NA Now: North Iowa Bulls
The NA Now video series features an in-depth look into all NAHL teams as they prepare for the 2025-26 season. One team will be highlighted every day, leading up to the start of the regular season on September 12, 2025. Each interview features each team’s head coach, as they dive into detail on the expectations and outlooks for this upcoming season.
North Iowa Bulls
Head Coach: Nick Bruneteau (3rd season)
2024-25 Regular Season Record: 19-34-4-2 – 44 points (7th in the Central Division)
2024-25 Leading Scorer: Cole Wirun (19-38–57)
2025-26 Division: Central Division
Location: Mason City, Iowa
Formation Year: 2021 (5th season)
“This is a city that's had a lot of junior hockey history and a lot of success. When you play junior hockey, you want to have that junior hockey feeling,” said Nick Bruneteau. “And Mason City does a great job of providing that for our players. It's a small town, but the fan base is passionate. [When] our players go out in public, fans know who they are.”
Bruneteau heads into his third season serving as the bench boss for the North Iowa Bulls. He explains how important it is for a coach to help their athletes achieve their goals and desires in the sport. He dives into detail on what his summer has looked like for the Bulls organization as they gear up for their fifth season in the NAHL. Bruneteau reflects on the lessons he learned from last season and how he will use that knowledge for this year’s roster.
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