Texas Brahmas Youth Hockey Association

The Texas Brahmas and the Western States Hockey League are proud to announce their 2011-12 schedule (times and dates subject to change). The Brahmas Mid-West Division will have a new look for the upcoming season, with the departure of the Tulsa Rampage to Cheyenne,WY.

This season the Mid-West Division will look like this:
Texas Brahmas
Dallas Ice Jets
Dallas Snipers
El Paso Rhinos
New Mexico Renegades

Click here for the 2011-12 Texas Junior Brahmas WSHL Schedule

The Texas Brahmas Junior A Hockey Club are proud to announce the addition of Terry Portra to the roster. Portra spent last season with the Corpus Christi IceRays in the NAHL, playing 44 games.
"We are excited to land a player with Terry's experience and we feel he will bring leadership and character to the club," head coach Jeremy Law said. "Terry will be a great influence on our young roster."

The Jr. A Brahmas (WSHL) are pleased to announce the signing of Jaren Jones for the 2011-12 season. 

Jones marks the first local and Junior Brahmas athlete to commit to the Jr. A team. Last season Jones played for both the state title winning, Keller Varsity and the Jr. Brahmas Midget Major AA. He was also selected as a starter in the Varsity All-Stars Game this past Winter. 

“Throughout the year, I watched Jared progress through midgets and kept a keen eye on him," Junior A head coach Jeremy Law said. "This season we believe he is ready to make the jump to the Junior A level and help lead the Brahmas to a successful run,” said Law.

In June, the Jr. A Brahmas are hosting a try-out camp at the NYTEX Sports Centre. Those interested can find more information and sign up here.

Following the success of their first Swedish imported goaltender, Anton Olsson, the Texas Brahmas are excited to announce the signing of Joakim Moritz from Umea, Sweden.

The 6'1", 190 lb goaltender most recently played for Swedish Div. I team Tegs SK. Click the photo for more on Joakim from ScandHock.com.

The Brahmas are still seeking goaltenders to compete, along with Joakim, for the #1 job beginning with the prospect camp June 17-19.

Brahmas forward Cole Davis was drafted by the Fairbanks Ice Dogs in the fourth round of the 2011-12 NAHL draft. Davis led the Brahmas with 186 PIMs in 41 game during the 2010-11 season.

Davis will join former Brahmas forward Albert Bolush who committed to the Ice Dogs earlier this summer.

The Colorado State Rams are pleased to announce that Texas Jr A Brahmas (WSHL) forward  Kevin O’Donnell  has committed to join the team for the 2011/12 ACHA DII season.

O’Donnell recently completed his junior hockey career with Texas and served as the team’s Captain for the 2010/11 season.  The 6’1” 175 lb native of Westminster, CO, was the second leading scorer for the Brahmas, and 7^th overall in the WSHL, compiling 31 Goals / 32 Assists / 59 PIMs in 48 games.

“We are very excited to have Kevin return to our program here at CSU”, said Rams Head Coach Kelly Newton.  “The year he spent playing Jr A with the Brahmas has helped him develop his offensive skills tremendously.  His leadership and maturity will be a huge plus for our program."

- Courtesy of CSU Hockey

Texas Junior Brahmas first-ever import goaltender, Anton Olsson from Sromstad, Sweden, has committed to NCAA Div. III Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. Olsson compiled a .926 save % in 26 starts for the Brahmas and faced 1,116 shots. He had a brief stint with the Corpus Christi IceRays in the Tier II NAHL before returning and leading the Brahmas to the WSHL playoffs.

Albert Bolush, from Riga, Latvia, has committed to the Fairbanks Ice Dogs in the Tier II NAHL for the 2011-12 season.

Bolush led the Brahmas in scoring with 74 points in 48 games, including 27 goals, 47 assists and an impressive six game-winning goals. Bolush finished the two playoff games against Boulder with six assists.

Defenseman Jeremy Kaunisto and forward Nick O'Donnell have been invited to tryout camp with the Osoyoos Coyotes of the KIJHL.

Kaunisto was a solid defenseman for the Brahmas in 2011-12, finishing with 10 assists and 43 PIM in 35 games for the Brahmas.

O'Donnell finished the season third on the Brahmas in points with 51 points in 34 games, including 24 goals and 27 assists and an impressive six goals in the Brahmas two playoff games against Boulder.

Well Brahma fans, the boys are on a roll as we swept the Renegades this weekend taking the team to 9-5.

Both our goalies proved their merit with outstanding performances in net while the rest of the boys found the back of the net with purpose.

Friday's game was closer than we wanted but we pulled out a 2-1 win with Fadi Hurtubise in net stopping 29 shots and goals from Albert Bolush and Oscar Plechawski.

Saturday brought goals from 5 different Brahmas, proving we have the depth we need to take us to the playoff's and beyond. Anton Olsson made 28 saves only letting two slip past. Tyler Baumannis. Albert Bolush, Kevin Filthaut, Kevin ODonnell, and a hat trick from Ryan Pittman made this one 9-2. The win was bitter sweet though as we lost Oscar Plechawski to a seperated shoulder for the season.

Sunday the boys showed off their offensive prowess again with goals from 8 different players. Fadi Hurtubise was in net making 31 saves. Goals came from Cole Davis, Kevin Filthaut, Curtis Kort, Hassan Makke, Kevin ODonnell, Ryan Pittman, Vincent Pratt, and a hat trick from Albert Bolush made this one a 10-3 victory.

The Brahmas took down the Rhino's in the home opener toinght in what was a low scoring high shooting event.

The first period was scoreless and the second looked to be the same until the last minute when Cole Fletcher who had just come flying out of the penalty box pushed on past the goalie to take a 1-0 lead into the room.

The third period was more eventful with goals from O'Donnell and Kort and a house rocking fight from Cole Davis.

Anton Olsson stopped 55 shots for the shutout. WAY TO GO ANTON!

Well Brahma fans, today's game did not go as well as the opener. In what turned out to be a long afternoon, the Brahmas fell to the Rhino's 8-1.

The score was not the worst of it as we also went down 2 more players. Cole Fletcher suffered a moderate concussion after a nasty elbow to the head behind the play that went uncalled. Only minutes later Anthony Vargas came out of the game with a hip injury.

Our injury woes are mounting and tomorrow mornings gme will be a tough one. Stay tuned Brahmas fans....

After a long tough weekend the Brahmas are looking to regroup and get healthy. There were a total of 7 injuries this weekend that hampered their efforts to rally in today's final game with El Paso.

The Team faces Tulsa in a 2 game series next weekend.

 Well Brahma fans, after last nights disappointing loss, the boys decided to play tonight.

The first period brought goals from Albert Bolush and Brittan Morris, while our defense kept the Renegades out of the net.

The second period saw Albert score again along with Dan Orsborn. Still the Renegades were held off.

The third period netted our first hat trick of the season with Albert putting the biscut in the basket for the third time.  A Goal from Ryan Pittman and 2 from Kevin Filthhaut made the final 8-0 Brahmas.

We hit the ice again tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 MST

It was a very productive weekend for our Brahmas who took both games this weekend.

Saturday's game was a nail biter that went to OT. When neither team could find the net at the end of 5, we went to the shoot out. Anton Olsson stood out with 42 saves on the day and Kevin O'Donnell found the net for the game winner in the shoot out.

Sunday's game was a grinder, tied 1-1 at the end of the first. Tulsa came out in the second with something to prove slipping one past the goalie early in the second. Not to be outdone, Jordan Gnatowsky scored a huge goal with only 5 seconds left in the second to take us to the room tied 2-2. The third was all Brahmas with goals from Filthhault and Bolush for the 4-2 finish to the weekend.

Next weekend the Brahmas will take on the New Mexico Renegades in a 3 game series before we are off for a month.

The Western States Hockey League (WSHL) Board of Governors are pleased to announce today a new partnership with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).

The AAU is the premier amateur sports service provider since 1887. With such a distinguished history of providing amateur sports the leadership and opportunities to compete with the following advantages:

Click on the image to the right for the full story at WSHL.org

The Brahmas started the 2011-12 season with a bang against their new cross-town rivals the Dallas Snipers with a 6-2 win Friday night at NYTEX Sports Centre.

Newcomer and NAHL veteran Terry Portra led the offense for the Brahmas with two goals and two assists, while linemate and returning veteran import Albert Bolush added two goals and an assist. New Swedish goaltender Joakim Moritz earned the game puck with an impressive 41 save performance. Rookie and Keller H.S. alum Jaren Jones scored his first career junior hockey goal in the win.

It was a wild night at NYTEX, with the teams combining for 173 penalty minutes. The Brahmas were an impressive 14-for14 on the penalty kill while scoring two power play goals on 10 attempts.

Click for game stats

The Brahmas will have a few weeks off before the season really gets on a role, beginning with their first road trip of the season to take on the Phoenix Knights Oct. 7-9.

The Texas Brahmas Junior A Hockey Club improved to 2-0 with a 5-3 win over previously undefeated Dallas Ice Jets Wednesday night in Grapevine. Five different players scored for the Brahmas, including Albert Bolush (3), Connor Morrow (1), Jordan Gnatowsky (1) Quade Hamlin (1) and Kevin Filthaut (2). Goaltender Kyler McCloud earned his first junior win, stopping 28 or 31 shots he faced.

Round Rock, TX was well represented for the Brahmas Wednesday night, as Brittan Morris and Brian Barnes eached earned game pucks for their efforts in the win.

The Brahmas head to Phoenix, AZ this weekend to take on the Phoenix Knights in non-conference action. Find all Brahmas games on Fasthockey.com.

The Brahmas, behind a hat trick from Grady Graham, took game one of a three game weekend series against the Phoenix Knights in Arizona, 7-4. Graham (3) scored in the opening shift of each period, while Albert Bolush (4), Connor Morrow (2), Connor Tamai (1) and Jaren Jones (2) each added goals of their own. Goaltender Joakim Moritz stopped 24 of 28 shots to record his second win of the season.

The Brahmas take on the Knights Saturday, Oct. 8 at Polar Ice-Chandler in Arizona. Puck drops at 4:45 CST. Check out all the action on www.fasthockey.com.

While it wasn't always pretty, the Brahmas pulled out a 4-3 win over the Phoenix Knights Saturday night in Chandler, AZ. The Brahmas took an early 1-0 lead on a goal from Will Barber but entered the 3rd period tied 2-2 with the Knights. It took a late period goal from veteran Kevin Filthaut to keep the Brahmas' perfect record in tact. Defenseman Shaun Foster earned the game puck for a strong defensive performance in the win.

The Brahmas finish off the weekend series with the Knights at 1:30 CST at Polar Ice - Chandler. Log on to www.fasthockey.com for all the Brahmas action!