Austin goalie commits to Division I program

Austin goalie commits to Division I program

AUSTIN, Minn. — Last Saturday, Steve Howard went to Cody Butikis with a simple message. “You can write your own story here,” the Austin Bruins head coach told the veteran goalie. Butikis did just that over the ensuing 72 hours, backstopping Austin to a 4-2 win in Game 4 of the NAHL Central Division finals that night in Aberdeen, S.D., then making 29 saves in a 2-1 Bruins victory in the decisive Game 5 of the division finals on Monday at Riversid…

Butikis Commits to Division I Lindenwood

AUSTIN, MINN. – The Austin Bruins are proud to announce that goaltender Cody Butikis has committed to Lindenwood University to further his academic and playing career.  “It means the world to me to continue my career at the collegiate level. It has always been a dream of mine since I was a little kid to play Division I hockey,” Butikis said. “I’m very grateful to be given this opportunity.”  Butikis started 29 regular season games in net for the…