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.
| Texas Junior Brahmas | |
|---|---|
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| City | North Richland Hills, Texas |
| League | NA3HL |
| Division | South |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Home arena | NYTEX Sports Centre |
| Colors | Black, purple, white |
| Owner(s) | Dr. Salvatore Trazzera & Frank Trazzera |
| General manager | Ryan Anderson[1] |
| Head coach | Nicholas Cammarata[2] |
| Affiliate | Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL) |
| Franchise history | |
| 2010–present | Texas Junior Brahmas |
History
editThe Jr. Brahmas were founded in 2010 and played in the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) for four seasons. They advanced to the WSHL Thorne Cup finals after the 2013–14 season.
The Jr. Brahmas then joined the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) prior to the 2014–15 season. As a member of the NA3HL, they have advanced to the Silver Cup round-robin in the 2015–16 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.[3]
Season-by-season records
edit| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western States Hockey League | |||||||||||
| 2010–11 | 48 | 23 | 20 | 5 | — | 51 | 190 | 197 | 3rd of 5, Midwest 6th of 13, WSHL |
Lost Division Semifinals, 0–2 vs. Boulder Jr. Bison | |
| 2011–12 | 46 | 28 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 57 | 199 | 148 | 1276 | 3rd of 5, Midwest 6th of 16, WSHL |
Lost Division Semifinals, 1–2 vs. Dallas Ice Jets[4] |
| 2012–13 | 46 | 22 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 46 | 172 | 205 | 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[5] |
| 2013–14 | 46 | 26 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 55 | 207 | 173 | 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 | — | 58 | 179 | 138 | 516 | 3rd of 6, South 15th of 31, NA3HL |
Won Division Semifinals, 2–0 vs. Topeka Capitals Lost Division Finals, 0–2 vs. Nashville Junior Predators |
| 2015–16 | 47 | 35 | 9 | 3 | — | 73 | 231 | 88 | 522 | 2nd of 6, South[6] 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 | 522 | 1st of 6, South 5th of 48, NA3HL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 2–1 vs. Point Mallard Ducks Lost Div. Finals, 0–2 vs. Atlanta Capitals |
| 2017–18 | 47 | 40 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 239 | 76 | 887 | 1st of 6, South 4th of 42, NA3HL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 2–1 vs. Point Mallard Ducks Won Div. Finals, 2–0 vs. Mid-Cities Junior Stars 1–1–1 in Fraser Cup round-robin Pool B (W, 5–2 vs. Stars; OTL, 2–3 vs. Freeze; L, 1–4 vs. Jets) |
| 2018–19 | 47 | 38 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 81 | 230 | 94 | 652 | 1st of 5, South 3rd of 36, NA3HL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 2–0 vs. Mid-Cities Junior Stars Won Div. Finals, 2–0 vs. Atlanta Capitals 2–0–0 in Fraser Cup round-robin (W, 6–1 vs. Jr. Senators; W, 3–1 vs. Jr. Blues) Won Semifinal game, 3–1 vs. North Iowa Bulls Won Fraser Cup Final game, 2–1 vs. Lewiston/Auburn Nordiques |
| 2019–20 | 47 | 40 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 82 | 231 | 81 | 839 | 1st of 5, South 1st of 34, NA3HL |
Playoffs cancelled |
| 2020–21 | 40 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 69 | 189 | 70 | 943 | 1st of 7, South 3rd of 31, NA3HL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 2–0 vs. Atlanta Capitals Won Div. Finals, 2–1 vs. Oklahoma City Jr. Blazers 0–2–0 in Fraser Cup round-robin Pool B (L, 3–4 vs. Grizzlies; L, 1–5 vs. Jr. Blazers) |
| 2021–22 | 47 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 82 | 285 | 114 | 845 | 1st of 8, South 5th of 34, NA3HL |
Lost Div. Semifinals, 1-2 vs. Texas Roadrunners |
| 2022–23 | 47 | 34 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 70 | 219 | 100 | 526 | 2nd of 8, South 7th of 34, NA3HL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 2-1 Louisiana Drillers Won Div. Finals 2-0 New Mexico Ice Wolves Fraser Cup round-robin Pool A (L, 1–4 Blizzard; L, 1–6 vs. Lumberjacks) |
| 2023–24 | 47 | 28 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 62 | 198 | 98 | 765 | 4th of 8, South 13th of 34, NA3HL |
Lost Div. Semifinals, 0-2 New Mexico Ice Wolves |
References
edit- ^ "Brahmas name Anderson as new Head Coach". NA3HL. May 8, 2019.
- ^ "Texas Brahmas announce coaching change". NA3HL. February 10, 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "NA3HL Silver Cup Playoff Preview". NA3HL. March 17, 2016.