Last weekend, a few teams got an early start in North American Hockey League play. This weekend, a larger group will get their respective 2015-16 seasons under way, including the defending Robertson Cup Champion Minnesota Wilderness. The Wilderness will open on home ice with a Friday/Saturday (Sept. 18-19) doubleheader against the always tough Fairbanks Ice Dogs,
The Austin Bruins and Topeka Roadrunners both looked impressive at the NAHL showcase tournament, both winning all four games, including some by lopsided counts. But that trend was nipped in the bud as both teams came up short in their next test on Sept. 26. The Roadrunners actually dropped two at Wichita Falls while Austin
Most teams enjoyed both high and low points at the NAHL Showcase tournament played at the Schwan Super Rink at Blaine, MN Sept. 17-20 but it was hard to find a low for two teams. Austin Bruins played in the tournament’s final game and whipped the defending Robertson Cup champion Fairbanks Ice Dogs 9-4 to