Small and Spencer Reunited in Minot

Small and Spencer Reunited in Minot

by: Andrew Lennox, gotauros.com Several players and operations staff have been from Illinois, particularly the greater Chicagoland area, throughout the history of the Minot Minotauros. Current Captain Trevor Stachowiak grew up in suburban Glenco, IL.  Defenseman Jacob...
Bockovens’ Talents Bring Players Closer to Home

Bockovens’ Talents Bring Players Closer to Home

by: Jeremy Pike, minotauroshockey.com If you’ve ever enjoyed video highlights of a Minot Minotauros home game or looking at photos of the game’s action, you may not know it, but you’re enjoying the hard work of Patty and Shawn Bockoven. The Bockovens moved to Minot in...
Top Prospects: Tauros Represented Well

Top Prospects: Tauros Represented Well

On February 5th and 6th, the NAHL descended on Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, for the annual Top Prospects Tournament. The 2024 edition was held at The UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. The NAHL Top Prospects Tournament draws scouts from nearly every NHL team and NCAA...
Serial Killers: A Look at the Tauros PK

Serial Killers: A Look at the Tauros PK

by: Andrew Lennox, minotauroshockey.com The Minot Minotauros, leading the NAHL’s Central Division with 15 games left in the regular season, have found success, in part, through their exceptional play on special teams, particularly their penalty kill. In 45...
Tauros Stand Pat at Deadline

Tauros Stand Pat at Deadline

by: Jermey Pike, minotauroshockey.com When the NAHL trade deadline came and went, Minot Minotauros head coach and general manager Cody Campbell chose not to make any moves. Sometimes trade deadlines can spur action at the last moment. Campbell chose a patient approach...
Chasing History

Chasing History

This story appears in the January issue of The Tauros Tribune.  Since the story was published LaPinta has scored in three more games extending his goal scoring streak to 10 games.  This Friday he can tie the NAHL record with goals in 11 consecutive contests, and if he...