They continued to play until the closure of the Ayr Ice Rink, before returning again in 1974.

The side won the Icy Smith Cup (now the British Championship) in 1976 and became a charter member of the British Hockey League's Premier Division in 1983.

They made another appearance in the British Championship final in 1989 but suffered a 6–3 defeat to the Nottingham Panthers.

The Bruins changed their name back to the Ayr Raiders in 1989[2] and suffered relegation from the Premier Division at the end of the 91/92 season.

After facing financial difficulties, the club dissolved in late 1992.