Battle Mountain Hockey Sweeps Defending State Champions

No. 2 Battle Mountain defeats Steamboat Springs for second time in a week

Jan. 31, 2026 at 3:47pm

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The Battle Mountain Huskies hockey team defeated the defending state champion Steamboat Springs team by a score of 4-2 on Friday night at the Eagle Ice Rink. The Huskies jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first period and held the defending champions to just two goals throughout the game.

Why it matters

This victory marks the second time in a week that Battle Mountain has defeated the reigning state champions, solidifying their status as a top contender in the state. The win also demonstrates the Huskies' ability to maintain a strong lead and shut down a high-powered offense.

The details

Gannon Sharkey led the Huskies with two goals, while George Greyson added one goal. The Huskies' defense was able to limit the Steamboat Springs team to just two goals over the course of the game.

  • The game took place on Friday night at the Eagle Ice Rink.

The players

Gannon Sharkey

A player for the Battle Mountain Huskies hockey team who scored two goals in the game.

George Greyson

A player for the Battle Mountain Huskies hockey team who scored one goal in the game.

Skogan Wachter

A player for the Battle Mountain Huskies hockey team who was pictured bringing the puck down the ice during the game.

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The takeaway

The Battle Mountain Huskies have proven themselves to be a formidable force in Colorado high school hockey, demonstrating their ability to defeat the defending state champions not once, but twice in the span of a week.