UPDATE: The Rochester Grizzlies suffered a crushing 3-1 defeat against the West Bend Power, marking their third consecutive loss in the North American 3 Hockey League. The game, held at the Rochester Recreation Center, saw the Grizzlies dominate early but ultimately fail to convert their chances into goals.
Despite controlling the puck and leading in shots 14-6 after the first period, Rochester fell behind once again, conceding the game’s first goal. A beautiful setup from Armani Fisher to Elias Holan allowed West Bend to take a 1-0 lead into the first intermission.
The second period brought highlight-reel goals from Holan and teammate Adam Sexton, extending West Bend’s lead. The Grizzlies finally found the net near the end of the first period with a power-play goal from Andrew Bastian, but their offensive efforts dwindled thereafter.
Struggling on the power play, Rochester went just 1-for-8 after a successful 3-for-6 performance in their previous game. The Power’s goaltender, Peter Burke, dazzled with a remarkable 40-save performance, securing West Bend’s ninth win of the season.
With this loss, the Grizzlies’ record falls to 5-4-0 as they prepare for a rematch against West Bend next Friday, October 24, at 7 p.m. in Rochester. Fans are eager to see if the Grizzlies can turn their fortunes around and end their losing streak.
This defeat highlights the urgent need for Rochester to revitalize their offense and improve their power-play efficiency. As the Central Division race heats up, all eyes will be on the Grizzlies to see if they can rebound in their upcoming game.
