AHL
Matt Ellis scored his fifth goal of the year as Rochester dropped a 3-1 home ice decision to Grand Rapids. With the Amerks on a first period power play, Mikhail Grigorenko started the play with a nice move to the inside before kicking the puck back to the point to create the Mark Pysyk shot and the Ellis rebound marker. Nathan Lieuwen made 34 saves to suffer his fourth straight defeat. His last victory was back on Oct. 22. versus Rockford.
The Amerks and Griffins will play a rematch Friday night at Blue Cross Arena.
WHL
Brycen Martin finished with a minus-one rating as Swift Current was defeated by Edmonton 4-1. A six-goal scorer a season ago, Martin has yet to light the lamp in his first 27 games. The Broncos visit Calgary on Friday.