The APHL isn’t just a league. It’s a launchpad. 🚀

06/13/2025

Friday the 13th seems like a good day for an announcement…

Reorganized, rehabilitated, and raring to make our way back to the APHL!

10/04/2024

Due to a scheduling conflict with the rink, we will not have ice tonight. Sorry people. Next Thursday at 9.

10/02/2024

One more chance to join the team! If you’re looking to skate with the Soo Nordiques for the 2024–2025 season, you’ll wanna be at Lake State tomorrow October 3rd at nine pm. Come on out and be part of something special!

09/28/2024

Into the swing of it again…

09/26/2024

It's been a long, interesting summer but finally we're back at it!

Do you have what it takes to roll with the Nords?

Open tryouts are happening this Saturday at LSSU at 6:00pm! Just $20.00 gets you on the ice! Come see why other teams in our league !

06/11/2024

New things are coming your way, stay tuned.

Hockey Players, Coaches, Team Owners, and Fans,

I have recently accepted the position of President of the American Premier Hockey League (APHL), ushering in a new era of leadership and ambition for the organization. With a steadfast commitment to excellence and professionalism, I aim to elevate the league to new heights. My vision for the APHL encompasses not only the growth of the league but also a renewed focus on organized competitive hockey and player development.

Under my leadership, the APHL is set to implement a series of initiatives designed to foster talent and provide a robust framework for aspiring hockey players. Recognizing the importance of nurturing young athletes, I am dedicated to creating an environment where players can thrive and reach their full potential. This commitment to player development involves enhanced training programs, better scouting for emerging talents, and increased support for athletes at all levels of the league.
Additionally, my approach to growing the league includes strengthening the organizational structures and ensuring each team operates with the highest standards of professionalism. By fostering a culture of excellence both on and off the ice, I envision the APHL becoming a premier destination for hockey talent and a beacon of competitive spirit. As I step into this new role, I commit to the hockey community the positive impacts of my leadership and the exciting future that lies ahead for the APHL.

In closing, I want to ensure the hockey community that the previous leadership of the UHL was not involved with the APHL upon our inception. The APHL is a non-profit organization led by a member-voted Executive Board with the highest level of ethics and professionalism.

Thank you for the opportunity to lead the APHL into the 2024/2025 season.
Joshua Way
APHL President

05/20/2024

The sooner you get organized the better, feel free to reach out with questions. We have an amazing organizational team at the league level. They took a really bad situation and made something special out of it. There are some pretty amazing announcements coming. I can guarantee, if you’re thinking about starting a team, you’re gonna want to be part of this.

Also, congratulations to the Hudson Valley Vipers on winning the American Premier Hockey League Championship! And to their organizations management for bringing FPHL Hockey to Poughkeepsie! We’re looking forward to where the next chapter of the story takes us all!

05/11/2024

Nordiques invasion of Subway… fueling up before the game. Check out the Toledo Monster’s YouTube page to see the game. Puck drops at 3:30!

Roll Nords!

05/10/2024

Nordforce one headed south. The Toledo Mobsters should be scared. Western Conference Finals here we come!

05/06/2024

Toledo is gonna see a bunch of this on Saturday…

Due to the mechanical issues at The Big Bear, we started looking for ice on Sunday down near The West Michigan Sentinels.

No go.

So we thought we’d try for ice on Friday, the 10th. The thought being, the winner would then be able to travel to Toledo from Grand Rapids for the 3:00pm game on Saturday.

Again no go.

So we checked Saginaw, Flint, Port Huron, and anywhere else else we thought there might be ice available in southern Michigan.

A last no go.

So, we kicked it upstairs and gave it to the commissioner. Based on overall win percentage, your Soo Nordiques advance to face Toledo Saturday at 3 PM in the icehouse.

Roll Nords!