3VIEW: North Iowa Bulls

The 3View video series will feature an in-depth look into all NA3HL teams in preparation for the 2026-27 season, with one team being highlighted daily, leading all the way up until the start of the regular season on September 4th. 3View will include interviews with each team’s head coach, as they provide fans with their expectations and outlook for the 2026-27 season. 

North Iowa Bulls

Head Coach: Alex North (Entering 2nd season)

2025-26 Season Record: 20-22-5-0 (4th in West Division)

2025-26 Leading Scorer: T.J. Gibson (25G 25A - 50 points)

2026 Playoffs: Eliminated in Division Semifinals by the Granite City Lumberjacks

2026-27 Division: West Division

Location: Mason City, Iowa

Alex North steps into his second season as the bench boss of the Iowa-based team. He shares the excitement of bringing the North Iowa Bulls name back to the NA3HL. "It's a winning tradition here. That name means a lot in this town. And being able to bring that name back to the NA3, I'm excited.”

After making the transition from the Mason City Toros to the North Iowa Bulls, North talks about the meaning of the name change and how he intends to take this team back to their winning roots. He also talks about unlocking potential in his players and having a team-first mentality. 

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