Wilderness Stumbles as Jets Fly to Series Opening Victory

Dec 31, 2023 | Game Recaps, News

Five different players scored for the Janesville Jets Saturday night in a 5-1 triumph over the Minnesota Wilderness. The Jets notched three goals over a 6:24 span in the opening period to build a 3-0 advantage. They then added two more in the 2nd period before...

Jets Visit for New Year’s Weekend Clash

Dec 28, 2023 | News

Who: Minnesota Wilderness vs. Janesville Jets When: Dec. 30, 7:15 p.m.; Dec. 31, 4:15 p.m. Where: Northwoods Credit Union Arena, Cloquet, MN The lead: The Wilderness return from holiday break for its first home weekend vs. Janesville Media: All of the action can be...

Johnson Returns from Injury to Beat Steel in OT

Dec 16, 2023 | Game Recaps, News

After missing 13 games due to injury, Minnesota Wilderness forward Adam Johnson returned to the lineup in style Friday night. Johnson scored the game-winning goal 47 seconds into overtime to defeat the Chippewa Steel, 4-3. The goal marked the end of a back-and-forth...

Wilderness Kick off Season’s Second Half with Trip to Chippewa

Dec 14, 2023 | News

Who: Minnesota Wilderness vs. Chippewa Steel When: Dec. 15, 7:00 p.m. Where: Chippewa Area Ice Arena, Chippewa Falls, WI The lead: The Wilderness visits the Chippewa Steel for the final game before Christmas break and first game of the season’s second half. Media: All...

Erickson Snags Star of the Week for Double Shutout Weekend

Dec 12, 2023 | News

After blanking Fairbanks last Friday and Saturday night, Nick Erickson earned some hardware. The NAHL today named the veteran Minnesota Wilderness goaltender the Midwest Division’s Bauer Hockey Star of the Week. He becomes the second Wilderness player this season to...

Wilderness Offense Sputters in Series Finale Loss to Fairbanks

Dec 11, 2023 | Game Recaps, News

Two late first period goals just over one minute apart were all the Fairbanks Ice Dogs needed Sunday night in a 2-0 win over the Minnesota Wilderness. Marc Lund broke a scoreless tie with 1:32 left in the opening with a shot from the slot, and he was followed by Kole...