By Kevin Scott
GREAT FALLS, Mont., October 21, 2021 — The Great Falls Americans Junior A Hockey team will finally open up the 2021-22 home portion of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) on Friday, October 22nd when the Butte Cobras come to the Great Falls Ice Plex for the home opener.
The doors at the Great Falls Ice Plex will open at 6:30PM (MST) and the game will take place at 7:30PM (MST).
Through eleven games, Great Falls comes home with a overall record of 5-3-2-1 (Wins/Losses/Overtime Losses/Shootout Losses) and currently sits in fourth place in the NA3HL’s Frontier Division (see league standings). Click here for the individual Great Falls American individual stats (skaters) and click here for the goaltender stats.
The Butte Cobras are currently in sixth place with a 3-5-2-0 record. Butte is coached by former Great Falls American Assistant Coach Kirk Golden. Click here for the individual Butte Cobra individual stats (skaters) and click here for the goaltender stats.
Plan to arrive early as the Great Falls Ice Plex is expected to have a full crowd. Fans that can’t make it in person are encouraged to watch live on the NA3HL streaming service, HockeyTV.
Additional Media Coverage: October 21, 2021: ABC/FOX MONTANA (KFBB): Great Falls Americans return to home ice
Additional Media Coverage: October 22, 2021: Great Falls Tribune: HOCKEY: At long last, the Americans get to play on home ice Friday against Butte