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
Championships
Division titles2 (2017, 2024)

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
2011–12 607494181042521,3135th of 5, Central
28th of 28, NAHL
Did not qualify
2012–13 6026304561571861,2844th of 6, Central
t-16th of 24, NAHL
Lost Div. Semifinal series, 1–3 vs. Austin Bruins
2013–14 6024333511301657974th of 5, Central
19th of 24, NAHL
Lost Div. Semifinal series, 1–3 vs. Austin Bruins
2014–15 6037176801841378562nd of 5, Central
7th of 24, NAHL
Won Div. Semifinal series, 3–0 vs. Bismarck Bobcats
Lost Div. Final series, 2–3 vs. Austin Bruins
2015–16 60351967618515811062nd of 6, Central
t-6th of 22, NAHL
Lost Div. Semifinal series, 1–3 vs. Austin Bruins
2016–17 60381848019215611371st of 6, Central
5th of 24, NAHL
Lost Div. Semifinal series, 1–3 vs. Aberdeen Wings
2017–18 6028266621611688394th of 6, Central
16th of 23, NAHL
Won Div. Semifinal series, 3–2 vs. Aberdeen Wings
Won Div. Final series, 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
2018–19 6036213752071619432nd of 6, Central
t-6th of 24, NAHL
Won Div. Semifinal series, 3–0 vs. Bismarck Bobcats
Lost Div. Final series, 1–3 vs. Aberdeen Wings
2019–20 5027167611921716224th of 6, Central
12th of 23, NAHL
Season cancelled
2020–21 562325854150199972t-3rd of 6, Central
t-12th of 23, NAHL
Lost Div. Semifinal series, 2–3 vs. Aberdeen Wings
2021–22 60282935917318410825th of 6, Central
t-20th of 29, NAHL
Did not qualify
2022–23 603127264180189843t-3rd of 6, Central
t-17th of 29, NAHL
Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–3 vs. Austin Bruins
2023–24 6044142902081259191st of 6, Central
2nd of 32, NAHL
Won Div. Semifinal series, 3-0 vs. Austin Bruins
Won Div. Final series, 3-1 vs. Bismarck Bobcats
Lost Robertson Semis, 0-2 vs. Maryland Black Bears
2024–25 42329165160725742nd of 8, Central
3rd of 35, NAHL
Lost Div. Semifinal series, 2-3 vs. Austin Bruins

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).

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. March 28, 2011. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
  3. Bieri, Chris (March 29, 2011). "NAHL announces expansion into Minot". Minot Daily News. Archived from the original on March 20, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
  4. "NAHL adds Minot, ND, team starting next season". CBS Minnesota. March 29, 2011. Retrieved March 29, 2011.