Game #28 – Gulls at Roadrunners

The 14-9-4-0 Tucson Roadrunners take on the San Diego Gulls Friday night at the Tucson Arena in their final home game of 2022. The contest with the AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks wraps up a two-game series between I-8 Border Rivals that saw Tucson take the series opener Thursday night by a score of 6-2. Friday is also Festivus Night at the Tucson Arena to celebrate Festivus and the classic Seinfeld episode, “The Strike.” Scenes from the episode will be featured on the video board, and Mascot Dusty will even have his own Festivus Pole.

Game Recap: San Diego (2) at Tucson (6)

Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners hosted the San Diego Gulls for the first time this season at the Tucson Arena, as they defeated their I-8 Border Rivals for the fifth-straight meeting by a score of 6-2. The Roadrunners tallied three power-play goals, while five different skaters posted multiple-point performances. Tucson netminder Jon Gillies earned the win in his first start of the year against San Diego, as he made 26 saves and held the Gulls scoreless for the first 37:04 of the contest. The Roadrunners and the AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks will close out the two-game set from the Old Pueblo Friday night at 7 p.m. MST.

Game #27 – Gulls at Roadrunners

The 13-9-4-0 Tucson Roadrunners return home for the final two games before Christmas, as they’ll take on the San Diego Gulls Thursday and Friday at the Tucson Arena. Thursday marks the Gulls first trip to the Old Pueblo since the final two games of the 2021-2022 campaign, which were both won by the Roadrunners. The series opener with San Diego is also a Thirsty Thursday night at the Tucson Arena with the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. $3 Draft Beers will be available at the Arena, and fans can purchase Rudy’s Texas B-B-Q’s Family Packs to attend the game that include four tickets, four hats and a Gift Card to Rudy’s Texas B-B-Q. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit TucsonRoadrunners.com/Fun.

Game Recap: Tucson (3) at Coachella Valley (2)

Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners took on the Coachella Valley Firebirds for the sixth time this season Tuesday night, as they netted three power-play goals to secure a 3-2 victory and win two of three matchups on their three-game road trip. Forward Mike Carcone extended his league lead for total points with two goals and an assist, while goaltender Ivan Prosvetov held the Firebirds scoreless for the final 24:26 with 31 total saves. The Roadrunners improved to 13-9-4-0 with the win and will head home to Tucson for a pair of games with the San Diego Gulls on Thursday, December 22 and Friday, December 23.

Game #26 – Roadrunners at Firebirds

The 12-9-4-0 Tucson Roadrunners take on the Coachella Valley Firebirds for their third game in four nights on Tuesday at the Acrisure Arena. Tucson faced off with the AHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken on Sunday night in the first ever game at the new home of the Firebirds in Palm Desert. Coachella Valley won their home opener and the series opener by a score of 4-3, with Tucson scoring each of the final two goals. Following Tuesday’s series finale, the Roadrunners will return home for a pair of games before Christmas against their I-8 Border Rivals, the San Diego Gulls.

Game Recap: Tucson (3) at Coachella Valley (4)

Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners took on the Coachella Valley Firebirds for the fifth time this season and first time as the visiting team Sunday night at the new Acrisure Arena. The Firebirds came away with a 4-3 victory in the first-ever game in Coachella Valley, as the Roadrunners fell to 12-9-4-0 on the season. Jan Jenik scored a pair of goals for the Roadrunners, while Laurent Dauphin tallied his tenth goal of the season. Tucson and Coachella Valley will meet again in Palm Desert on Tuesday, December 20, at 8 p.m. MST.

Game #25 – Roadrunners at Firebirds

The 12-8-4-0 Tucson Roadrunners continue their three-game road trip Sunday night with the first of two meetings against the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Sunday’s matchup represents the first game to take place at the Acrisure Arena, the new home of the Firebirds. The Roadrunners have taken on the AHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken four times already this season, all at the Tucson Arena. The Roadrunners enter the two-game set with Coachella Valley having earned at least a standings point in five of their last six contests, including a 7-2 win over the Firebirds on Tuesday, December 13.

Game Recap: Tucson (9) at San Diego (4)

Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners kicked off a three-game road trip over four nights beginning on Saturday with their second meeting of the season against the San Diego Gulls. The Roadrunners came out firing to take a 3-0 lead over the AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks in the first four minutes, before eventually securing a 9-4 victory at the Pechanga Arena to improve to 12-8-4-0. 13 different Roadrunners notched a point as Tucson matched a franchise record for goals in a game, while setting a franchise record for goals in a period with six scores in the opening frame. Goaltender Ivan Prosvetov set a season high for saves with 39 of 43 shots turned aside. The Roadrunners will continue their road trip with a pair of games against the Coachella Valley Firebirds Sunday, December 18 and Tuesday, December 20, before returning home to face the Gulls on Thursday, December 22 and Friday, December 23.

Game #24 – Roadrunners at Gulls

The 11-8-4-0 Tucson Roadrunners head out on the road for three games over the next four nights, beginning on Saturday with the second matchup of the season against the San Diego Gulls. Three of Tucson’s next five games will be against the AHL Affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, as the I-8 Border Rivals will meet in Tucson for the first times this year on Thursday, December 22 and Friday, December 23. The Roadrunners have a three-game winning streak over the Gulls dating back to the final two games of the 2021-2022 season in Tucson.

Game Recap: Coachella Valley (4) at Tucson (3)

Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners faced off with the Coachella Valley Firebirds Wednesday night to wrap up a four-game home stand at the Tucson Arena. The AHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken recorded a three-goal third period to come away with a 4-3 victory, splitting the series with Tucson after the Roadrunners won the series opener 7-2 Tuesday night. Goaltender Jon Gillies made the start in net for the Roadrunners and recorded 25 saves, while forward Ryan McGregor earned his first multiple-point night of the season. Tucson falls to 11-8-4-0 on the year and will head out on the road for three games in four nights in California with a contest against the San Diego Gulls Saturday, December 17, followed by another two-game set with Coachella Valley Sunday and Tuesday.

Game #23 – Firebirds at Roadrunners

The 11-7-4-0 Tucson Roadrunners close out their four-game home stand Wednesday night with the second of two games against the Coachella Valley Firebirds after a dominant 7-2 win in the series opener Tuesday. The contest marks the final meeting between the Roadrunners and Firebirds at the Tucson Arena this year, with four upcoming matchups that will take place in Coachella Valley. The series finale with the AHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken is the Roadrunners second Kids Free Wednesday of the season, with all kids 12 and under receiving a free ticket with a paying adult at the Tucson Arena Box Office.

Game Recap: Coachella Valley (2) at Tucson (7)

Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners opened a two-game midweek set with the Coachella Valley Firebirds Tuesday night at the Tucson Arena. After falling behind 2-0 early in the contest, the Roadrunners rallied for seven unanswered goals and a 7-2 win over the AHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken. The victory was highlighted by a Mike Carcone hat trick, as well as a franchise record of five power-play goals by the Roadrunners. Ivan Prosvetov earned the win as the starting backstop for Tucson, as he stopped 15 of only 17 shots faced. The Roadrunners and Firebirds will wrap up the series Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m., before Tucson embarks on a quick three-game road trip that includes two contests in Coachella Valley.