St. Cloud Forward Wentworth makes NCAA Commitment

for University of Dubuque Photo Credit: Devin Hill

The St. Cloud Norsemen of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce that forward Zak Wentworth has committed to play NCAA hockey for University of Dubuque in the NCHA.

Serving as a product of the ladder of development, Wentworth skated in the NA3HL for three seasons with the New Mexico Ice Wolves. His first taste of the NAHL happened last season with the New Mexico Ice Wolves. He played in four games with the NA roster. The following season, Wentworth received the callup from the 3HL Ice Wolves after the NA3HL Showcase to play with the St. Cloud Norsemen. He played in the second half of the 2024-2025 season in 26 contests where he tallied a goal and four assists. Wentworth will be skating with the Spartans in Dubuque, Iowa this fall. 

Head coach of the Norsemen, Joe Exter, shares his excitement for Wentworth.

“We are excited for Zak to move on to the University of Dubuque.  He is a great piece for them to add as they build their program. Zak joined our team at the midseason mark and showed he can provide a spark with his physical play and commitment to go to the net. Most importantly he is a great teammate with a strong work ethic. He will have a positive impact at Dubuque.”

Wentworth is one of eight members of the St. Cloud Norsemen to make a college ice hockey commitment.

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