AUSTIN, MN – The Austin Bruins, proud members of the North American Hockey League, are pleased to announce the return of Liam Thrawl in the role of Assistant Coach to begin the 2023-24 season. Thrawl played for the Bruins during the 2016-17 season.
“I am very excited to have Liam come back to Austin along with his fiancée Jess” mentioned Head Coach Steve Howard. “It’s always a great thing to have a former player return to be a coach! His time at RPI will be very valuable to our staff and we look forward to getting started.”
Thrawl, 24, joins the Bruins Coaching Staff after spending the 2022-23 season as a Volunteer Assistant Coach for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NCAA Division 1) and as an Assistant Coach for the Midwest Blackbirds (USPHL Premier) for the 2021-22 season. With RPI, Thrawl was responsible for pre-scouting/video, and individual player development. Before coaching, Thrawl played Junior Hockey in the NAHL as a member of the Janesville Jets during the 2015-16 season, and then as a member of the Bruins for the 2016-17 season.
“It’s great to be back in Austin” stated Liam. “As a player, this place was incredibly special to me and now coming back as a coach, I hope I can create that same feeling for our players here. The community in Austin is unlike any in junior hockey and I am glad to be a part of it once again!”
The Bruins kick off the 2023-24 Season in Blaine for the annual NAHL Showcase, September 13th-16th with their opponents to be announced at a later date. The following weekend, the Bruins host the St. Cloud Norsemen on Friday, September 22nd for their Home Opener. Season tickets for the 2023-24 Season are on sale now with early-bird pricing going on until July 31st. To lock in your seats, you can email JBecker@AustinBruins.com or call our office at 507-434-4978.
