Tucson Roadrunners Road Ahead: April Blizzard
WhiteOut Clinched:
On Saturday, April 13, the Roadrunners clinched home ice advantage for the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. Ben McCartney scored the game winning goal at the 5:55 mark of the third period to give the Roadrunners the lead and the 2-1 win; bringing WhiteOut Tucson back to Southern Arizona for the first time since 2018. The last time Roadrunners hosted a playoff game in the 2017-18 season: the team finished 42-20-5-1 in 68 games played. Those 42 wins are the most the team has in a single season along with 90 points. The 2023-24 Roadrunners have three remaining games to earn the most wins and points in a regular season: currently at 41 wins and 87 standings points.
Dates For 2024 WhiteOut Tour Announced
Tucson, Arizona - The Tucson Roadrunners have announced dates for their 2024 WhiteOut Tour leading up to the Road to the Calder Cup.
First Round Whiteout Schedule Announced
Tucson, Arizona - The Tucson Roadrunners have announced their schedule for the First Round of the Whiteout and the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs after officially clinching home ice advantage in the first round series on Saturday night in a 2-1 win over Colorado at Tucson Arena.
Roadrunners Televising Game On My 18 On Saturday April 13th
Tucson, Arizona – The Roadrunners will televise their game in Southern Arizona on Saturday, April 13th when they host the Colorado Eagles from Tucson Arena on the team’s Official TV Station My 18 (KTTU). Coverage begins the same time as puck drop at 7:00 p.m. MST.
Cameron Hebig Named Roadrunners Man of the Year
Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners are proud to announce that forward Cameron Hebig has been named the team’s winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Tucson community during the 2023-24 season.
Tucson Roadrunners Road Ahead: The Push For Home Ice
The New Kid On The Block:
The Roadrunners newest forward Sam Lipkin was signed to a three-year entry level contract on Thursday, April 5 by the Arizona Coyotes and was assigned to the Tucson Roadrunners to help the playoff push. The former Quinnipiac forward impressed in his first two career AHL games in San Diego; notching an assist in his first career game paired with forward Austin Poganski and Cameron Hebig. Lipkin fills in the role similar to Josh Doan on Tucson’s playoff push last season. In 14 games played after being signed to an entry level contract by the Arizona Coyotes during the 2022-23 season. The Arizona native helped Tucson make the playoffs with six points (3 goals, 3 assists) in 14 games played; and added an assist in three games for the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs.
WhiteOut Tucson Single Game Playoff Tickets On Sale Now
Tucson, Arizona -Tucson Roadrunners single game tickets and playoff passes are on sale now.
Tucson Roadrunners Road Ahead: I Wish They All Could Be California
Back To California:
The Roadrunners head back to California for another three-game road trip versus the Bakersfield Condors for one game on Wednesday, April 3 and the San Diego Gulls for two on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7. After their recent set of games versus California teams, the Roadrunners stand at a record of 10-4-0-0 when playing in California. Tucson’s only losing record this season comes against Bakersfield at 2-5-0-0. However, away teams in the season series are 6-1-0-0 in seven total games between the two. Tucson closes out their season series with the San Diego Gulls this weekend; having won the season series with the Anaheim Ducks affiliate on Saturday, April 30 with a 7-3 win to improve to 5-1 against the Gulls.
Tucson Roadrunners To Host Community Blood Drive On April 9
Tucson, Arizona - The Tucson Roadrunners, American Hockey League affiliate of the Arizona Coyotes, and the American Red Cross Southern Arizona Chapter will host a community blood drive on Tuesday, April 9 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Tucson Arena.
Roadrunners Clinch Berth In 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs
Tucson, Arizona - The Tucson Roadrunners, AHL affiliate of the Arizona Coyotes, have clinched a spot in the 2024 AHL Calder Cup Playoffs.
Tucson Roadrunners Road Ahead: Hockey Is For You
Hockey Is For Everyone Weekend:
The Roadrunners are celebrating Hockey Is For Everyone Weekend presented by Intermountain Centers on Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 for their two-game tilt against the San Diego Gulls. On Friday, the Roadrunners are offering $5 (16 OZ) Draft Beers, Discounted Hot Dogs, and $10 College Night Tickets. CLICK HERE to reserve your $10 College Night Tickets in our online offer. On Saturday, March 30, Hockey Is For Everyone continues with Rudy’s Texas B-B-Q packs that includes four tickets and a $25 gift card to Rudy’s HERE. Both games during Hockey Is For Everyone Weekend include sensory free family games and a sensory room during the game.
Josh Doan Recalled To The Arizona Coyotes
TUCSON, ARIZONA – Arizona Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong announced today that the Coyotes have recalled forward Josh Doan from the Tucson Roadrunners. Doan will make his NHL debut on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Mullett Arena.