Waldorf University D1 Hockey Team Faces Setback Against Colorado State

FORT COLLINS, Colorado. The Waldorf University Warriors, led by the seasoned Vaughn Holbeche in goal, faced a challenging outing against the Colorado State Rams on October 31, 2025, at Fort Collins, CO. The game, a part of the regular hockey season, concluded with Colorado State securing a 4-3 victory over Waldorf.

The match started evenly with both teams scoring one goal each in the first period. For Waldorf, Inks found the net early, matching Colorado State's Hunt-Bahn who also scored. Moving into the second period, the game tilted in favor of Colorado State, who added three more goals to their tally through Stevens, Grasso, and Sledz, despite Waldorf's Caple piercing through with a goal for the Warriors. The period ended with Colorado State leading 4-2.

In the third period, the Warriors stepped up their efforts seeking a comeback with another goal from Caple, his second of the night, narrowing the gap to 4-3. Unfortunately for Waldorf, Colorado State managed to defend their slender lead until the final whistle, handing the Warriors their seventh loss of the season, thus bringing their record to 6-7. Both goalkeepers, Ethan Blackburn for Colorado State and Vaughn Holbeche for Waldorf, showcased significant skills, but Blackburn's efforts were particularly pivotal in sealing the win for the Rams.