The Minnesota Wilderness, proud members of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are very pleased to announce that goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo
has made his NCAA Division I commitment to University of Minnesota
Duluth. Minnesota Duluth currently competes in the National Collegiate
Hockey Conference (NCHC).
Kaskisuo (6’3/201), the 20-year-old from Vantaa, Finland is the
second player from the NAHL Wilderness organization to make a NCAA
Division I commitment. In 24 games this season, Kasimir has a 15-5-4
record with 8 shutouts. He has a 1.35 goals against average and a 94.8%
save percentage. His 8 shutouts leads the NAHL and he ranks 2nd in both
goals against average and save percentage. He was also named the NAHL
Goaltender of the Month for November.
“UMD has everything I was looking for in a school and it’s amazing
to be a part of this community,” said Kaskisuo. “UMD had the whole
package, I feel like it’s the best place for me. It’s good to finally
get the process over with and now I can focus on the rest of the
season,” stated Kaskisuo.
Wilderness head coach Corey Millen’s remarked, “We are very excited
for Kasimir to have an opportunity to continue his career at the
Division I level, and look forward to be able to watch him and have him
close to Cloquet. Kasimir has a great approach and mentality towards
the game and I think that is why he has had success for us.”
Earlier this week, Kaskisuo was one of three active NAHL goalies
named to the NHL Central Scouting midterm rankings. He is ranked #16
among all North American goalies.
(Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)
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