After winning four games this past week, the Wilderness moved up one spot in the Canadian Junior Hockey League Top 20 Rankings to number four. The Wilderness currently lead the SIJHL with a record of 37-3-1.
The weekly rankings are selected in consultation with National Hockey League Central Scouting and are based upon a variety of factors, including the league in which the team plays, winning percentage, win-loss record, and goals-for versus goals-against ratio. The CJHL is comprised of ten leages across Canada: the Superior Junior Hockey League (SIJHL), British Columbia Junior Hockey League(BCHL), Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL), Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL), Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL), Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL), Ontario Junior Hockey League(OJHL), Central Canada Hockey League, Ligue de Hockey Junior AAA due Quebec (LHJAAAQ), and the Maritime Hockey League (MHL).
1. Penticton Vees (BCHL) (1) 2. Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) (2) 3. Humboldt Broncos (SJHL) (6) 4. Wisconsin Wilderness (SIJHL) (5) 5. Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL) (3) 6. Woodstock Slammers (MHL) (4) 7. Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) (8) 8. Newmarket Hurricanes (OJHL) (9) 9. Nepean Raiders (CCHL) (7) 10. Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) (10) 11. Dauphin Kings (MJHL) (14) 12. Lloydminster Bobcats (AJHL) (15) 13. Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) (12) 14. Portage Terriers (MJHL) (11) 15. Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL) (13) 16. Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) (HM) 17. Brooks Bandits (AJHL) (16) 18. Wellington Dukes (OJHL) (HM) 19. Powell River Kings (BCHL) (NR) 20. Les Cougars du College Champlain - Sherbrooke (LHJAAAQ) (20)
Honourable Mention: Selkirk Steelers (MJHL), Cobourg Cougars (OJHL), St. Michael's Buzzers (OJHL), Cornwall Colts (CCHL), Yarmouth Jr. 'A' Mariners (MHL).
Guard the Cup!
The Wisconsin Wilderness and the Wisconsin National Guard are proud to team together to host "Guard the Cup". This is a two game series with the Thunder Bay North Stars on February 3 and 4, with the cup going to the team that scores the most total goals in the two game series. In addition to the battle for the cup, it will be Military Appreciation Night, All military in uniform and with ID will get in free to the game. Come out and show your support for the Wilderness AND the United States and Canadian Military.
Housley Named SIJHL Player of the Week
January 24, 2012
Wilderness forward Wilson Housley has been name player of the week for the week ending January 22. In the four games that the Wilderness played, Wilson contributed five goals and three assists. He currently has a seven game point streak and has 14 goals and 14 assists in the 16 games he has played with the Wilderness this season.
Wilson is the fifth Wilderness player to be recognized with this achievement this season.
2011-12 Pizza Hut player-of-the-week recipients Week 1: (Sept. 12-18) Bram Erickson, (F) Wisconsin Wilderness Week 2: (Sept. 19-25) Jordan Larson, (F) Fort Frances Lakers Week 3: (Sept. 26-Oct. 2) Zach Blaisdell, (F) Wisconsin Wilderness Week 4: (Oct. 3-9) Tyler Ampe, (G) Fort Frances Lakers Week 5: (Oct. 10-16) Marc Nother, (G) Thunder Bay North Stars Week 6: (Oct. 17-23) Jeremy Johnson, (F) Wisconsin Wilderness Week 7: (Oct. 24-30) Jordan Shockley, (F) Duluth Clydesdales Week 8: (Oct. 31-Nov. 6) Quinn Rempel, (F) Thunder Bay North Stars Week 9: (Nov. 7-13) Jason Dzurik, (G) Duluth Clydesdales Week 10: (Nov. 14-20) Jayme Brattengeier, (G) Sioux Lookout Flyers Week 11: (Nov. 21-27) Byron Katapaytuk, (F) Fort Frances Lakers Week 12: (Nov. 28-Dec. 4) Ryan Lobreau, (F) Dryden Ice Dogs Week 13: (Dec. 5-11) Kyle Breukelman, (D) Thunder Bay North Stars Week 14: (Dec. 12-18) Mike Dietrich, (F) Wisconsin Wilderness Week 15: (Dec. 19-25) Daniel Morin, (D) Dryden Ice Dogs Week 16: (Dec. 28-Jan. 8) Hunter Scott, (F) Duluth Clydesdales Week 17: (Jan. 9-15) Matt Kaarela, (F) Thunder Bay North Stars Week 18: (Jan. 16-22) Wilson Housley, (F) Wisconsin Wilderness
Wilderness Weekly Roundup
January 16, 2012
After winning two games this past week, the Wilderness currently lead the SIJHL by 11 points, over the second place Fort Frances Lakers. They have won 16 straight games and currently have a record of 33-3-1 on the season.
On Friday, the Wilderness hosted the Iron Range at the Northwest Sports Complex, skating to a 12-1 victory. The Wilderness jumped out to a 5-0 lead after one period of play, getting goals from Wilson Housley, Mike Dietrich, Luke Hendrickson, Anthony Calabrese and Andrew Anderson. They extended their lead in the second, with six goals, including two fromJordan Shockley and one apiece from by Jeremy Johnson, Shane Topf, Austin Bevilacqua and Anthony Calabrese. Austin Bevilacqua notched another in the third period to finish off the scoring for the Wilderness.
In a much tighter game, the Wilderness next faced the second place Fort Frances Lakers, with the Wilderness coming away with the 2-0 win. After two scoreless periods, Wilderness forward Jordan Shockley came through with a power play goal (assisted by Luke Hendrickson and Wilson Housley) with 6:19 remaining in the game. Shane Topf added empty net in the final minute of play to round out the scoring. Goalie Tanner Milliron stopped all of the 23 shots he faced to register his league-leading fifth shut out of the season.
The Wilderness have four games on the schedule for this week -- Traveling to the Iron Range on Thursday, Home against Thunder Bay on Friday, and then traveling to Duluth for the SIJHL showcase on Saturday and Sunday.
Upcomings Games and Events
Thursday, January 26 Wilderness v. Fort Frances 7:30
Virginia, MN
Friday, January 27 Wilderness at Sioux Lookout 7:30
Saturday, January 28 Wilderness at Dryden 7:30
GO WILDERNESS!
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