NA Now: Wisconsin Windigo

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. 

Wisconsin Windigo

Head Coach: John Mitchell (1st season)

2023-24 season record: 39-15-3-3 – 84 points (2nd in Midwest Division)

2023-24 leading scorer: Max Martin (97 points)

2024 Playoffs: Lost in Division Finals 3-0 against Anchorage

2024-25 Division: Midwest Division

Originally from Wisconsin and with prior experience coaching in the state, newly appointed head coach John Mitchell and his staff couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity to lead the Windigo behind the bench. Drawing from his previous experiences coaching in the NAHL and Wisconsin’s prior success, Mitchell isn’t looking to reinvent the wheel in Eagle River and will play a high-level offensive game. With experience advancing from junior to NCAA hockey, Mitchell will look to instill a high competitive level to his players and have them ready for the start of the season.