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June 11, 2026 - In 2025, the Minnesota Wilderness found its first pick in the NAHL Entry Draft on the roster of the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL. Forward Talan Blanck was that player, and he wound up being a centerpiece of a squad that finished with the franchise's best regular season ever and then set records while leading the team in scoring in a playoff run that ended with an overtime loss to the Maryland Black Bears in the Robertson Cup Final.
Considering the success of that selection, the Wilderness went to the Vipers again for their f... Full Story
June 9, 2026 - The Minnesota Wilderness this week will have two opportunities to add to its list of protected players for the 2026-27 season.
The North American Hockey League is hosting two drafts - the first will be a futures draft Tuesday, June 9, followed by the league's annual entry draft on Wednesday, June 10.
For the Futures draft, all league squads will select two players. According to the NAHL website, this draft is designed to give players "early exposure to junior hockey and support their path to NCAA hockey through the NAH... Full Story
May 29, 2026 - It was a whirlwind of a hockey season for Matt Hauser.
The Minnesota Wilderness defenseman first completed his senior year of Minnesota high school hockey with the Rogers Royals, then moved on to begin his junior career with the Wilderness. His time with the Wilderness resulted in helping them win a division title, followed by a playoff run that ended with their first appearance in the Robertson Cup final since 2015.
And last, but not least, he determined where he will be playing his collegiate hockey.
Hauser has gi... Full Story
May 21, 2026 - It turns out Talan Blanck's efforts in the 2026 Robertson Cup Playoffs did not just establish new Minnesota Wilderness records, his goal scoring in the post-season tied a NAHL record.
Blanck's 12 tallies in his 12 post-season games tied the league mark for goals in a single playoff. He joins Karl Sellan of the Texas Tornado in 2006 and Dain Prewitt of the Fargo-Moorhead Jets in 2005 as the only players in NAHL history to reach the 12-playoff goal plateau.
Blanck added 11 assists, which gave him 23 points, which had als... 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 Tap into Familiar Place for First Pick of Entry Draft
June 11, 2026 - In 2025, the Minnesota Wilderness found its first pick in the NAHL Entry Draft on the roster of the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL. Forward Talan Blanck was that player, and he wound up being a centerpiece of a squad that finished with the franchise's best regular season ever and then set records while leading the team in scoring in a playoff run that ended with an overtime loss to the Maryland Black Bears in the Robertson Cup Final.
Considering the success of that selection, the Wilderness went to the Vipers again for their f... Full StoryMore Minnesota Wilderness stories below
Draft Week Arrives as Wilderness Seek Top Talent
June 9, 2026 - The Minnesota Wilderness this week will have two opportunities to add to its list of protected players for the 2026-27 season.
The North American Hockey League is hosting two drafts - the first will be a futures draft Tuesday, June 9, followed by the league's annual entry draft on Wednesday, June 10.
For the Futures draft, all league squads will select two players. According to the NAHL website, this draft is designed to give players "early exposure to junior hockey and support their path to NCAA hockey through the NAH... Full StoryHauser Caps off Historic Rookie Campaign with St. Cloud State Commitment
May 29, 2026 - It was a whirlwind of a hockey season for Matt Hauser.
The Minnesota Wilderness defenseman first completed his senior year of Minnesota high school hockey with the Rogers Royals, then moved on to begin his junior career with the Wilderness. His time with the Wilderness resulted in helping them win a division title, followed by a playoff run that ended with their first appearance in the Robertson Cup final since 2015.
And last, but not least, he determined where he will be playing his collegiate hockey.
Hauser has gi... Full StoryBlanck Ties NAHL Playoff Goal Mark; Lands on All-Tourney Team with Dziver, Hauser
May 21, 2026 - It turns out Talan Blanck's efforts in the 2026 Robertson Cup Playoffs did not just establish new Minnesota Wilderness records, his goal scoring in the post-season tied a NAHL record.
Blanck's 12 tallies in his 12 post-season games tied the league mark for goals in a single playoff. He joins Karl Sellan of the Texas Tornado in 2006 and Dain Prewitt of the Fargo-Moorhead Jets in 2005 as the only players in NAHL history to reach the 12-playoff goal plateau.
Blanck added 11 assists, which gave him 23 points, which had als... Full StoryMinnesota Wilderness News
- Wilderness Tap into Familiar Place for First Pick of Entry Draft - June 11, 2026
- Draft Week Arrives as Wilderness Seek Top Talent - June 9, 2026
- Hauser Caps off Historic Rookie Campaign with St. Cloud State Commitment - May 29, 2026
- Blanck Ties NAHL Playoff Goal Mark; Lands on All-Tourney Team with Dziver, Hauser - May 21, 2026
- Historic Season Ends with OT Loss at Robertson Cup Final - May 21, 2026
- Wilderness Set to Tackle Final Challenge to Bring Home Robby - May 19, 2026
- Finals Bound: Wilderness Slay Bruins to Sweep Series, Advance to Championship - May 18, 2026
- Wilderness One Win Away from Finals Thanks to Blanck Hat Trick and OT Winner - May 17, 2026
- Wilderness Draw 2015 Finalist Opponent in Robby Cup Semis - May 14, 2026
- Comeback Complete: Wilderness Outlast Windigo to Claim Division Playoff Title - May 14, 2026
- Staying Alive: Dziver Returns to Lead Game 3 Win - May 9, 2026
- Wilderness Post Decisive Win to Force Game 5 - May 9, 2026
- Wilderness Backs against the Wall Heading into Game 3 - May 7, 2026
- Blanck Achieves Childhood Dream with Wisconsin Commitment - May 7, 2026
- Dziver and Gerlich Land on All Midwest Division Team - May 7, 2026
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League: North American Hockey LeagueHome: Cloquet, Minnesota
Website: Minnesota Wilderness site
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Minnesota Wilderness Scoreboard
| Tue., May 19 | L | Minnesota Wilderness 2 at Maryland 3 (Championship; Blaine, MN) | Final (OT) |
| Sat., May 16 | W | Austin 3 at Minnesota Wilderness 7 (Playoff Gm. 2; Blaine, MN) | Final |
| Fri., May 15 | W | Minnesota Wilderness 4 at Austin 3 (Playoff Gm. 1; Blaine, MN) | Final (OT) |
| Mon., May 11 | W | Wisconsin 0 at Minnesota Wilderness 3 (Playoff Gm. 5) | Final |
| Sat., May 9 | W | Minnesota Wilderness 5 at Wisconsin 1 (Playoff Gm. 4) | Final |
| Fri., May 8 | W | Minnesota Wilderness 6 at Wisconsin 4 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
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Minnesota Wilderness Headlines
- Wilderness stunned in OT in Robertson Cup final - NAHL Pine Journal (May 20)
- Minnesota Wilderness sweep semifinal, to play Tuesday for NAHL title - NAHL Duluth News-Tribune (May 17)
- Austin Bruins' season ends with second straight loss at Robertson Cup - NAHL Rochester Post-Bulletin (May 17)
- Austin's season on the line again after loss in national tournament - NAHL Rochester Post-Bulletin (May 16)
- Luc Bydal's hat trick leads Anchorage Wolverines to playoff win - NAHL Anchorage Daily News (April 18)
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