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 coachSteve Haddon
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 of 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 I junior team). Despite this, and the fact that both teams played out of the Greeley Ice Haus, officially there is officially no connection between the two clubs, though the similarities have caused some confusion. [2]

Season-by-season records

SeasonGPWLOTLSOLPGFGARegular Season FinishPlayoffs
Colorado Gritof theNAHL
2023–2460124152311422489 of 9, South
32 of 32, NAHL
Out of playoffs

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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 Geeely. Retrieved September 4, 2024.