UPDATE: The Rochester Grizzlies faced a crushing defeat against the West Bend Power, losing 3-1 in a tense North American 3 Hockey League game at the Rochester Recreation Center. This marks their third consecutive loss, raising urgent concerns for the team as they struggle to find their footing.
Despite dominating puck possession and leading in shots 14-6 after the first period, the Grizzlies were unable to capitalize on their opportunities. For the third straight game, they surrendered the first goal, this time following a stunning assist from Armani Fisher to Elias Holan, giving West Bend the early lead just before the first intermission.
The second period saw a shift in momentum as West Bend found their rhythm, scoring two highlight-reel goals from Holan and Adam Sexton. Though the Grizzlies managed to get on the scoreboard near the end of the first period with a power play goal from Andrew Bastian, it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. Rochester struggled on the power play, finishing 1-for-8, a stark contrast to their previous game where they went 3-for-6.
West Bend’s goaltender, Peter Burke, delivered an impressive performance with 40 saves, securing his team’s ninth win of the season. With this loss, the Grizzlies’ record now stands at 5-4-0, while West Bend inches closer to the top of the Central Division.
The Grizzlies will have the chance to rebound as they prepare for a rematch against West Bend on October 24, 2023, at 7 p.m. in Rochester. Fans and analysts alike will be closely watching to see if the team can turn their fortune around.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops!
