Austin Bruins Foundation: Empowering Our Community One Goal At A Time.
Join us in fostering positive change through community development and youth empowerment.

Join us in fostering positive change through community development and youth empowerment.


Our mission is to champion positive change and foster community development in Austin and its surrounding areas. Committed to making a lasting impact, we strive to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families by investing in education, youth empowerment, and healthcare initiatives.
With a focus on inclusivity and empowerment, we aim to create opportunities that inspire growth, resilience, and a sense of belonging within our community. Through strategic partnerships and dedicated philanthropy, we aspire to build a stronger, more vibrant community where everyone has the chance to thrive.
The Austin Bruins Charitable Foundation is driven by a passion for service, collaboration, and a vision of a brighter, more equitable future for all. Together, we believe in the power of collective action to transform lives and strengthen the fabric of community development.

For more than 16 years, Paint The Rink Pink has united our community in the fight against cancer, raising awareness and critical funding for research through our partnership with The Hormel Institute. What began as a single game has grown into one of junior hockey's most impactful annual events, raising over $400,000 dollars to support the pursuit of a world without cancer.

Proceeds from Paint The Rink Pink directly benefit The Hormel Institute, the University of Minnesota's internationally recognized cancer research center located right here in Austin. Through groundbreaking research, innovative treatments, and a commitment to finding answers, The Hormel Institute is leading the fight against cancer and br
Proceeds from Paint The Rink Pink directly benefit The Hormel Institute, the University of Minnesota's internationally recognized cancer research center located right here in Austin. Through groundbreaking research, innovative treatments, and a commitment to finding answers, The Hormel Institute is leading the fight against cancer and bringing hope to patients and families both in our community and around the world.

Since its founding, the Austin Bruins Foundation has helped direct hundreds of thousands of dollars back into our community, supporting cancer research, scholarships, youth initiatives, families in need, and local nonprofit organizations. Through the generosity of our fans, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters, we continue to prove that
Since its founding, the Austin Bruins Foundation has helped direct hundreds of thousands of dollars back into our community, supporting cancer research, scholarships, youth initiatives, families in need, and local nonprofit organizations. Through the generosity of our fans, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters, we continue to prove that when a community comes together, the impact extends far beyond the game of hockey.
DESIGN THE JERSEY. SEE IT ON THE PINK ICE.
For the first time, YOU could design the jersey worn by the Austin Bruins for Paint The Rink Pink!
The Austin Bruins Foundation is inviting Bruins fans of all ages to create an original jersey design for the 17th Annual Paint The Rink Pink, taking place Saturday, February 6, 2027, at Riverside Arena.
The winning design will be transformed into an official Austin Bruins jersey and worn by the team on the pink ice!
HOW TO ENTER
Designs created by hand may be scanned or photographed for submission. Designs should be sent to BRIAN@AUSTINBRUINS.COM
No professional design experience is necessary. Fans of all ages are encouraged to participate!
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Your jersey should:
Contestants do not need to include sponsor logos, NAHL marks, player names or numbers. Those elements will be incorporated into the final production jersey by the Austin Bruins. Official Bruins logos may be incorporated into the design but should not be altered.
GET CREATIVE!
You don't have to be a graphic designer. Use markers. Colored pencils. Crayons. Photoshop. Illustrator. Your tablet. Whatever helps you bring your idea to life. We're looking for creativity, originality and a design that captures what Paint The Rink Pink means to Bruins fans and our community.
HOW THE WINNER IS SELECTED
Following the September 30 deadline, submissions will first be reviewed by Austin Bruins staff to ensure they meet contest and production requirements. Eligible designs will then be considered by the Austin Bruins Foundation Board of Directors.
Designs will be evaluated based on:
The Board will review designs without identifying information about the designers.
WHAT DOES THE WINNER RECEIVE?
The winning design will become the inspiration for the official 2027 Austin Bruins Paint The Rink Pink jersey. The winning designer will also receive:
The winning designer will be recognized in conjunction with the official jersey unveiling in January.
IMPORTANT DATES
OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
The contest is open to fans of all ages. One submission is permitted per person. All artwork must be original. Designs containing copyrighted or trademarked artwork belonging to other organizations, teams, companies, artists or entertainment properties are not permitted.
Designs containing profanity, discriminatory content, political messaging or other material deemed inappropriate for a family event will not be considered. AI tools may be used for inspiration or as part of the creative process; however, entries consisting primarily of AI-generated artwork are not eligible.
Participants retain credit for their original work but, by entering the contest, grant the Austin Bruins and Austin Bruins Foundation permission to reproduce, display, publish and promote their submitted design in connection with the contest and Paint The Rink Pink.
The winning design will serve as the inspiration for the official jersey. The Austin Bruins reserve the right to modify the selected design as necessary for production, branding, sponsorship, league requirements, player identification, readability and jersey construction.
By submitting an entry, the winning designer agrees that the Austin Bruins may reproduce and use the final design for jerseys, merchandise, promotional materials and other Paint The Rink Pink-related purposes.
For entrants under 18, a parent or legal guardian must approve the submission and provide contact information.
READY TO DESIGN?
Download the official jersey template and show us what YOU think the Bruins should wear on the pink ice!
SUBMISSIONS OPEN SEPTEMBER 1–30, 2026.
PNG Files for Bruins logos - Jersey Design Contest
24-25 Minnesota Pride Logo (png)
DownloadBruins Circle Logo (png)
DownloadBruins Alt Logo (png)
DownloadBruins Shield Logo-07 (png)
DownloadPTRP AustinBruins Shield Logo (png)
DownloadBear head white only (png)
Downloadblack and white (png)
Downloadblakc and white 2 (png)
DownloadBruins Black Bear Paw (png)
DownloadJersey Template PDF (pdf)
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Join us in making a lasting impact in Austin and beyond. Your donations play a crucial role in community development, enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families through education, youth empowerment, and healthcare initiatives. Together, we can foster positive change and create a brighter future.
Board Chair / President – Brian Schulz
Vice Chair / Vice President - Brian Raduenz
Secretary - Steve Howard
Treasurer - Jaye Adams
Board Member - Kim Lange
Board Member - Peter Theodos
Board Member - Crystal Steinbach
Board Member - Sue Stowell
Board Member - Margaret Theodos

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