Minot Minotauros

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Minot Minotauros
Minot Minotauros.svg
City Minot, North Dakota
League North American Hockey League
DivisionCentral
Founded2011
Home arena Maysa Arena
ColorsCardinal Red, Cream, Old Gold, Black, and White
     
General managerCody Campbell
Head coachCody Campbell [1]
Media KMOT Minot Daily News
Franchise history
2011–presentMinot Minotauros

The Minot Minotauros (commonly known as the Tauros) are a Tier II junior ice hockey team playing in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). Based in Minot, North Dakota, the Tauros play their home games at Maysa Arena. [2] [3]

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History

The Tauros are Minot's fifth hockey team, following the El Paso/Minot Raiders of the Southwest Hockey League in 1975–76 and then as the Minot Rangers for the 1976–77 season, the Minot Maple Leafs of the Continental Hockey League for the 1985–86 season, the Minot Americans/Top Guns of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League from 1987 to 1997, and the Minot Muskies, which played in the America West Hockey League for the 2000–01 season. [4]

Season-by-season records

SeasonGPWLOTLPTSGFGAPIMFinishPlayoffs
2011–12607494181042521,3135th, CentralDid not qualify
2012–136026304561571861,2844th, CentralLost Round 1, 1–3 vs. Austin Bruins
2013–146024333511301657974th, CentralLost Div. Semifinals, 1–3 vs. Austin Bruins
2014–156037176801841378562nd, CentralWon Round 1, 3–0 vs. Bismarck Bobcats
Lost Quarterfinals, 2–3 vs. Austin Bruins
2015–1660351967618515811062nd, CentralLost Div. Semifinals, 1–3 vs. Austin Bruins
2016–1760381848019215611371st, CentralLost Div. Semifinals, 1–3 vs. Aberdeen Wings
2017–186028266621611688394th, CentralWon div. semifinals, 3–2 vs. Aberdeen Wings
Won Div. Finals, 3–0 vs. Austin Bruins,
Won Robertson Cup Semifinals, 2–1 vs. Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Lost Robertson Cup Championship game, 1–2 vs. Shreveport Mudbugs
2018–196036213752071619432nd, CentralWon Div. Semifinals, 3–0 vs. Bismarck Bobcats
Lost Division Finals, 1–3 vs. Aberdeen Wings
2019–205027167611921716224th, CentralSeason cancelled
2020–215623258541501999724th, CentralLost Div. Semifinals, 2–3 vs. Aberdeen Wings
2021–2260282935917318410825th of 6, Central
21st of 29, NAHL		Did not qualify
2022–236031272641801898434th of 6, Central
17th of 29, NAHL		Lost Div. Semifinals, 0–3 vs. Austin Bruins
2023-246044142902081259191st of 6 Cental, 2nd of 32 NAHLWon Div. Semi-Finals, 3-0 vs. Austin Bruins
Won Div. Finals, 3-1 vs. Bismarck Bobcats
Lost Robertson Cup Semis, 0-2 vs. Maryland Black Bears

Notable alumni

The Minotauros have helped over 150 players move on to the NCAA level of play. The most notable alumni is Blake Lizotte of the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL. Other notable alumni of the program include Jon Lizotte (St. Cloud State, Wilkes Barre Scranton Penguins), Mason Morelli(University of Nebraska, Omaha,Hershey Bears, Henderson Silver Knights, Vegas Golden Knights) Johnny Walker (Arizona State, Utah Grizzlies) and Kyle Kukkonen (Michigan Tech, Anaheim Ducks).

Playoffs

First Round - Austin Bruins defeated Minot Minotauros 3-games-to-1
First Round - Austin Bruins defeated Minot Minotauros 3-games-to-1
First Round - Minot Minotauros deafted Bismarck Bobcats 3-games-to-0
Second Round - Austin Bruins defeated Minot Minotauros 3-games-to-2
First Round - Austin Bruins defeated Minot Minotauros 3-games-to-1
First Round: - Aberdeen Wings defeated Minot Minotauros 3-games-to-1
First Round: - Minot Minotauros defeated Aberdeen Wings3-games-to-2
Second Round: - Minot Minotauros defeated Austin Bruins3-games-to-0
Robertson Cup Semi-Finals: - Minot Minotauros defeated Fairbanks Ice Dogs 2-games-to-1
Robertson Cup Championship: - Shreveport Mudbugs defeated Minot Minotauros 2-1
First Round: - Minot Minotauros defeated Bismarck Bobcats3-games-to-0
Second Round: - Aberdeen Wings defeated Minot Minotauros 3-games-to-1
First Round: - Aberdeen Wings defeated Minot Minotauros 3-games-to-2
First Round: - Austin Bruins defeated Minot Minotauros 3-games-to-0
First Round: - Minot Minotauros defeated Austin Bruins3-games-to-0
Second Round: - Minot Minotauros defeated Bismarck Bobcats3-games-to-1

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References

  1. ↑ "Minotauros announce coaching change". NAHL. September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  2. ↑ "NAHL Approves Minot, North Dakota Membership". North American Hockey League. 2011-03-28. Retrieved 2011-03-29.
  3. ↑ Bieri, Chris (2011-03-29). "NAHL announces expansion into Minot". Minot Daily News. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 2011-03-29.
  4. ↑ "NAHL adds Minot, ND, team starting next season". CBS Minnesota. 2011-03-29. Retrieved 2011-03-29.


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