Iowa Stormboar completes its roster with four new faces, including HLTV‑ranked prospect H0NeST, as it prepares for its first LAN event.
Key points
- Iowa Stormboar's roster is now at full strength with five active players.
- HLTV has placed newcomer H0NeST at #33 among the Top 50 Prospects.
- The team is set to debut at the Austin LAN event on November 13.
- Three of the new players share a Ukrainian background and previous team experience together.
Iowa Stormboar announced on November 6 that four players have joined the squad, raising the active roster to five members for the first time since September, according to Dust2.us.
The incoming quartet consists of Vladyslav "Valter0k" Pukhtai, Nazar "H0NeST" Stefinko, John "mds" Marin and Eduard "nico1ajus" Kuchynskyi, all of whom have already appeared in matches under the Iowa Stormboar banner.
New Additions to the Roster
Valter0k and H0NeST have been with the team the longest, joining informally in late August and early September respectively. The newer additions, mds and nico1ajus, debuted in late October during the CCT North America 2026 Cup #1. Valter0k previously played for Outfit 49, H0NeST cut his teeth on Regain, mds served as IGL for Chicken Coop, and nico1ajus was a member of Phantom Sense. The three Ukrainian players—Valter0k, H0NeST and nico1ajus—were teammates on Immigrants Peek and Outfit 49, and Valter0k recently obtained American citizenship.
The current lineup now reads: William "aelor" Africano, Vladyslav "Valter0k" Pukhtai, Nazar "H0NeST" Stefinko, John "mds" Marin, Eduard "nico1ajus" Kuchynskyi, with Nick "carbs" Carbonetto serving as coach. The team will make its LAN debut at Austin LAN on November 13, as confirmed in a tweet from the organization (https://x.com/iastormboar/status/2118843279412453840).
Players' Previous Teams and Backgrounds
H0NeST's recent performance earned him a spot at #33 on HLTV's Top 50 Prospects list, highlighting his rising profile within the competitive CS:GO scene.
Reader questions
When will Iowa Stormboar make its LAN debut?
The team is scheduled to compete at Austin LAN on November 13, 2026.
Who are the four players added to Iowa Stormboar's roster?
The new members are Vladyslav "Valter0k" Pukhtai, Nazar "H0NeST" Stefinko, John "mds" Marin and Eduard "nico1ajus" Kuchynskyi.
What recent HLTV ranking has H0NeST achieved?
H0NeST has been listed at #33 in HLTV's Top 50 Prospects.
Source: dust2.us
