The KROX Radio Athlete of the Week is Crookston Pirates Girl’s Hockey player, Nora Peterson, a junior 
forward from Mayville, playing in her second season with the Pirate varsity hockey team. Nora has helped lead the Pirates to a 5-7 start to the season including wins in four of their last six games. Peterson leads Crookston with 11 points this season, scoring 8 goals while recording 3 assists. Just last week in 3 games, Peterson scored 5 goals as the Pirates beat Bemidji and Detroit Lakes while falling 6-5 against defending Section 6A champion, Fergus Falls. “I can’t say enough about Nora,” added Crookston head coach Tim Moe. “She comes from Mayville every day to work and she works hard. She’s a great teammate for everybody and tries to make everybody better even to the detriment of herself and her own points. She’s really taken the initiative the past week and shown everybody the talent level she does have.”
Nora is a three-sport athlete and was a member of the Mayville-Portland volleyball team this fall and has been a three-time state Track and Field participant. She is also involved with FBLA.
First started playing hockey – 4th Grade
What do you feel is the strongest part of your game – Shooting and communication
Part of your game that needs work – Keeping her head up
Toughest hockey player you’ve ever faced – Jacey Larson
Favorite Rink – Kim Braaten Memorial Arena in Mayville
Do you have a pre-game ritual – Listen to music in the car, hang out with my linemates
Favorite sport – Whichever sport is in season
Favorite sports team – Minnesota Wild
Favorite athlete – The Lamoreaux Twins
Last movie you’ve seen – Men In Black
Favorite TV program – The Office
Favorite food – Tacos
What music are you listening to – ACDC, Zac Brown Band
You’re stranded on a deserted island and you can have ANY three people with you – My sister, dad, and mom
Plans after graduation – Attend college and Dental School
Family –
Dad – Derek (Agassiz Drain Tile)
Mom – Jeni (lecturer at Mayville State)
Brothers – Cutler (12 years old)
Sisters – Cailee (Attends South Dakota State)
