Smith and big second period spark Bruins

Smith and big second period spark Bruins

by John Peterson   Often a few big saves from a goalie can bring confidence and momentum to the rest of the team. Friday night at Riverside Arena in Austin, that was the script as the Austin Bruins (33-11-11) bounced back from a rough first period to a 4-1 win...
Asmundson shines in senior season

Asmundson shines in senior season

by John Peterson   Former Austin Bruins goaltender Keegan Asmundson (Inver Grove Heights, MN) has been recognized several times in his career at Canisius College for achievements on and off the ice. At the conclusion of his senior season, Asmundson was named to...
Smith named to star-studded All-Rookie Team

Smith named to star-studded All-Rookie Team

by John Peterson   The accolades keep piling up for C.J. Smith (Des Moines, IA) in his freshman season at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. The former Austin Bruins forward, who skated in black and gold from 2011-13, was first chosen the Hockey East Rookie...
Lehr wins first Gophers start

Lehr wins first Gophers start

by John Peterson   Nick Lehr (Roseville, MN) has never been a goalie who lets his emotions get the best of him, regardless of how he’s playing. But Thursday at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis, the 21-year-old freshman for the University of Minnesota faced a...
Smith taking college hockey by storm

Smith taking college hockey by storm

by John Peterson   Former Austin Bruins forward C.J. Smith (Des Moines, IA) is drawing lots of national attention in his first season of college hockey. The UMass-Lowell freshman has established himself as one of the most feared forwards in the Hockey East...
Former Bruin Dodd makes commitment

Former Bruin Dodd makes commitment

by John Peterson   The list keeps getting longer. 11 members of the 2013-14 Austin Bruins team that advanced to the Robertson Cup Finals have made Division 1 college commitments. The most recent commit is the youngest player from that storied team’s roster....