Texas Jr. Brahmas

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
CityNorth Richland Hills, Texas
LeagueNA3HL
DivisionSouth
Founded2010
Home arenaNYTEX Sports Centre
ColorsBlack, purple, white
     
Owner(s)Dr. Salvatore Trazzera & Frank Trazzera
General managerDan Wildfong
Head coachRyan Anderson[1]
AffiliatesLone Star Brahmas (NAHL)
Franchise history
2010–presentTexas Junior Brahmas

History

The 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.[2]

Season-by-season records
SeasonGPWLOTLSOLPtsGFGAPIMRegular Season FinishPlayoffs
Western States Hockey League
2010–114823205—511901973rd of 5, Midwest
6th of 13, WSHL		Lost Division Semifinals, 0–2 vs. Boulder Jr. Bison
2011–12462817015719914812763rd of 5, Midwest
6th of 16, WSHL		Lost Division Semifinals, 1–2 vs. Dallas Ice Jets[3]
2012–1346222220461722059882nd of 5, Midwest
12th of 22, WSHL		Won Division Semifinals, 2–0 vs. Dallas Snipers
Lost Division Finals, 0–2 vs. Dallas Ice Jets[4]
2013–14462617305520717311503rd 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
2014–154726156—581791385163rd of 6, South
15th of 31, NA3HL		Won Division Semifinals, 2–0 vs. Topeka Capitals
Lost Division Finals, 0–2 vs. Nashville Junior Predators
2015–16473593—73231885222nd of 6, South[5]
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)
2016–17473791075184835221st of 6, South
5th of 48, NA3HL		Won Div. Semifinals, 2–1 vs. Point Mallard Ducks
Lost Div. Finals, 0–2 vs. Atlanta Capitals
2017–18474070080239768871st 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)
2018–19473882381230946521st 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
2019–20474052082231818391st of 5, South
1st of 34, NA3HL		Playoffs cancelled

References
  1. "Brahmas name Anderson as new Head Coach". NA3HL. May 8, 2019.
  2. http://www.jrbrahmas.com/page/show/99135-teams
  3. "Texas Jr. Brahmas: Playoff win "our best hockey all year"". USA Junior Hockey Magazine. April 1, 2012.
  4. "Texas Brahmas 2013-2014 Season Preview". Junior Hockey News. August 30, 2013.
  5. "NA3HL Silver Cup Playoff Preview". NA3HL. March 17, 2016.
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