Coleman nets hat trick as Bruins get past Mallards

Austin forward Michael Coleman scored all three goals in the second period to lead his team to a 4-1 road win over Minnesota.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:23am

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Michael Coleman's second-period hat trick powered the Austin Bruins to a 4-1 road win over the Minnesota Mallards, giving him 24 goals on the season and moving Austin to 42-16 overall.

Why it matters

The Bruins' victory over the Mallards keeps Austin in contention for a top playoff seed in the highly competitive Midwest Division, where they are currently second in the standings.

The details

Coleman scored all three of his goals in the second period to register his first hat trick of the season. The Bruins' win moves them to 42-16 overall on the year, solidifying their position as one of the top teams in the league.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Michael Coleman

A forward for the Austin Bruins who scored a hat trick in the game, giving him 24 goals on the season.

Austin Bruins

A professional hockey team based in Austin that currently sits in second place in the Midwest Division with a 42-16 record.

Minnesota Mallards

A professional hockey team based in Minnesota that lost to the Austin Bruins by a score of 4-1.

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The takeaway

Coleman's hat trick performance was crucial in helping the Austin Bruins secure an important road win over a divisional rival, keeping them firmly in the hunt for a top playoff seed in the highly competitive Midwest Division.