Yurichuk Hired as Director of Youth Development

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...

25-26 Schedule Highlighted by a Steel Dozen, Blue Opener

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....

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...

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Young Commits to UMD

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...

Friday Win Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive

Friday Win Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive

The Minnesota Wilderness used the momentum from a goalie fight to get past the Janesville Jets Friday in a 5-3 win. Wilderness starting...

Wilderness Drop Series Opener to Jets

Wilderness Drop Series Opener to Jets

The Minnesota Wilderness outshot and outplayed the Janesville Jets for most of its game Thursday night, but could not gain the advantage...