NA Now: Minnesota Mallards
The NA Now video series features an in-depth look into all NAHL teams as they prepare for the 2026-27 season. One team will be highlighted every day, leading up to the start of the regular season on September 11, 2026. Each interview features a representative from each team, as they dive into detail on the expectations and outlooks for this upcoming season.
Minnesota Mallards
Owner: Charles Bailey
2025-26 Regular Season Record: 11-42-4-2– 28 points (8th in Central Division)
2025-26 Leading Scorer: Bryce Wiitala (21-23–44)
2026-27 Division: Midwest Division
Location: Forest Lake, Minnesota
Formation Year: 2024 (3rd season)
Charles Bailey from the Minnesota Mallards shares more on the benefit of having a Minnesota-based team in the League of Opportunity.
“Having a location here where all the teams can come here in the Twin Cities and have scouts [in the building] and watch these kids is paramount. We're trying to help these kids develop on and off the ice. I think having a location right here in the Twin Cities to be able to not only promote the league, but promote the players is fantastic.”
Bailey talks more about the goals for the Mallards organization as they embark on year three in the NAHL.
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