NA Now: Minnesota Wilderness

The NA Now video series will feature an in-depth look into all NAHL teams in preparation for the 2024-25 season, with one team being highlighted daily, leading all the way up until the start of the regular season on September 13th. NA Now will include interviews with each team’s head coach, as they provide fans with their expectations and outlook for the 2024-25 season. 

Minnesota Wilderness

Head Coach: Colten St. Clair (2nd season)

2023-24 season record: 30-25-2-3 – 65 points (4th in Midwest Division)

2023-24 leading scorer: Peteris Purmalis (45 points)

2024 Playoffs: Lost in Division Finals 3-1 against Anchorage

2024-25 Division: Midwest Division

With a year under his belt behind the bench in Minnesota, head coach Colten St. Clair talks about the maturation of his players going through ups and downs throughout the season and his excitement to head into year two. St. Clair has gone through the journey of playing juniors and advancing to the collegiate level; his experience has helped him guide players through that process and get them to the next level. After losing some key players from last season, St. Clair gives high praise to his staff for finding the right pieces to fill those gaps and make another push to the Robertson Cup playoffs.

Next up: Minot Minotauros