Bruins bring brooms to Blaine…again

Bruins bring brooms to Blaine…again

by John Peterson   For five returning Austin Bruins from last year’s team, the feeling Saturday night at the NAHL Showcase was familiar. For the rest of the roster, sweeping the NAHL Showcase was new, but equally enjoyable. In a rematch of the Robertson Cup...
Scoring Showcase

Scoring Showcase

by John Peterson   Three days into the NAHL Showcase in Blaine, MN and the young Austin Bruins (3-0-0) have made a statement. They have conquered the North Division. Wednesday, the Bruins beat Michigan 5-2, followed by a 4-0 whitewash of Keystone Thursday. Friday...
Kielly, Bruins blank Miners

Kielly, Bruins blank Miners

by John Peterson   Two days into the NAHL season, two rookie goalies have claimed wins in their debuts for the Austin Bruins (2-0-0). Wednesday it was Zach Driscoll (Apple Valley, MN – St. Cloud State). Thursday it was Jake Kielly’s (Eden Prairie, MN)...
A win to start 'The Hunt'

A win to start 'The Hunt'

by John Peterson   One year ago, the Austin Bruins swept through the NAHL Showcase with a 4-0 record to start their season. That season turned out pretty good for the black and gold. Wednesday, the Bruins (1-0-0) opened the 2014-15 campaign with a 5-2 win over...
Sanford to the Spartans

Sanford to the Spartans

by John Peterson   With the 2014-15 season in sight, a former Austin Bruins forward decided his Division I hockey future Friday. Winger Brennan Sanford (Holt, MI) committed to play collegiately in nearby East Lansing for the Michigan State Spartans of the Big Ten...
Kauppila commits to St. Lawrence

Kauppila commits to St. Lawrence

by John Peterson   On the heels of its first Robertson Cup Finals appearance in franchise history, the Austin Bruins have seen three players commit to NCAA Division I schools in the two months since season’s end. The third, Sam Kauppila (Gurnee, IL),...