Bulls Chat Podcast – Announcing the Mason City Toros.
North Iowa Bulls Director of Media Austin Draude talks about the new NA3HL team coming to Mason City with Joe Malone on the Bulls Chat Podcast.
Mason City Toros to Become Newest NA3HL Team in Historic Move
MASON CITY, Iowa – The North Iowa Bulls are proud to announce that, while the Bulls will elevate to the
elite North American Hockey League (NAHL) starting next season, the rich tradition of Tier 3 junior hockey
will continue with the addition of the Mason City Toros to the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) for
the 2021-22 season.
The Toros and Bulls, both operating under the ownership of F&S Management, will play out of the Mason
City Multipurpose Arena. The addition of the Toros next season will mark a milestone in local hockey
history, as it will be the first time Mason City has fielded two junior hockey teams concurrently. The name
Toros, another word for “Bulls,” was selected to reflect the Toros place as the sister franchise to the
NAHL’s Bulls.
“We are excited for the additional team in town, and I know the community’s support for the North Iowa
Bulls will extend to this new team as well,” said Bulls chief operating officer Kathee Corsello. “The
overwhelming support of our fans and business partners in Mason City is one-of-a-kind, and we look
forward to being able to engage both teams in many community activities and volunteer opportunities.”
The North Iowa Bulls announced on March 5 that they would begin play in the NAHL in 2021-22. The
Toros’ replacement of the Bulls in the NA3HL is aimed at continuing the winning momentum set by the
Bulls for at least another season in “the River City.”
The work toward building the Toros’ 2021-22 roster already began with the recent NA3HL draft. Members
of the coaching and business staffs from the North Iowa Bulls will move up to the NAHL franchise, while
additional staff will be hired to help operate the Toros at the NA3HL level. Bulls head coach and general
manager Todd Sanden will continue to assist in building the NA3HL roster, with the announcement of the
Toros’ coaching staff set for this week. In the near future, a team website, social media handles and other
exciting team news will also be revealed for the Toros.
The arrival of ice hockey downtown has been a resounding success for the North Iowa Bulls over the past
season-and-a-half, drawing 1,585 fans per night during the second half of the 2019-20 season and a
league-best 794 fans per game during the COVID-restricted 2020-21 campaign. The opening of the arena
in December 2019 was the first milestone in the ongoing River City Renaissance project in downtown
Mason City. The addition of the NA3HL Toros playing out of the Mason City Multipurpose Arena will build
upon the success of the Bulls.
Mason City Toros season tickets will go on sale shortly, with extra incentives for fans who purchase North
Iowa Bulls season tickets for the 2021-22 NAHL season. For additional information, call 641-423-4625 or
visit www.northiowabulls.com.
