Rochester Grizzlies tie game late, fall in shootout to West Bend Power

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 5:17 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Summary

In a closely contested game on September 26, the Rochester Grizzlies equalized with just four seconds left in regulation, forcing overtime against the West Bend Power at the Rochester Recreation Center. Jake Kusch's goal brought the score to 4-4, following regulation goals from Jace Jordan, Ben O'Leary, and Sawyer Zaruba. The five-minute overtime ended without a deciding goal, leading to a shootout, where the Power won 2-0. The Grizzlies are now 3-0-1 for the season, tied atop the NA3HL Central Division standings. The two teams will face each other again on September 27 to conclude their weekend series.

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  • •Rochester scores equalizer with 4 seconds left in regulation.
  • •Overtime fails to produce a winner, leading to a shootout.
  • •West Bend wins the shootout 2-0.
  • •Jake Kusch and others score for Rochester during regulation.
  • •The teams will meet again on September 27.
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Sep. 26—ROCHESTER — Just four games into the North American 3 Hockey League season, the Rochester Grizzlies have found a flair for the dramatic. The Grizzlies opened the season two weeks ago by beating the rival West Bend (Wis.) Power in a shootout. Friday night, the Power were back at the Rochester Recreation Center, and again the game went to extra time. This time, the Grizzlies' dramatics ...

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