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Housley Named SIJHL Player of the Week
January 24, 2012
Wilderness forward Wilson Housley has been name player of the week for the week ending January 22. In the four games that the Wilderness played, Wilson contributed five goals and three assists. He currently has a seven game point streak and has 14 goals and 14 assists in the 16 games he has played with the Wilderness this season.
Wilson is the fifth Wilderness player to be recognized with this achievement this season.
2011-12 Pizza Hut player-of-the-week recipients
Week 1: (Sept. 12-18) Bram Erickson, (F) Wisconsin Wilderness
Week 2: (Sept. 19-25) Jordan Larson, (F) Fort Frances Lakers
Week 3: (Sept. 26-Oct. 2) Zach Blaisdell, (F) Wisconsin Wilderness
Week 4: (Oct. 3-9) Tyler Ampe, (G) Fort Frances Lakers
Week 5: (Oct. 10-16) Marc Nother, (G) Thunder Bay North Stars
Week 6: (Oct. 17-23) Jeremy Johnson, (F) Wisconsin Wilderness
Week 7: (Oct. 24-30) Jordan Shockley, (F) Duluth Clydesdales
Week 8: (Oct. 31-Nov. 6) Quinn Rempel, (F) Thunder Bay North Stars
Week 9: (Nov. 7-13) Jason Dzurik, (G) Duluth Clydesdales
Week 10: (Nov. 14-20) Jayme Brattengeier, (G) Sioux Lookout Flyers
Week 11: (Nov. 21-27) Byron Katapaytuk, (F) Fort Frances Lakers
Week 12: (Nov. 28-Dec. 4) Ryan Lobreau, (F) Dryden Ice Dogs
Week 13: (Dec. 5-11) Kyle Breukelman, (D) Thunder Bay North Stars
Week 14: (Dec. 12-18) Mike Dietrich, (F) Wisconsin Wilderness
Week 15: (Dec. 19-25) Daniel Morin, (D) Dryden Ice Dogs
Week 16: (Dec. 28-Jan. 8) Hunter Scott, (F) Duluth Clydesdales
Week 17: (Jan. 9-15) Matt Kaarela, (F) Thunder Bay North Stars
Week 18: (Jan. 16-22) Wilson Housley, (F) Wisconsin Wilderness
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Wilderness Weekly Roundup
January 16, 2012
After winning two games this past week, the Wilderness currently lead the SIJHL by 11 points, over the second place Fort Frances Lakers. They have won 16 straight games and currently have a record of 33-3-1 on the season.
On Friday, the Wilderness hosted the Iron Range at the Northwest Sports Complex, skating to a 12-1 victory. The Wilderness jumped out to a 5-0 lead after one period of play, getting goals from Wilson Housley, Mike Dietrich, Luke Hendrickson, Anthony Calabrese and Andrew Anderson. They extended their lead in the second, with six goals, including two fromJordan Shockley and one apiece from by Jeremy Johnson, Shane Topf, Austin Bevilacqua and Anthony Calabrese. Austin Bevilacqua notched another in the third period to finish off the scoring for the Wilderness.
In a much tighter game, the Wilderness next faced the second place Fort Frances Lakers, with the Wilderness coming away with the 2-0 win. After two scoreless periods, Wilderness forward Jordan Shockley came through with a power play goal (assisted by Luke Hendrickson and Wilson Housley) with 6:19 remaining in the game. Shane Topf added empty net in the final minute of play to round out the scoring. Goalie Tanner Milliron stopped all of the 23 shots he faced to register his league-leading fifth shut out of the season.
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Wilderness Ranked Sixth in CJHL Top 20 Rankings
January 9, 2011
The Wilderness have moved up two spots in the Canadian Junior Hockey League weekly rankings to number six, their highest in team history. This comes after a week where the Wilderness were 3-0, outscoring their opponents 16-4.
The weekly rankings are selected in consultation with National Hockey League Central Scouting and are based upon a variety of factors, including the league in which the team plays, winning percentage, win-loss record, and goals-for versus goals-against ratio. The CJHL is comprised of ten leages across Canada: the Superior Junior Hockey League (SIJHL), British Columbia Junior Hockey League(BCHL), Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL), Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL), Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL), Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL), Ontario Junior Hockey League(OJHL), Central Canada Hockey League, Ligue de Hockey Junior AAA due Quebec (LHJAAAQ), and the Maritime Hockey League (MHL).
1. Penticton Vees (BCHL) (2)
2. Woodstock Slammers (MHL) (1)
3. Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) (3)
4. Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) (7)
5. Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL) (4)
6. Wisconsin Wilderness (SIJHL) (8)
7. Nepean Raiders (CCHL) (5)
8. Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) (10)
9. Newmarket Hurricanes (OJHL) (13)
10. Humboldt Broncos (SJHL) (18)
11. Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL) (11)
12. Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) (6)
13. Dauphin Kings (MJHL) (9)
14. Lloydminster Bobcats (AJHL) (17)
15. Portage Terriers (MJHL) (14)
16. Brooks Bandits (AJHL) (12)
17. Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL) (19)
18. Cobourg Cougars (OJHL) (NR)
19. St. Michael's Buzzers (OJHL) (HM)
20. Les Cougars du College Champlain - Sherbrooke (LHJAAAQ) (20)
Honorable Mention: Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL), Fort Frances Lakers (SIJHL),Georgetown Raiders (OJHL), Stouffville Spirit (OJHL), Metro Marauders (MHL |
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Wilderness Weekly Roundup
January 9, 2012
This past week, the Wilderness played 3 games, going 3-0. They currently have a record of 31-3-1 and have won 14 straight games. They sit atop the SIJHL, leading the second place Fort Frances Lakers by six points.
On Wednesday, the Wilderness traveled to Hoyt Lakes, MN to take on the Iron Range Ironheads. The Wilderness won their 12th game in a row by defeating the Ironheads 8-0. The trio of Wilson Housley, Jordan Shockley, and Jeremy Johnson combined for 10 points in the game with Housley leading the way with two goals and two assists. Shockley and Johnson each had one goal and two assist . Austin Bevilacqua, Zach Blaisdell, Christian Belobaba, and Mike Dietrich notched the other tallies. Dietrich also had an assist in the game as he extended his consective game point streak to 20. Luke Hendrickson, Nick Drill, Danny Bartowski, Anthony Calabrese, and Andre Rakas contributed assists in the win. Goalie Tanner Milliron turned away all 26 shots he faced, as the Wilderness outshot the Iron Range 54 to 26.
On Friday, the Wilderness returned home to the Northwest Sports Complex to take on the Sioux Lookout Flyers. The Flyers opened the game with a goal and would hold the lead thru two periods. The Wilderness rallied in the third, getting two goals from Andrew Anderson and one from Mike Dietrich, all less than two minutes apart early in the third. The Flyers would come back with one goal, but Zach Blaisdell scored an empty net goal to finish off the scoring. The Wilderness outshot the Flyers 46 to 22 in the game. Goalie Tanner Milliron stopped 20 of the 22 shots he faced in net, as the Wilderness skated to a 4-2 victory.
In the second game of the series with Sioux Lookout, the Wilderness came away with a 4-2 win, improving their record to 31-3-1. Mike Dietrich opened the first period scoring with a powerplay goal, assisted by Steve Hughes. The Flyers tied up the score in the first byt the Wilderness came back with three goals in the second period to secure the victory. The Wilderness got second period goals from Wilson Housley (assisted by Jordan Shockley), Steve Hughes (assisted by Nick Drill and Andrew Anderson), and Shane Topf (assisted by Housley and Dietrich). Goalie Gordy Defiel was solid in net, stopping 28 of 30 shots he faced.
This week, the Wilderness are again at home on Friday and Saturday nights, as they face the Iron Range on Friday and the second place Fort Frances Lakers on Saturday.
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Mike Dietrich named SIJHL Player of the Month
January 6, 2012
Wilderness forward Mike Dietrich was named the Superior International Junior Hockey League's player of the month for December.
In eight games during December, Dietrich scored 10 goals, including 2 game-winners. He also had seven assists for a total of 17 points for the month. Mike currently has a 20 consecutive game point streak, getting 34 points (18 goals, 16 assists) during that span and is tied for fourth in offensive points in the SIJHL. Dietrich leads the league with six game winning goals.
Dietrich is the second Wilderness player to earn this title during the 2011-2012. Goalie Tanner Milliron achieved this recognition for the month of November.
2011-12 SPORTOP PERFORMER OF THE MONTH RECIPIENTS
October: Jordan Larson, (F) Fort Frances Lakers
November: Tanner Milliron, (G) Wisconsin Wilderness
December: Mike Dietrich, (F) Wisconsin Wilderness
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Mike Dietrich Named SIJHL Player of the Week
December 19. 2011
Wilderness forward Mike Dietrich has been named the Pizza Hut player of the week by the Superior International Junior Hockey League for the week ending December 18.
In the four games that the Wilderness played this past week, Dietrich contributed 11 points, getting five goals and six assists. Mike currently has an 18 consecutive game point streak and leads the Wilderness in scoring with 22 goals and 20 assists for 42 points. He is currently tied for third in the league in scoring and leads the league in game winning goals with six.
Mike is the fourth Wilderness player to be named player of the week during the 2011-2012 season.
Week 1: (Sept. 12-18) Bram Erickson, (F) Wisconsin Wilderness
Week 2: (Sept. 19-25) Jordan Larson, (F) Fort Frances Lakers
Week 3: (Sept. 26-Oct. 2) Zach Blaisdell, (F) Wisconsin Wilderness
Week 4: (Oct. 3-9) Tyler Ampe, (G) Fort Frances Lakers
Week 5: (Oct. 10-16) Marc Nother, (G) Thunder Bay North Stars
Week 6: (Oct. 17-23) Jeremy Johnson, (F) Wisconsin Wilderness
Week 7: (Oct. 24-30) Jordan Shockley, (F) Duluth Clydesdales
Week 8: (Oct. 31-Nov. 6) Quinn Rempel, (F) Thunder Bay North Stars
Week 9: (Nov. 7-13) Jason Dzurik, (G) Duluth Clydesdales
Week 10: (Nov. 14-20) Jayme Brattengeier, (G) Sioux Lookout Flyers
Week 11: (Nov. 21-27) Byron Katapaytuk, (F) Fort Frances Lakers
Week 12: (Nov. 28-Dec. 4) Ryan Lobreau, (F) Dryden Ice Dogs
Week 13: (Dec. 5-11) Kyle Breukelman, (D) Thunder Bay North Stars
Week 14: (Dec. 12-18) Mike Dietrich, (F) Wisconsin Wilderness
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Wilderness Ranked 7th in CJHL Weekly Rankings
December 12, 2011
The Wilderness moved up two spots in the Canadian Junior Hockey League weekly rankings to number seven, the highest ranking in the team's history. The Wilderness currently lead the SIJHL with a record of 23-3-1 and a winning percentage of .870.
1. Woodstock Slammers (MHL) (1)
2. Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) (2)
3. Penticton Vees (BCHL) (3)
4. Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL) (5)
5. Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) (6)
6. Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) (4)
7. Wisconsin Wilderness (SIJHL) (9)
8. Nepean Raiders (CCHL) (7)
9. Newmarket Hurricanes (OJHL) (10)
10. Brooks Bandits (AJHL) (12)
11. Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) (14)
12. Portage Terriers (MJHL) (17)
13. Dauphin Kings (MJHL) (8)
14. Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) (11)
15. Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL) (15)
16. Wellington Dukes (OJHL) (13)
17. Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL) (18)
18. Lloydminster Bobcats (AJHL) (HM)
19. St. Michael's Buzzers (OJHL) (16)
20. Les Cougars du College Champlain - Sherbrooke (LHJAAAQ) (20)
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Wilderness Weekly Roundup
December 12, 2011
The Wilderness only played one goal this past week, getting a 7-0 road win over the Iron Range Ironheads. With the win, the Wilderness improve their record to 23-3-1 and a .870 winning percentage. They currently lead the SIJHL by five points over the second place Fort Frances Lakers.
In Thursday's victory, the Wilderness got off to a 4-0 lead after the first period. Austin Bevilacqua got two goals for the Wilderness and Shane Topf and Mike Dietrich each contributed one.
The Wilderness extended their lead in the second off of goals form Mike Dietrich and Zach Blaisdell, his 17th of the season. With Dietrich's goals in the game, he extended his consecutive game point streak to 14 games.
Andrew Anderson, who had three assists earlier in the game, finished the scoring giving the Wilderness the 7-0 victory. Goalie Gordy Defiel made his Wilderness debut, stopping all 22 shots he faced.
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Tanner Milliron Named the SIJHL Player of the Month |
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December 5, 2011
Wilderness goalie Tanner Milliron was named the Superior Junior Hockey League Player of the Month for the month of November. During the month, Tanner posted a 7-0 record while in net and allowed only eight goals which gave him a 1.05 goals- against average and a .955 save percentage. Tanner also had two shutouts during November.
Milliron is currently the top goalie in the league, boasting a 1.60 goals against average and a save percentage of .933. He also leads the league with three shutouts.
For his on-ice efforts Tanner will be recognized at a future game and presented with a gift package courtesy of Sportop Marketing Inc. |
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Wilderness Weekly Roundup
December 5, 2011
The Wilderness currently sit atop the SIJHL, three points ahead of the Fort Frances Lakers. The Wilderness currently have a record of 22-3-1 and a winning percentage of .865. The team also moved up one spot in the Canadian Junior Hockey League weekly rankings, to number nine. This past week, the Wilderness went 3-0-0, with wins over the Duluth Clydesdales, the Fort Frances Lakers, and the Thunder Bay North Stars.
In Wednesday's win over the Clydesdales, Mike Dietrich scored first, off a feed from Zach Blaisdell. New Wilderness forward, Shane Topf (added to the Wilderness from Topeka of the the North American Hockey League), scored his first goal as a Wilderness player, assisted by Andrew Anderson. Steve Hughes finished the scoring with a goal assisted by Anthony Calabrese and Nick Drill.
The Wilderness traveled to Fort Frances on Friday, in a matchup of the top two teams in the SIJHL. Fort Frances got off to a two goal lead, but the Wilderness rebounded with two goals from Mike Dietrich to tie things up. Dietrich's first of the night was a powerplay goal from Steve Hughes. His second goal was assisted by Nick Drill and Steve Hughes. Score was tied at the end of regulation, so teams then played an overtime period where neither team scored. Finally, Mike Dietrich scored in the shootout to give the Wilderness the 3-2 win. Tanner Milliron stopped 30 of the 32 shots he faced in goal.
Saturday, the Wilderness returned home to host the Thunder Bay North Stars. In a hard fought game, the Wilderness came out on top with a 2-1 victory off of goals from Jeremy Johnson, assisted by Jordan Shockley (acquired from the Duluth Clydesdales), and Mike Dietrich (assisted by Anthony Calabrese). Thunder Bay came back with a goal in the third to make the final score 2-1. Tanner Milliron, the leagues top player for November, stopped 32 of 33 shots.
This week the Wilderness travel to the Iron Range in their only game of the week.
Wilderness Acquire New Players
December 1st, was the trade deadline and the Wilderness were involved in moving several players.
The Wilderness recently added Luke Hendrickson and Wilson Housley to the roster. Both Luke and Wilson were members of last years championship team. They began the year playing for Chicago of the North American Hockey League before rejoining the Wilderness.
The Wilderness also added forward Shane Topf and goalie Gordy Defiel. Topf (from Eagle River, AK) started the year in Topeka(NAHL) and Defiel (from Stillwater, MN) began the season in Hudson (MnJHL).
In the only player for player trade, the Wilderness acquired forward Jordan Shockey from the Duluth Clydesdales. Shockley(from Duluth, MN) is currently tied for second in scoring in the SIJHL with 38 points on 12 goals and 26 assists. The trade sent Bryce Gustafson and Hunter Scott to Duluth.
The Wilderness also moved Bram Erickson, Zane Sampson, and Oleg Hayduk to Campbellton, New Brunswick (Maritime Hockey League) and Steve Perry to the Fort Frances Lakers.
The Wilderness welcome all of our new players to the Wilderness organization and wish all former players the best of luck in the future.
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Wilderness Ranked 9th in CJHL Weekly Rankings
December 5, 2011
The Wilderness moved up one spot in the weekly Canadian Junior Hockey League rankings to number 9. This comes after the Wilderness won all three of the games they played this past week. The Wilderness currently boast a record of 22-3-1 and a winning percentage of .865.
The weekly rankings are selected in consultation with National Hockey League Central Scouting and are based upon a variety of factors, including the league in which the team plays, winning percentage, win-loss record, and goals-for versus goals-against ratio. The CJHL is comprised of ten leages across Canada: the Superior Junior Hockey League (SIJHL), British Columbia Junior Hockey League(BCHL), Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL), Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL), Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL), Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL), Ontario Junior Hockey League(OJHL), Central Canada Hockey League, Ligue de Hockey Junior AAA due Quebec (LHJAAAQ), and the Maritime Hockey League (MHL).
1. Woodstock Slammers (MHL) (1)
2. Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) (2)
3. Penticton Vees (BCHL) (4)
4. Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) (5)
5. Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL) (3)
6. Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) (6)
7. Nepean Raiders (CCHL) (7)
8. Dauphin Kings (MJHL) (9)
9. Wisconsin Wilderness (SIJHL) (10)
10. Newmarket Hurricanes (OJHL) (8)
11. Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) (13)
12. Brooks Bandits (AJHL) (14)
13. Wellington Dukes (OJHL) (15)
14. Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) (17)
15. Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL) (12)
16. St. Michael's Buzzers (OJHL) (11)
17. Portage Terriers (MJHL) (16)
18. Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL) (HM)
19. Winnipeg Blues (MJHL) (19)
20. Les Cougars du College Champlain - Sherbrooke (LHJAAAQ) (20)
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Wilderness ranked 10th in CJHL rankings
November 28, 2011
Wisconsin Wilderness moved up one spot to 10th overall in the latest Canadian Junior Hockey League’s weekly rankings announced Monday.
The weekly rankings are selected in consultation with National Hockey League Central and are based upon a variety of factors, including the league in which the team plays, winning percentage, win-loss record, and goals-for versus goals-against ratio. The CJHL is comprised of ten leages across Canada.
1. Woodstock Slammers (MHL) (1)
2. Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) (2)
3. Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL) (4)
4. Penticton Vees (BCHL) (3)
5. Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) (5)
6. Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) (7)
7. Nepean Raiders (CCHL) (8)
8. Newmarket Hurricanes (OJHL) (9)
9. Dauphin Kings (MJHL) (14)
10. Wisconsin Wilderness (SIJHL) (11)
11. St. Michael's Buzzers (OJHL) (6)
12. Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL) (10)
13. Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) (15)
14. Brooks Bandits (AJHL) (17)
15. Wellington Dukes (OJHL) (HM)
16. Portage Terriers (MJHL) (NR)
17. Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) (NR)
18. Winnipeg Blues (MJHL) (16)
19. Brockville Braves (CCHL) (18)
20. Les Cougars du College Champlain - Sherbrooke (LHJAAAQ) (20)
Honorable Mention: Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL), Lloydminster Bobcats (AJHL), Humboldt Broncos (SJHL), Cornwall Colts (CCHL), Amherst Ramblers (MHL).
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Wilderness Weekly Roundup
November 28, 2011
The Wilderness are currently in first place in the SIJHL, one point ahead of the Fort Frances Lakers. The Wilderness currently have a record of 19-3-1 and a winning percentage of .848. The team also moved up one spot in the Canadian Junior Hockey League weekly rankings, to number 10. This past week, the Wilderness went 2-0-1, losing to the Iron Range Ironheads in overtime and sweeping the Sioux Lookout Flyers.
In Wednesday's overtime loss, the Wilderness came back from a 2 goal deficit getting goals from Nick Drill, Andrew Habel and Jeremy Johnson to tie the Ironheads 3-3 after regulation. The Ironheads then scored 3:14 into overtime, giving them their second win of the season.
The Wilderness rebounded from that loss by sweeping the Sioux Lookout Flyers in Sioux Lookout. Saturday's 3-0 shutout had goals from Anthony Calabrese (from Steve Hughes and Mike Dietrich), Zach Blaisdell (unassisted), and Nick Drill (assisted by Mike Dietrich). Goalie Tanner Milliron turned away all 29 shots he faced.
The Wilderness completed the sweep on Sunday by a score of 5-1. Steve Hughes (Anthony Calabrese), Andrew Anderson (Danny Bartkowiak), and Christian Belobaba (Luke Hendrickson) scored in the first period, giving the Wilderness a 3-0 lead after one. The Flyers came back with a goal in the second, but the Wilderness finished off the scoring with goals from Andrew Habel (Mike Dietrich) and Zach Blaisdell (unassisted) in the third period. The Wilderness outshot the Flyers 36-23, with goalie Tanner Milliron stopping 22 of 23 shots.
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Wilderness Ranked #11 in Weekly CJHL Rankings
November 21, 2011
Wisconsin Wilderness dropped two spots to 11th overall in the latest Canadian Junior Hockey League’s weekly rankings announced Monday.
The weekly rankings are selected in consultation with National Hockey League Central and are based upon a variety of factors, including the league in which the team plays, winning percentage, win-loss record, and goals-for versus goals-against ratio. The CJHL is comprised of ten leages across Canada.
1. Woodstock Slammers (MHL)
2. Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL)
3. Penticton Vees (BCHL)
4. Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL)
5. Battlefords North Stars (SJHL)
6. St. Michael’s Buzzers (OJHL)
7. Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL)
8. Nepean Raiders (CCHL)
9. Newmarket Hurricanes (OJHL)
10. Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL)
11. Wisconsin Wilderness (SIJHL)
12. Winkler Flyers (MJHL)
13. Cobourg Cougars (OJHL)
14. Dauphin Kings (MJHL)
15. Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL)
16. Winnipeg Blues (MJHL)
17. Brooks Bandits (AJHL)
18. Brockville Braves (CCHL)
19. Surrey Eagles (BCHL)
20. Les Cougars du College Champlain - Sherbrooke (LHJAAAQ)
Honorable Mention: Fort Frances Lakers (SIJHL), Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL), Oakville Blades (OJHL), Wellington Dukes (OJHL), Summerside Western Capitals (MHL).
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Wilderness Weekly Roundup
November 21, 2011
The Wilderness are currently tied for first place with the Fort Frances Laker in the SIJHL, though the Lakers have played four more games than the Wilderness. The Wilderness currently have a record of 17-3-0 and a winning percentage of .850.
This past week, the Wilderness won both games they played, outscoring their opponents 14-0. On Friday, the Iron Range Ironheads visited the Northwest Sports Complex . The Wilderness came away with a 8-0 victory, outshooting the Ironheads 50-19 in the process. Jeremy Johnson, Andrew Anderson, and Steven Phillips all scored in the opening period to give the Wilderness a 3-0 lead after one. In the second, Andrew Habel, Hunter Scott, and Jeremy Johnson (2nd of the night) increased the lead. Finally in the third, Nick Drill and Hunter Scott (2nd of the game) scored to end the scoring for the night. Zane Sampson turned away all 19 shots he faced, giving the Wilderness the shutout.
The winning ways continued on Sunday in Duluth, as the Wilderness defeated the Clydesdales 6-0, outshooting them 39-22. Tanner Milliron earned the shutout to give the WIlderness their second shutout of the weekend. Scoring for the Wilderness was Steve Terry, Andrew Anderson (2 goals), Hunter Scott, Anthony Bevilacqua, and Zach Blaisdell.
The Wilderness are on the road this week to play the Ironheads on Wednesday and the Sioux Lookout Flyers on Saturday and Sunday.
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Wilderness Weekly Roundup
November 14, 2011
The Wilderness ended the week ranked number 9 in the Canadian Junior Hockey League Top 20 Rankings jumping up 3 spots from their number 12 ranking the week before. The Wilderness have an overall record of 15-3-0 and are tied with the Fort Frances Lakers for the top spot in the SIJHL. The Lakers have played three more games than the Wilderness.
On Tuesday, the Wilderness traveled to Fort Frances in a battle of the top two teams, with the Wilderness winning 3-1. The Lakers scored first, but the Wilderness came back with three unanswered goals for the win. Anthony Calabrese's second period power play goal (from Steve Hughes and Nick Drill) tied the game up. The Wilderness scored two in the third, getting goals from Andrew Anderson (from Drill and Bram Erickson) and Mike Dietrich (assisted by Drill and Calabrese). Tanner Milliron turned away 19 of the 20 shots he faced.
Saturday, the Dryden Ice Dogs came to town to play the Wilderness. Again, the Wilderness fell behind, but came back with 4 unanswered goals for the 4-1 win. In the 2nd, Zach Blaisdell got his 13th goal of the season off a feed from Mike Dietrich. Dietrich then got his first of the night, assisted by Anthony Calabrese and Zach Blaisdell. In the 3rd, Dietrich scored his 10th of the year on the powerplay, assisted by Blaisdell and Nick Drill. Bram Erickson, getting his 10th goal of the season, finished the scoring for the Wilderness, off a feed from Andrew Habel and Drill. In goal, Tanner Milliron stopped 18 of 19 shots.
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Wilderness ranked # 9 in CJHL Top 20 Weekly Rankings
November 14, 2011
The Wisconsin Wilderness have cracked the top 10 in the Canadian Junior Hockey League’s weekly ranking, moving up from number 12 to number 9.
CJHL Top 20 rankings
1. Woodstock Slammers (MHL)
2. Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL)
3. Penticton Vees (BCHL)
4. St. Michael’s Buzzers (OJHL)
5. Newmarket Hurricanes (OJHL)
6. Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL)
7. Battlefords North Stars (SJHL)
8. Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL)
9. WISCONSIN WILDERNESS (SIJHL)
10. Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL)
11. Winkler Flyers (MJHL)
12. Brooks Bandits (AJHL)
13. Nepean Raiders (CCHL)
14. Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL)
15. Winnipeg Blues (MJHL)
16. Vernon Vipers (BCHL)
17. Oakville Blades (OJHL)
18. Cobourg Cougars (OJHL)
19. Amherst Ramblers (MHL)
20. College Francais de Longueuil (LHJAAAQ)
Honourable Mention: Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL), Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL), Dauphin KIngs (MJHL), Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL), Brockville Braves (CCHL).
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CJHL Weekly Top 20 Rankings
November 7, 2011
The Wisconsin Wilderness have moved down one spot to 12th overall in the Canadian Junior Hockey League’s weekly Top 20 rankings for the week ending November 6, 2011.
1. Woodstock Slammers (MHL) (1)
2. Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) (4)
3. Penticton Vees (BCHL) (3)
4. Newmarket Hurricanes (OJHL) (5)
5. Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL) (10)
6. Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) (12)
7. St. Michael's Buzzers (OJHL) (2)
8. Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) (8)
9. Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL) (16)
10. Winnipeg Blues (MJHL) (13)
11. Cornwall Colts (CCHL) (6)
12. Wisconsin Wilderness (SIJHL) (11)
13. Nepean Raiders (CCHL) (17)
14. Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) (7)
15. Winkler Flyers (MJHL) (9)
16. Brooks Bandits (AJHL) (14)
17. Cobourg Cougars (OJHL) (19)
18. Amherst Ramblers (MHL) (15)
19. Vernon Vipers (BCHL) (18)
20. Les Cougars du College Champlain - Sherbrooke (LHJAAAQ) (NR)
Honourable Mention: Merritt Centennials (BCHL), Bonnyville Pontiacs (AJHL), Nipawin Hawks (SJHL), Fort Frances Lakers (SIJHL), Brockville Braves (CCHL).
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Wilderness Weekly Roundup
November 7, 2011
The Wilderness ended the week ranked at 12th in the Canadian Junior Hockey League Top 20 Rankings, down from 11th the week before. The Wilderness are currently in 2nd place in the SIJHL, 4 points behind the 1st place Fort Frances Lakers, who have played three more games than the Wilderness.
On Saturday, the Wilderness hosted the Lakers in a battle of the top two teams, with the Wilderness coming out on top 5-1. Andrew Anderson opened the scoring for the Wilderness in the 1st period off an assist from Bram Erickson. The Lakers evened it up on a powerplay goal in the final minute of the 1st.
During the 2nd period Hunter Scott (assisted by Bryce Anderson) and Mike Dietrich (assisted by Zach Blaisdell and Anthony Calabrese) scored. Anthony Calabrese had two goals in the third, to end the scoring for the night. His first goal was assisted by Tanner Milliron. His second goal was on the powerplay, assisted by Bram Erickson and Steve Hughes. Goalie Tanner Milliron turned away 22 of 23 shots on the night.
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Wilderness Weekly Roundup
This past week saw the Wilderness move up one spot in the Canadian Junior Hockey League Top 20 Rankings. The Wilderness moved up to 11th overall, from 12th, a spot they held for the 3 previous weeks. The Wilderness are currently in 2nd place in the SIJHL, 2 points behind the 1st place Fort Frances Lakers. The Lakers travel to Spooner on Saturday night to battle the Wilderness in a faceoff between the top two teams.
This past week, the Wilderness traveled to Dryden for two games. Wilderness split the weekend, winning 3-0 on Friday and losing 3-1 on Saturday.
Friday's win had Mike Dietrich scoring in the 1st period, with an assist going to Steve Terry. Matt Peterson (assisted by Danny Bartkowiak and Steve Hughes) and Bram Erickson (from Andre Rakas and Tanner Milliron) scored in the 2nd period. Goalie Tanner Milliron was perfect on the night, stopping all 20 shots he faced.
In Saturday's loss, the lone Wilderness goal was scored by Zach Blaisdell, assisted by Mike Dietrich and Nick Drill. In goal, Zane Sampson stopped 22 of the 25 shots.
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Jeremy Johnson Named SIJHL Pizza Hut Player of the Week
October 24, 2011
The Superior International Junior Hockey League announced that Wilderness forward Jeremy Johnson has been named the SIJHL Pizza Hut Player of the Week for the week ending October 23.
In two games this past week Jeremy amassed nine points in a pair of Wisconsin victories. He opened with a two-tally, five-assist performance in an 11-1 win against the Iron Range on Friday and followed that up the next night by scoring again and setting up the game-winner in a narrow 2-1 road win at Thunder Bay. Johnson’s offensive outburst allowed him to move into a tie for fifth spot in SIJHL scoring with 15 points on seven goals and eight assists for the league-leading Wilderness.
Honorable mention for the Pizza Hut player of the week award went to Byron Katapaytuk, (F) Fort Frances Lakers; Jayme Brattengeier, (G) Sioux Lookout Flyers; Marshall Fox, (D) Thunder Bay North Stars; Ryan Lobreau, (F) Dryden Ice Dogs; Troy Olson (D) Duluth Clydesdales and Shamus O’Neill (F) Iron Range Iron Heads.
2011-12 Pizza Hut player-of-the-week recipients
Week 1: (Sept. 19) Bram Erickson, (F) Wisconsin Wilderness
Week 2: (Sept. 26) Jordan Larson, (F) Fort Frances Lakers
Week 3: (Oct. 3) Zach Blaisdell, (F) Wisconsin Wilderness
Week 4: (Oct. 10) Tyler Ampe, (G) Fort Frances Lakers
Week 5: (Oct. 17) Marc Nother, (G) Thunder Bay North Stars
Week 6: (Oct. 24) Jeremy Johnson, (F) Wisconsin Wilderness |
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Wilderness Weekly Roundup
For the 3rd week in a row, the Wilderness ended the week ranked 12th in the Canadian Junior Hockey League and are in first place in the SIJHL, leading the second place Fort Frances Lakers by 1 point. Overall, the Wilderness have played 13 games, winning 11 and losing 2.
The Wilderness won two of three games this past week. They opened the week in Thunder Bay on Wednesday, losing 3-1. Bram Erickson scored the lone goal for the Wilderness, with assists going to Steve Terry and Oleg Hayduk. Goalie Zane Sampson stopped 24 of 26 shots.
On Friday the Wilderness returned home to take on the Iron Range Ironheads. In the first ever meeting between the two teams, the Wilderness won by a score of 11-1. Jeremy Johnson lead the scoring for the Wilderness earning 7 points, on two goals and 5 assists. Also scoring for the Wilderness was Scott Hunter (2 goals, 1 assist), Danny Bartkowiak (2 goals), Nick Drill (1 goal, 1 assist), Zach Blaisdell (1 goal, 1 assist), Steve Hughes, Bram Erickson and Mike Dietrich. The Wilderness outshot the Ironheads 61-15. Goalie Tanner Milliron stopped 14 of 15 shots.
The Wilderness traveled back to Thunder Bay on Saturday. The North Stars got off to an early lead, scoring a minute into the game, but the Wilderness came back with two goals in the third period to defeat the North Stars 2-1. Jeremy Johnson got his 7th goal of the season, assisted by Oleg Hayduk and Steve Hughes. Bram Erickson got a power play goal, assisted by Oleg Hayduk and Jeremy Johnson. Goalie Zane Sampson turned back 18 of 19 shots.
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CJHL Weekly Top 20 Rankings
October 24, 2011
The Superior International Junior Hockey League’s Wisconsin Wilderness have been listed 12th overall for a third straight week in the Canadian Junior Hockey League’s weekly Top 20 rankings.
1. Woodstock Slammers (MHL) (2)
2. Winkler Flyers (MJHL) (1)
3. St. Michael's Buzzers (OJHL) (4)
4. Cornwall Colts (CCHL) (5)
5. Newmarket Hurricanes (OJHL) (17)
6. Penticton Vees (BCHL) (7)
7. Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) (3)
8. Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) (15)
9. Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) (10)
10. Amherst Ramblers (MHL) (8)
11. Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL) (16)
12. Wisconsin Wilderness (SIJHL) (12)
13. Brooks Bandits (AJHL) (6)
14. Vernon Vipers (BCHL) (11)
15. Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) (HM)
16. Les Cougars du College Champlain - Sherbrooke (LHJAAAQ) (9)
17. Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL) (14)
18. Nipawin Hawks (SJHL) (13)
19. Winnipeg Blues (MJHL) (HM)
20. Oakville Blades (OJHL) (NR)
The weekly rankings are based upon: the league in which the teams play, winning percentage, win-loss record, total points accumulated, and goals-for versus goals-against ratio. The CJHL is comprised of the ten Junior A hockey leagues across Canada. |
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October 17, 2011
Wisconsin Wilderness remain 12th in CJHL Top 20 rankings
The Superior International Junior Hockey League’s Wisconsin Wilderness have been listed 12th overall for a second consecutive week in the Canadian Junior Hockey League’s weekly Top 20 rankings. Wisconsin currently tops the SIJHL standings with an impressive 9-1 record for 18 points.
CJHL Top 20 rankings
(As of Oct. 17, 2011)
1. Winkler Flyers (MJHL)
2. Woodstock Slammers (MHL)
3. Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL)
4. St. Michael’s Buzzers (OJHL)
5. Cornwall Colts (CCHL)
6. Brooks Bandits (AJHL)
7. Penticton Vees (BCHL)
8. Amherst Ramblers (MHL)
9. Les Cougars du College Champlain - Sherbrooke (LHJAAAQ)
10. Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL)
11. Vernon Vipers (BCHL)
12. WISCONSIN WILDERNESS (SIJHL)
13. Nipawin Hawks (SJHL)
14. Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL)
15. Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL)
16. Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL)
17. Newmarket Hurricanes (OJHL)
18. Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL)
19. Surrey Eagles (BCHL)
20. Dauphin Kings (MJHL)
Honourable Mention: Lloydminster Bobcats (AJHL), Battlefords North Stars (SJHL), Winnipeg Blues (MJHL), Georgetown Raiders (OJHL), and the Nepean Raiders (CCHL). |
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The following are this week’s CJHL Top 20 rankings:
(As of Oct. 10/11)
1. Cornwall Colts (CCHL)
2. Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL)
3. Winkler Flyers (MJHL)
4. Vernon Vipers (BCHL)
5. Woodstock Slammers (MHL)
6. St. Michael’s Buzzers (OJHL)
7. Les Cougars du College Champlain - Sherbrooke (LHJAAAQ)
8. Brooks Bandits (AJHL)
9. Nipawin Hawks (SJHL)
10. Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL)
11. Soo Eagles (NOJHL)
12. WISCONSIN WILDERNESS (SIJHL)
13. Amherst Ramblers (MHL)
14. Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL)
15. Newmarket Hurricanes (OJHL)
16. Winnipeg Blues (MJHL)
17. Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL)
18. Penticton Vees (BCHL)
19. Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL)
20. College Francais de Longueuil (LHJAAAQ)
Honourable mention went to the FORT FRANCES LAKERS (SIJHL), Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL), Bonnyville Pontiacs (AJHL), Dauphin Kings (MJHL) and the Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL).
The listings, compiled in conjunction with National Hockey League Central Scouting, are based upon a variety of factors which includes the league in which the teams belong to, their winning percentage, their win-loss record, total points accumulated, their goals-for versus goals-against ratio, among other factors.
The CJHL is an amalgamation of the 10 Jr. A hockey leagues from across Canada.
You can learn more on the CJHL by visiting their website at www.cjhlhockey.com
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Weekly CJHL Top 20 rankings
CJHL/SIJHL MEDIA UPDATE
Release date: Monday, Oct. 3, 2011
Wilderness 14th in latest CJHL top 20 rankings
The defending Superior International Junior Hockey League champion Wisconsin Wilderness were tabbed 14th overall the latest Canadian Junior Hockey League weekly Top 20 rankings announced Monday.
The rankings, compiled in conjunction with NHL Central Scouting, are based upon a variety of factors which includes the league in which the teams belong to, their winning percentage, their win-loss record, total points accumulated, their goals-for versus goals-against ratio, amongst other factors.
The Cornwall Colts of the Central Canadian Hockey League come in as number one overall while the Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) and the Powell River Kings (BCHL) sit second and third respectively.
CJHL Weekly Top 20 (As of Monday, Oct. 3, 2011)
1. Cornwall Colts (CCHL)
2. Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL)
3. Powell River Kings (BCHL)
4. Winkler Flyers (MJHL)
5. Woodstock Slammers (MHL)
6. Vernon Vipers (BCHL)
7. Les Cougars du College Champlain - Sherbrooke (LHJAAAQ)
8. Brooks Bandits (AJHL)
9. Soo Eagles (NOJHL)
10. St. Michael’s Buzzers (OJHL)
11. Dauphin Kings (MJHL)
12. Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL)
13. Nipawin Hawks (SJHL)
14. WISCONSIN WILDERNESS (SIJHL)
15. Newmarket Hurricanes (OJHL)
16. Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL)
17. Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL)
18. Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL)
19. Stouffville Spirit (OJHL)
20. College Francais de Longueuil (LHJAAAQ)
Honourable mention goes to the Surrey Eagles (BCHL), Bonnyville Pontiacs (AJHL), Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL), Flin Flon Bombers (MJHL), and the Amherst Ramblers (MHL).
The CJHL is an amalgamation of the 10 Jr. A leagues across Canada. More information on the CJHL at their website of www.cjhlhockey.com.
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Wisconsin's Blaisdell named Pizza Hut player of the week
THUNDER BAY, Ont. – The Superior International Junior Hockey League announced Monday that Wisconsin Wilderness forward Zach Blaisdell has been named Pizza Hut player of the week for the period ending Oct. 2.
In two games this past week the 20-year-old native of Buffalo, Minn., notched five points on four goals and one assist helping the Wilderness pick up wins over Duluth and Thunder Bay and vault into first place in the SIJHL standings.
He began by tallying twice and being the game’s second star in a home ice victory over the Clydesdales on Wednesday. That was followed up by adding two more markers, including the game-winner, and an assist as Wisconsin skated to a road triumph vs. the North Stars Saturday. He earned first star laurels for his performance in that contest.
Blaisdell now leads all skaters in the league with seven goals while his eight overall points put him in a tie for seventh in SIJHL scoring. He also has a league-best two game-winners to his credit.
For his on-ice efforts Blaisdell will receive a gift card courtesy of Pizza Hut.
Honourable mention for the Pizza Hut player of the week award went to Cole Sonstebo, (F) Dryden Ice Dogs, Anthony Wolfe (F) Sioux Lookout Flyers; Jordan Shockley (F) Duluth Clydesdales and Sam Dubinsky, (F) Thunder Bay North Stars.
The Fort Frances Lakers and Iron Range Ironheads did not play any games last week and thus did not have a nominee.
At the conclusion of the 2011-12 regular season the top player in the SIJHL will be presented with the Pizza Hut player of the year award.
2011-12 Pizza Hut player-of-the-week recipients
Week 1: (Sept. 19) Bram Erickson, Wisconsin Wilderness
Week 2: (Sept. 26) Jordan Larson, Fort Frances Lakers
Week 3: (Oct. 3) Zach Blaisdell, Wisconsin Wilderness
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