Colorado Grit

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Colorado Grit
City Greeley, Colorado, USA
League North American Hockey League
DivisionSouth Division
Founded2023
Home arena Greeley Ice Haus
ColorsBlack, Gold
  
Owner(s)Colorado Sports Partners, LLC. Bob Bowden and David Clarkson
Head coachKevin Holmstrom
Franchise history
2023–PresentColorado Grit

The Colorado Grit are a Tier II Junior ice hockey team from Greeley, Colorado. The franchise began in 2023 as an expansion franchise in the North American Hockey League.

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History

In January 2023, the NAHL approved the Colorado Grit as an expansion franchise. [1] The Grit's initial ownership group was the same one that ran the Northern Colorado Eagles (a Tier III junior team). The Northern Colorado Eagles ceased operations after the 2022-23 season and transitioned fully to the Colorado Grit. [2]

Season-by-season records

SeasonGPWLOTLSOLPGFGARegular Season FinishPlayoffs
Colorado Gritof theNAHL
2023–246012415231142248 9 of 9, South
32 of 32, NAHL
Did not qualify
2024–255923248458154190 6 of 9, South
22 of 35, NAHL
Lost Play-in Rd, 0-2 (Corpus Christi IceRays)

References

  1. "NAHL approves Greeley-based Colorado Grit starting late this year". BizWest. January 9, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  2. "Northern Colorado Eagles Change Leagues and Adopt New Name". City of Greeley. Retrieved September 4, 2024.