Bruins Season Ends

Apr 27, 2012

The Austin Bruins were back at Riverside Arena to play game three of the Central Division Championship Series against the Bismarck Bobcats. The Bruins Crew took a lead as Chris Fischer scored on the first power play of the night assisting was Brandon Wahlin. Bismarck tied the contest with a power play of their own. At the end of one period of play Austin and Bismarck were tied at one. Bismarck outshot Austin 16-10 in the first frame. The second period Bismarck took a 2-1 lead with a goal on the rush. The Bruins sent some quality shots on goaltender Aaron Nelson but could not dent the twine. At the end of two periods of play Bismarck led 2-1. The final frame Bismarck added another goal as they led 3-1. Austin pulled Tyler Bruggeman late in the third period for an extra attacker but could not find the back of the net. Bismarck went on to win 3-1 in the final. The Bruins had a very successful 2ndseason in the North American Hockey League making it all the way to the Central Division Championship.