Zac Electrifly

Reno Pond Hockey are set to play their fifth game of the season as they continue their search for their first win. They’re coming off a tough 5–6 shootout loss to Satans Gatekeepers, a game that extended their losing streak to four. With a record of 0-3-1, Reno Pond Hockey currently sit in seventh place in the Reno Ice Adult League E-League standings. Their next opponent, the Grrrowlers, are also looking to bounce back after some difficult games. They recently fell 0-4 against the Reno Fire Hosers E. The Grrrowlers hold a 1-4-0 record this season and, like Reno Pond Hockey, are still searching for their first regulation win. They sit just above Reno Pond Hockey in sixth place in the standings. Historically, Reno Pond Hockey have dominated this matchup. Since the RIAL Summer 2022 season, they hold an all-time record of 14-1-0 against the Grrrowlers, outscoring them 70-29 over that span. The last time these two teams met was on July 29, 2025, when Reno Pond Hockey came out on top with a 6-3 victory. With both teams eager to turn their seasons around, this matchup could be a pivotal moment for Reno Pond Hockey to finally get back in the win column.

	GP	W	L	SOL	GF	GA	GD	PTS
Reno Pond Hockey	4	0	3	1	12	21	-9	1

	GP	W	L	SOL	GF	GA	GD	PTS
Grrrowlers	5	1	4	0	6	21	-15	2

	GP	W	L	SOL	GF	GA	GD	PTS
Reno Pond Hockey	4	0	3	1	12	21	-9	1
Grrrowlers	5	1	4	0	6	21	-15	2

Reno Pond Hockey head into their fifth game of the season still searching for their first win. After dropping their first four games, the team finds itself in a tough spot, riding a four-game losing streak and facing a critical point in the season. Every matchup now feels like an elimination game, as another loss could take Reno Pond Hockey out of playoff contention. Their opponent, the Grrrowlers, are in a similar situation. This will be their sixth game of the season, and they too are on a four-game losing streak. While the Grrrowlers have one win on the year, they have yet to secure a victory in regulation and are eager to turn things around. Historically, Reno Pond Hockey have dominated this matchup. In their fifteen all-time meetings, Reno Pond Hockey have outscored the Grrrowlers by an impressive forty-nine goals. Despite a difficult start to the season, Reno Pond Hockey will look to build on that history and finally break through with their first win of the year.