Grizzlies Stay Hot While Bruins Enjoy Weekend Off

It was a weekend off for the Austin Bruins, who had no games on the schedule. The Rochester Grizzlies, on the other hand, kept busy on the ice, picking up a pair of wins over Peoria before adding another victory against the Cyclones.

Grizzlies Put Up 20 Goals in Sweep of Peoria

The Rochester Grizzlies had plenty to celebrate after a dominant weekend at home, sweeping the Peoria Mustangs by a combined score of 20-1.

Rochester opened the weekend with an 8-1 win Friday night before taking things a step further Saturday with a 12-0 shutout.

James Esposito led the way Friday with two goals, while Jay Reese made an immediate impact after joining the team, scoring his first goal in a Grizzlies uniform. The offense continued to roll Saturday, with Reese adding two more goals for his first multi goal game with Rochester.

Ten different players scored in Saturday's win, and 12 Grizzlies found the back of the net over the course of the weekend.

The team also got strong performances from both goaltenders. Jared Lang stopped 20 of 21 shots Friday, while Cameron Patrick turned aside all 25 shots Saturday to earn the first shutout of his NA3HL career.

The two wins gave Rochester four points in the standings, improving its record to 9-3-4 with 22 points. The Grizzlies now sit just one point behind the Wisconsin Woodsmen for second place in the Central Division.

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Rochester Holds Off Cyclones for 5-4 Win

The Grizzlies had another close battle with the Cyclones, but came away with a 5-4 victory thanks to a late third period goal from Alexander Wainio.

Jace Jordan got Rochester on the board in the first period, and the Grizzlies carried a 4-2 lead into the final period after goals from James Esposito, Konnor Goclan and Rocco Corl.

The Cyclones made things interesting in the third, scoring twice to erase Rochester's lead and tie the game at four. One of those goals came shorthanded, putting the pressure on the Grizzlies to find an answer.

Wainio provided it, scoring with just 3:39 remaining to put Rochester back in front for good. Jay Reese and Miles Kennelley picked up assists on the game winner.

Jordan and Goclan each finished with a goal and an assist, while Reese and Jake Kusch recorded two assists apiece. Rochester finished the night with a 40-34 advantage in shots on goal.

Looking Ahead

The Bruins will look to get back into action following their weekend off, while Rochester will try to carry its recent momentum into the next stretch of the season.

With the Grizzlies putting up goals in bunches and staying close to the top of the Central Division standings, Rochester is giving its opponents plenty to think about as the season moves along.

Grizzlies Stay Hot While Bruins Enjoy Weekend Off Rochester's offense takes center stage with three straight wins, while the Bruins prepare to return from their weekend break.

Grizzlies Put Up 20 Goals in Sweep of Peoria

Rochester Holds Off Cyclones for 5-4 Win

Looking Ahead

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