NA Now: Grand Junction River Hawks
The NA Now video series features an in-depth look into all NAHL teams as they prepare for the 2026-27 season. One team will be highlighted every day, leading up to the start of the regular season on September 11, 2026. Each interview features each team’s head coach, as they dive into detail on the expectations and outlooks for this upcoming season.
Grand Junction River Hawks
Head Coach: Dustin Timm (1st season)
2026-27 Division: Mountain Division
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Formation Year: 2026 (1st season)
As the Grand Junction River Hawks embark on their debut season in the League of Opportunity, Dustin Timm shares more about the culture they have created as a team.
“We pride ourselves as a staff on creating a culture that is player-led. When you have a player-led culture, you do a lot of special things as a team.”
Timm looks to his players ahead of the 2026-27 season to help build the culture and standard of the River Hawks organization. He talks more about what it means to play in the Grand Junction community and how he hopes to make a mark in his debut year in the League of Opportunity.
Next up: Fairbanks Ice Dogs
