Lipsett Commits to Air Force Academy

April 15, 2025 - AUSTIN, MINN. - The Austin Bruins are proud to announce that forward Zander Lipsett has committed to the Air Force Academy to further his academic and playing career. "Being able to play college hockey means so much to me," Lipsett said. "Hockey has been a huge part of my life so I am blessed to be able to continue to play at a higher level." Lipsett was a consistent presence in the Bruins lineup this year. The Lexington, Kentucky native appeared in 46 games scoring seven goals and three a... Full Story

Robertson Cup Playoffs Central Division Semifinal Schedule Set

April 12, 2025 - AUSTIN, MINN. - The North American Hockey League's Central Division playoff picture is finally in focus. With a win on Friday night, the Austin Bruins officially secured the second seed behind the regular-season champion Bismarck Bobcats. The Bruins will have home-ice advantage in their first-round matchup against division foe, the Minot Minotauros. Meanwhile, the Bobcats will face the Aberdeen Wings, who clinched their eighth consecutive playoff appearance with a 6-2 win over North Iowa on F... Full Story

Bruins Clinch Home Ice in Central Division Semi-Final

April 12, 2025 - AUSTIN, MINN. - The Austin Bruins (41-12-3-2, 87 pts) entered the final weekend of the regular season with a playoff spot in hand and their opponent already determined. What the team needed, however, was to know their seed and in turn where they would be playing the opening games of the Central Division Semi-Final. Friday night, one point away from clinching home ice advantage against the Minot Minotauros (40-17-1-0, 81pts) the Bruins took care of business. The Black and Gold defeated the Minnes... Full Story

Steve Howard Earns 250th Win as Bruins Head Coach

April 5, 2025 - MASON CITY, IOWA - Austin Bruins Head Coach Steve Howard recorded his 250th win as Bruins head coach Friday night. The Black and Gold were victorious over the North Iowa Bulls with a score of 4-1 to take sole possession of second place in the Central Division standings with just three regular season games left on the schedule. Howard, who took the reins of the Bruins in 2017 as the franchise's third head coach, is the all time winningest coach in team history. In his eighth season at the helm... Full Story

• Steve Howard Earns 250th Win as Bruins Head Coach - Austin Bruins (NAHL) April 5
• Several Bruins on the Verge of History - Austin Bruins (NAHL) March 1
• Bruins Best Norsemen 5-3 in Series Finale - Austin Bruins (NAHL) February 23
• Solomon Records Fourth Shutout of the Year in Bruins 3-0 Win over North Iowa - Austin Bruins (NAHL) February 22
• Bruins Hold On In Physical 6-4 Win Over St. Cloud - Austin Bruins (NAHL) February 7
• Bruins Send Six to February Top Prospects Tournament - Austin Bruins (NAHL) January 30
• Three-Goal Third Period Pushes Wings Past Bruins - Austin Bruins (NAHL) January 24
• Bruins Blank Shamrocks 2-0 - Austin Bruins (NAHL) January 18
• Bruins' Comeback Falls Short in 4-3 Overtime Loss - Austin Bruins (NAHL) January 17
• 3-2 Loss to Shamrocks Ends Bruins' 21-Game Point Streak - Austin Bruins (NAHL) January 5
• Bruins Return to Action with Road Trip to Watertown - Austin Bruins (NAHL) January 2
• Solomon's Shutout Secures Sweep - Austin Bruins (NAHL) December 21
• Black and Gold Keep Rolling With 4-2 Victory Over North Iowa - Austin Bruins (NAHL) December 14
• Bruins Set to Close 2024 Home Schedule against North Iowa - Austin Bruins (NAHL) December 12
• Black and Gold Shine in Commanding 5-0 Victory - Austin Bruins (NAHL) December 7
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April 28	NAHL	Minot at Austin (Playoff Gm. 5, if nec.)	8:05 p.m.
April 26	NAHL	Austin 4 at Minot 3 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final (OT2)
April 25	NAHL	Austin 3 at Minot 1 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
April 19	NAHL	Minot 2 at Austin 1 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final (OT)
April 18	NAHL	Minot 3 at Austin 1 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
April 12	NAHL	Austin 4 at Minnesota Mallards 2	Final
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• Bruins take game three to keep season alive - NAHL Austin Daily Herald (April 26)
• Weekend sweep has Tauros on brink of series win - NAHL Minot Daily News (April 21)
• Minotauros slide past Bruins in OT to go up 2-0 - NAHL Austin Daily Herald (April 20)
• Minotauros take game one from Bruins in five game series - NAHL Austin Daily Herald (April 19)
• Bruins and Minotauros are ready to put it all on the line in semifinals - NAHL Austin Daily Herald (April 17)
• Bruins' Lipsett commits to Air Force Academy - NAHL Austin Daily Herald (April 16)
• Bruins close out regular season, will host Minot next week - NAHL Austin Daily Herald (April 13)
• Bruins close out home schedule with a victory - NAHL Austin Daily Herald (April 12)
• Bruins blank Bulls 4-0 - NAHL Austin Daily Herald (April 6)
• Hirschfeld scores twice as Bruins beat Bulls - NAHL Austin Daily Herald (April 5)
• Tauros split with Bruins, remain in second - NAHL Minot Daily News (April 1)
• Bruins start slow in loss to Minot - NAHL Austin Daily Herald (March 30)
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