What league does Rochester Grizzlies play in?

Rochester Grizzlies play in the NA3HL.

When was Rochester Grizzlies founded?

Rochester Grizzlies was founded in 2002 in Rochester, MN, USA, USA.

Where is Rochester Grizzlies based?

Rochester Grizzlies is based in Rochester, MN, USA.

Who is the head coach of Rochester Grizzlies?

The head coach of Rochester Grizzlies is Chris Blaisuis.

What arena does Rochester Grizzlies play in?

Rochester Grizzlies play their home games at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester, MN, USA.

Who is the general manager of Rochester Grizzlies?

The general manager of Rochester Grizzlies is Michael Fatis.

Rochester Ice Hawks

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2017-2018 Season

Rochester Ice Hawks were 6-39-1 in the 2017-18 NA3HL season with 13 points, 5th in the Central and 39th overall.

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2017-2018 Rochester Ice Hawks Roster

Rochester Ice Hawks — 2017-2018 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#34	Nick Barrett (G)	28	1998	Leonard, MI, USA	5'9"	174	L
	#33	Nicholas Bucklin (G)	27	1999	Grand Forks, ND, USA	6'1"	181	L
	#34	Tait Carlson (G)	29	1997	Blaine, MN, USA	6'3"	150	R
	#1	Jake Levinski (G)	27	1999	St. Augusta, MN, USA	6'1"	181	-
	#32	Luke Murphy (G)	26	2000	Sandstone, MN, USA	5'11"	161	L
	#33	Drew Schenkenberg (G)	28	1998	New Brighton, MN, USA	5'11"	187	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#27	Brandon Adams (D)	29	1997	Eagle Lake, MN, USA	6'0"	190	-
	#27	Duncan Adams (D)	28	1998	Rochester, MN, USA	6'0"	185	L
	#11	Cort Buck (D)	26	2000	Rochester, MN, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#3	Evan Burke (D)	28	1998	Glen Mills, PA, USA	6'0"	181	R
	#12	Colton Capelle (D)	28	1998	Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA	6'0"	190	L
	#36	Daulton Carlson (D)	28	1998	Rochester, MN, USA	6'0"	201	-
	#9	Eli Cooper (D)	26	2000	Weldon Spring, MO, USA	6'3"	181	R
	#46	Zachary Dombrowski (D)	27	1999	Clinton Township, MI, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#36	Matt Dravis (D)	27	1999	Rochester, MN, USA	5'9"	170	R
	#7	Nick Dulong (D)	28	1998	Coleraine, MN, USA	6'0"	209	-
	#2	Clay Edwards (D)	29	1997	Rochester, MN, USA	5'10"	157	L
	#27	Andrew Eiss (D)	27	1998	Orono, MN, USA	6'0"	181	-
	#18	Connor Freeman (D)	29	1997	Oconomowoc, WI, USA	5'9"	154	L
	#24	Ben Haas (D)	26	2000	Rochester, MN, USA	6'1"	205	R
	#17	Nick Hess (D)	26	1999	Rochester, MN, USA	6'1"	174	R
	#2	Kyle Joswiak (D)	28	1998	Madison, WI, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#3	Conor Parker (D)	28	1997	Waukesha, WI, USA	6'5"	236	L
	#28	Alex Paulson (D)	28	1998	Rochester, MN, USA	6'1"	194	-
	#22	Lake Powell (D)	28	1998	Cedar Falls, IA, USA	6'0"	170	L
	#2	Nick Privitera (F/D)	26	2000	Sun Valley, CA, USA	6'1"	174	R
	#8	Max Quale (D)	28	1998	Stoughton, WI, USA	5'7"	141	-
	#18	Luke Ranfranz (D)	28	1997	Rochester, MN, USA	5'10"	174	-
	#29	Michael Smits (D)	28	1998	River Falls, WI, USA	5'11"	187	L
	#2	Tyler Vehrenkamp (D)	29	1997	Byron, MN, USA	6'1"	185	-
	#5	Drew Westphal (D)	27	1999	Waterloo, IA, USA	5'9"	174	R
	#24	Trevor Witthus (D)	26	1999	Soldotna, AK, USA	6'0"	165	-
	#28	Daylon Wolesky (D)	26	2000	Rochester, MN, USA	5'10"	161	R
	#6	Daniel Zilber (D)	27	1999	Bat Yam, ISR	5'8"	150	R
FORWARDS
	#6	T.J. Albano (F)	27	1999	Cape May Courthouse, NJ, USA	5'8"	161	R
	#12	Braden Bauman (F)	27	1999	Willmar, MN, USA	5'10"	185	-
	#10	Jake Beal (F)	27	1999	Waterloo, IA, USA	5'7"	165	-
	#26	Vinny Billing (F)	29	1997	Rogers, MN, USA	5'8"	154	L
	#2	Cole Bloemer (F)	29	1997	Wasilla, AK, USA	5'10"	170	-
	#21	Duell Buck (F)	27	1999	Rochester, MN, USA	6'0"	165	-
	#21	Zach Curry (F)	28	1998	Olathe, KS, USA	6'1"	185	R
	#26	Trevor Daly (F)	27	1999	Roseville, MN, USA	5'8"	181	L
	#17	Colby DeCarlo (F)	29	1997	Des Moines, IA, USA	6'1"	190	L
	#17	Jacob Dravis (F)	29	1997	Rochester, MN, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#17	Garrett Formhals (F)	25	2001	Stewartville, MN, USA	5'10"	194	L
	#16	Justin Gibbons (F)	27	1999	Stoughton, WI, USA	6'3"	161	R
	#4	Nick Hackman (F)	26	2000	Rochester, MN, USA	5'10"	150	R
	#23	Brooks Hatfield (F)	29	1997	San Jose, CA, USA	5'10"	154	-
	#10	Daniel Heard (F)	28	1998		5'10"	154	-
	#15	Josh Hoffman (F)	25	2001	McMurray, PA, USA	6'3"	181	R
	#3	Ethan Kennicott (F)	27	1999	Cary, IL, USA	6'3"	205	L
	#10	Kaleb Kinskey (LW)	27	1999	Waterloo, IA, USA	5'9"	185	L
	#20	Jackson Kranebell (F)	26	2000	Rochester, MN, USA	6'2"	181	L
	#8	Max Kundert (F)	28	1998	Kasson, MN, USA	-	-	-
	#13	Chase Kunst (F)	28	1998	Mankato, MN, USA	6'4"	216	-
	#13	Tyler Lebert (F)	27	1999	Mankato, MN, USA	5'11"	181	-
	#11	Aaron Macken (F)	28	1998	Rochester, MN, USA	5'11"	176	-
	#13	Aaron Moots (LW)	27	1999	Ham Lake, MN, USA	5'9"	181	L
	#19	Anthony Oliveto (F)	27	1998	Rochester, MN, USA	5'11"	183	-
	#12	Brandon Pahl (F)	28	1998	Mankato, MN, USA	5'10"	181	-
	#19	Branden Penz (F)	27	1999	Apple Valley, MN, USA	6'3"	163	L
	#4	Andrew Pitleck (F)	28	1998	Blaine, MN, USA	5'8"	165	R
	#19	Gavin Powers (F)	28	1998	Rochester, NH, USA	-	-	-
	#19	Austyn Renn (F)	29	1997	Racine, MN, USA	6'0"	170	L
	#12	Noah Roach (F)	28	1998	Denver, IA, USA	6'1"	165	-
	#18	Sylvain Rooney (F)	28	1998	Nashville, TN, USA	5'11"	170	L
	#6	Nick Salzle (F)	27	1999	Mankato, MN, USA	6'0"	194	R
	#21	John Schmitz (F)	28	1998	Rochester, MN, USA	5'11"	181	-
	#25	Kyle Schott (F)	27	1999	Waterloo, IA, USA	5'7"	161	L
	#10	Judd Schulz (F)	28	1998	Madison Lake, MN, USA	5'11"	181	-
	#7	Matthew Shupert (F)	28	1997	Byron, MN, USA	5'11"	154	L
	#19	Derek Sime (F)	27	1999	Blaine, MN, USA	5'9"	165	-
	#36	Jake Sisco (F)	29	1997	Mankato, MN, USA	6'1"	170	L
	#29	Eric St. Marie (F)	28	1998	Rochester, MN, USA	6'1"	181	-
	#11	Luke Steele (F)	29	1997	Pine City, MN, USA	5'10"	165	-
	#12	Revis Stephenson (F)	28	1998	Orono, MN, USA	6'6"	209	-
	#8	Ryan Stokes (F)	27	1999	North St. Paul, MN, USA	5'10"	165	L
	#23	Mack Strong (F)	28	1998	Alexandria, MN, USA	5'10"	168	R
	#36	Alex Tarr (C)	28	1998	Fort Wayne, IN, USA	6'3"	205	R
	#9	Trevor Timm (F)	27	1999	Wabasha, MN, USA	6'1"	190	R
	#11	Riley Veith (F)	29	1997	Orono, MN, USA	6'0"	179	-
	#16	Skylar Watt (F)	28	1998	Mason City, IA, USA	6'0"	161	R
	#27	Daytin Zimmerman-Fatis (F)	26	2000	Madison Lake, MN, USA	6'0"	209	R
	#22	Jack Zinser (F)	28	1998	Rochester, MN, USA	6'0"	194	L
Position: G: 5, D: 12, F: 23Av Age: 19.40 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 176 lbsCompare with other teams »

2017-2018 Rochester Ice Hawks Staff

Head CoachChris Blaisuis
Head CoachEric Hofmann
Asst. CoachVincent Susi
General ManagerMichael Fatis

Team Staff History

2017-2018 Rochester Grizzlies Demographics

Rochester Grizzlies Facts

Plays in: North American 3 Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Rochester, MN, USA Map
Founded: 2002

2017-2018 Rochester Ice Hawks Roster Facts

Nationalities

83 players
1 player

Experience

Rochester Ice Hawks: 1 183 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Rochester Recreation Center
Location: Rochester, MN, USA
Capacity: -
Construction Year: -

Rochester Grizzlies Games

Rochester Grizzlies — 2017-2018 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/24/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Rochester Grizzlies	Wisconsin Woodsmen	-	NA3HL
10/24/2026 12:10 AM UTC	Wausau Cyclones	Rochester Grizzlies	-	NA3HL
10/18/2026 12:30 AM UTC	West Bend Power	Rochester Grizzlies	5 - 1	NA3HL
10/17/2026 12:15 AM UTC	Wisconsin Woodsmen	Rochester Grizzlies	4 - 3 (SO)	NA3HL
10/10/2026 10:45 PM UTC	St. Louis Jr. Blues	Rochester Grizzlies	1 - 4	NA3HL

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Latest Transactions

Rochester Grizzlies — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
08/26/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Ole Fevold (F)	Augsburg Univ.	Details
07/08/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Felix Wadströmer (F)	Midland Univ.	Details
04/29/2026	Confirmed	joining	Conrad Edlund (F)	Bäcken HC U20	Details
08/26/2025	Confirmed	leaving	Lennard Habeck (F)	Onesto Tigers Bayreuth	Details
05/15/2025	Confirmed	leaving	Tommy Woods (F)	West Virginia Univ.	Details
04/23/2025	Confirmed	leaving	Isaac Flatley (F)	Univ. of Mary	Details
08/21/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Wyatt Witham (F)	Selkirk Steelers	Details
07/26/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Nick Kurtiak (G)	Renfrew Wolves	Details

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Rochester Grizzlies History and Standings

Rochester Grizzlies — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Rochester Grizzlies
2026-2027	NA3HL	10	6	1	-	-	3	37	29	15	1.5	2	-
2025-2026	NA3HL	47	29	17	-	-	1	204	149	59	1.26	2	Semifinal loss
2024-2025	NA3HL	47	28	14	-	-	5	179	139	61	1.3	3	Division Final loss
2023-2024	NA3HL	47	35	9	-	-	3	221	120	73	1.55	2	Division Final loss
2022-2023	NA3HL	47	33	9	-	-	5	191	107	71	1.51	1	Division Final loss
2021-2022	NA3HL	47	38	6	-	-	3	207	81	79	1.68	1	Champion
2020-2021	NA3HL	40	34	5	-	-	1	185	63	69	1.73	1	Final loss
2019-2020	NA3HL	47	37	8	-	-	2	233	94	76	1.62	1	Playoffs Interrupted
2018-2019	NA3HL	47	31	15	-	-	1	206	134	63	1.34	3	Division Semifinal loss
Rochester Ice Hawks
2017-2018	NA3HL	47	6	39	-	-	1	93	327	13	0.28	5	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	NA3HL	47	10	36	-	-	1	101	250	21	0.45	4	Division Semifinal loss
2015-2016	NA3HL	47	10	36	-	-	1	123	272	21	0.45	4	Division Semifinal loss
2014-2015	MNJHL	42	35	6	-	-	1	272	89	71	1.69	1	Final loss
2013-2014	MNJHL	46	22	17	-	-	7	191	181	51	1.11	5	Conference SF loss
2012-2013	MNJHL	50	42	5	-	-	3	338	128	87	1.74	2	Conference SF loss
2011-2012	MNJHL	48	35	11	0	-	2	295	145	72	1.5	2	Final loss
2010-2011	MNJHL	45	34	9	0	-	2	216	116	70	1.56	2	Final loss
2009-2010	MNJHL	50	41	8	-	-	1	288	138	83	1.66	1	Champion
2008-2009	MNJHL	48	41	7	-	-	0	330	100	82	1.71	2	Champion
2007-2008	MNJHL	48	43	5	-	-	0	300	125	86	1.79	1	Champion
Minnesota Ice Hawks
2006-2007	MNJHL	40	32	4	2	-	2	259	110	68	1.7	1	Champion
2005-2006	MNJHL	48	40	7	1	-	0	251	124	81	1.69	1	Champion
2004-2005	MNJHL	48	36	7	4	-	1	261	124	77	1.6	1	Champion
2003-2004	MNJHL	40	27	10	3	-	0	205	130	57	1.43	2	-
2002-2003	MNJHL	42	15	23	-	-	4	163	195	34	0.81	5	Semifinal loss
2001-2002	MNJHL	42	11	26	-	-	5	122	216	27	0.64	7	Quarterfinal loss
2000-2001	MNJHL	36	12	24	-	-	0	130	229	24	0.67	5	Quarterfinal loss
1999-2000	MNJHL	36	14	21	0	-	1	146	226	29	0.81	5	-
1998-1999	MNJHL	29	5	23	1	-	-	105	255	11	0.38	5	-
1997-1998	MNJHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Rochester Grizzlies — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Briggs Knott (F)	2026-2027	Minot Minotauros	NAHL	11	6	9	15	20
2.	Austin Meers (F)	2026-2027	Lindenwood Univ.	ACHA II	11	5	9	14	2
3.	Donovan Balek (F)	2026-2027	Gillette Wild	NA3HL	8	4	5	9	10
4.	Brett Ludvigsen (F)	2026-2027	Austin Bruins	NAHL	11	4	5	9	8
5.	Tommy Woods (F)	2026-2027	West Virginia Univ.	ACHA	8	2	7	9	2
6.	Dylan Herold (F)	2026-2027	Gillette Wild	NA3HL	9	2	7	9	14
7.	Oliver Melnychuk (D)	2026-2027	Florida Eels	NCDC	10	1	8	9	0
8.	Bennet Benson (F)	2026-2027	Northern Plains District	USA-S17	6	3	5	8	0
9.	Maguire DeWees (F)	2026-2027	Gillette Wild	NA3HL	11	3	3	6	16
10.	Isaac Berberena (F)	2026-2027	Hudson Havoc	NCDC	7	2	4	6	33

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Rochester Grizzlies — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'11"	176 lbs	18.88
2025-2026	View Roster	5'11"	179 lbs	19.59
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.72
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	19.55
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	19.93

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Rochester Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brad Weichmann (F)	78	69	92	161
2.	Trevor Sabo (F)	117	56	96	152
3.	Shaun Walters (F)	89	69	73	142
4.	Nick Paulson (F)	127	45	92	137
5.	Tyler Groth (F)	92	51	84	135

Franchise All-Time Goals

Rochester Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Matthew DeRosa (F)	123	71	58	129
2.	Brad Weichmann (F)	78	69	92	161
3.	Shaun Walters (F)	89	69	73	142
4.	Mike Christensen (F)	96	65	47	112
5.	Joey Fodstad (F)	122	64	56	120

Franchise All-Time Assists

Rochester Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Trevor Sabo (F)	117	56	96	152
2.	Brad Weichmann (F)	78	69	92	161
3.	Nick Paulson (F)	127	45	92	137
4.	Tyler Groth (F)	92	51	84	135
5.	Peyton Hart (F)	130	49	78	127

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Rochester Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Josiah Habighorst (F)	80	35	72	304
2.	Alex Tarr (F)	60	7	13	290
3.	Trey McMillen (F)	123	57	132	278
4.	Nick Paulson (F)	127	45	137	244
5.	Josh Gresko (D)	80	7	25	224

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Rochester Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Peyton Hart (F)	130	49	78	127
2.	Andrew Bastian (F)	128	30	56	86
3.	Nick Paulson (F)	127	45	92	137
4.	George Jackson (F)	126	38	78	116
5.	Trey McMillen (F)	123	57	75	132

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Rochester Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Mack Strong (F)	1	0	3	3.00
2.	Dave Schultz (F)	16	17	35	2.19
3.	Tyler Beasley (F)	40	27	86	2.15
4.	Brad Weichmann (F)	78	69	161	2.06
5.	Vinny Billing (F)	5	3	10	2.00

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Rochester Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tyler Groth (F)	2009-2010	MNJHL	48	30	57	87	1.81	32
2.	Tyler Beasley (F)	2011-2012	MNJHL	40	27	59	86	2.15	62
3.	Brad Weichmann (F)	2004-2005	MNJHL	39	34	49	83	2.13	46
4.	Rob Turner (F)	2011-2012	MNJHL	47	39	41	80	1.70	27
5.	Brad Weichmann (F)	2003-2004	MNJHL	39	35	43	78	2.00	24

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Rochester Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mike Willers (F)	1998-1999	MNJHL	48	49	26	75	1.56	42
2.	Vladislav Sorokin (F)	2018-2019	NA3HL	41	41	28	69	1.68	93
3.	Jake Zarzycki (F)	2012-2013	MNJHL	42	40	27	67	1.60	54
4.	Rob Turner (F)	2011-2012	MNJHL	47	39	41	80	1.70	27
5.	Mason Decker (F)	2025-2026	NA3HL	47	39	28	67	1.43	96

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Rochester Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tyler Beasley (F)	2011-2012	MNJHL	40	27	59	86	2.15	62
2.	Tyler Groth (F)	2009-2010	MNJHL	48	30	57	87	1.81	32
3.	Brad Weichmann (F)	2004-2005	MNJHL	39	34	49	83	2.13	46
4.	Brent Kallio (F)	2012-2013	MNJHL	46	28	48	76	1.65	24
5.	Chris Spracklen (F)	2005-2006	MNJHL	38	23	46	69	1.82	21

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Rochester Grizzlies — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Seth Bacon (D)	2018-2019	NA3HL	37	11	24	35	0.95	216
2.	Steve Barsevicks ()	1998-1999	MNJHL	42	2	7	9	0.21	189
3.	Kristian Ophus (D)	2012-2013	MNJHL	32	4	14	18	0.56	176
4.	Mat Hall (F)	2005-2006	MNJHL	43	17	21	38	0.88	166
5.	Josiah Habighorst (F)	2012-2013	MNJHL	41	17	19	36	0.88	157

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent NA3HL Draft Selections

Rochester Grizzlies — Recent NA3HL Draft Selections
rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
3	#92	Griffin Dewar (F)	06/30/2008	Bemidji, MN, USA	6'2"	181 lbs
4	#139	Samuel Hard (D)	04/09/2008	Warroad, MN, USA	6'3"	198 lbs
4	#148	Thomas Grapentine (D)	12/26/2007	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	170 lbs
2025
1	#29	Brett Ludvigsen (F)	12/09/2006	Kasson, MN, USA	5'9"	163 lbs
2	#53	Andrew Brubakken (F)	11/13/2006	Bismarck, ND, USA	6'1"	179 lbs
2	#74	Donovan Balek (F)	06/22/2007	Grand Forks, ND, USA	5'9"	165 lbs
3	#105	Jack Starfield (F)	02/28/2007	Lakeville, MN, USA	5'9"	161 lbs
3	#107	Connor Neeser (D)	09/30/2006	Eden Prairie, MN, USA	5'11"	185 lbs
2024
1	#16	Mason Decker (F)	07/18/2005	Rochester, MN, USA	6'2"	201 lbs
4	#131	Shae Gavin (D)	06/17/2005	Mankato, MN, USA	6'1"	205 lbs

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Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

Moved to the Na3HL, from the MnJHL for the 2015/16 season.
Formerly known as Minnesota Ice hawks and Rochester Ice hawks