About Us
Soo Sports was originally founded in 1969 selling various products including several boat and pontoon brands, snowmobiles, guns, trailers and TV's. For many years we have focused on the fishing line of boats along with pontoons. Soo Sports has a rock solid reputation of providing excellent service, support and satisfaction. We pride ourselves on giving our customers the best service available, the best parts and accessories, and a staff that understands all aspects of our business. We have received the Mercury Marine CSI Award for Service for the past 11 years in a row!
The business has had three different locations over the years and in 2009 became the first business at the now bustling intersection of 85th and Minnesota Avenue in Sioux Falls.
On December 1, 2020 Soo Sports was purchased by Brian Tordsen, who spent over 30 years in the financial services/banking industry. In his spare time he has fished various tournaments over a 20 year span with the past thirteen fishing the Masters Walleye Circuit. He has had various sponsors over the years and provided training on Lowrance electronics to various retailers, boat dealers and customers. He has supported sponsors at boat shows, provided fishing seminars and product support to their customers. He has a good understanding of the fishing industry and what customers are looking for in a boat and electronics.
All of the former employees stayed through the transition in ownership and truly understands the the industry and are ready to assist you with your service and purchase needs.
Brian was born and raised in the Sioux Falls area and attended Mankato State University. Brian worked for several financial services companies and his career took his family across the country for eight years before returning to South Dakota in 1999. Brian has always had an interest in owning his own business and was a co-owner of Maverick Air Center at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport before selling the business in 2015.
Brian and his wife Angela (married in 1991) have a son Jeremy and daughter Baylee.