04.13.2026 River Hawks Rewind

The Grand Junction River Hawks opened Round 2 of the Mountain Division Championship in commanding fashion, defending home ice at River City Sportplex with back-to-back wins over the Utah Outliers.

Game 1 set the tone with a strong 5–3 victory. The River Hawks controlled play with 39 shots on goal and built momentum early, earning the first series win. Game 2 turned into a playoff classic. Utah pushed hard, outshooting the Hawks 41–25, but goaltender #1 Simon Zille delivered a stellar performance with 40 saves and a 97.56% save percentage to keep the game within reach. The River Hawks battled through and sealed a thrilling 2–1 overtime win to take a 2–0 series lead.

​Now the Hawks travel to Heber City, Utah to continue the series at Black Rock Event Center.

Join fellow fans at Riverside Pub for a LIVE watch party and cheer on our River Hawks as they look to close out the series on the road! Check out the Watch Party specials below.

• Tonight — April 13 at 7:05pm

• (If needed) Tomorrow — April 14 at 7:05pm​

PACK THE PUB!

Across the two games, the River Hawks have:

• Outscored Utah 7–4

• Maintained an 87.5% penalty kill

• Scored 5 goals at even strength

• Demonstrated depth, composure, and playoff resilience under pressure

This team has proven they can win with offense, defense, and heart. Now it’s time to bring the energy from Grand Junction to Heber City.

We’re building a new blog-style section on our website to host every Game Day Rewind. Each recap will feature game-specific stats, averages, notes, game flow, and key insights into your River Hawks’ performance. 

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