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Grizzlies Drop Road Trip Finale in Kalamazoo

March 8, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


Kalamazoo, Michigan - The Kalamazoo Wings defeated the Utah Grizzlies (32-23-3-2) 5-3 Tuesday night at Wings Events Center.

Utah finishes their seven-game in 12-night road stretch at 3-3-1-0, with a 2-1-1-0 mark in the last four contests over the last five nights.

The Wings built an early 2-0 lead before Bryan Moore scored on the power-play from Charles Sarault and Alex Krushelnyski to make it 2-1 going to the first intermission.

Kalamazoo added a late power-play goal in the second period to make it 3-1 going to the third.

The Wings added an early goal in the final frame to make it 4-1.

The Grizzlies got back within two as Ryan Hayes' five goal of the season came off of a second attempt after Mike Ratchuk clanged a post with 16:06 left in regulation. With the Grizzlies on a power-play, Kalamazoo came back shorthanded to get their three-goal lead back.

Jon Puskar's seventh of the season made it 5-3 with 6:06 left in the third period and that would cap the scoring. Kenton Helgesen picked up an assist.

Mark Owuya took the loss in goal for Utah.

Back Home

The Grizzlies return home Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12 to host Colorado. It is the team's Beer Fest weekend with a $27 Center Plaza Ticket available that includes a select bottle or draft beer and a bratwurst when mentioning this offer at the arena box office.

Final Wild Wednesday

The Grizzlies final Wild Wednesday of the season is Wednesday, March 23 against Tulsa. It is the final chance for students to get $5 Lower Bowl Tickets. In additional, all fans can take advantage of: $2 Hot Dogs, $2 Churros, $2 Soft Drinks and $4 Grizzly Goalden Ale.

Friday, March 25

On Friday, March 25 when the Grizzlies host Tulsa at 7 p.m., fans can get a lower bowl ticket, a Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwich and a soft drink for $20 when mentioning this offer at the arena box office.

Saturday, March 26

Saturday, March 26 is our annual Military Night when the Grizzlies host Tulsa at 7 p.m. More Details coming soon.

Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2

For Fan Appreciation Weekend, fans can get a lower bowl ticket and a Grizzlies T-Shirt for $20 when mentioning this offer at the arena box office for the final two regular season home games against Alaska.

Ticket Packages

Grizzlies ticket packages start at $30 for three games and can be purchased by calling (801) 988-8000. Full season ticket packages include: free parking, concession discounts, exclusive events with the team and more.

On The Radio

The Grizzlies Minute has the latest news of the day every day at 5:20 p.m. during "Gunther and Ben in the Afternoon" on 1320 KFAN.

Head Coach Tim Branham makes his weekly appearance on 1320 KFAN every Friday at 9:05 a.m. with Tim Lewis and The Morning Huddle

"Voice of the Grizzlies" Adrian Denny joins Gunther and Ben every Friday at 3:30 p.m. during the "Wasatch Whiparound"

All Grizzlies games are broadcasted live on 1320 KFAN/.com/app and ECHL.tv.

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