Iowa Stormboar completes roster with four new signings, including H0NeST
Iowa Stormboar has officially returned to a full five-man roster for the first time since September. Following an extended period of roster changes and trial periods, the organization has confirmed four new signings to stabilize their Counter-Strike 2 lineup.
The new quartet consists of Vladyslav "Valter0k" Pukhtai, Nazar "H0NeST" Stefinko, John "mds" Marin, and Eduard "nico1ajus" Kuchynskyi. All four players are already familiar with the organization's setup, having competed in several matches under the Iowa Stormboar banner during their recent stints.
The integration of the new members has been a gradual process. Valter0k and H0NeST have been the longest-standing members of the group; Valter0k began playing for the team unofficially in late August, while H0NeST has been part of the lineup since early September. In contrast, mds and nico1ajus are more recent additions, having recorded their first matches for the team in late October during the CCT North America 2026 Cup #1.
The new roster brings together players with significant existing chemistry. Three of the newcomers—Valter0k, H0NeST, and nico1ajus—were previously teammates on Immigrants Peek and Outfit 49. Notably, Valter0k has recently acquired American citizenship. The other members arrive from various backgrounds: mds most recently served as the IGL for Chicken Coop, while nico1ajus joins from Phantom Sense.
With the roster now finalized, Iowa Stormboar is set to make their LAN debut at Austin LAN on November 13th.
Iowa Stormboar Roster
- William "aelor" Africano
- Vladyslav "Valter0k" Pukhtai
- Nazar "H0NeST" Stefinko
- John "mds" Marin
- Eduard "nico1ajus" Kuchynskyi
- Nick "carbs" Carbonetto (Coach)
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