Austin Bruins

The Austin Bruins are a Junior A Tier II ice hockey team based in Austin, Minnesota. The team began play during the 2010-11 season. A member of the North American Hockey League in the Central Division, the Bruins play their home games in the Riverside Arena.

On March 1, 2010, the Bruins announced their nickname. On January 19, 2012, it was announced the team signed a 3-year deal to continue play in Austin.

Playoffs

 * 2012
 * Divisional Semifinals, Austin Bruins defeated Alexandria Blizzard 3-games-to-1
 * Divisional Final, Bismarck Bobcats defeated Austin Bruins 3-games-to-1


 * 2013
 * Divisional Semifinals, Austin Bruins defeated Minot Minotauros 3-games-to-1
 * Divisional Final, Bismarck Bobcats defeated Austin Bruins 3-games-to-1


 * 2014
 * Divisional Semifinals, Austin Bruins defeated Minot Minotauros 3-games-to-1
 * Divisional Final, Austin Bruins defeated Bismarck Bobcats 3-games-to-2
 * Robertson Cup Semifinals, Austin Bruins defeated Topeka RoadRunners 2-games-to-1
 * Robertson Cup Final, Fairbanks Ice Dogs defeated Austin Bruins 2-games-to-0


 * 2015
 * Round 1 Series, Austin Bruins defeated Aberdeen Wings 3-games-to-0
 * Robertson Cup Quarterfinals, Austin Bruins defeated Minot Minotauros 3-games-to-2
 * Robertson Cup Semifinals, Austin Bruins defeated Lone Star Brahmas 2-games-to-1
 * Robertson Cup Final, Minnesota Wilderness defeated Austin Bruins 2-games-to-0


 * 2016
 * Division Semifinals, Austin Bruins defeated Minot Minotauros 3-games-to-1
 * Division Final, Bismarck Bobcats defeated Austin Bruins 3-games-to-2


 * 2017
 * Did not qualify


 * 2018
 * 2019
 * Division Semifinals: Aberdeen Wings defeated Austin Bruins 3-games-to-1
 * Division Semifinals, Austin Bruins defeated Minnesota Wilderness 3-games-to-1
 * Division Final, Minot Minotauros defeated Austin Bruins 3-games-to-none


 * 2020
 * playoffs cancelled


 * 2021
 * Did not qualify