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 Corey Millen.

What arena does Minnesota Wilderness play in?

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

What are the team colors of Minnesota Wilderness?

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

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2013-2014 Minnesota Wilderness Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#39	Jackson Germaine (G)	31	1994	Eagle Rock, CA, USA	6'2"	170	-
	#33	Kasimir Kaskisuo (G)	32	1993	Vantaa, FIN	6'3"	194	L
	#31	Frank Oplinger (G)	31	1994	Wilton, CT, USA	5'10"	181	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#6	Ryan Bittner (D)	31	1994	Crookston, MN, USA	6'3"	190	-
	#23	Brent Bockman (D)	31	1994	Papillion, NE, USA	5'10"	165	L
	#27	Brett Bukowski (D)	32	1993	Superior, WI, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#24	Richard Buri (D)	32	1994	Nitra, SVK	6'5"	216	L
	#5	Lance Carney (D)	31	1994	White Bear Lake, MN, USA	5'9"	172	R
	#8	Ivan Chukarov (D)	30	1995	Des Plaines, IL, USA	6'2"	203	L
	#11	Alex Fredberg (D)	29	1996	New Brighton, MN, USA	6'2"	205	L
	#10	Tyler Hart (D)	31	1994	Woodbury, MN, USA	6'1"	185	R
	#18	Ryan Jones (D)	29	1996	Crown Point, IN, USA	6'4"	207	L
	#22	Jesse Kessler (D)	32	1993	Franklin, TN, USA	5'10"	190	-
	#4	Kyle Kruenegel (D)	31	1994	Manteca, CA, USA	5'10"	181	R
	#3	Terry Leabo (D)	32	1993	Fargo, ND, USA	5'10"	176	-
	#24	Michael McMahon (D)	31	1994	St. Paul, MN, USA	6'3"	218	L
	#27	Will Peterson (D)	31	1994	Eagan, MN, USA	6'0"	174	L
	#4	Tyler Tate (D)	30	1996	Orlando, FL, USA	5'6"	141	R
	#14	Tyler Tatro (D)	32	1993	Bemidji, MN, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#17	Dominik Tiffels (D)	32	1994	Köln, GER	5'10"	168	R
FORWARDS
	#9	Cameron Berry (F)	31	1994	Chandler, AZ, USA	6'0"	190	R
	#28	Jack Brandstetter (F)	30	1995	Minnetrista, MN, USA	6'5"	194	L
	#5	Eric Brenk (F)	31	1994	Moorhead, MN, USA	6'3"	194	L
	#25	Tyler Cline (C/LW)	30	1995	Blaine, MN, USA	5'7"	174	L
	#19	Michael Covach (F)	31	1994	Shillington, PA, USA	5'11"	201	R
	#18	Eric Cruickshank (F)	32	1993	Vernon Hills, IL, USA	5'10"	165	L
	#29	Nolan Culver (F)	32	1993	Sylvania, OH, USA	5'9"	154	L
	#16	Billy Exell (RW)	30	1995	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	5'11"	174	R
	#14	Jack Forbort (C)	30	1995	Duluth, MN, USA	5'9"	165	R
	#13	Brett Heikkila (F)	31	1995	Marquette, MI, USA	5'8"	157	L
	#25	Tanner Holmquist (F)	32	1993	Hopkins, MN, USA	6'1"	170	-
	#2	Zach Jordan (RW/LW)	29	1996	Collinsville, IL, USA	6'3"	216	R
	#22	Colton Kramer (F)	31	1994	Sioux City, IA, USA	5'9"	154	R
	#21	Thomas Lindstrom (LW)	31	1995	Brooklyn Park, MN, USA	5'11"	161	L
	#20	Daniel Litchke (F)	31	1994	Superior, WI, USA	5'9"	170	R
	#12	Johno May (C/RW)	32	1993	Mahtomedi, MN, USA	6'5"	205	R
	#7	Jaycob McCombs (F)	33	1993	Mt. Morris, MI, USA	5'9"	185	-
	#7	Ryan McNeely (F)	32	1993	Scottsdale, AZ, USA	5'11"	170	R
	#26	Darian Romanko (C)	31	1994	Shoreview, MN, USA	6'1"	205	L
	#15	Jakob Romo (F)	30	1995	Fullerton, CA, USA	5'9"	174	R

Position: G: 3, D: 10, F: 16Av Age: 19.00 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

2013-2014 Minnesota Wilderness Staff

Head CoachCorey Millen
Asst. CoachDaniel Daikawa
Asst. CoachJosh Petrich

Team Staff History

Minnesota Wilderness Facts

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

2013-2014 Minnesota Wilderness Roster Facts

Nationalities

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Experience

Minnesota Wilderness: 1 147 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

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

Minnesota Wilderness Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
03/14/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Springfield Jr. Blues	Minnesota Wilderness	-	NAHL
03/14/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Springfield Jr. Blues	Minnesota Wilderness	-	NAHL
03/01/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Springfield Jr. Blues	Minnesota Wilderness	1 - 4	NAHL
02/28/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Springfield Jr. Blues	Minnesota Wilderness	2 - 3	NAHL
02/22/2026 01:15 AM UTC	Minnesota Wilderness	Kenai River Brown Bears	2 - 0	NAHL

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Latest Transactions

02/04/2026

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Joseph Luger (D)

Joining fromOklahoma Warriors

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01/09/2026

confirmed

Lucas Ryen (F)

Leaving forMinot Minotauros

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01/06/2026

confirmed

Brandon Vislay (D)

Joining fromCarShield AAA 18U

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12/01/2025

confirmed

Theo Kiss (F)

Joining fromDes Moines Buccaneers

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09/16/2025

confirmed

Sam Troutwine (D)

Leaving forCorpus Christi IceRays

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08/21/2025

confirmed

Luke Margenau (D)

Leaving forUniv. of Wisconsin-River Falls

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08/17/2025

confirmed

Frantisek Netusil (F)

Leaving forGreen Bay Gamblers

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05/29/2025

confirmed

Brady Zugec (F)

Leaving forMinot Minotauros

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Minnesota Wilderness History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	NAHL	48	35	9	0	0	3	207	118	74	1.54	1	-
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

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?

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Player Nationalities Throughout History

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.