MAPLE GROVE, Minn. – Winning a state title after an undefeated regular season is a major accomplishment on its own. That’s exactly what the Rochester Grizzlies (NY) did before venturing to Minnesota for the 2023 Chipotle-USA Hockey Youth Tier II 18U National Championships. The Grizzlies’ focus never wavered once they got to Maple Grove, according to coach…

  ROCHESTER 4, NJ AVALANCHE 2   Rochester claimed the 18U Tier I National Championship title after defeating the NJ Avalanche, 4-2, in regulation on Monday. “Everything throughout this year is dedicated to the boys and their hard work,” said Kyle Quick, head coach of the 18U Rochester Coalition. “Between the COVID, the traveling and their…