NA Now: Houston Bulls
The NA Now video series features an in-depth look into all NAHL teams as they prepare for the 2026-27 season. One team will be highlighted every day, leading up to the start of the regular season on September 11, 2026. Each interview features each team’s head coach, as they dive into detail on the expectations and outlooks for this upcoming season.
Houston Bulls
Head Coach: Nathan Oystrick (1st season)
2026-27 Division: South Division
Location: Richmond, Texas
Formation Year: 2026 (1st season)
Nathan Oystrick steps into year one as the bench boss of the Houston Bulls in their inaugural season. He shares more about how he plans to bring a winning culture to the new South Division club and how he feels he will play a role in helping athletes be recruited.
“It's been my experience in hockey, whether it's playing or coaching, Division I coaches or pro scouts want to recruit players that come from winning organizations, so if we can win hockey games, it's going to help everyone.”
With experience playing at the Division I level and at the highest level of professional hockey, Oystrick brings years of experience and knowledge to the newly minted South Division club. He talks more about how his past experiences will translate into the role this season.
Next up: Grand Junction River Hawks
