The Rochester Grizzlies traveled to West Bend in what was scheduled to be a two-game series, but mother nature had other plans, and they headed back home Friday to beat the storm after the Power defeated the visitors on Friday 5-2. The Power improved to 19-2-0-1 with 39 points in first place in the Central Division and extended their winning streak to 13 games, staying undefeated on home ice at Kettle Moraine Ice Center. A make-up date for Saturday’s game and SKATE WITH THE POWER will be announced when scheduled.
Friday’s game started with the Grizzlies taking the early lead when Ole Fevold scored at 17:10. Wyatt Emmett responded for the Power with his 6th goal of the season at 15:34 off assists from Elias Holan (3) and Elijah Covey (5). Jackson Hoem (6) gave the Power the lead with a power play goal at 7:07 off assists from Michael Maillette (5) and Brody Josselyn (10) for a Power 2-1 lead after the first period. Rochester got on the board with a power play goal at 13:52 of the second period. The Power had several chances on back-to-back 5 on 3 power plays, and it was Brody Josselyn who was able to capitalize with 44 seconds remaining in the period for the 3-2 Power lead after two periods of play. Josseyln was assisted by Danny Jurcich (21) and Maillette (6). Jace Fitzgerald scored the Power’s fourth goal, his 17th of the season at 14:07 of the third period off assists from Adam Sexton (9) and Blake Kohnen (17), and Michael Maillette (7) took advantage of a Grizzlies turnover for an empty net goal at 1:04 to seal the victory. Peter Burke earned the victory in the Power net. Burke and Ben Glaesman combined to stop 26/28 Grizzlies shots on goal. The Power had 29 shots on goal.
The Palermo’s Screamin’ Sicilan Three Stars of the game were third star Michael Maillette, second star Elijah Covey and first start Brody Josselyn. The Versi-foam Hard Hat Hardest Worker of the Game was Shaun Paulson.
The Culligan Water of West Bend Power Player of the Weekend is Michael Maillette.
UP NEXT
The Power will travel to Tomah to take on the Wisconsin Woodsmen Friday before returning back home to Kettle Moraine Ice Center to take on the Woodsmen for Saturday’s Christmas at the Rink Day sponsored by Westbury Bank. The Cousin’s Maine Lobster Food Truck will be at Kettle Moraine Ice Center from 11am-7pm collecting toys for The Gingerbread House. Cousin’s Maine Lobster is offering a “buy one, get on free entree” with donation of items $15 or more. The Power players will provide free gift wrapping from 3:30-4:30pm. Pictures with Santa will be available from 6:00-7:30. Celebrity Christmas Carolers will be performing at intermission. Wear your best Ugly Christmas Sweater! All fans who bring in items to donate to the Gingerbread House will receive $5 admission to the game.
Friday’s game in Tomah is at 7:15pm and Saturday’s puck drop at KMIC is 7:30pm. Both games will be broadcast on NA TV.
Gingerbread House Program Most Needed Items
Adult
- Pots & Pans
- Baking Sheets
- Small Kitchen Appliances (Crock pots, microwaves, blenders, coffee pots)
- Bath towels, Kitchen towels, hand towels
- Electric Drills, tool sets
- Dish sets, silverware
- Baking supplies
- Queen & King Bedding
- Brewers/Packers/Bucks anything
Teens
- Twin- & Full-size Bedding
- Bluetooth speakers
- Bluetooth Headphones
- Craft kits- diamond painting
- Water bottles
- LED Light Strips
- Room décor
- Hair curler, straightener, blow dryer
- Sport gear
- Nail polish and/or Makeup sets
- Gel pens
- Journals / Sketchbooks
- Adult Coloring Books
- Advanced Lego sets
- Brewers/Packers/Bucks anything
- Hoodies
- Black Leggings
- Art Supplies: Canvases, acrylic paints, brushes, artist-quality-colored pencils
Kids & Baby
- Drones
- Pokemon things
- Remote Control toys
- Diapers & Wipes
- STEM kits
- Sensory Toys
- Medium-Large Squishmallows
Basic Needs
- Personal/hygiene care sets (all ages)
- Lip balm
- Lotions
- Perfume/cologne
- Socks
- Boxers
- Toilet paper
- Cleaning products
Gift Cards
- Walmart
- McDonalds
- Pick N Save
- Piggly Wiggly
- Meijer
- Chamber Gift Cards
- Kwik Trip / Gas
- Marshalls / TJ Maxx / Kohls
- Game Stop
- Amazon
- Coffee Shops
Hardest wish lists to fill tend to be pre-teen boys, teenagers (especially boys), adults (especially men)