Rochester, MN – October 30th – The Rochester Grizzlies faced off against the Cyclones in what turned out to be a close and exciting game. The Grizzlies came away with a 5-4 victory after a strong offensive performance and a hard-fought battle throughout all three periods.
The Grizzlies got things started with a goal from Jace Jordan at the 14:11 mark in the first period, assisted by Tilen Penko and Konnor Goclan. The Cyclones would respond with a goal at 9:40, tying the game at 1-1 going into the second period.
The Grizzlies came out strong in the second period, with James Esposito scoring a power play goal at 12:01, assisted by Jay Reese and Jake Kusch. Konnor Goclan would add another goal at 7:12, with assists from Jace Jordan and Taevon Welle. The Cyclones answered with a goal at 5:49, but Rocco Corl would score for the Grizzlies at 4:45, assisted by Jake Kusch and Bennett Timpane. Rochester would take a 4-2 lead heading into the third period.
The Cyclones started to battle back in the third period with a goal at 11:26, cutting the Grizzlies’ lead to one. They would then score a shorthanded goal at 6:08 to tie the game at 4-4. However, the Grizzlies would respond with a goal from Alexander Wainio at 3:39, assisted by Jay Reese and Miles Kennelley. This would put Rochester back on top, and they would hold on for the 5-4 victory.
The Grizzlies were able to come away with the win after a strong offensive effort and a late third-period goal to secure the victory.
Game Notes:
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Jace Jordan – 1 goal, 1 assist
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Konnor Goclan – 1 goal, 1 assist
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James Esposito – 1 power play goal
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Rocco Corl – 1 goal
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Alexander Wainio – 1 goal
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Jay Reese – 2 assists
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Jake Kusch – 2 assists
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Grizzlies outshot Cyclones 40-34