Jan 8, 2025 | Player News
Colorado Grit Netminder Jack Erickson makes Division 1 Commitment
The Colorado Grit of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce that goaltender Jack Erickson has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey next semester for Bentley University. Bentley located in Waltham, Mass is a member of Atlantic Hockey.
The 6’1″ netminder was having an exceptional season for the Grit posting a 2.59 gaa and .918 saves percentage. He has had multiple league player of the week nominations as well as Grit player of the month in both November and December. Erickson from White Bear Lake, MN was in his second season in the NAHL.
“I’m so thankful for the opportunities and experiences I got playing for the Grit” said Erickson. “I couldn’t have gotten this chance to move on and play Division 1 hockey without the support and encouragement of all the players and staff. I’m very excited to achieve a dream of playing Division 1 hockey at Bentley University and cant thank everyone enough at the Grit organization for helping me achieve it.
Thank you to the staff at Bentley University for giving me this opportunity and believing in me. I couldn’t be more happy to join the community and team.”
Grit Head Coach Kevin Holmstrom had this to say on Erickson’s D1 commitment “Jack has played at very high level for us this season and given us a opportunity to win each night, he has truly earned this. He is so respected with all his teammates and our staff this is very exciting. I could not be happier for Jack, his family and the opportunity he will have at Bentley.”
Jan 7, 2025 | Player News
The Colorado Grit of the North American Hockey League are excited to announce the tender signing of forward Colin Dustin. Dustin is a 2007 forward currently playing for the Ohio Blue Jackets 18U AAA team. Colin has had a great first half of the season tallying 21 goals and 20 assists through his first thirty-four games for the top 20 ranked Blue Jackets. Dustin visited Greeley and skated with the Grit earlier this season and made a good impression on the Grit staff.
Grit Asst GM Jesse Predhomme “Colin is a player we have been tracking for a while and has had a great season so far with the top ranked Ohio Blue Jackets. He is a very well rounded player with a high IQ. He skates well, competes hard and most importantly is a high character young man. We are excited to have Colin tendered with the Grit for the upcoming season.”
Dustin stated “Im excited to have tendered with the Grit. Im looking forward to being a part of a great organization and an amazing atmosphere.”
Welcome to the Grit Colin!
Jan 2, 2025 | Player News
Drew Watz – Colorado Grit Tender
The Colorado Grit of the North American Hockey League are excited to announce the tender signing of forward Drew Watz. Watz is a 2007 forward from Freeland, MI currently playing for Biggby Coffee 18U AAA team. Drew is averaging a point per game on the season with 18 goals and 15 assists for 33 points to date.
Watz on his current signing “Im excited to have tendered with the Grit. Im looking forward to the opportunity of being apart of the organization and community!”
“Drew is a offensive minded forward with a high work ethic” stated Grit Asst GM Jesse Predhomme. “He has had a great season so far with Biggby while continuing to develop his game. We are excited to have Drew tendered with the Grit for the upcoming season.”
“We look forward to having Drew join us for the coming season” stated Grit Head Coach Kevin Holmstrom. “He comes from a very good Biggby program and great staff that certainly sets the table for his success. We look forward to following his second half of the season and getting him to Greeley this summer.”
Welcome to the Grit Drew!
Dec 9, 2024 | Player News
The Colorado Grit of the North American Hockey League are happy to announce the tender signing of Gunnar Gleasman. Gleasman is from Old Snowmass, CO and continues the string of opportunities for Colorado players. Gunnar is a 2007 birth date, 6’4″ 205lb forward that will bring a good scoring punch to the Grit. Gunnar currently plays for Okanagan HA 18U Tier 1 in Denver, CO.
“Gunnar is doing a great job with OHC continuing to develop the details in his game as he prepares for juniors. Gunnar has a very high work ethic and we are confident he will step in and have a big impact for the Grit. He has great size, skates well with a big shot and most importantly is a great young man” stated Head Coach Kevin Holmstrom.
Dec 9, 2024 | Player News
The Colorado Grit of the North American Hockey League are happy to announce the tender signing of Mitchell Reid. Reid from Dayton, OH is a 6’2″ 2006 defenseman currently playing for the Ohio Blue Jackets 18U Tier 1 team. The Blue Jackets are currently ranked top 15 at the midget level and second in the Mid-Am District.
“Mitchell has been on the radar for some time and we are excited to have him Tendered for the coming season. He plays a physical, smart game and we expect him to make a quick transition to the NAHL” stated Head Coach Kevin Holmstrom.
Welcome to Greeley Mitchell!
Dec 9, 2024 | Player News
The Colorado Grit of the North American Hockey League are happy to announce the tender signing of Edward Gregorin. Gregorin from Eagle River Alaska is a 6’3″ 2005 defenseman currently playing for the New Mexico Ice Wolves of the NA3.
“We are excited to tender Edward. He brings a high compete and is a high character young man that will be very good for our team on and off the ice, We expect Edward to step in and use his junior experience to make a good impact in the NAHL” stated Head Coach Kevin Holmstrom.
