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 Dave Boitz.

Who is the captain of Minnesota Wilderness?

The captain of Minnesota Wilderness is Ethan Wolthers.

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.

Minnesota Wilderness

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2021-2022

2021-2022 Minnesota Wilderness Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Matthew Bryant (G)	22	2003	La Crosse, WI, USA	6'2"	170	L
	#32	Graham Burke (G)	25	2001	Wilmington, DE, USA	6'0"	170	L
		Paul Cassin (G)	23	2003	Homer Glen, IL, USA	6'1"	174	L
	#31	Konrad Kausch (G)	23	2002	Duluth, MN, USA	6'3"	185	L
	#31	Sam Livecchi (G)	23	2002	Rochester, NY, USA	6'0"	154	L
		Quentin Sigurdson (G)	22	2003	Sartell, MN, USA	6'2"	174	L
	#1	Matthew Smith (G)	23	2002	Fenton, MO, USA	5'11"	154	R
		Jacob Snyder (G)	22	2003	Duluth, MN, USA	5'9"	170	L
	#30	Jacob Zacharewicz (G)	25	2001	Riverhead, NY, USA	6'2"	209	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#6	Cade Anderson (D)	23	2002	Cloquet, MN, USA	6'4"	205	R
	#2	Reid Conn (D)	22	2004	Centennial, CO, USA	6'4"	209	R
	#13	Cole Crusberg-Roseen (D)	23	2002	Stratham, NH, USA	6'0"	190	R
	#8	Simon Houge (D)	21	2004	Woodbury, MN, USA	5'7"	172	L
	#10	Beau Janzig (D)	22	2003	Hermantown, MN, USA	6'2"	201	R
	#22	Zander Lizotte (D)	24	2002	Scarborough, ME, USA	5'10"	176	L
	#22	Jackson Lucia (D)	23	2003	Hermantown, MN, USA	5'11"	174	L
	#7	Bobby Metz (D)	24	2001	Detroit, MI, USA	5'9"	179	R
	#30	Makai Mitchell (D)	23	2002	Fort Collins, CO, USA	6'1"	194	R
	#6	Trevor Mitchell (D)	22	2003	South Lyon, MI, USA	6'4"	194	L
	#29	Ren Morque (D)	22	2003	Grand Rapids, MN, USA	6'1"	190	L
	#5	Alex Pineau (D)	23	2003	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'3"	216	R
	#28	Aaron Pionk (D)	23	2003	Hermantown, MN, USA	6'1"	172	L
	#3	Brett Robinson (D)	23	2002	St. Peters, MO, USA	5'8"	141	L
	#3	Noah Roitman (D)	24	2001	Inver Grove Heights, MN, USA	5'10"	190	R
	#8	Max Ruoho (D)	25	2001	Madison, WI, USA	6'0"	174	R
	#25	Severi Sulonen (D)	23	2002	Turku, FIN	6'4"	203	L
	#29	Griffin Zaske (D)	22	2003	Milford, MI, USA	6'6"	236	R
FORWARDS
	#29	Logan Anderson (C)	24	2001	Duluth, MN, USA	6'1"	168	L
	#6	Sam Antenucci (C)	25	2001	Beverly Hills, MI, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#22	Jackson Borst (F)	23	2003	Edina, MN, USA	6'1"	185	R
	#22	Joseph Cesario (F)	22	2003	Westminster, CO, USA	6'0"	187	L
	#16	Cole Christian (F)	21	2004	Duluth, MN, USA	5'8"	154	L
	#23	Kullan Daikawa (F)	24	2001	Lino Lakes, MN, USA	6'0"	170	R
	#17	Noah Decker (F)	24	2001	Thornton, CO, USA	6'0"	179	R
	#6	Hayden DeMars (C)	22	2003	Grand Rapids, MN, USA	6'3"	205	R
	#6	Brendan Doyle (F)	23	2002	Stratham, NH, USA	5'10"	170	L
	#23	Ian Duffy (F)	21	2004	Chester Springs, PA, USA	6'2"	190	L
	#18	Charlie Erickson (LW)	24	2002	Duluth, MN, USA	6'0"	181	L
	#23	Michael Felsing (F)	23	2003	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#15	Cole Gordon (F)	23	2002	Windsor, CO, USA	6'2"	198	L
	#16	Barrett Hall (C)	22	2003	Apple Valley, MN, USA	6'0"	185	L
	#24	Bryce Howard (F)	22	2003	Dallas, TX, USA	5'9"	174	L
	#21	Joseph Kennelly (F)	23	2002	Grand Forks, ND, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#27	Calvin Knight (F)	23	2002	Evergreen, CO, USA	5'10"	170	R
	#4	Haden Kruse (F)	22	2003	Nisswa, MN, USA	6'1"	172	L
	#22	Jared Mangan (C)	22	2003	Charleston, SC, USA	5'10"	172	L
	#10	Matt McQuade (C)	24	2001	Stittsville, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	R
	#19	Max Neill (LW)	25	2001	Portage la Prairie, MB, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#20	William Persson (LW/RW)	25	2001	Björklinge, SWE	6'2"	216	L
	#9	Nicholas Rexine (C)	23	2002	Syracuse, NY, USA	6'2"	194	R
	#16	Conor Ronayne (C)	23	2002	Plymouth, MI, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#14	Gavyn Thoreson (F)	21	2004	Andover, MN, USA	5'9"	185	L
	#12	Gunnar Thoreson (C)	23	2002	Andover, MN, USA	5'10"	185	L
	#5	Hayden Walters (F)	22	2003	Sartell, MN, USA	6'1"	181	L
	#11	Ethan Wolthers (F)"C"	24	2001	Valencia, CA, USA	5'9"	181	R
	#9	Hunter Young (F)	23	2002	Lakeville, MN, USA	5'11"	174	R

Position: G: 8, D: 10, F: 19Av Age: 19.16 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

2021-2022 Minnesota Wilderness Staff

GM/Head CoachDave Boitz
Asst. CoachJoe Allen
Asst. CoachBrendan Phelps
Dir. of Player PersonnelKevin Smalley
Franchise OwnerChris Trapp
ScoutSean Fish
ScoutJeff Hannan
ScoutKevin Smalley
ScoutAran Ward

Team Staff History

2021-2022 Minnesota Wilderness Captains

"C"

Ethan Wolthers

Team Captaincy History

Minnesota Wilderness Facts

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

2021-2022 Minnesota Wilderness Roster Facts

Nationalities

51 players
3 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Minnesota Wilderness: 1 448 GP
SHL: 2 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

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.