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July 21, 2025 - Planning for the 2025-26 season reaches its apex this weekend, as the Minnesota Wilderness begin the process of selecting the players who will comprise its roster.
The main tryout camp opens Sunday at Northwoods Credit Union Arena in Cloquet. Goalies will hit the ice for the first two days for a special goalie camp. 40 netminders will be evaluated Sunday and Monday morning, with the top 20 joining 175 skaters initiating their camp Monday afternoon.
Players will be divided into ten teams and evaluated through a series o... Full Story
July 12, 2025 - The Minnesota Wilderness are proud to announce the appointment of Stephen "Yuro" Yurichuk as the organization's new Director of Youth Development. Yurichuk brings years of junior hockey experience that will spearhead the Wilderness' initiatives for developing youth talent across the region.
A native of Toronto, Ontario, the 49-year-old Yurichuk previously spent one season as director of player development with the Brookings Blizzard of the NAHL (a franchise now known as the St. Cloud Norsemen) and part of one season as th... Full Story
June 19, 2025 - The Minnesota Wilderness will open the 2025-26 season seeing Blue and will be facing plenty of "steel" throughout the campaign.
The North American Hockey League released the docket for the new season Wednesday. The Wilderness will open at home on Friday, Sept. 12 vs. the team they ended the 2024-25 season with - the Springfield Jr. Blues. The two will follow with another game at Northwoods Credit Union Arena on Saturday, Sept. 13. Those contests feature a 4-game home stand the Wilderness will play before it departs for th... Full Story
June 12, 2025 - The Minnesota Wilderness brought in five junior hockey veterans and three rookies in the 2025 NAHL Entry Draft held Wednesday.
The 8-player contingent includes four forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender.
Talan Blanck was Minnesota's top pick, as the Wilderness called his name as the 16th selection in the first round. A forward from Fond du Lac, WI, Blanck will be entering his third season at the junior level after playing a combined total of 118 games in his first two campaigns. Blanck split 2024-25 with the US... 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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Selection Process for 25-26 Season Begins
July 21, 2025 - Planning for the 2025-26 season reaches its apex this weekend, as the Minnesota Wilderness begin the process of selecting the players who will comprise its roster.
The main tryout camp opens Sunday at Northwoods Credit Union Arena in Cloquet. Goalies will hit the ice for the first two days for a special goalie camp. 40 netminders will be evaluated Sunday and Monday morning, with the top 20 joining 175 skaters initiating their camp Monday afternoon.
Players will be divided into ten teams and evaluated through a series o... Full StoryMore Minnesota Wilderness stories below
Yurichuk Hired as Director of Youth Development
July 12, 2025 - The Minnesota Wilderness are proud to announce the appointment of Stephen "Yuro" Yurichuk as the organization's new Director of Youth Development. Yurichuk brings years of junior hockey experience that will spearhead the Wilderness' initiatives for developing youth talent across the region.
A native of Toronto, Ontario, the 49-year-old Yurichuk previously spent one season as director of player development with the Brookings Blizzard of the NAHL (a franchise now known as the St. Cloud Norsemen) and part of one season as th... Full Story25-26 Schedule Highlighted by a Steel Dozen, Blue Opener
June 19, 2025 - The Minnesota Wilderness will open the 2025-26 season seeing Blue and will be facing plenty of "steel" throughout the campaign.
The North American Hockey League released the docket for the new season Wednesday. The Wilderness will open at home on Friday, Sept. 12 vs. the team they ended the 2024-25 season with - the Springfield Jr. Blues. The two will follow with another game at Northwoods Credit Union Arena on Saturday, Sept. 13. Those contests feature a 4-game home stand the Wilderness will play before it departs for th... Full StoryMix of Youth and Experience Acquired at Draft
June 12, 2025 - The Minnesota Wilderness brought in five junior hockey veterans and three rookies in the 2025 NAHL Entry Draft held Wednesday.
The 8-player contingent includes four forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender.
Talan Blanck was Minnesota's top pick, as the Wilderness called his name as the 16th selection in the first round. A forward from Fond du Lac, WI, Blanck will be entering his third season at the junior level after playing a combined total of 118 games in his first two campaigns. Blanck split 2024-25 with the US... Full StoryMinnesota Wilderness News
- Selection Process for 25-26 Season Begins - July 21, 2025
- Yurichuk Hired as Director of Youth Development - July 12, 2025
- 25-26 Schedule Highlighted by a Steel Dozen, Blue Opener - June 19, 2025
- Mix of Youth and Experience Acquired at Draft - June 12, 2025
- Forward and Goaltender Brought in Through Futures Draft - June 11, 2025
- Upcoming Drafts to Add to Talent Pool - June 9, 2025
- Young Commits to UMD - June 9, 2025
- Netusil Scores Hat Trick of League Honors - June 9, 2025
- Wilderness End Season Strong, But Fall Just Short of Playoffs - April 15, 2025
- Wilderness Enter Final Day with Playoffs Still Within Reach - April 15, 2025
- Springfield Swings in for End-Of-Season Showdown - April 10, 2025
- Boitz Steps Down as President of Hockey Ops - April 7, 2025
- Friday Win Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive - April 7, 2025
- Wilderness Drop Series Opener to Jets - April 4, 2025
- Wilderness Seek to Continue Push for Playoffs vs. Jets - April 2, 2025
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League: North American Hockey LeagueHome: Cloquet, Minnesota
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Minnesota Wilderness Scoreboard
| Sat., Apr 12 | W | Springfield 1 at Minnesota Wilderness 3 | Final |
| Fri., Apr 11 | W | Springfield 2 at Minnesota Wilderness 3 | Final |
| Fri., Apr 4 | W | Janesville 2 at Minnesota Wilderness 5 | Final |
| Thu., Apr 3 | L | Janesville 2 at Minnesota Wilderness 1 | Final |
| Sat., Mar 29 | W | Minnesota Wilderness 4 at Chippewa 3 | Final |
| Fri., Mar 28 | W | Chippewa 3 at Minnesota Wilderness 4 | Final |
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- Minnesota Wilderness tryout camp attracts top local talent - NAHL Pine Journal (July 23)
- Cloquet's Young among 13 Northland natives drafted by USHL - NAHL Pine Journal (May 7)
- After nabbing first win since February, Jets fall to Wilderness - NAHL Janesville Gazette (March 24)
- Friday: Wilderness defeat Bears in overtime - NAHL Kenai Peninsula Clarion (February 22)
- Saturday: Wilderness snap skid by topping Bears in OT - NAHL Kenai Peninsula Clarion (February 2)
- Ice Dogs sweep Wilderness in first three-game series of the season - NAHL Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (January 26)
- Ice Dogs lose lead late but beat Wilderness in OT for first 2025 series win - NAHL Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (January 25)
- Ice Dogs start fast, hold off Wilderness for 3-2 win - NAHL Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (January 24)
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