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 Ratzloff.

Who is the captain of Rochester Grizzlies?

The captain of Rochester Grizzlies is Peyton Hart.

What arena does Rochester Grizzlies play in?

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

Rochester Grizzlies

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2020-2021

2020-2021 Season

Rochester Grizzlies were 34-5-1 in the 2020-21 NA3HL season with 69 points, 1st in the Central and 2nd overall.

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2020-2021 Rochester Grizzlies Roster

Rochester Grizzlies — 2020-2021 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#33	Zach Foster (G)	25	2001	Warroad, MN, USA	5'10"	146	L
	#1	Shane Soderwall (G)	24	2002	Algonquin, IL, USA	6'2"	185	R
	#30	Zach Wiese (G)	24	2002	Owatonna, MN, USA	5'10"	209	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#7	Blake Arneson (D)	24	2002	Red Wing, MN, USA	5'10"	190	L
	#69	Charles Blaisdell (D)	23	2002	MN, USA	6'2"	185	L
	#33	Connor Chesner (D)	25	2001	Aspen, CO, USA	6'3"	185	R
	#7	Jameson Folden (D)	24	2002	Brainerd, MN, USA	6'0"	181	R
	#29	Thomas Gordon (D)	24	2002	Lake Forest, IL, USA	6'1"	194	R
	#2	Tyler Huffer (D)	24	2002	Eagle River, AK, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#26	Logan Kroyman (D)	24	2002	Deerfield Beach, FL, USA	6'4"	185	R
	#22	Luke McKinch (D)	25	2001	Plymouth, WI, USA	6'2"	179	L
	#3	Yotaro Nakadate (D)	25	2001	Morioka, JPN	5'9"	170	L
	#28	Ethan Noonan (D)	24	2002	Northbrook, IL, USA	5'6"	154	R
	#7	Kobe Pane (D)	24	2002	CA, USA	6'0"	165	R
	#5	Shawn Sutton (D)	25	2001	Rochester, MN, USA	6'0"	165	R
	#27	Mason Thingvold (D/F)	25	2001	Grand Forks, ND, USA	6'4"	194	R
	#70	Ian Vannelli (D)	23	2003	Apple Valley, MN, USA	6'1"	192	L
	#24	Per Waage (D)	24	2002	Wayzata, MN, USA	6'2"	181	R
	#4	Sam Williams (D)	24	2002	Rochester, MN, USA	6'2"	185	L
FORWARDS
	#17	Kyle Brown (F)	24	2002	Saginaw, MI, USA	5'10"	174	L
	#8	Max Clark (F)	24	2002	Stockton, CA, USA	5'11"	165	R
	#14	Matthew DeRosa (F)	25	2001	Alpharetta, GA, USA	6'1"	185	L
	#3	Max Erstad (F)	24	2002	Fond du Lac, WI, USA	6'4"	201	L
	#13	Joey Fodstad (F)	26	2000	Rogers, MN, USA	6'1"	190	R
	#16	Micah Gernander (F)	24	2001	Newington, CT, USA	5'11"	165	R
	#9	Cole Gibson (F)	25	2001	Eagan, MN, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#6	Roman Grulkowski (F)	25	2001	Winona, MN, USA	6'3"	181	L
	#10	Gavin Gunderson (F)	24	2002	Rochester, MN, USA	5'9"	174	R
	#23	Peyton Hart (F)"C"	25	2001	Delafield, WI, USA	6'2"	205	L
	#19	Devin Hays (F)	26	2000	Erie, CO, USA	5'7"	174	R
	#25	Zak Justice (F)	25	2000	Bemidji, MN, USA	5'10"	181	R
	#5	Thomas Kayner (F)	25	2001	Bay City, MI, USA	5'10"	170	L
	#12	Joey Malugani (F)	24	2002	Rochester, MN, USA	5'11"	170	L
	#17	Franklin Montes (F)	24	2002	Hartland, WI, USA	5'7"	165	L
	#68	Trenton Norris (F)	24	2002	Moville, IA, USA	5'10"	170	L
	#11	Collin Pederson (F)	24	2001	Owatonna, MN, USA	6'2"	205	R
	#17	Cody Reagle (F)	26	2000	Bay City, MI, USA	6'0"	185	L
	#19	Dylan Schneider (F)	25	2000	Rochester, MN, USA	5'10"	161	R
	#20	Garrett Smith (F)	25	2001	Eden Prairie, MN, USA	5'9"	170	L
	#11	Teejay Torgrimson (F)	24	2002	Rochester, MN, USA	5'11"	150	R
	#12	Marco Troje (RW)	25	2001	Cottage Grove, MN, USA	5'8"	170	R
	#10	Teppei Ueno (RW)	24	2002	Nikko, JPN	5'7"	146	R
	#15	Alex Villa (F)	25	2001	Anaheim, CA, USA	6'1"	185	R
	#8	Hunter Wilmes (F)	25	2000	St. Peter, MN, USA	5'10"	185	R
	#21	Justin Wright (F)	25	2001	Hong Kong, HKG	6'1"	185	R
Position: G: 2, D: 12, F: 17Av Age: 19.45 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 179 lbsCompare with other teams »

2020-2021 Rochester Grizzlies Staff

Head CoachChris Ratzloff
Asst. CoachMike Aikens
Asst. CoachAustin Balko
ScoutTyler Veen

Team Staff History

2020-2021 Rochester Grizzlies Captains

"C"

Peyton Hart

Team Captaincy History

2020-2021 Rochester Grizzlies Demographics

Rochester Grizzlies Facts

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

2020-2021 Rochester Grizzlies Roster Facts

Nationalities

43 players
2 players

Experience

Rochester Grizzlies: 1 360 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

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

Rochester Grizzlies Games

Rochester Grizzlies — 2020-2021 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/10/2026 10:45 PM UTC	St. Louis Jr. Blues	Rochester Grizzlies	-	NA3HL
10/10/2026 01:30 AM UTC	St. Louis Jr. Blues	Rochester Grizzlies	-	NA3HL
10/03/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Rochester Grizzlies	Wisconsin Woodsmen	3 - 2	NA3HL
09/26/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Rochester Grizzlies	West Bend Power	3 - 4 (OT)	NA3HL
09/26/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Rochester Grizzlies	West Bend Power	4 - 5 (SO)	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	6	4	0	-	-	2	24	17	10	1.67	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.	Austin Meers (F)	2026-2027	Lindenwood Univ.	ACHA II	7	4	6	10	2
2.	Briggs Knott (F)	2026-2027	Minot Minotauros	NAHL	7	4	6	10	10
3.	Donovan Balek (F)	2026-2027	Gillette Wild	NA3HL	7	4	5	9	10
4.	Dylan Herold (F)	2026-2027	Gillette Wild	NA3HL	7	2	7	9	8
5.	Bennet Benson (F)	2026-2027	Northern Plains District	USA-S17	6	3	5	8	0
6.	Brett Ludvigsen (F)	2026-2027	Austin Bruins	NAHL	7	3	3	6	2
7.	Tommy Woods (F)	2026-2027	West Virginia Univ.	ACHA	6	1	5	6	2
8.	Gianluca Boccardi (F)	2026-2027	Missouri State Univ.	ACHA	5	1	4	5	2
9.	Noah Joyce (F)	2026-2027	Midland Univ.	ACHA	5	3	1	4	0
10.	Isaac Flatley (F)	2026-2027	Univ. of Mary	ACHA	4	2	2	4	10

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Rochester Grizzlies — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	18.95
2025-2026	View Roster	5'11"	179 lbs	19.56
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.69
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	19.48
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	19.90

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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