What league does Northern Michigan Warhounds play in?

Northern Michigan Warhounds play in the MIHL.

Where is Northern Michigan Warhounds based?

Northern Michigan Warhounds is based in Gaylord, MI, USA.

Who is the head coach of Northern Michigan Warhounds?

The head coach of Northern Michigan Warhounds is Joshua Parisio.

Who is the captain of Northern Michigan Warhounds?

The captain of Northern Michigan Warhounds is Cameron Hofstetter.

What are the team colors of Northern Michigan Warhounds?

The team colors of Northern Michigan Warhounds are Teal + Maroon + Cream.

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2024-2025 Season

Kalkaska Battlers were 4-3 in the 2024-25 APHL season with 8 points, 3rd overall.

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2024-2025 Kalkaska Battlers Roster

Kalkaska Battlers — 2024-2025 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#45	Everett Bailey (G)	24	2002	Rialto, CA, USA	6'0"	150	L
	#1	Zach Freiburger (G)	27	1999	Bettendorf, IA, USA	6'4"	201	L
	#35	Rob Holden (G)	24	2002	St. Louis, MO, USA	6'7"	247	L
	#30	Daniel Klaybor (G)	29	1997	South Bend, IN, USA	5'7"	165	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#67	Kaleb Chillman (D)	37	1989	Thessalon, ON, CAN	6'5"	216	L
	#44	Sean Doyle (D)	29	1997	Naples, FL, USA	5'10"	201	L
	#17	Gavin Duffing (D)	25	2001	Traverse City, MI, USA	5'10"	170	L
	#8	Justin Duplantis (D)	40	1986	Lafayette, LA, USA	6'1"	225	R
	#8	Austin Giblin (D)	33	1993	LaSalle, MI, USA	5'11"	190	L
	#15	Matthew Heim (D)"A"	31	1995	Ann Arbor, MI, USA	6'0"	181	R
	#5	Evan Kellogg (D)	29	1997	Grand Rapids, MI, USA	5'11"	190	R
	#42	Keegan McGraw (F/D)	33	1993	Pontiac, MI, USA	6'3"	249	R
	#16	Brendan Raney (D)	26	2000	Lake Orion, MI, USA	6'0"	209	R
	#88	Josh Reece (D)	23	2002	Traverse City, MI, USA	6'0"	150	-
	#3	Lee Roberts (D)	40	1986	Sylvania, OH, USA	6'3"	220	R
	#9	Vince Roehling (D)	23	2003	Traverse City, MI, USA	6'1"	161	R
	#27	Braden Viles (D)	26	2000	Cincinnati, OH, USA	5'7"	165	L
FORWARDS
	#12	Brendan Brooks (F)	-			-	-	-
	#77	Tyler Christensen (F)	36	1990	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	5'10"	170	R
	#98	Spencer D'Souza (F)	24	2002	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	179	R
	#19	James Edney (LW)	25	2001	Livonia, MI, USA	6'2"	185	R
	#55	Jackson Finch (F)	28	1998	Knoxville, TN, USA	6'1"	190	R
	#25	Channing Gorscak (RW)"A"	29	1997	Jeannette, PA, USA	5'10"	181	R
	#88	Christian Gorscak (F)	26	2000	Jeannette, PA, USA	5'11"	183	R
	#7	Brent Hansen (F)	28	1998	Rancho Mirage, CA, USA	5'9"	161	R
	#13	Mason Held (F)	25	2001	Evansville, IN, USA	5'10"	174	R
	#23	Cameron Hofstetter (F)"C"	27	1998	Traverse City, MI, USA	5'7"	165	R
	#24	Will Holden (F)"A"	24	2002	St. Louis, MO, USA	6'2"	205	L
	#27	Ben Hryciuk (F)	27	1999	Grandville, MI, USA	6'0"	174	R
	#12	Michael Kavlakian (F)	33	1993	Lapeer, MI, USA	6'0"	181	R
	#25	Trevor Knight (F/D)	32	1994	Oxford, MI, USA	5'9"	205	L
	#95	Joe Kuziel (F)	21	2005	Gaylord, MI, USA	6'1"	174	L
	#92	Chris Land (F)	35	1991	Port Huron, MI, USA	6'0"	176	R
	#14	Caleb McKerchie (F)	30	1996	Brimley, MI, USA	6'0"	190	-
	#88	Quinn O'Reilly (LW)	23	2002	Wichita, KS, USA	6'2"	190	L
	#12	Cody Popovich (F)	33	1993	Monroe, MI, USA	5'10"	181	R
	#18	Brad Pratt (F)	28	1998	Livonia, MI, USA	6'3"	161	L
	#21	Jeremy Schwartz (F)	28	1998	Detroit, MI, USA	5'9"	181	R
	#20	Zakary Skog (F)	28	1997	Woodhaven, MI, USA	5'9"	170	R
	#55	Kaylan Taylor (F)	31	1995		-	-	-
	#91	Hayden Thomas (F)	-			-	-	-
Position: G: 3, D: 10, F: 14Av Age: 27.69 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

2024-2025 Kalkaska Battlers Staff

Head CoachJoshua Parisio
Dir. of Player PersonnelMathew Torgerson
Equipment ManagerJeffrey Kuziel
Franchise OwnerAndrew Dibble
Franchise OwnerMegan Hacker

Team Staff History

2024-2025 Kalkaska Battlers Captains

"C"

Cameron Hofstetter

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2024-2025 Northern Michigan Warhounds Demographics

Northern Michigan Warhounds Facts

Plays in: Michigan Independence Hockey League
Team Colors: Teal + Maroon + Cream
Town: Gaylord, MI, USA Map
Founded: -

2024-2025 Kalkaska Battlers Roster Facts

Nationalities

38 players
2 players

Experience

Kalkaska Battlers: 536 GP

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Latest Transactions

Northern Michigan Warhounds — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/01/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Roberto Matias (F)	Laser HT Akatemia	Details
05/29/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Caden Wurzbacher (F)	JPK	Details

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Northern Michigan Warhounds History and Standings

Northern Michigan Warhounds — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Northern Michigan Warhounds
2026-2027	MIHL	5	2	3	-	-	0	24	23	4	0.8	3	-
2025-2026	APHL	24	13	11	-	-	0	122	112	26	1.08	4	-
Kalkaska Battlers
2024-2025	APHL	7	4	3	0	-	-	26	32	8	1.14	3	-
2023-2024	MIHL	24	7	16	-	-	0	100	118	15	0.63	4	Semifinal loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Northern Michigan Warhounds — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Will Holden (F)	2026-2027	Wooster WarHawks	APHL	3	6	4	10	0
2.	Caleb McKerchie (F)	2026-2027	St. Ignace Saints	MIHL	6	4	3	7	0
3.	Sean Schirripa (F)	2026-2027	Kalkaska Kings	MIHL	3	4	2	6	2
4.	Nick Allen (D)	2026-2027	West Michigan Sentinels	MIHL	4	3	2	5	0
5.	Cam Fisher (F)	2026-2027	Kalkaska Kings	MIHL	3	2	3	5	10
6.	Vincent Dean (F)	2026-2027	Kalkaska Kings	MIHL	3	1	4	5	2
7.	Hayden Piskor (F)	2026-2027	Flint Icelanders	USPHL Premier	16	2	2	4	5
8.	Braden Viles (D)	2026-2027	Wooster WarHawks	APHL	3	0	3	3	0
9.	Quinn O'Reilly (F)	2026-2027	Topeka Scarecrows	FPHL	6	0	3	3	7
10.	Trevor Knight (F)	2026-2027	Motor City Muskies	MIHL	3	1	1	2	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Northern Michigan Warhounds — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'11"	185 lbs	31.29
2025-2026	View Roster	5'11"	181 lbs	28.21
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	27.69
2023-2024	View Roster	5'10"	179 lbs	25.74

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Northern Michigan Warhounds — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Channing Gorscak (F)	26	31	20	51
2.	Matthew Heim (D)	50	14	32	46
3.	Roberto Matias (F)	23	18	22	40
4.	Will Holden (F)	24	21	18	39
5.	Jaden Bull (F)	20	20	18	38

Franchise All-Time Goals

Northern Michigan Warhounds — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Channing Gorscak (F)	26	31	20	51
2.	Will Holden (F)	24	21	18	39
3.	Jaden Bull (F)	20	20	18	38
4.	Roberto Matias (F)	23	18	22	40
5.	Zach DeMarce (F)	20	18	14	32

Franchise All-Time Assists

Northern Michigan Warhounds — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Matthew Heim (D)	50	14	32	46
2.	Caden Wurzbacher (F)	23	6	26	32
3.	Anthony Viola (F)	23	11	23	34
4.	Roberto Matias (F)	23	18	22	40
5.	Cameron Hofstetter (F)	33	13	21	34

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Northern Michigan Warhounds — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Sean Doyle (D)	47	3	17	140
2.	Austin Giblin (D)	37	2	9	139
3.	Lee Roberts (D)	20	0	3	84
4.	Matthew Heim (D)	50	14	46	75
5.	Jaden Bull (F)	20	20	38	69

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Northern Michigan Warhounds — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mason Held (F)	62	8	6	14
2.	Evan Kellogg (D)	51	2	17	19
3.	Matthew Heim (D)	50	14	32	46
4.	Sean Doyle (D)	47	3	14	17
5.	Austin Giblin (D)	37	2	7	9

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Northern Michigan Warhounds — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Channing Gorscak (F)	26	31	51	1.96
2.	Jaden Bull (F)	20	20	38	1.90
3.	Roberto Matias (F)	23	18	40	1.74
4.	Quinn O'Reilly (F)	10	6	17	1.70
5.	Cameron Pfeiffer (F)	3	2	5	1.67

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Northern Michigan Warhounds — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Roberto Matias (F)	2025-2026	APHL	23	18	22	40	1.74	10
2.	Jaden Bull (F)	2025-2026	APHL	20	20	18	38	1.90	69
3.	Will Holden (F)	2024-2025	APHL	18	18	16	34	1.89	4
4.	Anthony Viola (F)	2025-2026	APHL	23	11	23	34	1.48	10
5.	Zach DeMarce (F)	2023-2024	MIHL	20	18	14	32	1.60	7

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Northern Michigan Warhounds — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jaden Bull (F)	2025-2026	APHL	20	20	18	38	1.90	69
2.	Roberto Matias (F)	2025-2026	APHL	23	18	22	40	1.74	10
3.	Will Holden (F)	2024-2025	APHL	18	18	16	34	1.89	4
4.	Zach DeMarce (F)	2023-2024	MIHL	20	18	14	32	1.60	7
5.	Channing Gorscak (F)	2023-2024	MIHL	8	15	5	20	2.50	0

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Northern Michigan Warhounds — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Caden Wurzbacher (F)	2025-2026	APHL	23	6	26	32	1.39	20
2.	Anthony Viola (F)	2025-2026	APHL	23	11	23	34	1.48	10
3.	Roberto Matias (F)	2025-2026	APHL	23	18	22	40	1.74	10
4.	Trey Fischer (F)	2023-2024	MIHL	20	12	20	32	1.60	13
5.	Matthew Heim (D)	2024-2025	APHL	24	7	20	27	1.13	28

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Northern Michigan Warhounds — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Sean Doyle (D)	2025-2026	APHL	18	0	4	4	0.22	89
2.	Lee Roberts (D)	2024-2025	APHL	20	0	3	3	0.15	84
3.	Austin Giblin (D)	2025-2026	APHL	20	0	2	2	0.10	77
4.	Jaden Bull (F)	2025-2026	APHL	20	20	18	38	1.90	69
5.	Austin Giblin (D)	2024-2025	APHL	13	2	4	6	0.46	58

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

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