Grizz Win 4-1 on Thanksgiving Eve
West Valley City, Utah – Dakota Raabe had 1 goal and 1 assist and Trent Miner saved 29 of 30 to lead the Utah Grizzlies to a 4-1 victory over the Newfoundland Growlers on Wednesday night at Maverik Center.
Jordan Martel got his fourth goal of the season to get the Grizzlies on the board 10:10 into the contest. Utah is now 4-1 when scoring first. 53 seconds later Brett Stapley redirected a Cory Thomas shot to give the Grizz a 2-0 lead.
Growlers got on the board early in the second period as Isaac Johnson scored shorthanded 1:38 in. Grizzlies captain Josh Wesley scored from the right wing 5:07 in as Utah regained a 2 goal lead. Dakota Raabe completed the scoring with his first goal of the season 17:21 into the frame. Brandon Cutler got an assist in each of Utah’s two second period goals.
Neither team scored in the third period as Newfoundland outshot Utah 12 to 1 in the period and 30 to 13 in the contest. Utah went 0 for 3 on the power play. Newfoundland was 0 for 5.
Utah’s 4-1 victory ends a 3-game losing skid. They are now 5-6 on the season. Growlers record falls to 6-6-3.
The series continues at Maverik Center on Friday night at 7:10 pm. Tickets are available at utahgrizzlies.com or by calling (801) 988-8000.
3 stars
- Dakota Raabe (Utah) – 1 goal, 1 assist, +1, 2 shots.
- Trent Miner (Utah) – 29 for 30 saves.
- Brandon Cutler (Utah) – 2 assists.
Adirondack Thunder
Allen Americans
Atlanta Gladiators
Bloomington Bison
Cincinnati Cyclones
Florida Everblades
Fort Wayne Komets
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Idaho Steelheads
Indy Fuel
Iowa Heartlanders
Jacksonville Icemen
Kalamazoo Wings
Kansas City Mavericks
Maine Mariners
Norfolk Admirals
Orlando Solar Bears
Rapid City Rush
Reading Royals
Savannah Ghost Pirates
South Carolina Stingrays
Tahoe Knight Monsters
Toledo Walleye
Trois-Rivières Lions
Tulsa Oilers
Utah Grizzlies
Wheeling Nailers
Wichita Thunder
Worcester Railers