| Texas Junior Brahmas | |
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| City: | North Richland Hills, Texas |
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| League: | NA3HL |
| Division: | South |
| Founded: | 2010 |
| Home Arena: | NYTEX Sports Centre |
| Colors: | Black, Purple, White
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| Owner(s): | Frank Trazzera |
| General Manager: | Dana Bounds |
| Head Coach: | Michael Hill |
| Affiliates: | Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL) (higher)
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| Franchise history | |
| 2010 to Present: | Texas Junior Brahmas |
The Texas Junior Brahmas are a Tier III junior ice hockey team based in North Richland Hills, Texas that plays in the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) South Division. The team plays in the NYTEX Sports Centre and is owned by NYTEX Sports.
NYTEX Sports also owns the NYTEX Sports Centre and the North American Hockey League's Lone Star Brahmas, with whom the Jr. Brahmas share the NYTEX Sports Centre.
The Jr. Brahmas played in the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) for four seasons before joining the NA3HL prior to the 2014–15 season.
The organization also fields youth hockey teams at the Midget, Bantam, Peewee, and Squirt and other various levels as part of the Texas Brahmas Youth Hockey Association.[1]
Season-by-season records[]
| Season | GP | W | L | OL | SL | GF | GA | Pts | PIM | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western States Hockey League | |||||||||||
| 2010–11 | 48 | 23 | 20 | 5 | — | 190 | 197 | 51 | 3rd of 5, Midwest 6th of 13, WSHL |
Lost Division Semifinals, 0-2 vs. Boulder Jr. Bison | |
| 2011–12 | 46 | 28 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 199 | 148 | 57 | 1276 | 3rd of 5, Midwest 6th of 16, WSHL |
Lost Division Semifinals, 1-2 vs. Dallas Ice Jets[2] |
| 2012–13 | 46 | 22 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 172 | 205 | 46 | 988 | 2nd of 5, Midwest 12th of 22, WSHL |
Won Division Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Dallas Snipers Lost Division Finals, 0-2 vs. Dallas Ice Jets[3] |
| 2013–14 | 46 | 26 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 207 | 173 | 55 | 1150 | 3rd of 6, Midwest 13th of 24, WSHL |
Won Division Semifinals, 2-1 vs. Dallas Ice Jets Lost Division Finals, 0-2 vs. El Paso Rhinos Lost in Thorne Cup Finals round-robin tournament (L, 3-6 vs. Monsters; W, 3-2 vs. Mustangs; L, 3-9 vs. Rhinos) |
| North American 3 Hockey League | |||||||||||
| 2014–15 | 47 | 26 | 15 | 6 | — | 179 | 138 | 58 | 516 | 3rd of 6, South 15th of 31, NA3HL |
Won Division Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Topeka Capitals Lost Division Finals, 0-2 vs. Nashville Jr. Predators |
| 2015–16 | 47 | 35 | 9 | 3 | — | 231 | 88 | 73 | 522 | 2nd of 6, South 5th of 34, NA3HL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 2-1 vs. Atlanta Capitals Lost Div. Finals, 0-2 vs. Point Mallard Ducks 1-2-0 in Silver Cup Round Robin (as wild card) (L, 0-7 vs. Jets; W, 4-2 vs. Jr. Blues; L, 2-5 vs. Steel) |
| 2016–17 | 47 | 37 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 75 | 184 | 83 | - | 2nd of 5, South | Won Division Semifinals, 2-1 vs. Point Mallard Ducks Lost Division Finals, 0-2 vs. Atlanta Capitals |
| 2017-18 | 47 | 40 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 239 | 76 | 80 | - | 1st of 6 South | W, DSF 2-1 vs. Point Mallard Ducks W, DF 2-0 vs Mid-Cities Jr. Stars Finish 3rd in Fraser Cup Round Robin-eliminated |
| 2018-19 | 47 | 38 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 230 | 94 | 81 | - | 1st of 5, South | Won Division Semifinals 2-0 Mid-Cities Jr. Stars Won Division Final, 2-0 vs. Atlanta Capitals Won Pool in National Round Robin Won Semifinal 3-1 North Iowa Bulls Won Championship Game 2-1 Lewiston/Auburn Nordiques NA3HL Champions |
| 2019-20 | 47 | 40 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 231 | 81 | 85 | - | 1st of 5, South | Playoffs cancelled during division semifinal round |
| 2020-21 | 40 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 189 | 70 | 69 | - | 1st of 7, South | Won Division, Eliminated in Fraser Cup Round Robin |
| 2021-22 | 47 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 285 | 114 | 81 | - | 1st of 8, South | Lost Division Semifinals |
| 2022-23 | 47 | 34 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 219 | 100 | 70 | - | 2nd of 8, South | Eliminated in Fraser Cup Round Robin |
| 2023-24 | 47 | 28 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 196 | 98 | 62 | - | 4th of 8, South | Lost Division Semifinals |
References[]
- ↑ http://www.jrbrahmas.com/page/show/99135-teams
- ↑ Texas Jr. Brahmas: Playoff win "our best hockey all year". USA Junior Hockey Magazine (April 1, 2012).
- ↑ Texas Brahmas 2013-2014 Season Preview. Junior Hockey News (August 30, 2013).
External links[]
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