HOME GAME #1
OPENING NIGHT IN THE DEN

Kick off the 2026-27 season with the Rochester Grizzlies at the Rochester Recreation Center. Bring the family and join us for Opening Night as the Grizzlies take on Central Division rival West Bend Power.

THE REMATCH

There is some unfinished business between these teams.

West Bend dominated the 2025-26 regular-season series, winning seven of eight meetings against Rochester. But when the season was on the line, the Grizzlies flipped the script.

Rochester defeated West Bend in the deciding game of the Central Division Final, 3-2, to capture the division championship and earn a trip to the Fraser Cup. The Grizzlies ultimately advanced to the Fraser Cup Semifinals.

Now West Bend returns to Rochester for Opening Night.

STORYLINES TO WATCH

Head Coach Marty Raymond returns for his second season behind the Rochester bench after being named both the 2025-26 NA3HL Coach of the Year and General Manager of the Year.

Last season, Rochester finished 29-17-1-0, placed second in the Central Division, captured the Central Division playoff championship and reached the Fraser Cup Semifinals. Raymond enters the new season with what he describes as a strong core of returning players ready to set the tone.

West Bend enters the season with a little extra motivation. After a 41-3-2-1 regular season and first-place Central Division finish in 2025-26, its season ended at the hands of Rochester in the Division Final. West Bend's own 2026-27 preseason outlook describes the team's goal as taking care of some “unfinished business.”

HOME GAME #2

THE MATCHUP
Rochester and Wausau meet again after a 2025-26 season that ended with the Grizzlies eliminating the Cyclones in the Central Division Semifinals. Wausau finished 27-19-1-0, third in the Central Division, behind Rochester's second-place finish. The Cyclones were led by All-Central Division forward Jackson Schroeder, who posted 64 points last season.

The matchup was rarely comfortable. Wausau edged Rochester 2-1 on Dec. 30, and later earned a 5-2 win on Feb. 28, giving this division rivalry plenty of recent history heading into the new season.

GROUP OUTINGS
Bringing 10 or more? Contact Kari at kari@rochestergrizz.com for group tickets, group seating, and available Grizzlies game-day experiences.

HOME GAME #3

STUDENT RUSH NIGHT
Students can kick off the weekend with live Grizzlies hockey and special Student Rush pricing. Bring a valid student ID.

THE MATCHUP
Rochester and Wausau meet again after a 2025-26 season that ended with the Grizzlies eliminating the Cyclones in the Central Division Semifinals. Wausau finished 27-19-1-0, third in the Central Division, behind Rochester's second-place finish. The Cyclones were led by All-Central Division forward Jackson Schroeder, who posted 64 points last season.

The matchup was rarely comfortable. Wausau edged Rochester 2-1 on Dec. 30, and later earned a 5-2 win on Feb. 28, giving this division rivalry plenty of recent history heading into the new season.

GROUP OUTINGS
Bringing 10 or more? Contact Kari at kari@rochestergrizz.com for group tickets, group seating, and available Grizzlies game-day experiences.

HOME GAME #4

THE MATCHUP
West Bend finished 2025-26 at 41-3-2-1, first in the Central Division, and controlled the regular-season series against Rochester. The Grizzlies answered when it mattered most, eliminating the Power in the Central Division Final and advancing to the Fraser Cup Semifinals.

West Bend enters the new season openly talking about unfinished business, while Rochester returns under 2025-26 NA3HL Coach and General Manager of the Year Marty Raymond. Every meeting carries a little extra weight after last spring's playoff finish.

GROUP OUTINGS
Bringing 10 or more? Contact Kari at kari@rochestergrizz.com for group tickets, group seating, and available Grizzlies game-day experiences.

HOME GAME #5

THE MATCHUP
West Bend finished 2025-26 at 41-3-2-1, first in the Central Division, and controlled the regular-season series against Rochester. The Grizzlies answered when it mattered most, eliminating the Power in the Central Division Final and advancing to the Fraser Cup Semifinals.

West Bend enters the new season openly talking about unfinished business, while Rochester returns under 2025-26 NA3HL Coach and General Manager of the Year Marty Raymond. Every meeting carries a little extra weight after last spring's playoff finish.

GROUP OUTINGS
Bringing 10 or more? Contact Kari at kari@rochestergrizz.com for group tickets, group seating, and available Grizzlies game-day experiences.

HOME GAME #6: Throwback Night Presented by Post Bulletin and Rochester Magazine

THROWBACK NIGHT
A little old-school hockey energy comes to the Den. The Grizzlies also welcome UMR Parents and Families for Parent Weekend!

THE MATCHUP
Rochester and Wisconsin produced some of the wildest Central Division games of 2025-26. By the teams' eighth meeting, Rochester had won six of eight, including a 10-4 home win in January and a 6-4 road victory earlier in the season.

The Woodsmen also proved capable of spoiling a Rochester night, including a 4-3 overtime win at the Recreation Center. Expect another physical division matchup between teams that saw plenty of each other last season.

GROUP OUTINGS
Bringing 10 or more? Contact Kari at kari@rochestergrizz.com for group tickets, group seating, and available Grizzlies game-day experiences.

HOME GAME #7

THE MATCHUP
Rochester and Wisconsin produced some of the wildest Central Division games of 2025-26. By the teams' eighth meeting, Rochester had won six of eight, including a 10-4 home win in January and a 6-4 road victory earlier in the season.

The Woodsmen also proved capable of spoiling a Rochester night, including a 4-3 overtime win at the Recreation Center. Expect another physical division matchup between teams that saw plenty of each other last season.

GROUP OUTINGS
Bringing 10 or more? Contact Kari at kari@rochestergrizz.com for group tickets, group seating, and available Grizzlies game-day experiences.

HOME GAME #8 - BLACKOUT NIGHT PRESENTED BY THRIVENT FINANCIAL

BLACKOUT NIGHT
Wear black and help turn the Den dark for a Central Division matchup with Wausau.

THE MATCHUP
Rochester and Wausau meet again after a 2025-26 season that ended with the Grizzlies eliminating the Cyclones in the Central Division Semifinals. Wausau finished 27-19-1-0, third in the Central Division, behind Rochester's second-place finish. The Cyclones were led by All-Central Division forward Jackson Schroeder, who posted 64 points last season.

The matchup was rarely comfortable. Wausau edged Rochester 2-1 on Dec. 30, and later earned a 5-2 win on Feb. 28, giving this division rivalry plenty of recent history heading into the new season.

GROUP OUTINGS
Bringing 10 or more? Contact Kari at kari@rochestergrizz.com for group tickets, group seating, and available Grizzlies game-day experiences.

HOME GAME #9

THE MATCHUP
Peoria enters 2026-27 with a fresh direction under Head Coach Chase Ernst after finishing 7-38-2-0 last season. Rochester had big offensive moments against the Mustangs, including a five-goal performance by Mason Decker in a September win and a February home sweep that officially clinched Rochester's Fraser Cup playoff berth.

But Peoria also showed why no division game can be taken for granted, sweeping Rochester on Peoria ice in December, including an 8-4 win. The Mustangs return looking to establish a new identity, while the Grizzlies look to protect home ice.

GROUP OUTINGS
Bringing 10 or more? Contact Kari at kari@rochestergrizz.com for group tickets, group seating, and available Grizzlies game-day experiences.

HOME GAME #10 - POSTGAME SKATE

THE MATCHUP
Peoria enters 2026-27 with a fresh direction under Head Coach Chase Ernst after finishing 7-38-2-0 last season. Rochester had big offensive moments against the Mustangs, including a five-goal performance by Mason Decker in a September win and a February home sweep that officially clinched Rochester's Fraser Cup playoff berth.

But Peoria also showed why no division game can be taken for granted, sweeping Rochester on Peoria ice in December, including an 8-4 win. The Mustangs return looking to establish a new identity, while the Grizzlies look to protect home ice.

GROUP OUTINGS
Bringing 10 or more? Contact Kari at kari@rochestergrizz.com for group tickets, group seating, and available Grizzlies game-day experiences.

HOME GAME #11: Heroes Night Presented by KAAL

HEROES NIGHT
Join the Grizzlies as we recognize the people who serve and strengthen our community.

THE MATCHUP
This matchup brings a new face to the Central Division. The Fox Cities Forge begin their inaugural NA3HL season in 2026-27, giving Rochester its first look at the league's newest Wisconsin opponent.

First-year Head Coach Logan Wilt has said the Forge intend to compete and battle every night as they establish the new program in Appleton. With no previous head-to-head history to lean on, this is a chance for both clubs to set the tone for a brand-new division rivalry.

GROUP OUTINGS
Bringing 10 or more? Contact Kari at kari@rochestergrizz.com for group tickets, group seating, and available Grizzlies game-day experiences.

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Home Game #19 Presented by KTTC

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Home Game #22: Fan Appreciation Night Presented by TEC Industrial