Wisconsin Windigo Hockey Team Relocates to Brookfield
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. — The Wisconsin Windigo will no longer call Eagle River home, as the junior hockey team has been sold and will relocate to Brookfield, a suburb of Milwaukee. The announcement was made through a post on the team’s Facebook page, marking a significant change in the local sports landscape.
The North American Hockey League’s (NAHL) Board of Governors held an emergency meeting on Wednesday, during which the decision to approve the sale to District 5 Sports Group Hockey Club, LLC was finalized. The Windigo has played in Eagle River for three seasons, but the pressures of maintaining a premier hockey club in a smaller community proved challenging. A linked article on juniorhockey.io emphasized this strain, stating, "This is a tremendous blow to the Eagle River, Wisconsin hockey community that did whatever possible to support their team."
The team will retain its name and branding, ensuring a continuity for fans who have followed them during their tenure in Eagle River. Beginning in the 2025-2026 season, the Windigo will play its home games at the Ponds of Brookfield, aiming to establish a new fan base closer to Milwaukee.
This relocation not only highlights the challenges faced by small-market teams in the NAHL but also illustrates the ongoing evolution of junior hockey in the region. The Windigo’s move may pave the way for new opportunities, both for players and the local communities involved in junior hockey, as the team seeks to build a solid foundation in its new home.
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