The 2026 Dineen Cup Championship is set after the Grand Junction River Hawks won the Mountain Division title by a score of 2-1 last night. They will face off against the P.A.L. Jr. Islanders, while the South Shore Kings will start the tournament off against the Idaho Falls Spud Kings.
Grand Junction River Hawks 2, Utah Outliers 1 – Final
Grand Junction wins series, captures Mountain Division title
The Grand Junction River Hawks secured the Mountain Division championship with a 2-1 victory over the Utah Outliers on April 17 at River City Sportplex.
Grand Junction struck first in the opening period as Marius Koivisto found the back of the net, giving the River Hawks an early edge. After a scoreless second, the teams traded goals in the third—Valters Budenieks pulled Utah even midway through the frame, but Noah Lasker responded just over four minutes later with the game-winner to seal the title.
The River Hawks outshot the Outliers 35-27 and capitalized on special teams, going 1-for-3 on the power play. Utah was unable to convert on four opportunities.
Matchups
All Games To Be Played At Mountain America Center, Idaho Falls, ID
Double Elimination Format
April 24
2:00 PM – P.A.L Islander vs. Grand Junction River Hawks
7:00 PM – South Shore Kigns vs. Idaho Falls Spud Kings (autobid)
April 25
2:00 PM – 0-1 vs 0-1 (Elimination)
7:00 PM – 1-0 vs 1-0 (Winner advances to Final)
April 26:
7:00 PM – 1-1 vs 1-1 (Elimination / Winner advances to Final)
April 27:
7:00 PM – 2-1 vs 2-0 (Final #1)
April 28:
7:00 PM – 3-1 vs 2-1 (Final #2, if necessary)
Atlantic
Atlantic Division Champions: P.A.L. Junior Islanders
New England
New England Division Champions: South Shore Kings
Mountain Division
Mountain Division Champions: Grand Junction River Hawks
Autobid
Idaho Falls Spud Kings
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