Watertown Shamrocks

The Watertown Shamrocks are a Tier II junior ice hockey team located in Watertown, South Dakota. The team is scheduled to begin play in the fall of 2024, as the 7th in the NAHL's Central Division. The Shamrocks will play out of the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena, a 1,500-seat venue that opened in February 2024.^[1]

Watertown Shamrocks
City	Watertown, South Dakota
League	North American Hockey League
Division	Central
Founded	2024
Home arena	Prairie Lakes Ice Arena
Colors	Green and white
Owner(s)	Codington County Hockey Club LLC
Head coach	Casey Kirley
Franchise history
2024–present	Watertown Shamrocks

History

Shortly after the completion of the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena, the NAHL board of governors approved the addition of the Watertown Shamrocks as an expansion franchise.^[2] The team will be the second NAHL team located in South Dakota, after the Aberdeen Wings, with all other division foes being located in bordering stats (Iowa, Minnesota and North Dakota).

At their inaugural NAHL draft, the Shamrocks made Travis Lefere the team first round pick.^[3]

Season-by-season records

Season	GP	W	L	OTL	SOL	PTS	GF	GA	PIM	Finish	Playoffs
Watertown Shamrocks of the NAHL
2024–25	59	19	33	2	5	45	141	197	1098	6th of 8, Central 30th of 35, NAHL	Did Not Qualify