🏒 GRHL Week 13 Preview
Final Week of the Regular Season — March 28, 2026
The regular season comes down to one final slate.
Some playoff spots are locked, but the standings are still yet to fully be determined. Teams are looking to build momentum, clean up execution, and solidify their game heading into April 18th.
With multiple key scratches across the league, depth and waiver players will play a major role in how Week 13 unfolds.
2:30 PM — Raptors vs Jets
The Jets enter Week 13 having secured the Governors' Cup, the Show-Me Division and home rink advantage throughout the playoffs! They will host the a Raptors team, that have secured their 2nd trip to the playoffs in 4 years.
The Raptors coming off an upset loss to the Outlaws in Week 12, will be without agitator Kyle Gehrig and depth piece Josh Warren. Waivers Patrick Poitras and Shane Hale will slot in to try to help the Raptors battle against the Jets.
The Jets, the highest scoring team in the league, are missing Captain Quinn Hellmann and Brady Griffin. These are two major pieces of their team dynamic. They’ve picked up Alex Henricks and Henry Brink, both players that can score at will.
The Raptors are looking to find some rhythm heading into the Playoffs. The Jets are looking to keep the status quo.
4:00 PM — Barracudas vs Yetis
This matchup is a battle for a playoff spot! Both teams come into Week 13 with a 5-7 record. Both teams are participating in the waiver wire this week.
The Barracudas are missing Brett Miller and Brian Wirtz. This is the most complete team they’ve assembled in a few weeks. Waivers Austin Nix and Kevin O’Koniewski will suit up for the Barracudas. Kevin is looking to have a bounce back game from his last outing with the Cudas that saw them on the wrong side of an 11-1 loss to the Sting.
The Yetis will be without RJ Pluhar, Aaron Gruebner, Zach Loehr, and Mike Whitelaw. They are getting solid waiver help from the likes of: Alex Henricks, Nic Santos, Adam Gummersheimer, and Josh South. Having Andy Stubblefield in net, always gives the Yetis a chance to win any game.
5:30 PM — Moose vs Sting
The Moose can clinch the Lincoln Division title if they win, and the Wolves lose in regulation. They have already clinched their playoff spot. The Sting are looking to secure a spot in the playoffs.
The Moose will be without d-man, Jon Young. They’ll have Nathan Grimm join the team to fill in. They have some of the most prolific scores in the league with Nick Costillo and Jordan Stradtman, the latter of the two looks to wrap-up the lead for Goals and Points this weekend.
The Sting will be missing key pieces in Brandon Baker, Chris Niemeyer, Justin Windmiller, and Brady Reichmann. The Sting haven’t been able to win a game without Catalyst/Captain Justin Windmiller. They get Stephen Hurt, Jason Deak, Alex Henricks, and Franklin Boucherie. That is some solid waiver help to make the push against the high-powered Moose.
The Sting need a win and some help to make the playoffs.
7:00 PM — Venom vs Thundercats
This tilt shapes up to be the Game of the Week. As both teams have secured their playoff spot, they are looking to lock-in chemistry and keep momentum.
The Venom are without Ryan Mearns and the deadline acquisitions of Ryan Raphael and Jeff Weinacht. Alex Alberter, Tim Bing, and Chad Bartoskiewicz will put the skates on to help the Venom try to overcome the Thundercats. Brandon Payne and Ben Kleinschmidt will need to have their A-Game against this potent opponent.
Thundercats, with the exception of season long scratch Kyle Killam, will have their full skater roster. Grant Kleinschmidt continues to be a contributing factor every game he plays in. Chris Habermehl was held without points in Week 12 for the first time since being acquired from the Outlaws earlier in the year. Josh Pate puts on the pads to attempt to backstop the T-Cats to a victory.
8:30 PM — Wolves vs Outlaws
The Wolves will be looking to lock-up the Lincoln Division with a win over the Outlaws who are looking to play spoiler like they did against the Raptors in Week 12.
With team points leader Henry Hunsaker out of the lineup, the Wolves will have to change looks a bit. Alex Henricks, who will be on his 4th game of the night, will lace up for the 3rd week in a row for the Wolves. The Wolves need to have some depth impact and stop relying so heavily on Johnson and Hunsaker.
With the Outlaws out of playoff contention, they look to upset their division rivals. With Willie Webb, Michael Kelemen, Zac Ruyle, and Tyler Ryan out of the lineup, they’ll lean on the waivers. Keven Sackman, Branden Waters, Franklin Boucherie, and Nathan Grimm. The captain group is intact for this game and should help the Outlaws be competitive.
The playoff picture will be sorted out after this week of hockey. Come watch the games live at the YMCA Saturday March 28th or tune in via YouTube for live streams.
GRHL Week 12 Recap Gateway Roller Hockey League — March 14, 2026 Week 12 featured explosive offensive performances, massive waiver contributions, and several games that will have major implications heading into the final week of the regular season. With teams dealing with thin rosters, waiver players played a critical role across the league. Below is the full game-by-game recap from Week 12. Jets 11 — Wolves 7 2:30 PM The Jets offense exploded in the second period, scoring six goals to pull away from the Wolves and secure a convincing 11–7 victory. Jets captain Quinn Hellmann led the attack with a dominant six-point performance, while Greg Piper added four points and Brett Lucas contributed a hat trick. The Jets also received scoring support from Craig McHatton and Brady Griffin as their depth once again proved difficult to contain. The Wolves stayed competitive thanks to another strong outing from Henry Hunsaker, who scored four goals. Waiver forward Alex Henricks also played a major role, recording three assists while stepping into the lineup with Cory Johnson out of the lineup. The Wolves also received goals from Tom Amato, Tom Williams, and Brantlee Wright. Despite the effort, the Wolves could not keep pace with the Jets’ offensive surge in the middle frame. Top Performers Jets • Quinn Hellmann — 2G, 4A (6 pts) • Greg Piper — 2G, 2A (4 pts) • Brett Lucas — 3G Wolves • Henry Hunsaker — 4G • Alex Henricks (Waiver) — 3A Thundercats 7 — Barracudas 2 4:00 PM With much of their regular lineup unavailable, the Barracudas leaned heavily on waiver players, but the Thundercats’ offense proved too strong. The Thundercats jumped out early with four first-period goals and never looked back. Grant Kleinschmidt led the charge with three goals and an assist, while waiver pickup Alex Alberter added three goals of his own. Captain Jeff Mullins contributed three assists as the Thundercats controlled possession throughout the game. For the Barracudas, Chad Berkman recorded a goal and assist while waiver player Nic Santos scored the team’s other goal. Top Performers Thundercats • Grant Kleinschmidt — 3G, 1A • Alexander Alberter (Waiver) — 3G • Jeff Mullins — 3A Barracudas • Chad Berkman — 1G, 1A Venom 16 — Moose 5 5:30 PM The Venom delivered the most dominant performance of the week, overwhelming the Moose with a 16-goal offensive explosion. Ben Kleinschmidt led the charge with an incredible five goals and three assists, while Ryan Mearns added five points of his own. The Venom offense was firing on all cylinders, with Brandon Payne contributing six assists and Ryan Raphael adding three points. Despite the loss, the Moose received another big night from Jordan Stradtman, who scored four goals and added an assist. Waiver addition Alex Alberter also chipped in two points for the Venom, while Sam Ehrhard contributed an assist for the Moose. Top Performers Venom • Ben Kleinschmidt — 5G, 3A (8 pts) • Ryan Mearns — 4G, 1A • Brandon Payne — 6A Moose Jordan Stradtman — 4G, 1A Yetis 10 — Sting 4 7:00 PM Despite missing several regular roster players, the Yetis leaned heavily on waiver players and delivered one of the most surprising wins of the week. The Yetis jumped out early with five first-period goals and never looked back. Waiver players dominated the stat sheet. Mario Lucas scored three goals, Alex Henricks recorded four points, and Nic Santos added two assists. Core players Jared Jackson and Scott Robben each contributed three points as the Yetis offense proved far too much for the Sting. For the Sting, Alex Thole, Drew Estes, Chris Niemeyer, and Travis Zobrist each found the net, but the team struggled to keep pace with the Yetis’ relentless attack. Andy DeClue had two assists for the Sting as well. Top Performers Yetis • Alex Henricks (Waiver) — 1G, 3A • Mario Lucas (Waiver) — 3G • Jared Jackson — 2G, 1A • Scott Robben — 2G, 1A Sting • Andy DeClue — 2A Outlaws 8 — Raptors 4 8:30 PM The final game of the night saw the Outlaws play spoiler, defeating the playoff-hopeful Raptors behind a huge performance from AJ Williams. Williams dominated the game with three goals and two assists, while Michael Shaw added three points and Zach Heatherly chipped in two. With the Raptors leading going into the third period, the Outlaws broke the game open, scoring six goals to secure the win. For the Raptors, Codi Labeda continued his strong season with four points, but the team struggled to generate consistent offense beyond that. Nathan Haselhorst added another goal to his season total and Loren Sawyer tallied two assists on the night as well. Waiver forward Keven Sackman also contributed a goal for the Outlaws. Top Performers Outlaws • AJ Williams — 3G, 2A • Michael Shaw — 2G, 1A Raptors • Codi Labeda — 3G, 1A
Week 12 Preview Gateway Roller Hockey League – March 14, 2026 With only two weeks remaining before the playoffs begin on April 18, the GRHL schedule tightens and every matchup begins to carry postseason implications. Several teams are fighting for positioning, while others are trying to build momentum before the regular season closes. Week 12 features five intriguing matchups across the afternoon and evening slate. 2:30 PM — Jets vs Wolves The Jets, currently sitting atop the standings, enter Week 12 as the team everyone is chasing. Their offensive depth has been the story all season, led by playmakers like Quinn Hellmann, Brett Lucas, and Craig McHatton. When the Jets get rolling, they can generate offense from multiple lines. The Wolves counter with one of the league’s most explosive goal scorers in Henry Hunsaker, who has had several dominant games this season. Alongside Hunsaker, players like Tom Amato and trade acquisition Austin Davis will be key contributors. One notable lineup change: Cory Johnson is out for this game, with waiver D/F Alex Henricks stepping into the lineup. If the Wolves hope to slow down the Jets’ attack, strong goaltending from Shane Wall will be critical. 4:00 PM — Barracudas vs Thundercats The defending Gateway Cup champion Barracudas are still searching for consistency after several roster changes around the trade deadline. With players like Jared Gilomen, Chad Berkman, and Cort Hellmann, the Barracudas still possess the offensive ability to put together big games. However, they’ll face a dangerous Thundercats lineup led by Jeff Mullins, one of the league’s top offensive producers. Mullins, along with Chris Habermehl and Grant Kleinschmidt, gives the Thundercats a high-powered scoring core. Several Barracuda players—including Scott Moss, Brett Miller, Trae Wargo, Josh Heatherly, and Nick Ruffini—are listed as scratches for this matchup. 5:30 PM — Moose vs Venom This matchup features two teams capable of producing explosive offense. The Moose rely on the scoring abilities of Jordan Stradtman, Nick Costillo, and Brent Lyons. When the Moose offense is clicking, they can score quickly and often. The Venom, meanwhile, may now have one of the most dangerous lineups in the league following several trade deadline moves. With players like Ben Kleinschmidt, Ryan Mearns, Brandon Payne, and newly acquired Ryan Raphael, the Venom offense has become extremely difficult to contain. This game could easily turn into one of the highest-scoring matchups of the week. 7:00 PM — Sting vs Yetis The Sting have quietly developed into a balanced team capable of competing with anyone. Tyler Krapf anchors the lineup alongside players like newly acquired Andy DeClue, Travis Zobrist, and gritty D-Man Brady Riechmann. Meanwhile, the Yetis will be missing several key players in this matchup. RJ Pluhar, Mike Whitelaw, Eric Urban, and others are listed as scratches, leaving the Yetis with a handful of waivers ready for the task. That puts extra pressure on Jared Jackson, Zach Loehr, and Scott Robben to generate offense. If the Sting control possession early, they may be able to dictate the pace of this game. 8:30 PM — Raptors vs Outlaws The final game of the night features a team looking to improve their playoff positioning and another looking to find continuity. The Raptors have one of the league’s most productive playmakers in Codi Labeda, who consistently drives offense for the team. With support from Bryan Rucker and Nathan Haselhorst the Raptors can score in bunches. The Outlaws lean heavily on their top players, particularly AJ Williams, Brett Downs, and Jerad Steinmann. If the Outlaws can generate early scoring chances, they could make this a very competitive matchup. Final Thoughts With the regular season winding down, every game in Week 12 could have a direct impact on the playoff race. Teams will be looking to build momentum and secure favorable seeding as the Gateway Cup playoffs approach. Expect high intensity and playoff-style hockey throughout the day.s and descriptions. It gives people access to all the info they need, while keeping your layout clean. Link your text to anything, or set your text box to expand on click. Write your text here...