The Colorado Grit managed to squeeze out an overtime win against the Amarillo Wranglers, ending 4-3 in the action on Saturday, March 21, 2025.
Colorado’s Sheldon Rioux scored the game-winning goal.
The Wranglers opened strong, early in the game with Alexander Aleslov scoring in the first period, goal assisted by William Larsson.
The Grit tied the game 1-1 with a goal from Braden Junker in the first period, assisted by Evan Smutney and William Johnson.
The Grit took the lead late in the first period when Alexander German scored, assisted by Lucas Mann and Evan Smutney.
Lucca Ori scored late in the second period, assisted by Ben Rakowski.
Alexander Aleslov narrowed the gap to 3-2 with a goal halfway through the third period, assisted by William Larsson.
Daniel Rassega also tied it up 3-3 with a goal one minute later, assisted by Noah Wood. The game went to overtime.
In overtime, it took 4:19 before Sheldon Rioux scored the game-winner for the team, assisted by Luke Helgeson.
Coming up:
On Thursday, March 27, 2025, the Grit will line up against the Ice Wolves at 7:30 p.m. CST at Outpost Ice Arenas and the Wranglers will play against the Jackalopes at 7:15 p.m. CST at Ector County Coliseum.