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 Evan Alexius.

Who is the captain of Minnesota Wilderness?

The captain of Minnesota Wilderness is Nathan Murray.

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 Brandon Ferns.

What are the team colors of Minnesota Wilderness?

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

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2024-2025 Minnesota Wilderness Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#31	Valdemar Andersen (G)	21	2005	Herning, DEN	6'4"	207	L
	#1	Nick Erickson (G)	21	2004	Apple Valley, MN, USA	6'2"	183	L
	#30	Simon Zille (G)	20	2005	Trnava, SVK	6'0"	170	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#88	Landon Cottingham (D)	19	2007	Woodbury, MN, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#20	Ryan DeAngelis (D)	20	2005	Scottsdale, AZ, USA	6'2"	190	L
	#27	Brandt Dubey (D)	20	2006	Orchard Park, NY, USA	6'2"	176	L
	#7	Aiden Farro (D)	21	2005	Atlanta, GA, USA	6'2"	185	L
	#2	Zach Howard (D)	19	2006	Nashville, TN, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#24	Evan Johnson (D)	21	2004	Trenton, MI, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#2	Brayden Kaldenbach (D)	19	2006	Apple Valley, MN, USA	6'3"	205	L
	#26	Olle Karlsson (D)	21	2005	Nacka, SWE	5'11"	181	R
	#7	Angel Anthony Lovecchio (D)	21	2004	Lugano, SUI	5'10"	183	L
	#8	Thomas Manzella (D)	20	2005	Mokena, IL, USA	6'6"	209	R
	#15	Luke Margenau (D)	21	2004	Maple Grove, MN, USA	5'9"	172	R
	#26	Charlie O'Connell (D)	20	2005	Elgin, IL, USA	6'0"	181	L
	#4	Jameson O'Flynn (D)	21	2004	Hilliard, OH, USA	6'1"	174	R
	#26	Ville Schoenborg (D)	19	2007	Hagerstown, MD, USA	6'0"	196	R
	#12	Owen Smith (D)	20	2006	Maple Grove, MN, USA	6'0"	179	L
	#8	Joey Sylvester (D)	21	2005	Inver Grove Heights, MN, USA	5'8"	176	R
	#10	Sam Troutwine (D)	19	2006	Eveleth, MN, USA	6'4"	216	L
	#24	Ryan Warner (D)	20	2005	Maple Glen, PA, USA	6'1"	190	R
	#22	Karson Young (D)	19	2006	Cloquet, MN, USA	6'0"	174	L
FORWARDS
	#14	Avery Anderson (F)	21	2005	Orono, MN, USA	6'4"	192	L
	#10	Drew Beasley (F)	19	2006	Bismarck, ND, USA	6'1"	181	L
	#19	Benjamin Doll (C/RW)	19	2006	Andover, MN, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#10	Patrick Dunaiski (F)	21	2004	Cloquet, MN, USA	5'9"	174	L
	#29	Noah Dziver (F)	20	2005	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#17	River Freeman (F)	19	2006	Duluth, MN, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#18	Zach Homer (F)	20	2005	Detroit, MI, USA	6'2"	192	R
	#9	Lucas Jendek (RW/LW)	21	2004	Bratislava, SVK	6'0"	181	L
	#24	Andrew Karkoc (F)	19	2006	Maple Grove, MN, USA	6'5"	205	L
	#6	Caleb Kim (RW)	18	2007	Leonia, NJ, USA	6'1"	174	R
	#3	Rory Kronick (F)	19	2006	Minneapolis, MN, USA	5'9"	170	L
	#11	Jakeb Lynch (F)	19	2007	Papillion, NE, USA	5'8"	161	R
	#21	Landon Marleau (C)	19	2006	Los Gatos, CA, USA	6'1"	168	L
	#23	Nathan Murray (F)"C"	21	2005	Fowlerville, MI, USA	5'9"	165	R
	#13	Logan Nagle (F)	21	2005	Post Falls, ID, USA	5'11"	165	L
	#4	Frantisek Netusil (C)	18	2007	Praha, CZE	5'10"	192	R
	#28	Ben Roulette (F)	20	2005	Rivers, MB, CAN	5'11"	165	R
	#26	Tyler Starich (F)	20	2006	Eau Claire, WI, USA	5'8"	170	L
	#16	Payton Struck (RW)	21	2005	Rogers, MN, USA	6'2"	185	R
	#26	Tyler Webb (F)	19	2006	Lodi, CA, USA	6'0"	170	R
	#5	Brady Zugec (F)	19	2006	Geneva, NY, USA	6'2"	192	R

Position: G: 2, D: 15, F: 16Av Age: 18.97 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 183 lbsCompare with other teams »

2024-2025 Minnesota Wilderness Staff

Asst. CoachEvan Alexius
General ManagerBrandon Ferns
Asst. General ManagerSteven Williams
Interim Head CoachEvan Alexius
Pres. of Hockey OperationsDave Boitz
ScoutJoe Allen
ScoutJay Ekman
ScoutTanner Grina
ScoutBrett Heigl
ScoutAnthony Sarno
ScoutJonah Williams

Team Staff History

2024-2025 Minnesota Wilderness Captains

"C"

Nathan Murray

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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

2024-2025 Minnesota Wilderness Roster Facts

Nationalities

35 players
2 players
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1 player
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1 player

Experience

Minnesota Wilderness: 1 372 GP
SHL: 1 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
04/12/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Janesville Jets	Minnesota Wilderness	-	NAHL
04/11/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Janesville Jets	Minnesota Wilderness	-	NAHL
04/05/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Janesville Jets	Minnesota Wilderness	2 - 6	NAHL
04/04/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Janesville Jets	Minnesota Wilderness	3 - 5	NAHL
03/29/2026 12:15 AM UTC	Minnesota Wilderness	Springfield Jr. Blues	6 - 1	NAHL

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03/16/2026

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Noah Dziver (F)

Leaving forLindenwood Univ.

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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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Minnesota Wilderness History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	NAHL	57	42	11	-	-	4	244	137	88	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.