Austin Bruins Win Ninth Straight, 7-1 Over St. Cloud Norsemen | NAHL Hockey

Bruins Extend Winning Streak to Nine with 7-1 Victory Over St. Cloud

The Austin Bruins continued their dominant run, securing a decisive 7-1 victory over the St. Cloud Norsemen on Saturday, February 21, 2026. This win marks the ninth consecutive victory for the Bruins, solidifying their position as a force in the North American Hockey League.

Gavin Hruza led the Bruins’ offensive charge with two goals, while Michael Coleman, Semyon Morshchyonok, Matvei Morshchyonok, E.J. Paddington, and Nathan Williams each contributed a single goal to the impressive team effort.

The game built upon recent contests between the two teams. On February 20, 2026, the St. Cloud Norsemen defeated the Austin Bruins 3-2 in a shootout, according to OurSports Central. The Norsemen mounted a two-goal comeback to force overtime, but ultimately fell short.

Prior to that, on February 22, 2026, the Bruins and Norsemen faced off, with the result not immediately available in the provided sources. The teams also played on February 28, 2026, and March 1, 2026, with the Bruins facing the Aberdeen Wings in both contests.

The Austin Bruins’ recent success follows a 3-2 overtime win against the St. Cloud Norsemen on October 21, 2024, where Alex Laurenza scored the game-winning goal in overtime, assisted by Nathan Williams and Luc Malkhassian. Gustav Svantesson and Jackson Rilei also scored for the Bruins in that contest, while Carter Lundie and Kyle Miller found the net for the Norsemen.

Looking ahead, the Bruins are scheduled to face the Aberdeen Wings on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 7:05 p.m. CST. The Norsemen will also be in action on the same evening, taking on the Shamrocks at 7:00 p.m. CST.

The Austin Bruins currently boast a roster of 25 players, including goaltenders Cody Butikis and Jack Solomon. The team’s defensemen include Austin Doyle, Augustus Elbert, Alvin Elisson, Andrew Leung, Ryan Lund, Cameron McCormack, Alexandre Perreault, Bobby Williams, and Nathan Williams. Forwards on the team include Connor Beckwith, Michael Coleman, John Flood, JJ Franceschetti, Gavin Hruza, Samuel Kline, Zander Lipsett, Matvei Morshchyonok, Semyon Morshchyonok, E.J. Paddington, Hudson Routh, Kyle Sorensen, and Hugo Thulin.

Steve Howard serves as the General Manager and Head Coach of the Austin Bruins, with Alan Rooney as the Associate Head Coach and Robby Murray as an Assistant Coach. The team plays its home games at Riverside Arena in Austin, Minnesota, which has a capacity of 2,500 and was constructed in 1973.