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Wilderness Tap Into Familiar Place for First Pick of Entry Draft

In 2025, the Minnesota Wilderness found its first pick in the NAHL Entry Draft on the roster of the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL. Forward Talan Blanck was that player, and he wound up being a centerpiece of a squad that finished with the franchise’s best regular season...

Draft Week Arrives as Wilderness Seek Top Talent

The Minnesota Wilderness this week will have two opportunities to add to its list of protected players for the 2026-27 season. The North American Hockey League is hosting two drafts - the first will be a futures draft Tuesday, June 9, followed by the league’s annual...

Hauser Caps off Historic Rookie Campaign with St. Cloud State Commitment

It was a whirlwind of a hockey season for Matt Hauser. The Minnesota Wilderness defenseman first completed his senior year of Minnesota high school hockey with the Rogers Royals, then moved on to begin his junior career with the Wilderness. His time with the...

Blanck Ties NAHL Playoff Goal Mark; Lands on All-Tourney Team with Dziver, Hauser

It turns out Talan Blanck’s efforts in the 2026 Robertson Cup Playoffs did not just establish new Minnesota Wilderness records, his goal scoring in the post-season tied a NAHL record. Blanck’s 12 tallies in his 12 post-season games tied the league mark for goals in a...

Historic Season Ends with OT Loss at Robertson Cup Final

The Minnesota Wilderness’ hopes to capture their second Robertson Cup title this season were dashed Tuesday night as they fell to the Maryland Black Bears 3-2 in overtime at the North American Hockey League (NAHL) Championship game. At 5:25 of the extra period, Brady...