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Grizzlies Take on Chris Taylor and Rochester at the 'E' Center

December 6, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


The Grizzlies (4-14-0-2) and the Rochester Americans (12-6-3-1) meet tonight at the 'E' Center in the first of back-to-back games and the in the first ever meeting between the two clubs.

Rochester comes into tonight's game on a four-game winning streak and are 2-0 on their current four-game road trip. Former Grizzly great Chris Taylor is second on the Americans with 24 points (6-18 -24). He left Utah as the franchise's all-time leader in points, goals and assists.

Utah is looking for back-to-back home wins for the first time this season. They are coming off a 0-1-0-1 road trip this past weekend. Jeff Taffe returns to the line-up tonight after serving a four-game suspension. Aaron Gavey will play his first home game for the Grizzlies after being signed to a contract prior to Saturday's game in Grand Rapids.

The Grizzlies begin a stretch of games tonight that has them playing five games this week, three of them on the road.

Next Game: The Grizzlies will host Rochester again on Wednesday night at the 'E' Center. Face-off is scheduled for 7:05 PM (MT).

***Both games can be heard on ESPN Radio AM 1230***

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