MIAC RELEASE

ARDEN HILLS, MINN.—Senior forward Tyler Braccini represents the Bethel Royals on the 2025-26 MIAC Men's Hockey All-Conference Team. Braccini is the ninth Royal in program history to be named to at least three MIAC Men's Hockey All-Conference Teams. He also earned the distinction in 2023-24 and 2024-25.

2025-26 MIAC MEN'S HOCKEY AWARDS
Offensive Player of the Year: Joona Juntunen (Saint Mary's)
Defensive Player of the Year: Cole Mickel (Saint Mary's)
Rookie of the Year: Adam Prokop (Saint Mary's)
Coach of the Year: Doug Schueller (Saint John's)

The Hanover, Minnesota native paced the Royals in scoring with 30 points that consisted of 17 goals and 13 assists. Braccini's 0.65 goals per game ranks second in the MIAC and 15th in NCAA Division III. He also led the team with 138 shots on goal. 

Braccini netted a hat trick in a 4-0 shutout of UW-Stevens Point on November 7. Another game of note was a 3-1 victory over MSOE in the outdoor game in St. Louis Park on December 12, where had two goals and one assist, which included the game-winner. He fired a season-high nine shots on three occasions.

Over 101 career games played, Braccini had 57 goals, 38 assists, 95 points, and 408 shots on goal. Braccini's 95 career points ranks 19th in program history.

In addition, sophomore forward Connor Brazil was named to the 2026 MIAC Men's Hockey All-Playoff Team

The Royals finished the 2025-26 season with a 14-12-1 record.