Austin Bruins
Ice hockey team in Austin, Minnesota
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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]
| 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, white |
| Mascot | Bruiser |
| Owner | Brian Raduenz |
| President | Brian Schulz (2018– Present) |
| Head coach | Steve Howard (2017– Present) |
| Media | David Koier (play-by-play NAHLTV |
| Affiliates | Rochester Grizzlies (NA3HL) |
| Franchise history | |
| 2010–present | Austin Bruins |
| Championships | |
| Division titles | 4 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2023) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | 58 | 23 | 31 | 4 | 50 | 151 | 186 | 1,233 | 5th of 6, Central 20th of 26, NAHL | Did not qualify |
| 2011–12 | 60 | 36 | 18 | 6 | 78 | 198 | 162 | 985 | 3rd of 5, Central t-11th of 28, NAHL | Won Div. Semifinal series, 3–1 (Alexandria Blizzard) Lost Div. Final series, 1–3 (Bismarck Bobcats) |
| 2012–13 | 60 | 42 | 11 | 7 | 91 | 223 | 155 | 1204 | 1st of 6, Central 2nd of 24, NAHL | Won Div. Semifinal series, 3–1 (Minot Minotauros) Lost Div. Final series, 1–3 (Bismarck Bobcats) |
| 2013–14 | 60 | 40 | 19 | 1 | 81 | 187 | 145 | 1163 | 1st of 5, Central 5th of 24, NAHL | Won Div. Semifinal series, 3–1 (Minot Minotauros) Won Div. Final series, 3–2 (Bismarck Bobcats) Won Robertson Cup Semifinal series, 2–1 (Lone Star Brahmas) Lost Robertson Cup Championship, 0–2 (Fairbanks Ice Dogs) |
| 2014–15 | 60 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 87 | 210 | 136 | 1066 | 1st of 5, Central 4th of 24, NAHL | Won Div. Semifinal series, 3–0 (Aberdeen Wings) Won Div. Final series, 3–2 (Minot Minotauros) Won Robertson Cup Semifinal series, 2–1 (Topeka RoadRunners) Lost Robertson Cup Championship series, 0–2 (Minnesota Wilderness) |
| 2015–16 | 60 | 29 | 27 | 4 | 62 | 181 | 168 | 1215 | 3rd of 6, Central 14th of 22, NAHL | Won Div. Semifinal series, 3–1 (Minot Minotauros) Lost Div. Final series, 2–3 (Bismarck Bobcats) |
| 2016–17 | 60 | 24 | 27 | 9 | 57 | 185 | 202 | 1048 | 6th of 6, Central 20th of 24, NAHL | Did not qualify |
| 2017–18 | 60 | 33 | 19 | 8 | 74 | 176 | 160 | 894 | 2nd of 6, Central 7th of 23, NAHL | Won Div. Semifinal series, 3–1 (Minnesota Wilderness) Lost Div. Final series, 0–3 (Minot Minotauros) |
| 2018–19 | 60 | 32 | 22 | 6 | 70 | 167 | 161 | 1081 | 4th of 6, Central 10th of 24, NAHL | Lost Div. Semifinal series, 1–3 (Aberdeen Wings) |
| 2019–20 | 51 | 28 | 16 | 7 | 63 | 158 | 149 | 723 | 3rd of 6, Central 10th of 26, NAHL | Postseason cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2020–21 | 56 | 22 | 26 | 8 | 52 | 159 | 187 | 906 | 5th of 6, Central 15th of 23, NAHL | Did not qualify |
| 2021–22 | 60 | 31 | 23 | 6 | 68 | 178 | 186 | 1348 | 2nd of 6, Central 16th of 29, NAHL | Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–3 (Aberdeen Wings) |
| 2022–23 | 60 | 34 | 16 | 10 | 78 | 187 | 151 | 1146 | 1st of 6, Central 7th of 29, NAHL | Won Div. Semifinal series, 3–0 (Minot Minotauros) Won Div. Final series, 3–1 (St. Cloud Norsemen) Won Robertson Cup Semifinal series, 2–1 (Maryland Black Bears) Lost Robertson Cup Championship, 3–4 (Oklahoma Warriors) |
| 2023–24 | 60 | 31 | 25 | 4 | 66 | 161 | 163 | 1042 | 4th of 6, Central, 18th of 32, NAHL | Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–3 (Minot Minotauros) |
| 2024–25 | 59 | 42 | 12 | 5 | 89 | 194 | 116 | 2nd of 8, Central, 3rd of 35, NAHL | Won Div. Semifinal series, 3–2 (Minot Minotauros) Lost Div. Final series, 1–3 (Bismarck Bobcats) |
