Minot Minotauros

The Minot Minotauros (commonly known as the Tauros) are an American 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]

Minot Minotauros
CityMinot, North Dakota
LeagueNAHL
DivisionCentral
Founded2011
Home arenaMaysa Arena
ColorsMaroon, old gold, black, and white
                   
Head coachShane Wagner[1]
MediaKMOT Minot Daily News
Franchise history
2011–presentMinot Minotauros

History

The Tauros are Minot's 5th 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

References
  1. "Wagner Takes the Helm". Minot Minotauros. April 29, 2020. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  2. "NAHL Approves Minot, North Dakota Membership". North American Hockey League. 2011-03-28. Retrieved 2011-03-29.
  3. "NAHL announces expansion into Minot". Minot Daily News. 2011-03-29. Retrieved 2011-03-29.
  4. "NAHL adds Minot, ND, team starting next season". Chicago Tribune. 2011-03-29. Retrieved 2011-03-29.


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