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 Kaleb Chillman.

What are the team colors of Northern Michigan Warhounds?

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

Northern Michigan Warhounds

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2025-2026

2025-2026 Season

Northern Michigan Warhounds were 13-11-0 in the 2025-26 APHL season with 26 points, 4th in the Western and 7th overall.

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2025-2026 Northern Michigan Warhounds Roster

Northern Michigan Warhounds — 2025-2026 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#29	Lucas Jacob (G)	23	2003	Cranbrook, BC, CAN	5'10"	170	L
	#35	Andy Peck (G)	40	1986	Gaylord, MI, USA	5'11"	209	L
	#45	Jacob Zomick (G)	27	1999	Easton, MA, USA	5'6"	146	R
DEFENSEMEN
	#2	Kaleb Chillman (D)"C"	37	1989	Thessalon, ON, CAN	6'5"	216	L
	#44	Sean Doyle (D)"A"	29	1997	Naples, FL, USA	5'10"	201	L
	#40	Austin Giblin (D)	33	1993	LaSalle, MI, USA	5'11"	190	L
	#17	Bowen Hanley (D)	20	2006	Gaylord, MI, USA	6'4"	201	L
	#15	Matthew Heim (D)"A"	31	1995	Ann Arbor, MI, USA	6'0"	181	R
	#93	Nicholas Hodgson (D/F)	35	1991	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	5'10"	190	R
	#5	Evan Kellogg (D)"A"	29	1997	Grand Rapids, MI, USA	5'11"	190	R
	#42	Keegan McGraw (F/D)	33	1993	Pontiac, MI, USA	6'3"	249	R
	#96	Tommy Morgan (D)	27	1999	Rochester, MI, USA	5'11"	205	R
	#3	Lee Roberts (D)	40	1986	Sylvania, OH, USA	6'3"	220	R
	#21	Trevor Roberts (D)	32	1994	Midland, MI, USA	5'11"	170	R
	#12	Braden Viles (D)	26	2000	Cincinnati, OH, USA	5'7"	165	L
FORWARDS
	#27	Sam Barnitz (F)	23	2003	Elmhurst, IL, USA	6'2"	185	R
	#67	Cody Bourdeau (F)	35	1990	Marquette, MI, USA	5'6"	161	R
	#93	Christopher Bronson (RW)	38	1988	Warren, MI, USA	6'1"	170	R
	#18	Jaden Bull (F)	23	2003	St. Cloud, MN, USA	5'9"	154	R
	#8	Ryan Caiola (F)	27	1999	Bronx, NY, USA	6'0"	181	R
	#48	Grant Coykendall (F/D)	22	2004	Kentwood, MI, USA	6'4"	229	L
	#98	Kyle Finateri (F)	24	2002	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'0"	205	R
	#27	Isaac Gibbs (F)	23	2003	Novi, MI, USA	6'2"	165	L
	#25	Channing Gorscak (RW)	29	1997	Jeannette, PA, USA	5'10"	181	R
	#46	Brian Hannafin (F)	47	1979	Medford, MA, USA	5'9"	170	R
	#13	Mason Held (F)	25	2001	Evansville, IN, USA	5'10"	174	R
	#73	Jerame Kennedy (F)	25	2001	Krasnogorsk, RUS	6'1"	205	L
	#22	Hunter Klepadio (F)	20	2006	Gaylord, MI, USA	5'10"	161	L
	#92	Chris Land (F)	35	1991	Port Huron, MI, USA	6'0"	176	R
	#40	Sam Martin (F)	28	1998	Dayton, OH, USA	6'3"	185	R
	#26	Roberto Matias (F)	23	2003	Iqaluit, NU, CAN	5'9"	165	R
	#92	Justin McComas (F)	31	1995	Belleville, MI, USA	6'1"	185	L
	#19	Mitchell Patchett (F)	29	1997	Detroit, MI, USA	5'10"	161	R
	#93	Julian Perino (F)	26	2000	Prospect, CT, USA	6'1"	196	L
	#14	Hayden Piskor (F)	19	2007	Cadillac, MI, USA	5'10"	174	L
	#92	Bowie Slarks (F)	27	1999	New Brighton, MN, USA	6'4"	225	L
	#73	Kaylan Taylor (F)	31	1995		-	-	-
	#11	Anthony Viola (F)	24	2002	Milford, NH, USA	5'8"	168	L
		Harrisen Wheeler (F)	26	2000	NY, USA	6'0"	196	L
	#10	Caden Wurzbacher (F)	24	2002	Fargo, ND, USA	5'9"	170	R
	#26	Trevor Zelenock (F/D)	26	2000	Flint, MI, USA	5'11"	207	L
Position: G: 3, D: 8, F: 17Av Age: 28.21 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 Northern Michigan Warhounds Staff

Head CoachJoshua Parisio
Asst. CoachTom Pratt
Asst. CoachRod Weed
Equipment ManagerJeffrey Kuziel
Franchise OwnerAndrew Dibble
Franchise OwnerMegan Hacker

Team Staff History

2025-2026 Northern Michigan Warhounds Captains

"C"

Kaleb Chillman

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2025-2026 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: -

2025-2026 Northern Michigan Warhounds Roster Facts

Nationalities

36 players
5 players

Experience

Northern Michigan Warhounds: 653 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Northern Michigan Warhounds Games

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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	T	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
Northern Michigan Warhounds
2026-2027	MIHL	5	2	-	0	3	4	24	23	0.8	3	-
2025-2026	APHL	24	13	-	0	11	26	122	112	1.08	4	-
Kalkaska Battlers
2024-2025	APHL	7	4	0	-	3	8	26	32	1.14	3	-
2023-2024	MIHL	24	7	-	0	16	15	100	118	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	TP	PIM
1.	Will Holden (F)	2026-2027	Wooster WarHawks	APHL	3	6	4	10	0
2.	Hayden Piskor (F)	2026-2027	Flint Icelanders	USPHL Premier	17	4	5	9	5
3.	Caleb McKerchie (F)	2026-2027	St. Ignace Saints	MIHL	6	4	3	7	0
4.	Sean Schirripa (F)	2026-2027	Kalkaska Kings	MIHL	3	4	2	6	2
5.	Tyler Christensen (F)	2026-2027	St. Ignace Saints	MIHL	3	3	3	6	4
6.	Nick Allen (D)	2026-2027	West Michigan Sentinels	MIHL	4	3	2	5	0
7.	Cam Fisher (F)	2026-2027	Kalkaska Kings	MIHL	3	2	3	5	10
8.	Vincent Dean (F)	2026-2027	Kalkaska Kings	MIHL	3	1	4	5	2
9.	Sam Barnitz (F)	2026-2027	Danbury Hat Tricks	FPHL	8	1	3	4	10
10.	Braden Viles (D)	2026-2027	Wooster WarHawks	APHL	3	0	3	3	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	30.93
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	25.79

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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	P/GP
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	P/GP	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	P/GP	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	P/GP	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	P/GP	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

2023-2025 Kalkaska Battlers