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Wilderness Players Earn Awards

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The Minnesota Wilderness are proud to announce that Aaron Miller and Tyler Cline have received All-Rookie Team honors from the NAHL today.

Aaron Miller, 19, from Superior, WI, was named to the 2014-2015 All-NAHL Rookie 1st Team as well as the 2014-2015 Midwest Division All-Rookie Team. Miller currently has 3 goals and 7 assists in 5 playoff games this year. He also finished the regular season with 21 goals and 39 assists, which was good for second overall on the Wilderness in points.

Player PhotoTyler Cline, 19, from Blaine, MN, was named to the 2014-2015 Midwest Division All-Rookie Team. Cline, who is committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, has 3 goals and 5 assists in 5 playoff games. He finished the regular season with 23 goals and 22 assists, while leading the Wilderness with 27 power play points.

The Wilderness will open the Midwest Divisional Finals vs defending league champion, the Fairbanks Ice Dogs, this Friday and Saturday night at home. Games will be held at Northwoods Credit Union Arena and the puck drops at 7:05 PM. If you have any questions, please call the Wilderness office at 218-879-0910.

The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced its All-Rookie Teams for the 2014-15 season, as voted upon and selected by the league’s head coaches. As a new addition this year, the NAHL has also named All-Rookie Teams in each of the four divisionsba.
NAHL players that have not played in a junior league prior to the 2014-15 season (any junior league in any location), or entered the season having played less than 10 NAHL hockey regular season games, are considered rookies and eligible for All-Rookie recognition and honors.
2014-15 All-NAHL Rookie 1st Team
• Forward: Kenny Hausinger, Odessa Jackalopes
• Forward: Blake Lizotte, Minot Minotauros
• Forward: Aaron Miller, Minnesota Wilderness
• Defense: Ian Scheid, Austin Bruins
• Defense: Cam Knight, Wichita Falls Wildcats
• Goalie: Matt Jurusik, Janesville Jets
2014-15 All-NAHL Rookie 2nd Team
• Forward: Mitch Fossier, Janesville Jets
• Forward: Austin Beaulieu, Wichita Falls Wildcats
• Forward: Ryner Gorowsky, Fairbanks Ice Dogs
• Defense: Christian Hausinger, Odessa Jackalopes
• Defense: Casey Johnson, Minot Minotauros
• Goalie: Ryan Bednard, Johnstown Tomahawks
2014-15 Central Division All-Rookie Team
• Forward: Jared Spooner, Bismarck Bobcats
• Forward: Blake Lizotte, Minot Minotauros
• Forward: Jared Pike, Bismarck Bobcats
• Defense: Ian Scheid, Austin Bruins
• Defense: Casey Johnson, Minot Minotauros
• Goalie: Jake Kielly, Austin Bruins
2014-15 Midwest Division All-Rookie Team
• Forward: Aaron Miller, Minnesota Wilderness
• Forward: Ryner Gorowsky, Fairbanks Ice Dogs
• Forward: Tyler Cline, Minnesota Wilderness
• Defense: Nolan Schaeffer, Minnesota Magicians
• Defense: Niko Luka, Coulee Region Chill
• Goalie: Vaughan Ahrens, Minnesota Magicians
2014-15 North Division All-Rookie Team
• Forward: Mitch Fossier, Janesville Jets
• Forward: Keegan Miller, Soo Eagles
• Forward: Jacob Coleman, Keystone Ice Miners
• Defense: Steven Quagliata, Johnstown Tomahawks
• Defense: LordAnthony Grissom, Keystone Ice Miners
• Goalie: Matt Jurusik, Janesville Jets
2014-15 South Division All-Rookie Team
• Forward: Kenny Hausinger, Odessa Jackalopes
• Forward: Austin Beaulieu, Wichita Falls Wildcats
• Forward: Tyler Irvine, Topeka RoadRunners
• Defense: Cam Knight, Wichita Falls Wildcats
• Defense: Christian Hausinger, Odessa Jackalopes
• Goalie: Jake Kupsky, Lone Star Brahmas
The remainder of the NAHL 2014-15 season awards, including the All-NAHL Divisional Teams and Awards, the All-NAHL Teams, Most Valuable Player, Forward of the Year, Defenseman of the Year, Vaughn Goaltender of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, General Manager of the Year and Organization of the Year, along with the Academic Achievement Award and Community Service Award, will be all be announced at a date in the near future.
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