Grand Junction River Hawks

Grand Junction River Hawks
CityGrand Junction, Colorado
LeagueNorth American Hockey League
DivisionMountain
Founded2025
Home arenaRiver City Sportplex
ColorsGreen, black, and white
     
General managerDarren Naylor
Head coachDustin Timm
Franchise history
2025–presentGrand Junction River Hawks

The Grand Junction River Hawks are a Tier II junior ice hockey team playing in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). The River Hawks play their home games at River City Sportplex in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Before joining the NAHL, the River Hawks played their inaugural season as a member of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) and its National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC).

History

On February 6, 2025, the USPHL announced the addition of four teams to the NCDC (Tier II) division. This group included the Grand Junction River Hawks who would begin play the following season.[1]

On June 12, 2026, it was announced that the River Hawks would leave the USPHL and NCDC to join the North American Hockey League for the 2026-27 season as one of five charter teams in its new Mountain Division.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "NCDC Announces Four Teams Joining for 2025-26". USPHL. February 6, 2025. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  2. ↑ "NAHL Announces Newly Formed Mountain Division for 2026-27 Season". June 12, 2026. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
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