The Minnesota Wilderness may see four new forwards skating with them beginning next season, including Cloquet-Esko-Carlton’s Grady Knutson and Nikolas Gentilini.

The Wilderness selected both Knutson and Gentilini in the 2025 NA3HL draft that took place on April 30th.

Knutson, drafted 133rd overall, tallied 31 goals and 19 assists with the Lumberjacks this past season He also played for the Oklahoma Warriors in the NAHL, suiting up for seven games and making one assist.

Gentilini, drafted 119th overall, notched 21 goals and 34 assists with the Lumberjacks this past season, and played for the Wilderness’ NAPHL 18u team for the 2023-24 season.

The Wilderness will hold its tryout camp prior to the beginning of the 2026 season, where the final roster will be decided.