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Mix of Youth and Experience Acquired at Draft

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...

Forward and Goaltender Brought in Through Futures Draft

The Wilderness today made their first selections in two drafts being held this week for all North American Hockey League teams. In the league’s first ever Futures Draft, Charles Barnes and Quinn Beumer have been brought in to be included in the Wilderness’ Affiliate...

Upcoming Drafts to Add to Talent Pool

The Minnesota Wilderness this week will have two opportunities to add to its list of protected players for the 2025-26 season. The North American Hockey League is hosting two drafts - the first will be a futures draft Tuesday, June 10, followed the league’s annual...

Netusil Scores Hat Trick of League Honors

First-year Minnesota Wilderness forward Frantisek Netusil produced many thrills for Wilderness fans during the 2024-25 season, and the North American Hockey League this week recognized his effort with three end-of-season honors. Netusil was named the Midwest...

Young Commits to UMD

Karson Young’s hockey future will keep him close to home and bring him to the top level of college hockey. The Wilderness rookie defenseman announced this month he has committed to play division one NCAA hockey for the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Young skated in...