Mar 21, 2025 | Game Recap
The Colorado Grit came into Friday night looking to take game one of the back to back against
Amarillo. Despite a gutsy performance and comeback the Grit fell just short in overtime,
dropping a 4-3 decision to the Amarillo Wranglers.
Colorado came out with energy in what was a physical period. They fired 11 shots on net,
testing Amarillo’s goaltender early and often. Despite generating quality chances, the Grit
couldn’t solve the Wranglers’ defense, leaving the first period locked in a 0-0 stalemate.
Amarillo broke through first, as Marc LaFrance found twine at 11:51, capitalizing on a defensive
breakdown by Colorado. The Wranglers barely had time to celebrate before the Grit answered
back. Just a minute later, defenseman Luke Helgeson stepped up, burying the goal and tying
the game up for the Grit. However, Amarillo regained the lead late in the period, sending the Grit
to the locker room trailing 2-1.
Colorado wasted no time turning the tide in the final frame. Just 59 seconds in, Sheldon Rioux
buried a shot to tie the game. Then, only 15 seconds later, Landon West struck putting the Grit
ahead 3-2. The Wranglers responded with a goal from Jake Boulanger, leveling the score once
again. Both teams battled down the stretch, but regulation ended deadlocked at three.
Overtime was as intense as expected, with both teams trading blows. However, at 2:02,
Amarillo’s Alexander Aleslov found the back of the net, sealing the win for the Wranglers.
Despite the tough loss, Colorado secured a valuable point and will have a shot at revenge in
Saturday’s rematch.
Mar 15, 2025 | Game Recap
The Colorado Grit bounced back in a big way Saturday night, securing a 2-1 overtime victory
over the New Mexico Ice Wolves.
Goaltender Peter Sterling put on a masterclass between the pipes, turning aside 38 of 39 shots,
while captain George Poirier delivered the dagger in overtime, sending the Greeley Ice Haus
into an eruption of cheers. After a hard-fought loss the night before, the Grit came back with a
chip on their shoulder and got the job done.
The first period saw high intensity. Grit Goaltender Sterling was locked in from the drop of the
puck, coming up big for the Grit all night.
Braden Junker put the Grit on the board first, burying his fourth of the year. But New Mexico
responded late in the first, knotting the game at one.
From that moment on, Sterling owned the net. He was able to turn away every chance the Ice
Wolves had. The second and third periods were a showcase of resilience, with both teams
grinding for an edge. Despite chances on both sides, neither netminder cracked, forcing
overtime.
Just minutes into overtime, Grit captain George Poirier took things into his own hands, finding
the back of the net in overtime, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
In what was a statement win for the Grit, they look to take pieces from this game into next
week, where they will face off against the Amarillo Wranglers.
Mar 14, 2025 | Game Recap
After the week off, the Colorado Grit returned to home ice, ready for a battle against the New Mexico Ice Wolves. The energy was high, but despite a gritty effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback, falling 5-2.
The game opened with intensity, both teams pushing the pace early. Colorado goaltender Peter Sterling stood tall, making a massive breakaway stop to keep the game scoreless.
Wolves Andrew Earl deflected a point shot to open the scoring for the Wolves. Sterling continued to shine, robbing the Wolves near the end of the frame. However, despite his efforts, the Grit trailed 1-0 heading into intermission.
The Ice Wolves got another one to go early in the second, but the Grit looked to battle back. Their persistence paid off when defenseman Luke Helgeson buried a rebound on the power play, cutting the deficit to 2-1 with seven minutes left.
The Ice wolves answered back with a goal from Ethan Hull. Before the period ended, Stanley Hubbard tacked on another for the Wolves, putting the Grit in a 4-1 hole heading into the final 20 minutes.
Determined to claw back, Colorado came out aggressive in the third. William Johnson ignited the push, netting his 12th goal of the season early in the period. The Grit poured on the pressure, battling for every puck, but New Mexico’s defense held firm.
With time winding down, the Grit pulled Sterling for an extra attacker, but the Ice Wolves capitalized, sealing the game with an empty-net goal.
Despite the loss, Colorado showed resilience, especially in the third. The Grit will get a chance to bounce back tomorrow against the Ice Wolves at the Greeley Ice Haus.
Mar 1, 2025 | Game Recap
COLORADO GRIT 3, LONE STAR BRAHMAS 2
March 1, 2025 | NYTEX Sports Centre
Looking to bounce back, the Colorado Grit responded in a big way, grinding out a hard-fought 3-
2 victory over the Lone Star Brahmas on Saturday. Fueled by physical play and a strong
defensive effort, the Grit held off a late push to earn their first win over the Brahmas this season.
Ready to flip the script from the last game, the Grit came out with intensity. Both teams traded
hits early, setting the stage for a physical battle. Despite quality chances on both ends, neither
team could break through, and the first period ended scoreless.
The game opened up in a big way in the second, starting just 44 seconds in when Brahmas
forward August Classon put Lone Star on the board. The Grit wasted no time
responding—George Poirier buried a shot to even things up. Colorado kept pushing, and their
persistence paid off as Lucca Ori and Ben Rakowski struck within two minutes of each other,
giving the Grit a 3-1 advantage. Owen Kerr answered for the Brahmas late in the period, cutting
the lead to 3-2 heading into intermission.
The second frame wasn’t just about goals—it was about grit. The physical play boiled over,
leading to 13 penalties, including multiple unsportsmanlike conduct calls. Both teams made it
clear they weren’t backing down.
With a one-goal lead, the Grit dug in defensively, shutting down Lone Star’s attack. The
Brahmas pressed hard, but Colorado’s blue line and goaltending held firm. Despite a frantic final
push, the Grit refused to break, grinding out a statement victory.
The Grit showed resilience, answering Friday’s loss with a gutsy win. Looking forward, the Grit
will face the New Mexico Ice Wolves on the 14th.
Feb 28, 2025 | Game Recap
LONE STAR BRAHMAS 7, COLORADO GRIT 0
February 28, 2025 | NYTEX Sports Centre
The Colorado Grit came into Friday night’s matchup looking for a win against the Lone Star
Brahmas this season. Instead, they ran into a hot Brahmas squad that capitalized early and
never let up, handing the Grit a tough 7-0 loss. The Grit will get their shot at redemption in a
rematch tomorrow night.
The Brahmas struck first—and often. Lone Star stormed out with four goals in the first 11
minutes, putting Colorado on its heels. Charlie Masek, Ryan Comishock, Kristo Pitkanen, and
Owen Kerr all found the net before the Grit could settle in. Comishock added another before the
period ended, sending Colorado into the break down 5-0.
The Grit looked to reset, tightening up defensively and pushing back along the boards. But at
10:26, Charlie Emmons extended the Brahmas’ lead. Colorado kept battling, searching for a
spark, but with just 14 seconds left in the period, Brody Neish slipped in a wraparound goal,
making it 7-0.
With the game out of reach, the Grit locked things down in the final frame. The defense held
firm, and both goaltenders stood tall. While the Grit couldn’t break through offensively, they
played with the kind of pride and grit that will be key in Saturday’s rematch.
Friday was a wake up call, and the team will look to come out hot tomorrow and get back to Grit
hockey. With another shot at the Brahmas less than 24 hours away, the Grit will turn their focus
on the game tomorrow and look to move on from the tough night.
Feb 22, 2025 | Game Recap
Colorado Grit 3, Shreveport Mudbugs 2 (OT) – February 22, 2025
Greeley, CO – The Colorado Grit proved their resilience in front of a roaring home crowd
Saturday night, battling back to take down the Southern Division’s top-ranked Shreveport
Mudbugs with a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory. Just 24 hours after pushing the Mudbugs to a
shootout, the Grit responded with a gutsy performance, showing they could go the distance with
one of the league’s best.
GRIT DIGS IN AFTER EARLY DEFICIT
Coming off a hard-fought shootout loss the night before, Colorado entered Saturday’s rematch
looking to even the series. The opening period saw both teams trading blows in a physical
battle, but it was Shreveport who struck first.Mudbugs David Ehrhard buried a shot past
goaltender Peter Sterling to put the Mudbugs up 1-0.Despite the early setback, the Grit stayed
composed, generating offensive chances and setting the stage for an explosive second period.
SECOND PERIOD SURGE IGNITES THE CROWD
The Grit wasted no time flipping the script in the second, and it was the blue line that led the
charge. Just three minutes in, defenseman Luke Helgeson beat the Mudbugs’ goaltender to tie
the game at 1-1. The momentum swung and minutes later, Braden Junker capitalized to give
Colorado its first lead of the night.Tempers flared as two fights erupted in the period, sending
the crowd into a frenzy and reinforcing the Grit’s identity—this team wasn’t backing down. Even
with penalties piling up, Colorado’s penalty kill remained rock solid, keeping the lead intact
heading into the final frame.
HOLDING THE LINE & OVERTIME HEROICS
The Grit battled in the defensive zone in the third, killing penalties and nearly killing the entire
period.
But just when it seemed like the Grit would close it out in regulation, Shreveport tied it up with
just 33 seconds left, the Mudbugs struck, tying the game and forcing overtime for the second
consecutive night.Overtime was fast-paced, with Colorado generating several prime chances.
With under a minute left, it looked like another shootout was looming. But then, with just 30
seconds on the clock, Alexander German called game. The defenseman got one to go past the
Mudbugs’ netminder, sealing the victory and sending the Grit faithful into a frenzy.
STATEMENT WIN
Sterling’s stellar night between the pipes—turning away 39 out of the 41 shots put his way, but it
was a full-team effort that powered Colorado past the Mudbugs
