Austin grabs 2-1 series lead in Minot

Austin grabs 2-1 series lead in Minot

by John Peterson   For the second straight game in the opening round best-of-five series, the #1 Austin Bruins (42-20-1) squeaked out a 2-1 win over the #4 Minot Minotauros (25-35-3). Friday night, the Bruins fought their way to a win in a hostile environment at...
Bruins even series with close win

Bruins even series with close win

by John Peterson   The top seeded team in the Central Division playoffs has life. After dropping their playoff opener Friday night on home ice, the #1 Austin Bruins responded with a thrilling 2-1 win Saturday at Riverside Arena in Austin, defeating the #4 Minot...
Minot steals high-scoring Game 1

Minot steals high-scoring Game 1

by John Peterson   In shocking fashion, the #4 Minot Minotauros stole home-ice advantage away from the #1 Austin Bruins in a high-octane 8-6 scoring frenzy Friday night in Game 1 of the Central Division semifinals at Riverside Arena in Austin. The Minotauros, who...
CENTRAL CHAMPS AGAIN!

CENTRAL CHAMPS AGAIN!

by John Peterson   The Austin Bruins (40-19-1) didn’t need help. They did it on their own. For the second consecutive season, the Bruins are Central Division Champions, after sweeping the Bismarck Bobcats (31-24-5) with a 4-1 win Saturday at the VFW Center...
Bruins win, inch closer to Division Title

Bruins win, inch closer to Division Title

by John Peterson   For the first time since Feb. 8 last season, the Austin Bruins (39-19-1) won in Bismarck. It couldn’t have come at a better time. The Bruins scored three times in the final period to defeat the Bobcats (31-23-5) Friday night 4-1 at the...
Late Bismarck goal spoils Austin finale

Late Bismarck goal spoils Austin finale

by John Peterson   For just the fourth time this season, the Austin Bruins (36-19-1) lost on their home ice, falling 1-0 Saturday to the Bismarck Bobcats (31-22-5) in the Bruins’ regular season home finale at Riverside Arena. No friends were made for the...