Austin Bruins
Austin Bruins | |
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City | Austin, Minnesota |
League | North American Hockey League |
Division | Central |
Founded | 2010 |
Home arena | Riverside Arena |
Colors | Black, gold, brown |
Owner(s) | Craig Patrick Mike Cooper |
General manager | Steve Howard (2017–18) |
Head coach | Steve Howard (2017–18) |
Media | Jarred Becker (play-by-play) Power 96 HockeyTV |
Affiliates | Rochester Grizzlies (NA3HL) |
Franchise history | |
2010–present | Austin Bruins |
The Austin Bruins are a Tier II junior ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League's Central Division. The Bruins play their home games in the Riverside Arena in Austin, Minnesota.[1]
History[]
The Bruins were an expansion team that first played in the North American Hockey League (NAHL) in the 2010–11 season.[2] On January 19, 2012, it was announced the team signed a three-year deal to continue play in Austin.[3]
Season-by-season records[]
Season | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
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2010–11 | 58 | 23 | 31 | 4 | 50 | 151 | 186 | 1,233 | 5th, Central | Did not qualify |
2011–12 | 60 | 36 | 18 | 6 | 78 | 198 | 162 | 985 | 3rd, Central | Lost in Div. Finals |
2012–13 | 60 | 42 | 11 | 7 | 91 | 223 | 155 | 1204 | 1st, Central | Lost in Div. Finals |
2013–14 | 60 | 40 | 19 | 1 | 81 | 187 | 145 | 1163 | 1st, Central | Lost in Robertson Cup Finals |
2014–15 | 60 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 87 | 210 | 136 | 1066 | 1st, Central 3rd of 24, NAHL |
Lost in Robertson Cup Finals |
2015–16 | 60 | 29 | 27 | 4 | 62 | 181 | 168 | 1215 | 3rd, Central 14th of 22, NAHL |
Lost in Div. Finals |
2016–17 | 60 | 24 | 27 | 9 | 57 | 185 | 202 | 1048 | 6th, Central 20th of 24, NAHL |
Did not qualify |
2017–18 | 60 | 33 | 19 | 8 | 74 | 176 | 160 | 894 | 2nd, Central 7th of 23, NAHL |
Lost in Div. Finals |
2018–19 | 60 | 32 | 22 | 6 | 70 | 167 | 161 | 1081 | 4th, Central 10th of 24, NAHL |
Lost. in Div. Semifinals |
2019–20 | 51 | 28 | 16 | 7 | 63 | 158 | 149 | 723 | 3rd, Central 10th of 26, NAHL |
Season cancelled |
2020–21 | 56 | 22 | 26 | 8 | 52 | 159 | 187 | 906 | 5th, Central 15th of 23, NAHL |
Did not qualify |
Playoffs[]
- 2012
- Divisional Semifinals, Austin Bruins defeated Alexandria Blizzard 3-games-to-1
- Divisional Finals, Bismarck Bobcats defeated Austin Bruins 3-games-to-1
- 2013
- Divisional Semifinals, Austin Bruins defeated Minot Minotauros 3-games-to-1
- Divisional Finals, Bismarck Bobcats defeated Austin Bruins 3-games-to-1
- 2014
- Divisional Semifinals, Austin Bruins defeated Minot Minotauros 3-games-to-1
- Divisional Finals, Austin Bruins defeated Bismarck Bobcats 3-games-to-2
- Robertson Cup Semifinals, Austin Bruins defeated Topeka RoadRunners 2-games-to-1
- Robertson Cup Finals, Fairbanks Ice Dogs defeated Austin Bruins 2-games-to-0
- 2015
- Round 1 Series, Austin Bruins defeated Aberdeen Wings 3-games-to-0
- Robertson Cup Quarterfinals, Austin Bruins defeated Minot Minotauros 3-games-to-2
- Robertson Cup Semifinals, Austin Bruins defeated Lone Star Brahmas 2-games-to-1
- Robertson Cup Finals, Minnesota Wilderness defeated Austin Bruins 2-games-to-0
- 2016
- Division Semifinals, Austin Bruins defeated Minot Minotauros 3-games-to-1
- Divisional Finals, Bismarck Bobcats defeated Austin Bruins 3-games-to-2
- 2018
- Division Semifinals, Austin Bruins defeated Minnesota Wilderness 3-games-to-1
- Division Finals, Minot Minotauros defeated Austin Bruins 3-games-to-0
- 2019
- Division Semifinals, Aberdeen Wings defeated Austin Bruins 3-games-to-1
References[]
- ^ "NAHL approves Austin, Minnesota membership". NAHL. February 24, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
- ^ Rose, Mike (March 1, 2010). "Junior hockey team's name set — Austin Bruins". Austin Daily Herald. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
- ^ "News story at KAAL-TV".
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