Colorado Grit
| Colorado Grit | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Greeley, Colorado, USA |
| League | North American Hockey League |
| Division | South Division |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Home arena | Greeley Ice Haus |
| Colors | Black, Gold |
| Owner(s) | Colorado Sports Partners, LLC. Bob Bowden and David Clarkson |
| Head coach | Kevin Holmstrom |
| Franchise history | |
| 2023–2025 | Colorado 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.
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] In May of 2025, after losing access to their home arena, the NAHL agreed to grant the Colorado Grit inactive status for the 2025–26 season.[3]
Season-by-season records
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | P | GF | GA | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Grit of the NAHL | ||||||||||
| 2023–24 | 60 | 12 | 41 | 5 | 2 | 31 | 142 | 248 | 9th of 9, South 32nd of 32, NAHL |
Did not qualify |
| 2024–25 | 59 | 23 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 58 | 154 | 190 | 6th of 9, South 22nd of 35, NAHL |
Lost Play-in Rd, 0-2 (Corpus Christi IceRays) |
References
- ^ "NAHL approves Greeley-based Colorado Grit starting late this year". BizWest. January 9, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ "Northern Colorado Eagles Change Leagues and Adopt New Name". City of Greeley. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ "Colorado Grit Granted Inactive Status for 2025-26 Season". Colorado Grit. May 22, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025.