What league does Minnesota Wilderness play in?

Minnesota Wilderness play in the NAHL.

When was Minnesota Wilderness founded?

Minnesota Wilderness was founded in 2012 in Cloquet, MN, USA, USA.

Where is Minnesota Wilderness based?

Minnesota Wilderness is based in Cloquet, MN, USA.

Who is the head coach of Minnesota Wilderness?

The head coach of Minnesota Wilderness is Sam Graham.

What arena does Minnesota Wilderness play in?

Minnesota Wilderness play their home games at Northwoods Credit Union Arena in Cloquet, MN, USA.

Who is the general manager of Minnesota Wilderness?

The general manager of Minnesota Wilderness is Brandon Ferns.

What are the team colors of Minnesota Wilderness?

The team colors of Minnesota Wilderness are Green + Black + White.

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2026-2027 Season

Minnesota Wilderness are 9-7-0 in the 2026-27 NAHL season with 18 points, 4th in the Midwest and 15th overall.

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2026-2027 Minnesota Wilderness Roster

Minnesota Wilderness — 2026-2027 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	CTRCT
GOALTENDERS
	#33	Ryan Gerlich (G)	20	2006	Brainerd, MN, USA	6'2"	181	L
	#1	Oliver Kanat (G)	18	2008		6'0"	185	L
	#31	Tobias Trieskey (G)	18	2008	Lebanon, PA, USA	6'5"	205	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#20	Landon Cottingham (D)	19	2007	Woodbury, MN, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#14	Kash Crawford (D)	20	2006	Atlanta, GA, USA	6'0"	165	R
	#6	Antony Eertmoed (D)	19	2007	Ketchikan, AK, USA	6'3"	205	R
	#3	Vilmer Hagelin (D)	18	2007	Onsala, SWE	6'2"	187	L	Junior
	#2	Jack Martens (D)	19	2007	La Grange, IL, USA	6'3"	201	R
	#22	Cayden Neice (D)	18	2008	Prosper, TX, USA	5'11"	192	L
	#12	Owen Smith (D)	20	2006	Maple Grove, MN, USA	6'0"	179	L
	#13	Max Thompson (D)	17	2008	Wayzata, MN, USA	6'0"	179	R
	#5	Vladislav Tsapko (D)	18	2008	Almaty, KAZ	6'2"	183	L
	#28	Brandon Vislay (D)	18	2008	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	6'4"	190	L
	#21	Benjamin Zwillinger (D)	17	2009	Manhattan, NY, USA	6'1"	185	R
FORWARDS
	#16	Dominic Anthony (F)	18	2007	Baudette, MN, USA	5'11"	168	L
	#8	Adel Arlan (C/RW)	18	2008	Düsseldorf, GER	6'3"	187	L
	#18	Alfred Carlsson (C/W)	19	2007	Lund, SWE	6'0"	187	L
	#21	Cole Cheeseman (F)	19	2007	Richfield, MN, USA	5'8"	165	L
	#10	Davis Damrow (F)	19	2007	Schofield, WI, USA	6'0"	165	R
	#19	Robinson Djian (F)	20	2006	Annecy, FRA	6'1"	198	R
	#9	Max Edwards (F)	19	2007	Scottsdale, AZ, USA	5'11"	192	R
	#24	Mick Keogan (F)	20	2006	Wilmington, MA, USA	6'0"	214	R
	#7	Jackson Knight (F)	19	2007	Orono, MN, USA	6'2"	170	L
	#17	Jackson Lackas (F)	19	2006	Las Vegas, NV, USA	5'8"	161	L
	#27	Jakeb Lynch (F)	19	2007	Papillion, NE, USA	5'8"	161	R
	#26	Kevin Lysohir (F)	18	2008	Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, USA	5'8"	174	L
	#15	Mick Martalock (F)	18	2008	Hermantown, MN, USA	5'11"	165	L
	#11	Carson McGinley (F)	20	2006	Phoenix, AZ, USA	5'9"	172	R
	#24	Ryan Murphy (F)	18	2008	Central Valley, NY, USA	5'8"	161	R
	#4	Frantisek Netusil (C)	19	2007	Praha, CZE	5'10"	190	R
	#29	Alexander Nicklin (F)	18	2008	Duluth, MN, USA	5'10"	157	L
	#25	Camden Nimmer (F)	18	2008	Ashburn, VA, USA	5'10"	174	R
	#23	Jackson Reeves (F)	19	2007	Woodbury, MN, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#7	Henrijs Upenieks (F)	18	2008	Riga, LAT	6'4"	205	L
Position: G: 3, D: 11, F: 20Av Age: 18.65 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

2026-2027 Minnesota Wilderness Staff

Head CoachSam Graham
Asst. CoachColin Bailey
Asst. CoachMitch Callahan
General ManagerBrandon Ferns
Asst. General ManagerSteven Williams
ScoutJay Ekman
ScoutTanner Grina
ScoutDrake Ramirez

Team Staff History

2026-2027 Minnesota Wilderness Demographics

Minnesota Wilderness Facts

Plays in: North American Hockey League
Team Colors: Green + Black + White
Town: Cloquet, MN, USA Map
Founded: 2012

2026-2027 Minnesota Wilderness Roster Facts

Nationalities

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Experience

Minnesota Wilderness: 792 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 2 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Minnesota Wilderness (NA3HL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Northwoods Credit Union Arena
Location: Cloquet, MN, USA
Capacity: -
Construction Year: 2001

Minnesota Wilderness Games

Minnesota Wilderness — 2026-2027 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/07/2026 07:15 PM GMT-6	Minnesota Wilderness	Springfield Jr. Blues	-	NAHL
11/06/2026 07:15 PM GMT-6	Minnesota Wilderness	Springfield Jr. Blues	-	NAHL
10/31/2026 07:05 PM GMT-5	Janesville Jets	Minnesota Wilderness	8 - 3	NAHL
10/30/2026 07:05 PM GMT-5	Janesville Jets	Minnesota Wilderness	7 - 6	NAHL
10/24/2026 07:15 PM GMT-5	Minnesota Wilderness	Springfield Jr. Blues	4 - 0	NAHL

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Latest Transactions

Minnesota Wilderness — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/06/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Andrei Gudin (F)	St. Thomas Stars	Details
09/12/2026	Confirmed	joining	Henrijs Upenieks (F)	KooKoo U20	Details
09/12/2026	Confirmed	joining	Alfred Carlsson (F)	Tingsryds AIF	Details
09/12/2026	Confirmed	joining	Axel Kylin (G)	Linköping HC U20	Details
08/31/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Avery Anderson (F)	Amherst College	Details
08/31/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Ryan DeAngelis (D)	Univ. of New England	Details
08/10/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Anthony Cappello (F)	Univ. of Wisconsin-River Falls	Details
08/10/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Logan Nagle (F)	Univ. of Wisconsin-River Falls	Details

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Minnesota Wilderness History and Standings

Minnesota Wilderness — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	NAHL	16	9	7	-	-	0	74	56	18	1.13	4	-
2025-2026	NAHL	59	42	12	-	-	5	249	148	89	1.51	1	Final loss
2024-2025	NAHL	59	30	25	-	-	4	210	197	64	1.08	5	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	NAHL	60	30	25	-	-	5	157	170	65	1.08	4	Eighth Final Loss
2022-2023	NAHL	60	35	18	-	-	7	168	146	77	1.28	2	Semifinal loss
2021-2022	NAHL	60	35	23	-	-	2	216	203	72	1.2	4	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	NAHL	56	25	27	-	-	4	136	168	54	0.96	3	Eighth Final Loss
2019-2020	NAHL	52	26	22	-	-	4	160	165	56	1.08	5	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	NAHL	60	26	29	-	-	5	170	189	57	0.95	5	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	NAHL	60	33	21	-	-	6	184	181	72	1.2	3	Eighth Final Loss
2016-2017	NAHL	60	32	22	-	-	6	188	179	70	1.17	2	Quarterfinal loss
2015-2016	NAHL	60	34	18	-	-	8	183	161	76	1.27	3	Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015	NAHL	60	39	15	-	-	6	209	152	84	1.4	2	Champion
2013-2014	NAHL	60	37	14	-	-	9	159	115	83	1.38	2	Qualification loss
2012-2013	SIJHL	56	51	3	-	-	2	282	85	104	1.86	1	Champion

Minnesota Wilderness Tournament Statistics

Minnesota Wilderness — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2012-2013	RBC Cup	4	1	3	-	-	-	9	19	2	0.5	4	Semifinal loss
	Dudley Hewitt Cup	3	2	1	-	-	0	11	4	4	1.33	1	Champion

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Minnesota Wilderness — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Landon Marleau (F)	2026-2027	Wellington Dukes	OJHL	20	18	9	27	4
2.	Chikara Hanzawa (F)	2026-2027	KH Torun	PHL	16	12	11	23	8
3.	Kobe Roth (F)	2026-2027	Tilburg Trappers	Oberliga	13	6	14	20	2
4.	Nicolas Haviar (F)	2026-2027	Univ. of Denver	ACHA II	10	8	11	19	6
5.	Blake Stafford (F)	2026-2027	Marian Univ.	ACHA II	10	4	13	17	21
6.	Joseph Cesario (F)	2026-2027	Air Force Academy	ACHA III	8	9	7	16	12
7.	Hunter Bulger (F)	2026-2027	Missouri State Univ.	ACHA	12	8	7	15	0
8.	Drew Beasley (F)	2026-2027	Estevan Bruins	SJHL	14	7	8	15	10
9.	Ivan Chukarov (D)	2026-2027	Eisadler Dortmund	Regionalliga	4	5	10	15	2
10.	Eirik Solbrekken Lavik (F)	2026-2027	Grüner	HockeyLiga1	12	3	10	13	6

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Minnesota Wilderness — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	18.65
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.72
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.61
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.95
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.98

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Minnesota Wilderness — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Noah Dziver (F)	96	50	74	124
2.	Luke Dow (F)	158	30	82	112
3.	Gunnar Thoreson (F)	165	36	74	110
4.	Zach Homer (F)	115	61	47	108
5.	Darian Romanko (F)	114	51	51	102

Franchise All-Time Goals

Minnesota Wilderness — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Zach Homer (F)	115	61	47	108
2.	Darian Romanko (F)	114	51	51	102
3.	Noah Dziver (F)	96	50	74	124
4.	Jake Larson (F)	49	44	28	72
5.	Frantisek Netusil (F)	68	42	34	76

Franchise All-Time Assists

Minnesota Wilderness — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Luke Dow (F)	158	30	82	112
2.	Noah Dziver (F)	96	50	74	124
3.	Gunnar Thoreson (F)	165	36	74	110
4.	Aaron Miller (F)	103	36	64	100
5.	Nathan Horn (F)	150	38	62	100

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Minnesota Wilderness — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Cole Gordon (F)	144	11	31	243
2.	Andrew Troy (D)	88	4	21	242
3.	Mitchell Allard (F)	92	11	25	231
4.	Alex Toscano (F)	85	16	40	228
5.	Avery Anderson (F)	106	21	63	213

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Minnesota Wilderness — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Gunnar Thoreson (F)	165	36	74	110
2.	Luke Dow (F)	158	30	82	112
3.	Nathan Horn (F)	150	38	62	100
4.	Brett Heikkila (F)	147	30	26	56
5.	Cole Gordon (F)	144	11	20	31

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Minnesota Wilderness — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Mike Dietrich (F)	46	28	77	1.67
2.	Tyler Webb (F)	2	1	3	1.50
3.	Jake Larson (F)	49	44	72	1.47
4.	Noah Dziver (F)	96	50	124	1.29
5.	Joseph Drapluk (F)	25	16	32	1.28

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Minnesota Wilderness — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mike Dietrich (F)	2012-2013	SIJHL	46	28	49	77	1.67	32
2.	Noah Dziver (F)	2025-2026	NAHL	48	30	45	75	1.56	28
3.	Jake Larson (F)	2012-2013	SIJHL	49	44	28	72	1.47	10
4.	Zach Homer (F)	2025-2026	NAHL	57	39	27	66	1.16	69
5.	Talan Blanck (F)	2025-2026	NAHL	58	28	38	66	1.14	50

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Minnesota Wilderness — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jake Larson (F)	2012-2013	SIJHL	49	44	28	72	1.47	10
2.	Zach Homer (F)	2025-2026	NAHL	57	39	27	66	1.16	69
3.	Kevin Marx Norén (F)	2022-2023	NAHL	56	33	26	59	1.05	27
4.	Darian Romanko (F)	2014-2015	NAHL	54	31	30	61	1.13	48
5.	Noah Dziver (F)	2025-2026	NAHL	48	30	45	75	1.56	28

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Minnesota Wilderness — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mike Dietrich (F)	2012-2013	SIJHL	46	28	49	77	1.67	32
2.	Noah Dziver (F)	2025-2026	NAHL	48	30	45	75	1.56	28
3.	Nicholas Rexine (F)	2021-2022	NAHL	54	17	44	61	1.13	24
4.	Gunnar Thoreson (F)	2021-2022	NAHL	60	18	42	60	1.00	44
5.	Max Ruoho (D)	2021-2022	NAHL	56	1	41	42	0.75	166

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Minnesota Wilderness — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Max Ruoho (D)	2021-2022	NAHL	56	1	41	42	0.75	166
2.	Frantisek Netusil (F)	2024-2025	NAHL	53	29	23	52	0.98	146
3.	Nolan Bettens (D)	2023-2024	NAHL	50	0	7	7	0.14	144
4.	Max Neill (F)	2021-2022	NAHL	60	21	28	49	0.82	138
5.	Avery Anderson (F)	2024-2025	NAHL	50	6	17	23	0.46	133

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent NAHL Entry Draft Selections

Minnesota Wilderness — Recent NAHL Entry Draft Selections
rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
1	#31	Oliver Kanat (G)	06/27/2008	-	6'0"	185 lbs
2	#65	Benjamin Zwillinger (D)	01/30/2009	Manhattan, NY, USA	6'1"	185 lbs
6	#193	Noah Faber Jakobsen (D)	01/09/2007	Rødovre, DEN	6'1"	185 lbs
8	#257	Alfred Carlsson (F)	03/10/2007	Lund, SWE	6'0"	187 lbs
9	#289	Henrijs Upenieks (F)	03/28/2008	Riga, LAT	6'4"	205 lbs
10	#321	Mick Martalock (F)	07/08/2008	Hermantown, MN, USA	5'11"	165 lbs
11	#353	Ethan Jacobson (F)	01/24/2007	Hoyt Lakes, MN, USA	6'0"	181 lbs
12	#385	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#417	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
14	#449	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
15	#481	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
16	#513	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
17	#545	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
18	#577	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
19	#609	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2025
1	#16	Talan Blanck (F)	09/28/2005	Fond du Lac, WI, USA	5'11"	179 lbs
4	#108	Jackson Knight (F)	05/22/2007	Orono, MN, USA	6'2"	170 lbs
7	#219	Ryan Gerlich (G)	04/05/2006	Brainerd, MN, USA	6'2"	181 lbs
8	#253	Radoslav Cichon (D)	03/15/2007	Praha, CZE	6'0"	176 lbs
9	#287	Lucas Ryen (F)	01/19/2006	Karlstad, SWE	6'0"	196 lbs
10	#321	Cayden Neice (D)	03/22/2008	Prosper, TX, USA	5'11"	192 lbs
11	#355	Tucker Johnson (F)	06/11/2007	Edina, MN, USA	5'11"	170 lbs
12	#389	Mark DeNoyer (F)	09/16/2005	Hastings, MN, USA	6'0"	185 lbs
13	#423	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
14	#457	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
15	#491	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
16	#525	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2024
4	#122	Asanali Sarkenov (F)	07/22/2006	Astana, KAZ	6'4"	198 lbs
4	#123	Frantisek Netusil (F)	05/14/2007	Praha, CZE	5'10"	190 lbs
4	#127	Charlie O'Connell (D)	09/03/2005	Elgin, IL, USA	6'0"	181 lbs
6	#192	Simon Zille (G)	05/27/2005	Trnava, SVK	6'0"	170 lbs
7	#216	Zach Howard (D)	06/28/2006	Nashville, TN, USA	5'11"	181 lbs
7	#227	Lynden Donald-Gorman (F)	02/24/2006	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	150 lbs
8	#262	Noah Dziver (F)	05/15/2005	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	185 lbs
9	#297	Caleb Kim (F)	12/28/2007	Leonia, NJ, USA	6'1"	174 lbs
10	#332	Jaxon Grosdidier (F)	04/27/2004	Sioux Falls, SD, USA	6'1"	194 lbs
11	#367	Brayden Kaldenbach (D)	08/23/2006	Apple Valley, MN, USA	6'3"	205 lbs
12	#402	Landon Marleau (F)	10/16/2006	Los Gatos, CA, USA	6'1"	168 lbs
13	#437	Brenden Espenell (D)	07/18/2007	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	185 lbs
14	#472	Jackson Froysland (F)	02/07/2006	Byron Center, MI, USA	6'0"	183 lbs
15	#507	Mason Czarnecki (F)	02/08/2005	Flint, MI, USA	6'2"	194 lbs
16	#542	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
17	#577	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
18	#612	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
19	#647	No selection was made	-	-	-	-

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Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

In the summer of 2012, the team relocated to Cloquet, Minnesota (from Spooner, WI - Wisconsin Wilderness) and changed their name to the Minnesota Wilderness.