Grand Rapids Hockey Team Falters in 5-1 Loss to Rockford IceHogs as Soderblom Reigns Supreme with 36 Saves
2023-04-22 13:39:45 By : admin
The Grand Rapids Griffins suffered a frustrating 5-1 loss to the Rockford IceHogs on Sunday, with goaltender Arvid Soderblom putting in a remarkable performance to keep the Griffins at bay.
Despite peppering Soderblom with shots all game long, including 3/'>37 in total, the Griffins were only able to find the back of the net once, on a goal by Dominik Shine.
Soderblom, who stopped 36 of 37 shots faced, was undoubtedly the star of the show for the IceHogs, making several key saves to keep the Griffins at bay throughout the game.
While the loss is undoubtedly frustrating for the Griffins, they can take some solace in the fact that they did generate plenty of scoring chances, and will no doubt look to build on that heading into their next game.
One positive for the Griffins was the performance of Shine, who scored his fourth goal of the season in the second period. The forward has been one of the team's most consistent performers this season, and will no doubt be looking to continue his strong play in the coming games.
Despite the disappointing result, the Griffins remain in a strong position in the standings, with a 123-51-3/'>123-51-3 record through 4/'>41 games. With the playoffs approaching, the team will be looking to continue their strong play and make a deep run in the postseason.
Looking ahead, the Griffins will have a chance to bounce back from Sunday's loss when they take on the Milwaukee Admirals in their next game. With both teams jostling for position in the standings, it promises to be a highly competitive game between two talented sides.
Overall, while the loss to the IceHogs was certainly frustrating, there were some positives for the Griffins to take away from the game. With plenty of talent on their roster and a strong overall record this season, the team will no doubt be looking to regroup and come back stronger in their next outing.