2016-17 Minnesota Wilderness Roster
North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Team Record: 32-22-4 (SO: 0-2) - 70 points
Finishing 2nd in the NAHL's Central Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Tim Madsen (32-22-4, 2 OTL)
Location: Cloquet, Minnesota
2016-17 Minnesota Wilderness StatisticsTeam Record: 32-22-4 (SO: 0-2) - 70 points
Finishing 2nd in the NAHL's Central Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Tim Madsen (32-22-4, 2 OTL)
Location: Cloquet, Minnesota
The Minnesota Wilderness of the North American Hockey League ended the 2016-17 season with a record of 32 wins and 22 losses (and 4 overtime losses), with a 0-2 showing in shootouts for 70 points finishing second in the NAHL's Central Division.
The Wilderness netted 188 goals and gave up 179. Zach Mills scored 22 goals for Minnesota, while Michael Zuffante, Louis Roehl and Tyler Vold each accounted for 30 assists. Luke Kania topped the squad with 17 wins, and Trevor Micucci added 15 or more wins also. Trevor Micucci registered a 2.57 goals against average, best among regular goalies.
Tim Madsen coached the team. The 2016-17 Minnesota Wilderness lost in the in 2nd Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Adams | D | May 21, 1997 | 5'5" | 182 | L | San Ramon, CA |
| Ash Altmann | LW | May 29, 1998 | 6'2" | 175 | L | Duluth, MN |
| Nick Altmann | C | March 15, 1997 | 6'1" | 185 | R | Duluth, MN |
| Colton Berg | D | August 3, 1996 | 6'1" | 180 | R | Centerville, MN |
| Matthew Buchbinder | D | May 12, 1997 | 6'6" | 180 | R | Fairport, NY |
| Bryceton Butkiewicz | F | May 25, 1998 | 6'0" | 210 | R | Moose Lake, MN |
| Ashton Calder | F | February 9, 1998 | 6'1" | 200 | R | Sault Ste. Marie, MI |
| James Crossman | D | November 23, 1998 | 6'3" | 200 | L | Cherry Hills, CO |
| Troy Dobbs | D | October 21, 1996 | 6'2" | 210 | R | Lancaster, NY |
| Luke Dow | C | March 8, 1998 | 5'8" | 150 | L | Duluth, MN |
| Alexander Esbjors | F | April 20, 1997 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Jesse Farabee | F | May 21, 1996 | 6'3" | 185 | R | Cicero, NY |
| Gunnar Goodmanson | F | August 28, 1996 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Buffalo, MN |
| Eric Gotz | D | April 23, 1998 | 5'10" | 184 | R | Hermantown, MN |
| Dylan Johnson | F | November 3, 1998 | 5'5" | 185 | R | Cloquet, MN |
| Luke Kania | G | January 24, 1996 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Chicago, IL |
| Connor Koviak | F | April 11, 1997 | 5'9" | 167 | L | Canton, MI |
| Oliver Lester | D | April 13, 1997 | 6'6" | 186 | L | Calgary, Alb |
| Dylan Lubbesmeyer | G | December 6, 1996 | 6'0" | 170 | L | Burnsville, MN |
| Michael Mahan | F | February 10, 1997 | 5'9" | 160 | L | Scottsdale, AZ |
| Trevor Micucci | G | July 28, 1997 | 5'11" | 160 | Hamburg, NY | |
| Pavel Mikhasenok | F | June 1, 1996 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Moscow, RUS |
| Dylan Mills | F | August 18, 1999 | 6'3" | 205 | R | Cottage Grove, MN |
| Zach Mills | F | December 16, 1996 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Cottage Grove, MN |
| Matt Muzyka | F | April 13, 1996 | 6'6" | 190 | L | Chesire, CT |
| Tim Nicksic | F | March 15, 1996 | 5'10" | 188 | R | Tomah, WI |
| Nick Olczyk | F | October 4, 1996 | 5'10" | 175 | R | Long Grove, IL |
| Charlie Parker | F | March 9, 1996 | 5'10" | 170 | R | Verona, WI |
| Ryan Peterson | F | March 1, 1998 | 5'10" | 160 | R | Duluth, MN |
| Louis Roehl | D | April 9, 1998 | 5'10" | 170 | R | Eden Prairie, MN |
| Tristan Rostagno | D | September 25, 1996 | 6'1" | 170 | L | Pewaukee, WI USA |
| Logan Stork | F | April 23, 1997 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Gabin Ville | F | September 25, 1997 | 6'6" | L | Chamonix-Mont-Blan, FRA | |
| Joe Vingi | D | January 19, 1997 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Narragansett, RI |
| Tyler Vold | D | September 1, 1996 | 5'10" | 168 | R | Andover, MN |
| Mitchell Walinski | F | October 7, 1998 | 6'0" | 161 | R | Lincoln, RI |
| Will Zmolek | D | April 17, 1999 | 6'2" | 194 | R | Rochester, MN |
| Michael Zuffante | F | March 17, 1998 | 5'9" | 175 | R | Chicago, IL |
