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...
Bruins maul Cats, Dickman gets record

Bruins maul Cats, Dickman gets record

by John Peterson   As the Austin Bruins (38-18-1) closed in on a big win over the Bismarck Bobcats (30-22-5) Friday at Riverside Arena, forward Jay Dickman (Shoreview, MN), who had a goal early in the game, added an assist on an empty-netter to claim the all-time...
Bruins pull brooms out of a hat

Bruins pull brooms out of a hat

by John Peterson   The Austin Bruins (37-18-1) will start the playoffs with home ice advantage in the first round. That much is certain, after the Bruins completed a weekend sweep of the Minnesota Magicians (19-30-6) with a 6-3 win Saturday night at Riverside...