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 Eric Gotz.

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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2017-2018 Minnesota Wilderness Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Ryan Fanti (G)	26	1999	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'3"	198	L
	#30	Jack Leavy (G)	28	1997	Birmingham, MI, USA	6'5"	205	L
	#31	Trevor Micucci (G)	28	1997	Hamburg, NY, USA	6'1"	181	L
	#30	Connor Poczos (G)	27	1998	Austin, MN, USA	6'3"	185	L
	#31	Jake Sibell (G)	26	2000	Isanti, MN, USA	6'2"	205	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#26	Nick Anderson (D)	27	1999	Portsmouth, NH, USA	5'10"	170	R
	#9	Colin Baird (D)	26	1999	Shoreview, MN, USA	6'5"	201	L
	#3	Jesse Bjugstad (D)	26	1999	Lake Elmo, MN, USA	6'2"	190	L
	#18	Brennan Couet (D)	25	2000	St. Michael, MN, USA	5'9"	185	R
	#4	Garrett Daly (D)	26	1999	Lakeville, MN, USA	6'0"	194	R
	#5	Cory Dennis (D)	29	1997	Madison, WI, USA	6'1"	190	L
	#28	Shay Donovan (D)	27	1998	Duluth, MN, USA	6'3"	190	R
	#6	Eric Gotz (D)"C"	27	1998	Hermantown, MN, USA	5'10"	181	R
	#2	Zach Heiser (D)	28	1997	Maple Grove, MN, USA	6'1"	190	R
	#10	Reid Hill (D)	26	1999	Duluth, MN, USA	6'3"	201	L
	#3	Dmytro Kobylanskiy (D)	28	1997	Sioux Falls, SD, USA	6'1"	201	L
	#21	Ryan Kranz (D)	27	1998	Lino Lakes, MN, USA	6'0"	174	R
	#2	Nikolai Lyssogor (D)	26	1999	Denver, CO, USA	6'0"	181	L
	#4	Ryan Murray (D)	27	1998	Prior Lake, MN, USA	6'0"	201	R
	#27	Ryan Nelson (D)	26	1999	Esko, MN, USA	5'10"	190	R
	#16	Jay Powell (D)	28	1997	Nashville, TN, USA	6'7"	209	L
	#28	C.J. Regula (D)	27	1998	West Bloomfield, MI, USA	6'3"	205	R
	#3	Alex Spencer (D)	28	1997	Duluth, MN, USA	6'4"	225	L
	#5	Ondrej Trejbal (D)	26	1999	Nove Mesto na Morave, CZE	6'4"	181	L
	#15	Andrew Troy (D)	28	1998	Ithaca, NY, USA	6'1"	185	R
FORWARDS
	#21	Ashton Altmann (F)	27	1998	Duluth, MN, USA	6'2"	181	L
	#20	Nick Altmann (F)"A"	28	1997	Duluth, MN, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#10	Nick Bink (F)	26	1999	Escanaba, MI, USA	6'1"	181	R
	#24	Blake Bride (RW)	27	1998	Louisville, CO, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#27	Bryceton Butkiewicz (F)	27	1998	Moose Lake, MN, USA	6'0"	209	R
	#11	Luke Dow (C)"A"	28	1998	Duluth, MN, USA	5'9"	165	L
	#14	Kevin Ford (F)	28	1997	Waunakee, WI, USA	5'7"	170	R
	#12	Josh Fricks (F)	27	1998	Laguna Niguel, CA, USA	5'11"	165	R
	#8	Nathan Horn (F)	27	1999	Elk River, MN, USA	5'11"	161	L
	#16	Isaac Kobiena (F)	27	1998	Willmar, MN, USA	5'10"	176	R
	#10	Landon Langenbrunner (C)	25	2000	Cloquet, MN, USA	5'11"	179	L
	#29	Jack LeBlanc (F)	28	1997	Duluth, MN, USA	5'10"	174	R
	#22	Kosta Likourezos (F)	29	1997	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	174	L
	#25	Edward Lindelöw (C)	28	1997	Stockholm, SWE	6'1"	205	R
	#17	Gino Lucia (F)	27	1998	St. Cloud, MN, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#27	Matteo Menotti (F)	26	1999	Libertyville, IL, USA	5'7"	154	L
	#19	Nick Michel (F)	26	1999	Waconia, MN, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#13	Isaac Moberg (F)	26	1999	St. Paul, MN, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#12	John Moncovich (LW)	27	1998	Wilmington, NC, USA	6'2"	194	L
	#12	Brendan Sheehan (F)	27	1998	St. Croix Falls, WI, USA	6'3"	201	R
	#9	Brenden Stanko (C)	26	1999	Howell, MI, USA	6'1"	181	L
	#12	Filip Steussloff (F)	28	1998	Göteborg, SWE	6'0"	163	L
	#24	Brendan Studioso (RW)	26	1999	Mukilteo, WA, USA	6'1"	190	R
	#9	Steven Tillie (F)	28	1997	Totowa, NJ, USA	5'11"	174	L
	#26	Alex Truscott (F)	27	1998	Draper, UT, USA	5'8"	170	L
	#27	David Vaysberg (LW)	25	2000	Matawan, NJ, USA	6'0"	181	L
	#7	Ben Ward (F)	26	1999	Annandale, MN, USA	5'10"	174	R
	#24	Tyler Watkins (F)	26	1999	Hermantown, MN, USA	5'11"	176	R
	#22	Garrett Worth (F)	26	1999	Duluth, MN, USA	5'10"	176	R

Position: G: 3, D: 13, F: 20Av Age: 18.89 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 183 lbsCompare with other teams »

2017-2018 Minnesota Wilderness Staff

Head CoachTim Madsen
Asst. CoachMichael Benedict
Asst. CoachRiley Colvard
Goaltending CoachTerry Dunbar
General ManagerDave Boitz
Dir. of Hockey OperationsTim Madsen
ScoutZack Bargy
ScoutSean Fish
ScoutTommy Lundgren
ScoutRyan Peltoma
ScoutWill Scholz
ScoutRick Wesp

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2017-2018 Minnesota Wilderness Captains

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Eric Gotz

"A"

Team Captaincy History

Minnesota Wilderness Facts

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

2017-2018 Minnesota Wilderness Roster Facts

Nationalities

48 players
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Experience

Minnesota Wilderness: 1 444 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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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	-	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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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.