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2019-2020 Minnesota Wilderness Roster
| # | N | Player  | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
| #33 |  | 23 | 2001 | Superior, CO, USA | 5'11" | 165 | L | ||
| #31 |  | 24 | 2000 | Märsta, SWE | 6'2" | 196 | L | ||
| #1 | | 23 | 2001 | Grand Forks, ND, USA | 5'11" | 183 | L | ||
| #30 | | 24 | 2000 | Highland Park, IL, USA | 6'2" | 201 | L | ||
| #31 | | 24 | 2000 | Colorado Springs, CO, USA | 6'0" | 201 | L | ||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
| #11 |  | 24 | 2000 | Roseville, CA, USA | 6'0" | 190 | L | ||
| #28 | | 25 | 1999 | Stockholm, SWE | 6'1" | 190 | L | ||
| #4 | | 24 | 2000 | Chanhassen, MN, USA | 6'0" | 185 | R | ||
| #2 | | 25 | 1999 | Prior Lake, MN, USA | 6'5" | 225 | L | ||
| #10 | | 23 | 2001 | Harrison Township, MI, USA | 6'2" | 190 | L | ||
| #8 | | 25 | 1999 | Duluth, MN, USA | 5'7" | 181 | L | ||
| #4 | | 25 | 1999 | Grand Rapids, MN, USA | 5'11" | 170 | L | ||
| #21 | | 23 | 2001 | Hermantown, MN, USA | 5'8" | 165 | L | ||
| #2 | | 25 | 1999 | Apple Valley, MN, USA | 6'2" | 209 | L | ||
| #19 | | 25 | 1999 | Coppell, TX, USA | 6'0" | 181 | R | ||
| #15 |  | 22 | 2002 | 6'0" | 203 | L | |||
| #26 | | 23 | 2001 | Coleraine, MN, USA | 5'5" | 134 | L | ||
| #5 | | 24 | 2000 | Eagle, CO, USA | 5'11" | 185 | R | ||
| #7 | | 25 | 1999 | Esko, MN, USA | 5'10" | 190 | R | ||
| #25 | | 24 | 2000 | Stateline, NV, USA | 5'11" | 181 | R | ||
| #5 | | 25 | 1999 | Baudette, MN, USA | 6'2" | 190 | L | ||
| #23 |  | 24 | 2000 | Budapest, HUN | 6'1" | 187 | L | ||
| #29 | | 23 | 2001 | Anoka, MN, USA | 6'4" | 225 | L | ||
| #98 | | 22 | 2002 | Chekhov, RUS | 6'1" | 176 | L | ||
| #28 | | 24 | 2000 | Esko, MN, USA | 6'6" | 227 | R | ||
| #15 |  | 25 | 1999 | White City, SK, CAN | 5'11" | 150 | - | ||
| FORWARDS | |||||||||
| #11 | | 25 | 1999 | Roseau, MN, USA | 6'1" | 205 | L | ||
| #20 | | 24 | 2000 | Shelby Township, MI, USA | 6'1" | 209 | L | ||
| #36 | | 24 | 2000 | Esko, MN, USA | 5'10" | 220 | R | ||
| #17 | | 24 | 2000 | La Prairie, QC, CAN | 6'0" | 185 | R | ||
| #9 | | 24 | 2000 | New Castle, CO, USA | 5'10" | 181 | L | ||
| #17 | | 25 | 1999 | Edina, MN, USA | 5'10" | 185 | L | ||
| #24 | | 23 | 2001 | Oswego, IL, USA | 6'0" | 181 | L | ||
| #13 | | 23 | 2001 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | 6'3" | 194 | L | ||
| #26 | | 24 | 2000 | Rogers, MN, USA | 6'1" | 190 | R | ||
| #15 | | 22 | 2002 | Hibbing, MN, USA | 5'10" | 170 | L | ||
| #14 |  | 23 | 2001 | Tokyo, JPN | 5'5" | 159 | R | ||
| #14 | | 24 | 2000 | Woodhaven, MI, USA | 5'10" | 170 | L | ||
| #27 | | 24 | 2000 | Hermantown, MN, USA | 6'2" | 174 | L | ||
| #8 | | 25 | 1999 | Elk River, MN, USA | 5'11" | 161 | L | ||
| #26 | | 22 | 2002 | Enfield, NS, CAN | 5'8" | 174 | L | ||
| #26 | | 23 | 2001 | St. Cloud, MN, USA | 5'9" | 165 | L | ||
| #37 | | 23 | 2001 | Duluth, MN, USA | 6'7" | 225 | R | ||
| #3 | | 24 | 2000 | Andover, MN, USA | 5'11" | 161 | R | ||
| #3 | | 25 | 1999 | Libertyville, IL, USA | 5'7" | 154 | L | ||
| #6 | | 22 | 2002 | Elk River, MN, USA | 6'1" | 209 | L | ||
| #16 | | 25 | 1999 | Thief River Falls, MN, USA | 5'11" | 176 | R | ||
| #10 | | 24 | 2000 | St. Cloud, MN, USA | 5'11" | 174 | R | ||
| #34 | | 24 | 2000 | Coleraine, MN, USA | 5'11" | 170 | R | ||
| #12 | | 24 | 2000 | Cloquet, MN, USA | 5'9" | 185 | R | ||
| #97 | | 24 | 2000 | St. Cloud, MN, USA | 6'1" | 185 | R | ||
| #22 | | 25 | 1999 | Edina, MN, USA | 6'3" | 185 | L | ||
| #15 | | 24 | 2000 | Medina, MN, USA | 6'3" | 194 | L | ||
| #26 | | 22 | 2002 | Mendota Heights, MN, USA | 5'8" | 172 | L | ||
| #35 |  | 23 | 2001 | - | - | L | |||
| #14 | | 22 | 2002 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | 5'10" | 181 | L | ||
| #18 | | 25 | 1999 | Hermantown, MN, USA | 5'9" | 176 | R | ||
| #25 | | 25 | 1999 | Duluth, MN, USA | 5'10" | 176 | R | ||
| #15 | | 22 | 2002 | Denver, CO, USA | 6'0" | 194 | L | ||
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
2019-2020 Minnesota Wilderness Captains
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2025 01:15 AM UTC |  Minnesota Wilderness |  Anchorage Wolverines | - | NAHL |
| 01/04/2025 01:15 AM UTC | Minnesota Wilderness | Anchorage Wolverines | - | NAHL |
| 12/15/2024 01:15 AM UTC | Minnesota Wilderness |  Kenai River Brown Bears | 6 - 1 | NAHL |
| 12/14/2024 01:15 AM UTC | Minnesota Wilderness | Kenai River Brown Bears | 7 - 4 | NAHL |
| 12/08/2024 01:05 AM UTC |  Janesville Jets | Minnesota Wilderness | 2 - 7 | NAHL |
Latest Transactions
08/23/2024
confirmed
Leaving forLausanne HC U20
07/25/2024
confirmed
Joining fromCorpus Christi IceRays
07/05/2024
confirmed
06/08/2024
confirmed
Leaving forSt. Olaf College
06/05/2024
confirmed
05/30/2024
confirmed
Joining fromWinkler Flyers
Minnesota Wilderness History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | NAHL | 30 | 11 | 13 | - | 0 | 3 | 113 | 107 | 31 | 1.03 | 5 | - |
| 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?
Played in the team during season
Regular Season
Nationalities Throughout History
Recent NAHL Entry Draft Selections
| rnd | # | player | born | birthplace | height | weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ||||||
| 4 | #122 |  Asanali Sarkenov (F) | 07/22/2006 | Astana, KAZ | 6'4" | 198 lbs |
| 4 | #123 | Frantisek Netusil (F) | 05/14/2007 | Praha, CZE | 5'10" | 190 lbs |
| 4 | #127 | Charlie O'Connell (D) | 09/03/2005 | Elgin, IL, USA | 6'0" | 181 lbs |
| 6 | #192 |  Simon Zille (G) | 05/27/2005 | Trnava, SVK | 6'0" | 170 lbs |
| 7 | #216 | Zach Howard (D) | 06/28/2006 | Nashville, TN, USA | 5'11" | 181 lbs |
| 7 | #227 | Lynden Donald-Gorman (F) | 02/24/2006 | Edmonton, AB, CAN | 5'11" | 150 lbs |
| 8 | #262 | Noah Dziver (F) | 05/15/2005 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | 6'0" | 185 lbs |
| 9 | #297 | Caleb Kim (F) | 12/28/2007 | Leonia, NJ, USA | 6'0" | 154 lbs |
| 10 | #332 | Jaxon Grosdidier (F) | 04/27/2004 | Sioux Falls, SD, USA | 6'1" | 194 lbs |
| 11 | #367 | Brayden Kaldenbach (D) | 08/23/2006 | Apple Valley, MN, USA | 6'4" | 196 lbs |
| 12 | #402 | Landon Marleau (F) | 10/16/2006 | Los Gatos, CA, USA | 6'0" | 161 lbs |
| 13 | #437 | Brenden Espenell (D) | 07/18/2007 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | 6'2" | 185 lbs |
| 14 | #472 | Jackson Froysland (F) | 02/07/2006 | Byron Center, MI, USA | 5'11" | 174 lbs |
| 15 | #507 | Mason Czarnecki (F) | 02/08/2005 | Flint, MI, USA | 6'2" | 194 lbs |
| 2023 | ||||||
| 1 | #14 |  Loris Uberti (G) | 08/05/2004 | Martigny, SUI | 5'10" | 165 lbs |
| 3 | #89 | Logan Morrell (F) | 08/02/2003 | Mesa, AZ, USA | 6'3" | 194 lbs |
| 5 | #153 | Brandt Dubey (D) | 02/12/2006 | Orchard Park, NY, USA | 6'2" | 176 lbs |
| 6 | #185 | Jean-Sebastien Pack (D) | 08/29/2004 | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA | 6'2" | 185 lbs |
| 7 | #217 | Nolan Bettens (D) | 10/04/2003 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | 6'1" | 190 lbs |
| 8 | #249 | Evan Williams (F) | 11/02/2004 | Champlin, MN, USA | 5'10" | 165 lbs |
| 9 | #281 | Jack Roberts (F) | 04/19/2005 | Glencoe, IL, USA | 6'3" | 194 lbs |
| 10 | #313 | Mike Murtagh (F) | 09/11/2004 | East Greenbush, NY, USA | 5'11" | 187 lbs |
| 11 | #345 | Cade Kozak (D) | 11/06/2006 | Isanti, MN, USA | 5'9" | 170 lbs |
| 12 | #377 | Dominic Vansaghi (D) | 08/21/2003 | St. Louis, MO, USA | 6'4" | 220 lbs |
| 13 | #409 | Brody Dietz (D) | 07/06/2005 | Hudson, WI, USA | 5'10" | 194 lbs |
| 14 | #441 | Alexander Senf (F) | 05/22/2003 | Fargo, ND, USA | 5'9" | 165 lbs |
| 15 | #473 | Makhai Sparks (F) | 05/28/2003 | Meridian, ID, USA | 6'0" | 179 lbs |
| 2022 | ||||||
| 2 | #30 | Elliot Dutil (F) | 01/28/2003 | Montréal, QC, CAN | 5'10" | 170 lbs |
| 2 | #39 | Michael Quinn (D) | 03/25/2003 | St. Louis, MO, USA | 5'11" | 172 lbs |
| 3 | #61 | Connor Driscoll (F) | 03/13/2003 | Kleinburg, ON, CAN | 5'10" | 168 lbs |
| 3 | #77 | Jack Spicer (G) | 04/28/2004 | Rockville, MD, USA | 6'1" | 185 lbs |
| 4 | #96 | Nathan Stachowiak (F) | 02/24/2004 | Cheektowaga, NY, USA | 5'10" | 165 lbs |
| 5 | #124 | Easton Young (D) | 07/25/2003 | Grand Rapids, MN, USA | 5'11" | 185 lbs |
| 6 | #163 | Jacob Delaney (D) | 09/16/2004 | Glen Ellyn, IL, USA | 6'2" | 218 lbs |
| 7 | #192 | Brian Lonergan (D) | 12/28/2005 | Montvale, NJ, USA | 5'11" | 174 lbs |
| 8 | #221 | Jackson Graber (F) | 10/20/2004 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, USA | 6'0" | 170 lbs |
| 9 | #250 | Jason Siedem (F) | 10/17/2002 | Madison, NJ, USA | 5'10" | 185 lbs |
| 10 | #279 | Jacob Hicks (D) | 10/03/2002 | Maple Grove, MN, USA | 6'0" | 170 lbs |
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.