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.
History The Bruins were an expansion team that first played in the North American Hockey League (NAHL) in the 2010–11 season. On January 19, 2012, it was announced the team signed a three-year deal to continue play in Austin.
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, Central20th of 26, NAHLDid not qualify 2011–12 60 36 18 6 78 198 162 985 3rd of 5, Centralt-11th of 28, NAHLWon 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, Central2nd of 24, NAHLWon 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, Central5th of 24, NAHLWon 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, Central4th of 24, NAHLWon 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, Central14th of 22, NAHLWon 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, Central20th of 24, NAHLDid not qualify 2017–18 60 33 19 8 74 176 160 894 2nd of 6, Central7th of 23, NAHLWon 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, Central10th of 24, NAHLLost Div. Semifinal series, 1–3 (Aberdeen Wings) 2019–20 51 28 16 7 63 158 149 723 3rd of 6, Central10th of 26, NAHLPostseason cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic 2020–21 56 22 26 8 52 159 187 906 5th of 6, Central15th of 23, NAHLDid not qualify 2021–22 60 31 23 6 68 178 186 1348 2nd of 6, Central16th of 29, NAHL Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–3 (Aberdeen Wings) 2022–23 60 34 16 10 78 187 151 1146 1st of 6, Central7th of 29, NAHLWon 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, NAHLLost Div. Semifinal series, 0–3 (Minot Minotauros) 2024–25 59 42 12 5 89 194 116 2nd of 8, Central, 3rd of 35, NAHLWon Div. Semifinal series, 3–2 (Minot Minotauros)Lost Div. Final series, 1–3 (Bismarck Bobcats) 2025–26 59 43 12 2 90 241 131 1140 1st of 8, Central,2nd of 34, NAHLWon Div. Semifinal series, 3–0 (Watertown Shamrocks)Won Div. Final Series, 3–2 (Aberdeen Wings)Lost Robertson Cup Semifinal series, 0–2 (Minnesota Wilderness)
References
External links Official Website Austin Bruins Facebook