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Joey Fodstad named head coach and GM of WarHawks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

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Summary

Joey Fodstad, 26, has taken over as the general manager and head coach of the WarHawks in the NA3HL, succeeding Payton Ruter. With the season starting this weekend, the WarHawks are set to face the Minnesota Vulcans on Friday and the Granite City Lumberjacks on Saturday. Fodstad, previously an assistant at Concordia-Moorhead, aims to lead a team that is looking to return to the playoffs after a challenging 2025-26 season. Co-captains Elliot Domagala and Tanner Lozano, along with assistant captains Aiden Hogan and Wyatt Garvey, will play key leadership roles. Fodstad emphasized a focus on accountability and an aggressive style of play for the upcoming season.

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•Joey Fodstad appointed as general manager and head coach.
•WarHawks play Minnesota Vulcans and Granite City Lumberjacks this weekend.
•Team finished with a 19-26-2-0 record last season.
•Elliot Domagala and Tanner Lozano are co-captains.
•Focus on accountability and a fast playing style.

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There is a new general manager and head coach in town. Joey Fodstad will serve in both of these roles for the . Fodstad, 26, takes over for Payton Ruter, who previously spent three seasons in both of these positions. , months ahead of the NA3HL season, which for the WarHawks, begins this weekend. They play the Minnesota Vulcans at 7:10 p.m. Friday and the Granite City Lumberjacks at ...
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