 In the 2011–12 season, Gauthier struggled to adjust in his return from injury, scoring only 10 points in 44 contests.Looking for a fresh start, Gauthier returned to the state of Colorado and signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Eagles of the ECHL on July 8, 2012.To start the 2012–13 season, he appeared in only 3 games with the Eagles before he was mutually released.