Wisconsin Windigo
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{{Infobox ice hockey team
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| team = Wisconsin Windigo
| logo =
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| city = Brookfield, Wisconsin
| league = North American Hockey League
| division = Midwest
| founded = 2010
| arena = The Ponds of Brookfield
| colors = Blue, black, and grey
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| owner = District 5 Sports Group Hockey Club, LLC
| GM = Chris Hedlund
| coach = Blake Hietala
(Hired 2022)
| affiliates =
| name1 = New Mexico Mustangs
| dates1 = 2010–2012
| name2 = Minnesota Magicians
| dates2 = 2013–2022
| name3 = Wisconsin Windigo
| dates3 = 2022–present
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The Wisconsin Windigo are a Tier II junior ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League's Midwest Division. Based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, the Windigo play their home games at The Ponds of Brookfield, affectionately referred to as the "Dome".
History
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.{{Cite web |title=North American Hockey League team moving from Minnesota to Wisconsin |url=https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2022/03/18/north-american-hockey-league-team-moving-minnesota-wisconsin/ |website=TV6 Upper Michigans Source}}{{Cite web |title=Richfield’s Magicians set to move to Wisconsin after the season |url=https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_current/community/richfield/richfield-s-magicians-set-to-move-to-wisconsin-after-the-season/article_46ea82ee-a9f2-11ec-a1b5-f798b1d2a2d1.html |website=Sun Current}} On May 3, the team was announced as the Wisconsin Windigo.{{Cite web |title=Eagle River NAHL team to be named Wisconsin Windigo |url=http://www.nahl.com/news/story.cfm?id=34382 |date=May 3, 2022 |access-date=May 31, 2022}}
After three years in Eagle River, Wisconsin, the franchise was sold to Greg Copeland, Matt Roadhouse, and Tan Lo. The club relocated to Milwaukee-area and would use the The Ponds of Brookfield as its new home.{{Cite web |title=Wisconsin Windigo moves to The Ponds of Brookfield |url=https://www.wisconsinprephockey.net/news_article/show/1340159 |date=May 30, 2025 |accessdate=June 4, 2025}}
Season-by-season records
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| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 60 | 39 | 18 | 3 | 81 | 210 | 147 | 829 | 1st of 8, Midwest 4th of 29, NAHL | Won division semifinals, 3–0 vs Chippewa Steel Lost division finals 1-3 vs Minnesota Wilderness |
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| 2023–24 | 60 | 39 | 15 | 6 | 84 | 224 | 146 | 929 | 2nd of 8, Midwest 6th of 32, NAHL | Won Div. Semi-Finals, 3-0 vs. Janesville Jets Lost Div. Finals, 0-3 vs. Anchorage Wolverines |
| 2024–25 | 43 | 30 | 10 | 3 | 63 | 166 | 112 | 744 | 1st of 8 Midwest 5th of 35, NAHL | Won Div. Semi-Finals, 3-1 vs. Chippewa Steel Won Div. Finals 3-2 vs. Anchorage Wolverines Lost Robertson Semifinal; 1-2 Bismarck Bobcats |
Coaches and staff
As of July 2024
- Head coach: John Mitchell
- GM: Chris Hedlund
- Assistant coaches: Bryce Reddick
- Owners: Copper Island Hockey Club, LLC - David Rowe – Co-owner and Managing Partner
- Vice President: Kevin Ingvalson
- Former owners: Ron Beran, Scott Krueger, Joe Pankratz{{cite web |url=http://nahl.com/news/story.cfm?id=24406 |title=24 in 24: Minnesota Magicians |website=NAHL.com |date=August 31, 2018}}
Scott Meyer (2013–2018), A.J. Bucchino (2018–2021){{cite web |url=http://nahl.com/news/story.cfm?id=22182 |title=Magicians announce leadership and management changes |website=NAHL |date=November 13, 2017}}{{cite web |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/bickford-named-magicians-general-manager/n-5664115 |title=Bickford Named Magicians General Manager |website=OurSports Central |date=February 2, 2021}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.wisconsinjuniorhockey.com/ Official site]
- [http://www.nahl.com Official league site]
{{NAHL}}
{{Wisconsinsports}}
Category:North American Hockey League teams
Category:Amateur ice hockey teams in Wisconsin
Category:Ice hockey clubs established in 2022