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Minnesota Wilderness

NAHL

149 865

2019-2020

2019-2020 Minnesota Wilderness Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#33	Logan Gorbitz (G)	23	2001	Superior, CO, USA	180	75	L
	#31	Isak Johansson (G)	24	2000	Märsta, SWE	188	89	L
	#1	Kaleb Johnson (G)	23	2001	Grand Forks, ND, USA	180	83	L
	#30	Jon Mor (G)	24	2000	Highland Park, IL, USA	188	91	L
	#31	Ryan Ouellette (G)	23	2000	Colorado Springs, CO, USA	183	91	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#11	Ryan Antonakis (D)	24	2000	Roseville, CA, USA	183	86	L
	#28	Philip Björkman (D)	25	1999	Stockholm, SWE	185	86	L
	#4	Billy Bronson (D)	24	2000	Chanhassen, MN, USA	183	84	R
	#2	Erik Dahl (D)	25	1999	Prior Lake, MN, USA	195	102	L
	#10	Zane Demsey (D)	23	2001	Harrison Township, MI, USA	188	86	L
	#8	Porter Haney (D/F)	25	1999	Duluth, MN, USA	171	82	L
	#4	Michael Heitkamp (D)	25	1999	Grand Rapids, MN, USA	180	77	L
	#21	Sam High (D)	23	2001	Hermantown, MN, USA	173	75	L
	#2	Blake Holmes (D)	24	1999	Apple Valley, MN, USA	188	95	L
	#19	Kimball Johnson (D)	25	1999	Coppell, TX, USA	183	82	R
	#15	Alexander Kondratenko (D)	22	2002		183	92	L
	#26	Cameron Lantz (D)	23	2001	Coleraine, MN, USA	165	61	L
	#5	Jonathan Morrison (D)	24	2000	Eagle, CO, USA	180	84	R
	#7	Ryan Nelson (D)"C"	24	1999	Esko, MN, USA	178	86	R
	#25	Jackson Oleson (D)	24	2000	Stateline, NV, USA	180	82	R
	#5	Nathan Poolman (D)	25	1999	Baudette, MN, USA	188	86	L
	#23	Máté Seregély (D)	24	2000	Budapest, HUN	183	81	L
	#29	Brendan Sloth (D)	23	2001	Anoka, MN, USA	193	102	L
	#98	Matvei Startsev (D)	22	2002	Chekhov, RUS	185	80	L
	#28	Dane Stoyanoff (D)	23	2000	Esko, MN, USA	197	103	R
	#15	Zach Ziegler (D)	25	1999	White City, SK, CAN	180	68	-
FORWARDS
	#11	Nathan Adrian (F)	24	1999	Roseau, MN, USA	185	93	L
	#20	Mitchell Allard (LW)	24	2000	Shelby Township, MI, USA	185	95	L
	#36	Kade Bender (F)	23	2000	Esko, MN, USA	178	100	R
	#17	Olivier Charest (RW)	24	2000	La Prairie, QC, CAN	183	84	R
	#9	Alec Cokley (C)"A"	24	2000	New Castle, CO, USA	178	82	L
	#17	Lewis Crosby (F)	25	1999	Edina, MN, USA	178	84	L
	#24	Aeden Drossos (F)	23	2001	Oswego, IL, USA	183	82	L
	#13	Eric Fawkes (F)	23	2001	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	191	88	L
	#26	Joey Fodstad (F)	24	2000	Rogers, MN, USA	185	86	R
	#15	Christian Galatz (F)	22	2002	Hibbing, MN, USA	178	77	L
	#14	Chikara Hanzawa (RW)	23	2001	Tokyo, JPN	167	65	R
	#14	Nash Hatcher (F)	24	2000	Woodhaven, MI, USA	177	77	L
	#27	Jacob Herter (F)	24	2000	Hermantown, MN, USA	188	79	L
	#8	Nathan Horn (F)"A"	25	1999	Elk River, MN, USA	180	73	L
	#26	Brady Hunter (C)	22	2002	Enfield, NS, CAN	173	79	L
	#26	Luke Johnson (LW/C)	23	2001	St. Cloud, MN, USA	175	75	L
	#37	Jonathan Jones (RW)	23	2001	Duluth, MN, USA	200	102	R
	#3	Brandon McNamara (C)	24	2000	Andover, MN, USA	180	73	R
	#3	Matteo Menotti (F)	25	1999	Libertyville, IL, USA	171	70	L
	#6	Zach Michaelis (C)	22	2002	Elk River, MN, USA	185	95	L
	#16	Aaron Myers (F)	25	1999	Thief River Falls, MN, USA	180	80	R
	#10	Nick Portz (F)"A"	24	2000	St. Cloud, MN, USA	180	79	R
	#34	Nikolai Rajala (F)	24	2000	Coleraine, MN, USA	180	77	R
	#12	Gavin Rasmussen (F)	23	2000	Cloquet, MN, USA	175	84	R
	#97	Jackson Savoie (F)	24	2000	St. Cloud, MN, USA	185	84	R
	#22	Bram Scheerer (LW)	25	1999	Edina, MN, USA	191	84	L
	#15	Jack Suchy (LW)	24	2000	Medina, MN, USA	191	88	L
	#26	Will Traeger (C)	22	2002	Mendota Heights, MN, USA	173	78	L
	#35	Michal Trejbal (F)	23	2001		-	-	L
	#14	Noah Wagner (F)	22	2002	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	178	82	L
	#18	Tyler Watkins (F)"A"	24	1999	Hermantown, MN, USA	175	80	R
	#25	Garrett Worth (F)	25	1999	Duluth, MN, USA	178	80	R
	#15	Trevor Zimmer (F)	22	2002	Denver, CO, USA	183	88	L

Position: G: 4, D: 11, F: 19Av Age: 19.71 yearsAv Ht: 181.38 cmAv Wt: 82.82 kgCompare with other teams »

2019-2020 Minnesota Wilderness Staff

Head CoachJon Vaillancourt
Asst. CoachBrendan Phelps
General ManagerDave Boitz
Franchise OwnerJoe Dusek
Franchise OwnerChris Trapp
ScoutJoe Allen
ScoutSean Fish
ScoutJeff Hannan
ScoutKevin Smalley
ScoutAran Ward

Team Staff History

2019-2020 Minnesota Wilderness Captains

"C"

Ryan Nelson

"A"

Team Captaincy History

Minnesota Wilderness Facts

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

2019-2020 Minnesota Wilderness Roster Facts

Nationalities

47 players
5 players
2 players
2 players
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

Minnesota Wilderness: 1 611 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
10/11/2024 01:00 UTC	Anchorage Wolverines	Minnesota Wilderness	-	NAHL
08/11/2024 04:30 UTC	Anchorage Wolverines	Minnesota Wilderness	2 - 4	NAHL
02/11/2024 03:30 UTC	Kenai River Brown Bears	Minnesota Wilderness	2 - 5	NAHL
01/11/2024 03:30 UTC	Kenai River Brown Bears	Minnesota Wilderness	3 - 6	NAHL
26/10/2024 24:15 UTC	Minnesota Wilderness	Chippewa Steel	2 - 1 (SO)	NAHL

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Latest Transactions

23/08/2024

confirmed

Loris Uberti (G)

Leaving forLausanne HC U20

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25/07/2024

confirmed

Zach Homer (F)

Joining fromCorpus Christi IceRays

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05/07/2024

confirmed

Payton Nelson (F)

Leaving forSalmon Arm Silverbacks

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21/06/2024

confirmed

Peteris Purmalis (F)

Leaving forZemgale

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11/06/2024

confirmed

Alessandro Lurati (F)

Leaving forEHC Visp

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08/06/2024

confirmed

Adam Johnson (F)

Leaving forSt. Olaf College

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05/06/2024

confirmed

Ben Roulette (F)

Joining fromWaywayseecappo Wolverines

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30/05/2024

confirmed

Avery Anderson (F)

Joining fromWinkler Flyers

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Minnesota Wilderness History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2024-2025	NAHL	17	6	7	-	0	2	59	57	18	1.06	7	-
2023-2024	NAHL	60	30	25	-	-	5	157	170	65	1.08	4	Division Semifinal 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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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

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Franchise All-Time Points

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Nationalities Throughout History

Recent NAHL Entry Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2024
4	#122	Asanali Sarkenov (F)	22/07/2006	Astana, KAZ	194 cm	90 kg
4	#123	Frantisek Netusil (F)	14/05/2007	Praha, CZE	178 cm	86 kg
4	#127	Charlie O'Connell (D)	03/09/2005	Elgin, IL, USA	183 cm	82 kg
6	#192	Simon Zille (G)	27/05/2005	Trnava, SVK	182 cm	77 kg
7	#216	Zach Howard (D)	28/06/2006	Nashville, TN, USA	180 cm	82 kg
7	#227	Lynden Donald-Gorman (F)	24/02/2006	Edmonton, AB, CAN	180 cm	68 kg
8	#262	Noah Dziver (F)	15/05/2005	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	183 cm	84 kg
9	#297	Caleb Kim (F)	28/12/2007	Leonia, NJ, USA	182 cm	70 kg
10	#332	Jaxon Grosdidier (F)	27/04/2004	Sioux Falls, SD, USA	185 cm	88 kg
11	#367	Brayden Kaldenbach (D)	23/08/2006	Apple Valley, MN, USA	193 cm	89 kg
12	#402	Landon Marleau (F)	16/10/2006	Los Gatos, CA, USA	183 cm	73 kg
13	#437	Brenden Espenell (D)	18/07/2007	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	188 cm	84 kg
14	#472	Jackson Froysland (F)	07/02/2006	Byron Center, MI, USA	180 cm	79 kg
15	#507	Mason Czarnecki (F)	08/02/2005	Flint, MI, USA	188 cm	88 kg
2023
1	#14	Loris Uberti (G)	05/08/2004	Martigny, SUI	178 cm	75 kg
3	#89	Logan Morrell (F)	02/08/2003	Mesa, AZ, USA	191 cm	88 kg
5	#153	Brandt Dubey (D)	12/02/2006	Orchard Park, NY, USA	188 cm	80 kg
6	#185	Jean-Sebastien Pack (D)	29/08/2004	Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA	188 cm	84 kg
7	#217	Nolan Bettens (D)	04/10/2003	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	185 cm	86 kg
8	#249	Evan Williams (F)	02/11/2004	Champlin, MN, USA	178 cm	75 kg
9	#281	Jack Roberts (F)	19/04/2005	Glencoe, IL, USA	191 cm	88 kg
10	#313	Mike Murtagh (F)	11/09/2004	East Greenbush, NY, USA	180 cm	85 kg
11	#345	Cade Kozak (D)	06/11/2006	Isanti, MN, USA	175 cm	77 kg
12	#377	Dominic Vansaghi (D)	21/08/2003	St. Louis, MO, USA	193 cm	100 kg
13	#409	Brody Dietz (D)	06/07/2005	Hudson, WI, USA	178 cm	88 kg
14	#441	Alexander Senf (F)	22/05/2003	Fargo, ND, USA	175 cm	75 kg
15	#473	Makhai Sparks (F)	28/05/2003	Meridian, ID, USA	183 cm	81 kg
2022
2	#30	Elliot Dutil (F)	28/01/2003	Montréal, QC, CAN	177 cm	77 kg
2	#39	Michael Quinn (D)	25/03/2003	St. Louis, MO, USA	180 cm	78 kg
3	#61	Connor Driscoll (F)	13/03/2003	Kleinburg, ON, CAN	178 cm	76 kg
3	#77	Jack Spicer (G)	28/04/2004	Rockville, MD, USA	185 cm	84 kg
4	#96	Nathan Stachowiak (F)	24/02/2004	Cheektowaga, NY, USA	178 cm	75 kg
5	#124	Easton Young (D)	25/07/2003	Grand Rapids, MN, USA	180 cm	84 kg
6	#163	Jacob Delaney (D)	16/09/2004	Glen Ellyn, IL, USA	188 cm	99 kg
7	#192	Brian Lonergan (D)	28/12/2005	Montvale, NJ, USA	180 cm	79 kg
8	#221	Jackson Graber (F)	20/10/2004	Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, USA	182 cm	77 kg
9	#250	Jason Siedem (F)	17/10/2002	Madison, NJ, USA	178 cm	84 kg
10	#279	Jacob Hicks (D)	03/10/2002	Maple Grove, MN, USA	183 cm	77 kg

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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.