The Ice Wolves Den Brady Borgestad in the #PHNSpotlight

Brady originally joined the Ice Wolves for the 2023-24 season, last season he played closer to home for the Minnesota Mallards, but returned to Albuquerque for this season. He explained it was a relatively easy decision, “The organization here is unbelievable, the staff, coaches, my billet family, they’re all amazing. It was definitely fun being closer to home last season, we had a great group of guys and was good for my development. I give all the credit to the Minnesota Mallards, it was definitely a good time, but I’m very happy to be where I am right now.” Borgestad continued, “Coach McKenzie made it a no-brainer, I’ve known Kyle since my rookie year and he was a big reason to get me back down here. He’s a great guy and a great coach. I’m thankful and thrilled to be back.”

Brady says the fan support in Albuquerque is top notch, “The fans here are unbelievable, they show up every night and cheer loud and proud, you can’t beat that. They’re absolutely awesome, I can’t thank them enough. They make us come out every night and play hard.”

The NAHL Ice Wolves split a pair against the Oklahoma Warriors last weekend, winning Friday 6-3 but falling 6-5 Saturday in a shootout. Forward Andy Earl continued his hot start, picking up 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 total points and earning South Division Second Star of the week.

The NA3HL Ice Wolves rolled into Tulsa and left with a sweep, winning 8-3 on Friday and 7-3 on Saturday. Ryan Hoogsteen put up 4 goals and 3 assists that included his first career goal and first Hat Trick on Friday, earning himself South Division Second Star of the Week.

The NAHL Ice Wolves are in Blaine, MN this weekend for the annual Showcase beginning Wednesday morning when they take on former 3HL Ice Wolves Head Coach Darren Banks and the Kenai River Brown Bears, puck drop 10am MT. Thursday they face the Johnstown Tomahawks at 5pm and Friday Brady Borgestad will face his former team the Minnesota Mallards, puck drop 11:15am. Next weekend they will host a special game during Balloon Fiesta, Saturday October 4th at 5pm.

The NA3HL Ice Wolves are off this weekend before they return to Tulsa next weekend for a rematch with the Oilers.