Noah Grolnic played his youth hockey in Colorado and wrapped up his junior hockey days with the NAHL’s Colorado Grit.

Next season, the Arvada native will play NCAA Division III hockey for Augsburg, a MIAC school in Minneapolis, Minn.

“I am super excited to continue my hockey and academic career and start my next chapter at Augsburg University,” said Grolnic, one of seven members of the 2024-25 Grit team to make a college hockey commitment this season. “Thanks to my family, friends and coaches who have helped me along my journey.”

Grolnic is a third-year skater in the NAHL, spending 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.

“Noah has had a very good junior career and a big piece for our team,” said Grit head coach Kevin Holmstrom. “We could not be happier for him to make this commitment. Noah is a smart and talented young man that will be very successful in all he does at Augsburg, both academically and athletically. We wish him nothing but success.”

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, added 12 assists, and scored three goals on the man advantage.

During his time with the Chippewa Steel in the 2023-2024 season, he laced up in 26 games for the squad, scoring six goals (one game winner) and seven assists.

Grolnic played an entire season in Chippewa during the 2022-23 season, putting up eight goals, 12 assists, and a plus-8 rating. In that same season, Grolnic got the experience of heading to the Robertson Cup with the Steel and in three games, produced one assist.

During his youth hockey days, Grolnic played for the Arvada Hockey Association, Ralston Valley High School and the Colorado Thunderbirds.

Photo/Kristi Lourance

— NAHL Staff

(April 18, 2025)