Colorado Forward Grolnic makes NCAA DIII Commitment

Photo Credit: Kristy Lourance

The Colorado Grit of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce that forward Noah Grolnic has committed to play NCAA Division III for Augsburg University in the MIAC.

The ‘05 Colorado native is heading to Minneapolis, Minnesota to join the Auggies this fall. Grolnic is a third-year skater in the league. The 5’10 lefty has spent the last two seasons with the Grit. This season he returned to the Grit lineup in late January after spending the first half of the season in the BCHL between two squads. Since his return to the Colorado ice, he has tallied 11 assists over 21 contests. Last season he was acquired by the Grit from the Chippewa Steel in December. In the 34 matchups with Colorado, he found the back of the net 12 times, made 12 assists, and scored three goals on the man advantage. 

Grolnic shares his excitement for joining the Augsburg program.

 “I am super excited to continue my hockey and academic career and start my next chapter at Augsburg University. Thanks to my family, friends and coaches who have helped me along my journey!”

During his time with the Chippewa Steel in the 2023-2024 season, he laced up in 26 games for the squad. The 5’10 skater dished six goals, and made seven assists, with one of his goals being the decider for the contest. The future Auggie played an entire season in Chippewa for the 2022-2023 season. The Colorado forward scored eight goals, produced 12 assists, and featured a +8 rating. In that same season, Grolnic got the experience of heading to the Robertson Cup with the Steel, and in his three games played he produced an assist for the Steel.

Grolnic is one of seven members of the Colorado Grit to make a college ice hockey commitment.

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