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 Jon Vaillancourt.

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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2020-2021 Minnesota Wilderness Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Kaleb Johnson (G)	25	2001	Grand Forks, ND, USA	5'11"	183	L
	#35	Atticus Kelly (G)	26	2000	St. Paul, MN, USA	6'3"	192	L
	#30	Jacob Zacharewicz (G)	25	2001	Riverhead, NY, USA	6'2"	209	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#25	Luke Anderson (D)	24	2002	St. Cloud, MN, USA	6'1"	185	R
	#4	Oliver Bezick (D)	24	2001	Delray Beach, FL, USA	6'1"	190	L
	#14	Evan Bushy (D)	23	2002	Thief River Falls, MN, USA	6'1"	194	L
	#2	Grant Docter (D)	25	2000	Golden Valley, MN, USA	5'10"	174	L
	#21	Spencer Evans (D)	23	2002	Oyster Bay, NY, USA	6'3"	196	L
	#16	Nick Marciano (D)	23	2002	Greenwich, CT, USA	6'2"	201	L
	#18	Bobby Metz (D)	24	2001	Detroit, MI, USA	5'9"	179	R
	#4	Caydon Meyer (D)	25	2000	Woodbury, MN, USA	5'11"	172	L
	#20	Sam Olson (D)	24	2001	Duluth, MN, USA	6'0"	174	L
	#8	Josh Phillips (D)	24	2001	Getzville, NY, USA	6'1"	190	R
	#21	Joseph Pierce (D)	23	2002	Ely, MN, USA	6'0"	196	R
	#28	Aaron Pionk (D)	23	2003	Hermantown, MN, USA	6'1"	172	L
	#29	Brendan Sloth (D)	24	2001	Anoka, MN, USA	6'4"	225	L
	#6	Dane Stoyanoff (D)	25	2000	Esko, MN, USA	6'6"	227	R
	#4	Mitchell Wolfe (D)	23	2002	Andover, MN, USA	6'0"	190	L
	#16	Dakota Zarudny (D)	24	2001	Orangeville, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
FORWARDS
	#10	Mitchell Allard (LW)	26	2000	Shelby Township, MI, USA	6'1"	209	L
	#29	Jacob Badal (LW)	24	2001	Flushing, MI, USA	6'1"	201	L
	#23	Josh Bohlin (F)	26	2000	Wausau, WI, USA	6'1"	190	R
	#8	Jordan Cormier (F)	25	2000	Brownstown, MI, USA	5'9"	172	R
	#7	Christian Galatz (F)	23	2002	Hibbing, MN, USA	5'10"	170	L
	#15	Cole Gordon (F)	23	2002	Windsor, CO, USA	6'2"	198	L
	#19	Cole Hansen (F)	24	2002	Ham Lake, MN, USA	6'2"	201	R
	#17	Hunter Hastings (F)	24	2002	Scottsdale, AZ, USA	6'1"	194	R
	#27	Jacob Herter (F)	26	2000	Hermantown, MN, USA	6'2"	174	L
	#19	Mitchell Joss (F)	24	2001	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'10"	174	R
	#28	Haden Kruse (F)	22	2003	Nisswa, MN, USA	6'1"	172	L
	#17	Donte Lawson (F)	25	2000	Taconite, MN, USA	5'11"	172	L
	#3	Dominiks Marcinkevics (F)	24	2001	Riga, LAT	5'9"	161	L
	#24	Patriks Marcinkevics (F)	24	2001	Riga, LAT	5'9"	168	L
	#16	Zach Michaelis (C)	23	2002	Elk River, MN, USA	6'1"	209	L
	#5	Shawn O'Donnell (F)	22	2003	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#19	Landon Parker (F)	23	2002	East Grand Forks, MN, USA	6'1"	174	L
	#24	Zam Plante (C)	21	2004	Hermantown, MN, USA	5'10"	170	L
	#24	Brendan Poshak (F)	23	2002	Green Bay, WI, USA	5'8"	170	R
	#21	Patrick Raftery (F)	22	2004	Centennial, CO, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#13	Gavin Rasmussen (F)	25	2000	Cloquet, MN, USA	5'9"	185	R
	#22	Mikol Sartor (C)	24	2001	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	181	R
	#21	Levi Stauber (F)	26	2000	Hermantown, MN, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#22	Charles-Edward Tardif (C)	23	2003	Québec, QC, CAN	6'0"	201	L
	#12	Gunnar Thoreson (C)	23	2002	Andover, MN, USA	5'10"	185	L
	#9	Will Traeger (C)	23	2002	Mendota Heights, MN, USA	5'7"	168	L
	#11	Ethan Wolthers (F)	24	2001	Valencia, CA, USA	5'9"	181	R
	#26	Hunter Young (F)	23	2002	Lakeville, MN, USA	5'11"	174	R

Position: G: 2, D: 10, F: 22Av Age: 19.03 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 185 lbsCompare with other teams »

2020-2021 Minnesota Wilderness Staff

Head CoachJon Vaillancourt
Asst. CoachJoe Allen
Asst. CoachBrendan Phelps
General ManagerDave Boitz
Dir. of Player PersonnelKevin Smalley
Franchise OwnerChris Trapp
ScoutTim Coleman
ScoutSean Fish
ScoutJeff Hannan
ScoutKevin Smalley
ScoutAran Ward
Skills CoachChris Locker

Team Staff History

Minnesota Wilderness Facts

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

2020-2021 Minnesota Wilderness Roster Facts

Nationalities

41 players
4 players
2 players

Experience

Minnesota Wilderness: 1 510 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	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

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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.