(WAUSAU, WI)- The Cyclones begin their 2025-26 season campaign Friday night at Tomah Ice Center in Tomah, Wisconsin. Wausau was 6-2 versus Wisconsin a year ago, but with roster changes associated with junior hockey it is always difficult to tell how much that will impact a season opening series. Wausau returns 12 players from their 2024-25 squad. Brady Knutsen and Eiji Hofmann highlight the forward group with a combined 21 goals and 44 assists last season. Fans can watch all 47 regular season Cyclones games on NAHLTV.com. Puck drops at 7:15pm on both Friday and Saturday night.
What to Watch For
Owen Renslow and Sean Hall are a couple of newcomers to keep an eye on this weekend. Renslow contributed 53 points in both his junior and senior years at Marshall HS (Minnesota), meanwhile Hall had 19 goals 11 assists in 23 games last season at Forest Hills Northeast HS. Two of the veteran leaders that Wausau will rely on early this season are defenseman Mario Savino and Davis Polifka. Savino and Polifka played in a combined 96 games last season and produced 41 points.
Between the Pipes
Wausau is projected to split time between Brady Faille and Tanner Bonjernoor in net this weekend. Faille had a 2.83 GAA in eight games last season and Bonjernoor sported a 2.30 in 31 games. They combined for a 24-10-1-1 record in net.
Up Next
Wausau will come home next weekend and take on West Bend. Don’t miss the Home Opener September 26th with Magnet Schedule Giveaway presented by Cloverbelt Credit Union. The first 500 fans September 27th receive a Cyclones 5th Anniversary Cowbell presented by Bantr. Puck drops at 7:10 both nights. Visit wausaucyclones.com for tickets. Stay connected during the season by following the Cyclones @wausaucyclones on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and online at wausaucyclones.com. Subscribe to the Cyclones podcast “Inside Cyclones Hockey”, available on your favorite podcast network.
