Minnesota Wilderness

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2020-2021

2020-2021 Minnesota Wilderness Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Kaleb Johnson (G)	23	2001	Grand Forks, ND, USA	5'11"	183	L
	#35	Atticus Kelly (G)	24	2000	St. Paul, MN, USA	6'3"	192	L
	#30	Jacob Zacharewicz (G)	23	2001	Riverhead, NY, USA	6'2"	209	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#25	Luke Anderson (D)	22	2002	St. Cloud, MN, USA	6'1"	185	R
	#4	Oliver Bezick (D)	23	2001	Delray Beach, FL, USA	6'1"	190	L
	#14	Evan Bushy (D)	22	2002	Thief River Falls, MN, USA	6'1"	194	L
	#2	Grant Docter (D)	24	2000	Golden Valley, MN, USA	5'10"	174	L
	#21	Spencer Evans (D)	22	2002	Oyster Bay, NY, USA	6'3"	196	L
	#16	Nick Marciano (D)	22	2002	Greenwich, CT, USA	6'2"	194	L
	#18	Bobby Metz (D)	23	2001	Detroit, MI, USA	5'9"	179	R
	#4	Caydon Meyer (D)	24	2000	Woodbury, MN, USA	5'11"	172	L
	#20	Sam Olson (D)	23	2001	Duluth, MN, USA	6'0"	174	L
	#8	Josh Phillips (D)	23	2001	Getzville, NY, USA	6'2"	194	R
	#21	Joseph Pierce (D)	22	2002	Ely, MN, USA	6'0"	196	R
	#28	Aaron Pionk (D)	21	2003	Hermantown, MN, USA	6'1"	172	L
	#29	Brendan Sloth (D)	23	2001	Anoka, MN, USA	6'4"	225	L
	#6	Dane Stoyanoff (D)	24	2000	Esko, MN, USA	6'6"	227	R
	#4	Mitchell Wolfe (D)	22	2002	Andover, MN, USA	6'0"	185	L
	#16	Dakota Zarudny (D)	23	2001	Orangeville, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
FORWARDS
	#10	Mitchell Allard (LW)	24	2000	Shelby Township, MI, USA	6'1"	209	L
	#29	Jacob Badal (LW)	23	2001	Flushing, MI, USA	6'1"	201	L
	#23	Josh Bohlin (F)	24	2000	Wausau, WI, USA	6'1"	190	R
	#8	Jordan Cormier (F)	24	2000	Brownstown, MI, USA	5'9"	172	R
	#7	Christian Galatz (F)	22	2002	Hibbing, MN, USA	5'10"	170	L
	#15	Cole Gordon (F)	22	2002	Windsor, CO, USA	6'2"	198	L
	#19	Cole Hansen (F)	22	2002	Ham Lake, MN, USA	6'2"	201	R
	#17	Hunter Hastings (F)	22	2002	Scottsdale, AZ, USA	6'1"	194	R
	#27	Jacob Herter (F)	24	2000	Hermantown, MN, USA	6'2"	174	L
	#19	Mitchell Joss (F)	23	2001	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'10"	174	R
	#28	Haden Kruse (F)	21	2003	Nisswa, MN, USA	6'1"	172	L
	#17	Donte Lawson (F)	24	2000	Taconite, MN, USA	5'11"	165	L
	#3	Dominiks Marcinkevics (F)	23	2001	Riga, LAT	5'9"	161	L
	#24	Patriks Marcinkevics (LW)	23	2001	Riga, LAT	5'9"	168	L
	#16	Zach Michaelis (C)	22	2002	Elk River, MN, USA	6'1"	209	L
	#5	Shawn O'Donnell (F)	21	2003	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#19	Landon Parker (F)	22	2002	East Grand Forks, MN, USA	6'1"	174	L
	#24	Zam Plante (C)	20	2004	Hermantown, MN, USA	5'10"	170	L
	#24	Brendan Poshak (F)	22	2002	Green Bay, WI, USA	5'8"	170	R
	#21	Patrick Raftery (F)	20	2004	Centennial, CO, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#13	Gavin Rasmussen (F)	24	2000	Cloquet, MN, USA	5'9"	185	R
	#22	Mikol Sartor (C)	23	2001	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	181	R
	#21	Levi Stauber (F)	24	2000	Hermantown, MN, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#22	Charles-Edward Tardif (C)	21	2003	Québec, QC, CAN	6'0"	201	L
	#12	Gunnar Thoreson (C)	22	2002	Andover, MN, USA	5'10"	185	L
	#9	Will Traeger (C)	22	2002	Mendota Heights, MN, USA	5'8"	172	L
	#11	Ethan Wolthers (F)	23	2001	Valencia, CA, USA	5'8"	154	R
	#26	Hunter Young (F)	22	2002	Lakeville, MN, USA	5'11"	174	R

Position: G: 2, D: 10, F: 22Av Age: 19.74 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 183 lbsCompare with other teams »

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

Team Staff History

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
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

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Latest Transactions

08/23/2024

confirmed

Loris Uberti (G)

Leaving forLausanne HC U20

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07/25/2024

confirmed

Zach Homer (F)

Joining fromCorpus Christi IceRays

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07/05/2024

confirmed

Payton Nelson (F)

Leaving forSalmon Arm Silverbacks

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06/21/2024

confirmed

Peteris Purmalis (F)

Leaving forZemgale

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06/11/2024

confirmed

Alessandro Lurati (F)

Leaving forEHC Visp

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06/08/2024

confirmed

Adam Johnson (F)

Leaving forSt. Olaf College

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06/05/2024

confirmed

Ben Roulette (F)

Joining fromWaywayseecappo Wolverines

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05/30/2024

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	30	11	13	-	0	3	113	107	31	1.03	4	-
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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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

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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.