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 Tim Madsen.

Who is the captain of Minnesota Wilderness?

The captain of Minnesota Wilderness is Tyler Vold.

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 Dave Boitz.

What are the team colors of Minnesota Wilderness?

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

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2016-2017 Minnesota Wilderness Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Luke Kania (G)	30	1996	Chicago, IL, USA	6'2"	190	L
	#35	Dyllan Lubbesmeyer (G)	29	1996	Burnsville, MN, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#30	Trevor Micucci (G)	28	1997	Hamburg, NY, USA	6'1"	181	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#7	David Adams (D)	28	1997	San Ramon, CA, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#5	Colton Berg (D/F)	29	1996	Centerville, MN, USA	6'1"	181	R
	#5	Matt Buchbinder (D)	28	1997	Fairport, NY, USA	6'0"	181	R
	#22	James Crossman (D)	27	1998	Cherry Hills, CO, USA	6'3"	201	L
	#2	Troy Dobbs (D)	29	1996	Lancaster, NY, USA	6'2"	209	R
	#23	Alexander Esbjörs (D/F)	28	1997	Göteborg, SWE	6'0"	181	R
	#6	Eric Gotz (D)	27	1998	Hermantown, MN, USA	5'10"	181	R
	#8	Oliver Lester (D)	28	1997	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#10	Pavel Mikhasenok (D)	29	1996	Yekaterinburg, RUS	6'1"	185	L
	#26	Louie Roehl (D)	27	1998	Eden Prairie, MN, USA	5'10"	181	R
	#25	Tristan Rostagno (D)"A"	29	1996	Pewaukee, WI, USA	6'2"	207	L
	#5	Joe Vingi (D)	29	1997	Johnston, RI, USA	5'9"	185	L
	#4	Tyler Vold (D)"C"	29	1996	Andover, MN, USA	5'10"	183	L
	#28	Will Zmolek (D)	26	1999	Rochester, MN, USA	6'3"	194	L
FORWARDS
	#21	Ashton Altmann (F)	27	1998	Duluth, MN, USA	6'2"	181	L
	#20	Nick Altmann (F)	28	1997	Duluth, MN, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#19	Bryceton Butkiewicz (F)	27	1998	Moose Lake, MN, USA	6'0"	209	R
	#16	Ashton Calder (F)	28	1998	Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA	6'1"	194	R
	#11	Luke Dow (C)	28	1998	Duluth, MN, USA	5'9"	165	L
	#17	Jesse Farabee (F)	29	1996	Cicero, NY, USA	6'3"	185	R
	#16	Gunnar Goodmanson (F)	29	1996	Buffalo, MN, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#8	Dylan Johnson (F)	27	1998	Cloquet, MN, USA	5'8"	181	R
	#18	Connor Koviak (F)	28	1997	Canton, MI, USA	5'9"	168	L
	#21	Michael Mahan (F)"A"	29	1997	Scottsdale, AZ, USA	5'10"	185	R
	#15	Dylan Mills (C)	26	1999	Cottage Grove, MN, USA	6'3"	201	R
	#14	Zach Mills (LW)	29	1996	Cottage Grove, MN, USA	5'10"	176	L
	#19	Matthew Muzyka (F)	29	1996	Chesire, CT, USA	6'2"	194	L
	#3	Timmy Nicksic (F)"C"	29	1996	Tomah, WI, USA	5'10"	187	R
	#12	Nicholas Olczyk (F)	29	1996	Long Grove, IL, USA	5'11"	196	R
	#29	Charlie Parker (F)	30	1996	Verona, WI, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#24	Ryan Peterson (F)	28	1998	Duluth, MN, USA	5'10"	161	R
	#27	Logan Stork (F)	28	1997	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	5'10"	181	L
	#17	Gabin Ville (RW/C)	28	1997	Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, FRA	6'2"	187	L
	#9	Mitch Walinski (F)	27	1998	Lincoln, RI, USA	6'1"	181	R
	#7	Michael Zuffante (F)	27	1998	Bloomingdale, IL, USA	5'10"	176	R

Position: G: 2, D: 12, F: 17Av Age: 19.16 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 185 lbsCompare with other teams »

2016-2017 Minnesota Wilderness Staff

Head CoachTim Madsen
Asst. CoachMichael Benedict
Goaltending CoachTerry Dunbar
General ManagerDave Boitz
Athletic TrainerDan Sandell
Conditioning CoachDan Sandell
Dir. of Hockey OperationsTim Madsen
Dir. of ScoutingMichael Benedict
ScoutZack Bargy
ScoutSean Fish
ScoutRyan Peltoma
ScoutRocky Russo
ScoutWill Scholz

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Minnesota Wilderness Facts

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

2016-2017 Minnesota Wilderness Roster Facts

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Experience

Minnesota Wilderness: 1 392 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

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Lucas Ryen (F)

Leaving forMinot Minotauros

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01/06/2026

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Brandon Vislay (D)

Joining fromCarShield AAA 18U

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12/01/2025

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Theo Kiss (F)

Joining fromDes Moines Buccaneers

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09/16/2025

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Sam Troutwine (D)

Leaving forCorpus Christi IceRays

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08/21/2025

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Luke Margenau (D)

Leaving forUniv. of Wisconsin-River Falls

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08/17/2025

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Frantisek Netusil (F)

Leaving forGreen Bay Gamblers

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05/29/2025

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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	-	-	4	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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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.