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.