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Wilderness Draw 2015 Finalist Opponent in Robby Cup Semis

May 14, 2026 - The last time the Minnesota Wilderness won a game beyond the division final round in the NAHL Robertson Cup Playoffs, it was when they beat the Austin Bruins in the finals in 2015. If they wish to reach the finals again, they will have to beat the Bruins again. Minnesota meets Austin in the Robertson Cup Semifinals set to begin Friday night in Blaine, MN. It marks only the second time in the history of the North American Hockey League that two Minnesota-based teams have met in the semifinals or finals. The Wildernes... Full Story

Comeback Complete: Wilderness Outlast Windigo to Claim Division Playoff Title

May 14, 2026 - The Minnesota Wilderness are headed to the Robertson Cup Semi-finals for the third time in franchise history. Valdemar Andersen stopped 24 Wisconsin Windigo shots Monday night for his first career playoff shutout, as the Wilderness defeated the Windigo, 3-0, to win the Midwest Division Final series, 3-games-to-2. The win completes a comeback for Minnesota who fell behind in the series, 2-games-to-0, after dropping the first two contests at home. The Wilderness, while facing elimination, went on to win two games in Broo... Full Story

Butikis Commits to Division I Lindenwood

May 13, 2026 - AUSTIN, MINN. - The Austin Bruins are proud to announce that goaltender Cody Butikis has committed to Lindenwood University to further his academic and playing career. "It means the world to me to continue my career at the collegiate level. It has always been a dream of mine since I was a little kid to play Division I hockey," Butikis said. "I'm very grateful to be given this opportunity." Butikis started 29 regular season games in net for the Bruins this year, posting a 2.39 goals against average and a .914 save perce... Full Story

Maryland Faces Lone Star in the Robertson Cup Semi-Final

May 13, 2026 - In the 2024 Robertson Cup Championship Game, the Lone Star Brahmas took down the Maryland Black Bears 4-2 to take home the Robertson Cup for the second time in franchise history. Now, two years later, these franchises will meet again in Blaine, Minnesota, for a best-of-three Robertson Cup Semi-Final series. There will be many new faces, all with the same goal: to advance to the Robertson Cup Championship Game. This will be the first time in franchise history that the Black Bears have faced an out-of-division team a second ti... Full Story

• Austin Falls to Minnesota, 4-3, in Overtime - Austin Bruins (May 15)
  
• Wilderness Draw 2015 Finalist Opponent in Robby Cup Semis - Minnesota Wilderness (May 14)
  
• Comeback Complete: Wilderness Outlast Windigo to Claim Division Playoff Title - Minnesota Wilderness (May 14)
  
• Butikis Commits to Division I Lindenwood - Austin Bruins (May 13)
  
• Maryland Faces Lone Star in the Robertson Cup Semi-Final - Maryland Black Bears (May 13)
  
• "Spirit of New Mexico" Hand Painted Mural Celebrating Iconic New Mexico Culture to be Centerpiece at Outpost Ice Arena in Albuquerque - New Mexico Ice Wolves (May 13)
  
• Janesville Jets Sign Affiliation Agreement with Fox Cities Forge - Janesville Jets (May 13)
  
• Watertown Shamrocks Tender Blueliner Gabe Simpson - Watertown Shamrocks (May 13)
  
• Shamrocks Promote Hanson to President, Theisen to VP - Watertown Shamrocks (May 12)
  
• Shamrocks President, Bisgard, Accepts Job with NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins - Watertown Shamrocks (May 11)
  
• Staying Alive: Dziver Returns to Lead Game 3 Win - Minnesota Wilderness (May 9)
  
• Wilderness Post Decisive Win to Force Game 5 - Minnesota Wilderness (May 9)
  
• Bruins Force Game Five with 4-2 Win over Aberdeen - Austin Bruins (May 9)
  
• Bruins Fall to Aberdeen in Game Three - Austin Bruins (May 8)
  
• Hat Tricks Forward Lukas Zimovcak Commits to Skidmore College - Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks (May 8)
  
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Johnstown Tomahawks - Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Kenai River Brown Bears - Soldotna, Alaska
Lone Star Brahmas - Fort Worth, Texas
Maine Nordiques - Lewiston, Maine
Maryland Black Bears - Baltimore, Maryland
Minnesota Mallards - Forest Lake, Minnesota
Minnesota Wilderness - Cloquet, Minnesota
Minot Minotauros - Minot, North Dakota
New Hampshire Mountain Kings - Hooksett, New Hampshire
New Jersey Titans - Middletown, New Jersey
New Mexico Ice Wolves - Albuquerque, New Mexico
North Iowa Bulls - Mason City, Iowa
Northeast Generals - Boston, Massachusetts
Odessa Jackalopes - Odessa, Texas
Oklahoma Warriors - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Philadelphia Rebels - Jamestown, New York
Rochester Jr. Americans - Rochester, New York
Shreveport Mudbugs - Shreveport, Louisiana
Springfield Jr. Blues - Springfield, Illinois
St. Cloud Norsemen - St. Cloud, Minnesota
Watertown Shamrocks - Watertown, South Dakota
Wisconsin Windigo - Brookfield, Wisconsin
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Sat., May 16	Lone Star at Maryland Playoff Gm. 2; Blaine, MN	5:00 p.m.
Sat., May 16	Minnesota Wilderness at Austin Playoff Gm. 2; Blaine, MN	8:30 p.m.
Fri., May 15	Lone Star 2 at Maryland 3 Playoff Gm. 1; Blaine, MN	Final (OT)
Fri., May 15	Minnesota Wilderness 4 at Austin 3 Playoff Gm. 1; Blaine, MN	Final (OT)
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• Austin goalie commits to Division I program - Rochester Post-Bulletin (May 14)
  
• Johnstown Tomahawks, 1st Summit Arena sign new 3-year lease, with 3-year option - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat (May 12)
  
• Austin Bruins win Central Division championship, headed to NAHL championship tournament - Rochester Post-Bulletin (May 12)
  
• Coleman comes up clutch to help Austin Bruins keep their season alive - Rochester Post-Bulletin (May 10)
  
• Austin Bruins in must-win territory after loss in Game 3 of Division Finals - Rochester Post-Bulletin (May 9)
  
• Archive photos: El Paso Rhinos - El Paso Times (May 1)
  
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