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 Zach Stepan.

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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2025-2026 Minnesota Wilderness Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	CTRCT
GOALTENDERS
	#31	Valdemar Andersen (G)	20	2005	Herning, DEN	6'4"	207	L
	#33	Ryan Gerlich (G)	19	2006	Brainerd, MN, USA	6'2"	181	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#22	Landon Cottingham (D)	18	2007	Woodbury, MN, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#12	Bryce Dahl (D)	19	2006	Green Bay, WI, USA	6'0"	190	L
	#20	Ryan DeAngelis (D)	20	2005	Scottsdale, AZ, USA	6'2"	190	L
	#4	Matt Hauser (D)	18	2007	Rogers, MN, USA	6'2"	190	R
	#8	Deegan Hoffbauer (D)	18	2007	Duluth, MN, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#21	Olle Karlsson (D)	20	2005	Nacka, SWE	5'11"	181	R
	#2	Joseph Luger (D)	20	2005	Woodbury, MN, USA	6'4"	205	R
	#5	Jack Martens (D)	18	2007	La Grange, IL, USA	6'3"	201	R
	#27	Cayden Neice (D)	17	2008	Prosper, TX, USA	5'11"	192	L
	#15	Owen Smith (D)	20	2006	Maple Grove, MN, USA	6'0"	179	L
FORWARDS
	#7	Avery Anderson (F)	21	2005	Orono, MN, USA	6'4"	192	L
	#3	Avenir Belous (F)	18	2007	Rogers, MN, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#24	Talan Blanck (F)	20	2005	Fond du Lac, WI, USA	5'11"	170	L
	#16	Anthony Cappello (F)	20	2005	Ossining, NY, USA	6'4"	190	L
	#19	Robinson Djian (F)	20	2006	Annecy, FRA	6'1"	185	R	25/26
	#29	Noah Dziver (F)	20	2005	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#25	Max Edwards (F)	18	2007	Scottsdale, AZ, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#17	River Freeman (F)	19	2006	Duluth, MN, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#10	Andrei Gudin (F)	17	2008	Yekaterinburg, RUS	5'8"	137	L
	#18	Zach Homer (F)	20	2005	Detroit, MI, USA	6'2"	192	R
	#28	Caleb Kim (RW)	18	2007	Leonia, NJ, USA	6'1"	174	R
	#9	Theo Kiss (LW/RW)	19	2006	Kosice, SVK	5'10"	170	L
	#26	Kevin Lysohir (F)	17	2008	Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, USA	5'8"	174	L
	#13	Logan Nagle (F)	21	2005	Post Falls, ID, USA	5'11"	165	L
	#14	Jackson Reeves (F)	19	2007	Woodbury, MN, USA	6'0"	185	R

Position: G: 2, D: 10, F: 15Av Age: 19.04 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 183 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 Minnesota Wilderness Staff

Head CoachZach Stepan
Asst. CoachCraig Larson
General ManagerBrandon Ferns
ScoutJoe Allen
ScoutJay Ekman
ScoutTanner Grina
ScoutDrake Ramirez
ScoutJonah Williams

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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

2025-2026 Minnesota Wilderness Roster Facts

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Experience

Minnesota Wilderness: 1 265 GP
SHL: 1 GP

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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)

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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.