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Grizzlys look to break three-game losing streak

The Olds Grizzlys will attempt to rediscover their winning form when the Whitecourt Wolverines visit the Sportplex Friday for a 7:30 p.m. Alberta Junior Hockey League clash.

OLDS — The Olds Grizzlys will attempt to rediscover their winning form when the Whitecourt Wolverines visit the Sportplex Friday for a 7:30 p.m. Alberta Junior Hockey League clash.

After opening the season with a pair of wins, the Grizzlys have since lost three in a row, including Tuesday’s 7-3 setback at the hands of the defending Royal Bank Cup champion Brooks Bandits.

Alex Roberts and Maddison Smiley each scored twice to lead the visiting Bandits, who led 2-1 after one period and 5-2 after 40 minutes. Also scoring for Brooks were Garrett Forster, Jake Larson and Brandon Tkachuk.

Replying for the Grizzlys, who fired 20 shots at Brooks netminder Michael Fredrick while getting a 29-save outing from Ethan Jemieff, were BJ Duffin, Chris Gerrie and Kyle Star.