The Forge were finalists in the Robertson Cup Tournament, the NAHL championship, during their inaugural season and were the first expansion team to do so. During their second season, the Forge set a national Junior A record with 43 wins and won the NAHL's regular season championship as well as the Robertson Cup Tournament. In two seasons, the Forge advanced 18 players onto scholarships with Division I college hockey programs.
The Forge's success in the Robertson Cup Tournament, NAHL championship, and setting a national Junior A record highlights their dominance as an expansion team. Their ability to send 18 players to Division I colleges demonstrates their impact on player development.