Yurichuk Hired as Director of Youth Development

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...
Yurichuk Hired as Director of Youth Development

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....
Yurichuk Hired as Director of Youth Development

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

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...
Forward and Goaltender Brought in Through Futures Draft

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...
Forward and Goaltender Brought in Through Futures Draft

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...