Oakland’s Golden Grizzlies marked their Senior Night in spectacular fashion with a dominant 17-2 victory over the Davenport Panthers at the Buffalo Wild Wings Arena in their final home game of the season. The win not only provided a perfect sendoff for the team’s seniors but also helped them secure a crucial spot in the ACHA standings. From the opening faceoff, Oakland took control of the game, with their offensive firepower overwhelming Davenport.
The Golden Grizzlies were relentless throughout the night, but it was in the second period where they truly showcased their dominance. Oakland erupted for an astonishing nine goals in the middle frame, burying any hopes Davenport had of keeping the game competitive. The Panthers were simply outmatched, struggling to contain the Grizzlies’ offensive onslaught. A standout performer on Senior Night was Brandon Danou, one of the seniors honored before the game.
Danou delivered a memorable performance, finishing his final home game with an impressive four goals. Three of those came during the second-period explosion, as Oakland capitalized on every opportunity and left Davenport in the dust. Danou’s performance was a fitting conclusion to his time at the Buffalo Wild Wings Arena, and his teammates made sure to celebrate his success. The victory boosts Oakland’s overall record to 22-4-1-1, pushing them into 4th place in the ACHA standings as they look to continue their strong season.
This win also solidifies their position as a team to watch heading into the final stretch of the regular season. In contrast, Davenport’s struggles continued, as they remain winless at 0-26, with no victories on the season. As the regular season winds down, the Golden Grizzlies will focus on keeping their strong play rolling into the postseason, and with key performances like Danou’s on Senior Night, they’re poised for a deep run in the playoffs.
