Sunday’s Three-Game Snapshot

Bayou State 8 @ Atlanta 3 - It was a full weekend sweep for the Bayou State Rougarou, who capped it off with another exciting matchup against the Atlanta Capitals on Sunday. Brayden Grant got the action started scoring first for the Capitals, followed by teammate Tristin Scheufelle to give Atlanta an early 2-0 lead in the opening period. Bayou State’s Denis Portnoy wrapped up the period by netting his seventh goal in the past three games. Rougarou's Landen Crall tied the score to start the second, assisted by Donovan Dunbar. The lead returned to Atlanta when Brayden Grant scored on the Capitals' second power-play opportunity of the afternoon. Portnoy responded for Bayou State, scoring while his team was short-handed and tying the match back up. From there, Bayou State became a fiery offensive force, extending their lead throughout the remainder of the second and third periods. Bayou State's Peyton Essex added another tally on the power-play before Ethan Tierman ended the period with another goal for the Rougarou, making the score 5-3 entering the final 20 minutes. Kamdyn Smith opened the third period, scoring another for Bayou State. Tierman then scored twice more with the first on a power play. Tierman’s third goal of the night to complete his hat trick came with just 14 seconds left on the clock while his team was short-handed. Owen Anderson started in goal for Bayou State, turning away 19 shots to secure this 8-3 victory to finish off the weekend. 

Carolina 5 @ Pelham 1 - The Carolina Rage used a dominant third period to pull away for a 5–1 road victory over the Pelham Prowlers in a Southeast Division matchup. Carolina opened the scoring in the first period as Garett Kocon found the back of the net off an assist from Anderson Cornwell. Pelham responded later in the frame with a goal from Andrew Robles to even the score at 1–1 heading into the first intermission. The second period was tightly contested, with both teams trading chances but neither able to break through. The Rage took complete control in the third period, scoring four unanswered goals to put the game out of reach. Parker Rowell started the surge, followed by goals from Dawson Anderson and Anderson Cornwell. Kocon capped off the night with his second goal of the game, sealing the victory for Carolina. In goal, Kole Roth was outstanding for the Rage, stopping 42 of 43 shots to earn the win. 

Rochester 7 @ St. Louis 3 - The Rochester Grizzlies delivered a commanding offensive performance, defeating the St. Louis Jr. Blues 7–3 on the road in a Central Division matchup. Entering the game near the top of the division, Rochester continued its strong form, while St. Louis looked to keep pace in the playoff race. Rochester came out strong in the first period, with Felix Wadstromer opening the scoring followed by two goals from Mason Decker, including one on the power play. Chase Kozma provided a response for St. Louis, but the Grizzlies still carried a 3–1 lead into the first intermission. The Grizzlies extended their lead in the second period with another offensive surge. Tevin Stukel got things started before Lonnie Land answered for the Jr. Blues. Rochester continued to control the game, as Alex Arneson and Mason Decker, completing his hat trick, added goals to give the Grizzlies a 6–2 advantage heading into the third. In the final period, Carter Duy scored a powerplay goal for St. Louis, but Julian Mollerstrandh added another for Rochester to cap off the scoring and secure the 7–3 victory.