Nov 22, 2019

(WAUSAU, WI)- The RiverWolves host Central Division foe in the Rochester Grizzles Saturday night at Marathon Park Ice Arena. Rochester swept the first two games of the season series way back on September 20 and 21 in Rochester. Wausau holds a 3-14-1 record, while Rochester has a  12-4-1-0 record this season.

What to Watch For

The Grizzles are led by forward Joey Fodstad who has 28 total points  (14 G, 14 A). Peyton Hard and Lucas Newman have 22 and 19 points respectfully. Rochester is coming off a 9-2 win Thursday night on the road at La Crosse.

In the Crease

Tyler Klatt, native of Monticello, Minnesota is expected to start in net for the RiverWolves.  He currently holds a 2-11-1 record with a goals against average of 6.03.  His save percentage is at .879.

The Grizzles are expected to have Malmo, Sweden native Mathias Backstrom start in net.  His record for the season is 5-2-0-1 and his save percentage is at .938.  His goals against average is at 1.56. Backstrom picked up the win Thursday night versus Coulee Region.

Up Next

Wausau will visit the Milwaukee Power Sunday afternoon for a 4:00 puck drop from Wilson Ice Arena. Catch the game live on hockeytv.com.