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Manitoba Moose drop fifth straight game in loss to Grand Rapids

Manitoba Moose forward Austin Carroll celebrates his first goal with the team on Friday against the Grand Rapids Griffins. True North Sports & Entertainment

The Grand Rapids Griffins rode the momentum of a two-goal first period on their way to a 3-1 win over the Manitoba Moose Saturday.

Chris Terry opened the scoring for the Griffins (17-11-4), giving him an AHL-leading 20 goals on the season.

Tyler Spezia and Axel Holmstrom added the other goals for the Griffins.

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Moose captain Peter Stoykewych scored the lone goal for Manitoba (11-16-2) in the third period.

Griffins goaltender Patrik Rybar stopped 25 shots while Ken Appleby made 24 saves for the Moose.

The Moose are back in action Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. when they host the Colorado Eagles.

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