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December 23, 2025 - After a heartbreaking loss Friday (Dec. 19), the Minnesota Wilderness bounced back Saturday (Dec. 20) to gain its first victory of the 2025-26 season over the Wisconsin Windigo.
In game 1 of the weekend series at the Ponds of Brookfield, Wisconsin (17-12-1) was victorious 3-2, despite the Wilderness never trailing until the final 81 seconds.
In game 2, Minnesota dominated the first period and delivered a strong finish to the 2025 portion of its regular season schedule with a 6-2 victory. It's the first Minnesota win in... Full Story
December 18, 2025 - The Minnesota Wilderness hope to add to their holiday cheer this weekend in their final two games before embarking on their Christmas break.
Minnesota will visit Brookfield, WI, for a 2-game series vs. the Wisconsin Windigo at the Ponds of Brookfield Friday and Saturday nights (Dec. 19-20).
The Wilderness enter the series on a 5-game winning streak but still seeking their first victory of the 2025-26 season vs. the Windigo. Wisconsin won the first four contests of the season series, winning three in regulation and one ... Full Story
December 16, 2025 - Like the lights on a Christmas tree, Kevin Lysohir has delivered a glowing performance since late November. Since Nov. 21, the rookie forward from Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, has a point in each contest for the Minnesota Wilderness, racking up 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points, leading the team to a 5-game winning streak.
Five of those points were posted last weekend, as Lysohir took on his former team, the Chippewa Steel, and the NAHL has honored him with his first career season award - The Midwest Division's Bauer First Star ... Full Story
December 15, 2025 - The Minnesota Wilderness extended a winning streak to five games Saturday night, thanks to a power play tally in the final seconds that sent them past the Chippewa Steel, 4-3.
With Minnesota on a 2-man advantage, Zach Homer received a cross-ice pass from Talan Blanck and converted on a one-time shot that rocketed past Steel netminder Max Kogler to put the Wilderness ahead to stay with 41 seconds left in regulation. Kevin Lysohir also assisted on the goal which was Homer's team-leading 18th on the season, and league-leadin... Full Story
The Minnesota Wilderness are a junior hockey team. Based in Cloquet, Minnesota, they are a member of the North American Hockey League.
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Wilderness Head to Holiday Full of Cheer After Split with Windigo
December 23, 2025 - After a heartbreaking loss Friday (Dec. 19), the Minnesota Wilderness bounced back Saturday (Dec. 20) to gain its first victory of the 2025-26 season over the Wisconsin Windigo.
In game 1 of the weekend series at the Ponds of Brookfield, Wisconsin (17-12-1) was victorious 3-2, despite the Wilderness never trailing until the final 81 seconds.
In game 2, Minnesota dominated the first period and delivered a strong finish to the 2025 portion of its regular season schedule with a 6-2 victory. It's the first Minnesota win in... Full StoryMore Minnesota Wilderness stories below
Wilderness Visit Windigo for Final 2025 Series
December 18, 2025 - The Minnesota Wilderness hope to add to their holiday cheer this weekend in their final two games before embarking on their Christmas break.
Minnesota will visit Brookfield, WI, for a 2-game series vs. the Wisconsin Windigo at the Ponds of Brookfield Friday and Saturday nights (Dec. 19-20).
The Wilderness enter the series on a 5-game winning streak but still seeking their first victory of the 2025-26 season vs. the Windigo. Wisconsin won the first four contests of the season series, winning three in regulation and one ... Full StoryLysohir Shines to Secure First Star of the Week
December 16, 2025 - Like the lights on a Christmas tree, Kevin Lysohir has delivered a glowing performance since late November. Since Nov. 21, the rookie forward from Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, has a point in each contest for the Minnesota Wilderness, racking up 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points, leading the team to a 5-game winning streak.
Five of those points were posted last weekend, as Lysohir took on his former team, the Chippewa Steel, and the NAHL has honored him with his first career season award - The Midwest Division's Bauer First Star ... Full StoryLate Power Play Goal Lifts Wilderness Past Steel
December 15, 2025 - The Minnesota Wilderness extended a winning streak to five games Saturday night, thanks to a power play tally in the final seconds that sent them past the Chippewa Steel, 4-3.
With Minnesota on a 2-man advantage, Zach Homer received a cross-ice pass from Talan Blanck and converted on a one-time shot that rocketed past Steel netminder Max Kogler to put the Wilderness ahead to stay with 41 seconds left in regulation. Kevin Lysohir also assisted on the goal which was Homer's team-leading 18th on the season, and league-leadin... Full StoryMinnesota Wilderness News
- Wilderness Head to Holiday Full of Cheer After Split with Windigo - December 23, 2025
- Wilderness Visit Windigo for Final 2025 Series - December 18, 2025
- Lysohir Shines to Secure First Star of the Week - December 16, 2025
- Late Power Play Goal Lifts Wilderness Past Steel - December 15, 2025
- Wilderness Stomp Steel in Series-Opener - December 13, 2025
- 3-Game Winning Streak on the Line in Series at Chippewa - December 11, 2025
- Division Lead Reclaimed After Sweep of Fairbanks - December 7, 2025
- Season Series vs. Fairbanks Launches with Pair in Marshall - December 5, 2025
- Former Pro Guides Wilderness in Mental Resilience - December 2, 2025
- Season's First Shutout Leads to Split with Jets - November 24, 2025
- Native American Heritage Weekend Marks Final Cloquet Games Before January - November 20, 2025
- Wilderness Drop Pair at Wisconsin - November 11, 2025
- Rematch vs. Windigo Awaits in First-Ever Clash in Brookfield - November 6, 2025
- League Delivers Forward of the Month Honor for Dziver - November 6, 2025
- Home Stand Ends with Split vs. Jets - November 3, 2025
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League: North American Hockey LeagueHome: Cloquet, Minnesota
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| Sat., Dec 20 | W | Minnesota Wilderness 6 at Wisconsin 2 | Final |
| Fri., Dec 19 | L | Minnesota Wilderness 2 at Wisconsin 3 | Final |
| Sat., Dec 13 | W | Minnesota Wilderness 4 at Chippewa 3 | Final |
| Fri., Dec 12 | W | Minnesota Wilderness 8 at Chippewa 2 | Final |
| Sat., Dec 6 | W | Fairbanks 2 at Minnesota Wilderness 3 | Final |
| Fri., Dec 5 | W | Fairbanks 2 at Minnesota Wilderness 5 | Final |
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- Ice Dogs drop crucial series in Minnesota - NAHL Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (December 7)
- Hockey: Jets split weekend series against division leading Wilderness - NAHL Janesville Gazette (November 23)
- Hockey: Jets fall short of weekend sweep - NAHL Janesville Gazette (November 3)
- LOCAL BRIEFS - NAHL Eau Claire Leader Telegram (October 21)
- Disastrous 2nd period costs Anchorage Wolverines in home-opening loss to Minnesota Wilderness - NAHL Anchorage Daily News (October 11)
- Wilderness take bruins down in shootout - NAHL Austin Daily Herald (September 28)
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