Wisconsin_Windigo

Wisconsin Windigo

Wisconsin Windigo

Ice hockey team in Eagle River, Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Windigo are a Tier II junior ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League's Midwest Division. Based in Eagle River, Wisconsin, the Windigo play their home games at Eagle River Stadium, affectionately referred to as the "Dome".

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History

The franchise was previously known as the New Mexico Mustangs, a team which began in 2010 and played at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. After two seasons, both seeing them finishing in last place in the South Division, the Mustangs announced on May 23, 2012, that they had been granted inactive status and would not compete in the upcoming season.[1]

On December 21, it was announced that the Mustangs' franchise had been acquired by the Minnesota Junior Hockey Group and would relocate to Richfield for the 2013–14 season.[2] The Magicians' name, logo and colors were announced on January 21, 2013.[3]

In March 2014, the team completed its inaugural season of play with 50 points, averaging nearly 700 fans per game.[4] For the 2016–17 season, the league moved the Magicians back to the Midwest Division after one year in the Central.

The Magicians captured their first division championship in 2021 to earn a spot in the Robertson Cup semifinals. The team began their playoff run with a sweep of second place Fairbanks followed by a five-game series victory over Kenai River.[5]

The team announced in March 2022 that it had been sold to Copper Island Hockey Club, LLC and would relocate to Eagle River, Wisconsin for the 2022–23 season.[6][7] On May 3, the team was announced as the Wisconsin Windigo.[8]

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Coaches and staff

As of May 2022

  • Head coach: Blake Hietala
  • GM: Chris Hedlund
  • Assistant coaches: Casey Kirley
  • Owners: Ron Beran, Scott Krueger, Joe Pankratz[9]
  • Vice President: Kevin Ingvalson
  • Former owners: Scott Meyer (2013–2018),[2][9] A.J. Bucchino (2018–2021)[10][11]

References

  1. [1]
    "New Mexico Mustangs granted inactive status for 2012-13". North American Hockey League. May 23, 2012. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
  2. [2]
    "Richfield, Minnesota team granted membership to NAHL". North American Hockey League. December 21, 2012. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
  3. [3]
    "Richfield, Minnesota team to be named the Minnesota Magicians". North American Hockey League. January 21, 2013. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
  4. [4]
    "Standings and Statistics | North American Hockey League | NAHL". North American Hockey League.
  5. [5]
    "Magicians win first divisional crown, eye more hardware in Robertson Cup playoffs". Sun Current. June 16, 2021.
  6. [6]
    "North American Hockey League team moving from Minnesota to Wisconsin". TV6 Upper Michigans Source.
  7. [7]
    "Richfield's Magicians set to move to Wisconsin after the season". Sun Current.
  8. [8]
    "Eagle River NAHL team to be named Wisconsin Windigo". May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  9. [9]
    "24 in 24: Minnesota Magicians". NAHL.com. August 31, 2018.
  10. [10]
    "Magicians announce leadership and management changes". NAHL. November 13, 2017.
  11. [11]
    "Bickford Named Magicians General Manager". OurSports Central. February 2, 2021.
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