Dustin tenders with Colorado Grit

January 6, 2025

18U forward Colin Dustin has signed a tender with the Colorado Grit (NAHL) for the 2025-26 season.

A well-rounded player with good skills and instincts, Dustin has been a difference maker in all situations for the 18U team. This season, he is second on the team in scoring, posting 21 goals and 41 points throughout his first 34 games. In 2023-24, he tallied a 13-33-46 line in 55 games at the 16U level while serving as team captain. In all, the Galena, OH native has played seven seasons in the OBJ organization. He is the fourth 18U player to sign with an NAHL team this season joining fellow teammates Owen Case (Shreveport), Mitchell Reid (also Colorado) and Cohen Hoening (Minnesota) on the NAHL tender list.

“We are proud and happy for Colin. He has performed at a high level to earn this opportunity with Colorado," said 18U head coach Nate Handrahan. "His abilities on the ice are driven by high compete level and a desire to contribute to the team’s success. We are looking forward to seeing him continue that at the next level.”

Celebrating its 50th season in 2024-25, the NAHL, the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier II Junior league boasting 35 teams teams in 20 states from across North America. The NAHL is part of the USA Hockey National Junior Development Model, which includes the USHL and the US National Team Development Program. The NAHL works closely with NCAA College Hockey, the NHL, the USHL, and USA Hockey's National Development Program in order best serve as an imperative piece in the development system for collegiate and professional hockey.