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2020-2021 Minnesota Wilderness Roster
| # | N | Player  | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
| #1 |  | 23 | 2001 | Grand Forks, ND, USA | 5'11" | 183 | L | ||
| #35 | | 24 | 2000 | St. Paul, MN, USA | 6'3" | 192 | L | ||
| #30 | | 23 | 2001 | Riverhead, NY, USA | 6'2" | 209 | L | ||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
| #25 | | 22 | 2002 | St. Cloud, MN, USA | 6'1" | 185 | R | ||
| #4 | | 23 | 2001 | Delray Beach, FL, USA | 6'1" | 190 | L | ||
| #14 | | 22 | 2002 | Thief River Falls, MN, USA | 6'1" | 194 | L | ||
| #2 | | 23 | 2000 | Golden Valley, MN, USA | 5'10" | 174 | L | ||
| #21 | | 22 | 2002 | Oyster Bay, NY, USA | 6'3" | 196 | L | ||
| #16 | | 22 | 2002 | Greenwich, CT, USA | 6'2" | 194 | L | ||
| #18 | | 23 | 2001 | Detroit, MI, USA | 5'9" | 179 | R | ||
| #4 | | 24 | 2000 | Woodbury, MN, USA | 5'11" | 172 | L | ||
| #20 | | 23 | 2001 | Duluth, MN, USA | 6'0" | 174 | L | ||
| #8 | | 23 | 2001 | Getzville, NY, USA | 6'2" | 194 | R | ||
| #21 | | 22 | 2002 | Ely, MN, USA | 6'0" | 196 | R | ||
| #28 | | 21 | 2003 | Hermantown, MN, USA | 6'1" | 172 | L | ||
| #29 | | 23 | 2001 | Anoka, MN, USA | 6'4" | 225 | L | ||
| #6 | | 23 | 2000 | Esko, MN, USA | 6'6" | 227 | R | ||
| #4 | | 22 | 2002 | Andover, MN, USA | 6'0" | 185 | L | ||
| #16 |  | 23 | 2001 | Orangeville, ON, CAN | 5'11" | 190 | L | ||
| FORWARDS | |||||||||
| #10 | | 24 | 2000 | Shelby Township, MI, USA | 6'1" | 209 | L | ||
| #29 | | 23 | 2001 | Flushing, MI, USA | 6'1" | 201 | L | ||
| #23 | | 24 | 2000 | Wausau, WI, USA | 6'1" | 190 | R | ||
| #8 | | 24 | 2000 | Brownstown, MI, USA | 5'9" | 172 | R | ||
| #7 | | 22 | 2002 | Hibbing, MN, USA | 5'10" | 170 | L | ||
| #15 | | 21 | 2002 | Windsor, CO, USA | 6'2" | 198 | L | ||
| #19 | | 22 | 2002 | Ham Lake, MN, USA | 6'2" | 201 | R | ||
| #17 | | 22 | 2002 | Scottsdale, AZ, USA | 6'1" | 194 | R | ||
| #27 | | 24 | 2000 | Hermantown, MN, USA | 6'2" | 174 | L | ||
| #19 | | 23 | 2001 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | 5'10" | 174 | R | ||
| #28 | | 21 | 2003 | Nisswa, MN, USA | 6'1" | 172 | L | ||
| #17 | | 24 | 2000 | Taconite, MN, USA | 5'11" | 165 | L | ||
| #3 |  | 23 | 2001 | Riga, LAT | 5'9" | 161 | L | ||
| #24 | | 23 | 2001 | Riga, LAT | 5'9" | 168 | L | ||
| #16 | | 22 | 2002 | Elk River, MN, USA | 6'1" | 209 | L | ||
| #5 | | 21 | 2003 | Pittsburgh, PA, USA | 5'11" | 181 | L | ||
| #19 | | 22 | 2002 | East Grand Forks, MN, USA | 6'1" | 174 | L | ||
| #24 | | 20 | 2004 | Hermantown, MN, USA | 5'10" | 170 | L | ||
| #24 | | 22 | 2002 | Green Bay, WI, USA | 5'8" | 170 | R | ||
| #21 | | 20 | 2004 | Centennial, CO, USA | 5'11" | 181 | R | ||
| #13 | | 23 | 2000 | Cloquet, MN, USA | 5'9" | 185 | R | ||
| #22 | | 23 | 2001 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | 5'11" | 181 | R | ||
| #21 | | 24 | 2000 | Hermantown, MN, USA | 5'11" | 185 | L | ||
| #22 | | 21 | 2003 | Québec, QC, CAN | 6'0" | 201 | L | ||
| #12 | | 22 | 2002 | Andover, MN, USA | 5'10" | 185 | L | ||
| #9 | | 22 | 2002 | Mendota Heights, MN, USA | 5'8" | 172 | L | ||
| #11 |  | 23 | 2001 | Valencia, CA, USA | 5'8" | 154 | R | ||
| #26 | | 21 | 2002 | Lakeville, MN, USA | 5'11" | 174 | R | ||
2020-2021 Minnesota Wilderness Staff
- Head CoachJon Vaillancourt
- Asst. CoachJoe Allen
- Asst. CoachBrendan Phelps
- General ManagerDave Boitz
- Dir. of Player PersonnelKevin Smalley
- Franchise OwnerChris Trapp
- ScoutTim Coleman
- ScoutSean Fish
- ScoutJeff Hannan
- ScoutKevin Smalley
- ScoutAran Ward
- Skills CoachChris Locker
Minnesota Wilderness Facts
- Plays in
- North American Hockey League
- Team Colors
- Green + Black + White
- Town
- Cloquet, MN, USA
Map - Founded
- 2012
2020-2021 Minnesota Wilderness Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 41 players
- 4 players
- 2 players
- Experience
- Minnesota Wilderness: 1 510 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2024 01:15 AM UTC |  Minnesota Wilderness |  Wisconsin Windigo | - | NAHL |
| 11/23/2024 01:15 AM UTC | Minnesota Wilderness | Wisconsin Windigo | - | NAHL |
| 11/17/2024 01:00 AM UTC | Wisconsin Windigo | Minnesota Wilderness | 6 - 5 | NAHL |
| 11/16/2024 01:00 AM UTC | Wisconsin Windigo | Minnesota Wilderness | 6 - 3 | NAHL |
| 11/11/2024 01:00 AM UTC |  Anchorage Wolverines | Minnesota Wilderness | 5 - 4 (OT 63:36) | 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 | 21 | 6 | 10 | - | 0 | 3 | 74 | 80 | 19 | 0.9 | 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?
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.