Rochester Grizzlies to play decisive Game 3 after home loss

The Grizzlies rallied from a two-goal deficit but ultimately fell to the West Bend Power in Game 2 of the division finals.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 5:12pm

The Rochester Grizzlies were unable to complete their comeback on Friday night, falling to the West Bend Power at home despite rallying from a two-goal deficit to tie the score. The loss sets up a decisive Game 3 in the division finals on Saturday.

Why it matters

The Grizzlies have been one of the top teams in the North American 3 Hockey League this season, making their home loss in Game 2 all the more surprising. The winner-take-all Game 3 will determine which team advances to the next round of the playoffs.

The details

After falling behind 2-0 early, the Grizzlies battled back to tie the score, but the Power were able to regain the lead and hold on for the victory. The loss evens the best-of-three series at one game apiece, setting up a winner-take-all Game 3 on Saturday.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 21, 2026.
  • Game 3 of the division finals will be played on Saturday.

The players

Rochester Grizzlies

A North American 3 Hockey League team based in Rochester, Minnesota.

West Bend Power

The Grizzlies' opponent in the division finals, a team based in West Bend, Wisconsin.

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What’s next

The winner of Saturday's decisive Game 3 will advance to the next round of the North American 3 Hockey League playoffs.

The takeaway

Despite their regular season success, the Grizzlies were unable to secure a win at home in Game 2, setting up a high-stakes Game 3 showdown with the West Bend Power to determine who will move on in the playoffs.