Wisconsin Windigo
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.
| Wisconsin Windigo | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Brookfield, Wisconsin |
| League | North American Hockey League |
| Division | Midwest |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Home arena | The Ponds of Brookfield |
| Colors | Blue, black, and grey |
| Owners | District 5 Sports Group Hockey Club, LLC |
| General manager | Chris Hedlund |
| Head coach | John Mitchell (Hired 2024) |
| Franchise history | |
| 2010–2012 | New Mexico Mustangs |
| 2013–2022 | Minnesota Magicians |
| 2022–present | Wisconsin Windigo |
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.
History
[edit]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.[1][2] On May 3, the team was announced as the Wisconsin Windigo.[3]
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 Ponds of Brookfield as its new home.[4]
Season-by-season records
[edit]| 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 |
| 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 | 59 | 41 | 14 | 4 | 86 | 228 | 156 | 1033 | 1st of 8 Midwest T-4th 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 Lone Star Brahmas |
Coaches and staff
[edit]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[5]
Scott Meyer (2013–2018),[5] A.J. Bucchino (2018–2021)[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ "North American Hockey League team moving from Minnesota to Wisconsin". TV6 Upper Michigans Source.
- ^ "Richfield's Magicians set to move to Wisconsin after the season". Sun Current.
- ^ "Eagle River NAHL team to be named Wisconsin Windigo". May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- ^ "Wisconsin Windigo moves to The Ponds of Brookfield". May 30, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ a b "24 in 24: Minnesota Magicians". NAHL.com. August 31, 2018.
- ^ "Magicians announce leadership and management changes". NAHL. November 13, 2017.
- ^ "Bickford Named Magicians General Manager". OurSports Central. February 2, 2021.
