UPDATE: The Rochester Grizzlies faced a crushing defeat against the West Bend Power, losing 3-1 in a heart-stopping North American 3 Hockey League match at the Rochester Recreation Center earlier today. This marks the Grizzlies’ third consecutive loss, raising urgent questions about their current form.
Despite dominating puck possession with a 14-6 shot advantage in the first period, the Grizzlies fell short once again. In a surprising turn, it was the Power who struck first, with Armani Fisher assisting Elias Holan to give West Bend the lead just before the first intermission.
The second period saw a shift in momentum as West Bend capitalized on their opportunities, netting two highlight-reel goals from Holan and Adam Sexton. The Grizzlies managed to score near the end of the first period, thanks to Andrew Bastian’s power-play goal, marking his second goal of the weekend. However, Rochester struggled mightily with their man advantage, converting only 1-for-8 on power plays today, a stark contrast to their success in the previous game.
West Bend’s goaltender, Peter Burke, delivered an outstanding performance, stopping 40 shots to secure the Power’s ninth win of the season. With this loss, Rochester now sits at 5-4-0, while West Bend inches closer to the top of the Central Division standings.
Fans can look forward to an intense rematch next Friday, October 24, at 7 p.m. in Rochester, as the Grizzlies seek redemption against the Power. Will they break the losing streak? Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting showdown.
As the Grizzlies regroup, the pressure mounts. The team must address their power play inefficiencies and find a way to seize momentum if they hope to turn their season around.
