Game #46: Tucson Roadrunners vs. Ontario Reign
The Tucson Roadrunners return to the TCC for the first time in 20 days for a two-game series against their California rival the Ontario Reign. The Roadrunners are coming off of their best Gem Show trip in team history in which they went 3-1-1-0 for seven of a possible 10 points. Tucson is currently in second place in the Pacific Division at 59 points behind Coachella Valley’s 62 and looks to stay on the Firebirds' tail in the standings. As for the Reign, they are 2-7-0-1 in their last 10 games, including a winless streak of five; and sit in the seventh and final spot in the Pacific Division playoff race.
Matthew Villalta recalled by the Arizona Coyotes
Tucson, Arizona- The Arizona Coyotes announced today that goaltender Matthew Villalta has been recalled to the Arizona Coyotes for his first NHL call-up of his career. Villalta becomes the 13th player who has been recalled this season from the Roadrunners to Coyotes.
Game #45: Tucson Roadrunners (4) vs Iowa Wild (5)
DES MOINES, IA – The gem show in Tucson couldn’t give any overtime crystal magic to the Roadrunners as they fell 5-4 to the Iowa Wild to drop to 28-14-2-1 on the year from Des Moines, IA and finish off their gem show road trip going 3-1-1-0 and picking up seven of ten points on the road trip.
Game #45: Tucson Roadrunners vs. Iowa Wild
The Tucson Roadrunners finish off their five-game Gem Show Road trip with a game-two series matchup against the Iowa Wild. The Wild snapped Tucson’s four-game win streak and three-game road win streak with a 2-1 win on Friday and look for the sweep over the Roadrunners to extend their win streak to three. As for the Roadrunners, the team looks to get back on the winning track and keep its first-place spot in the Pacific Division as they are tied with Coachella Valley in points (58) and winning percentage (.659) but have two more wins with 28.
Game #44: Tucson Roadrunners (1) vs Iowa Wild (2)
DES MOINES, IA – The Tucson Roadrunners fell to the Iowa Wild 2-1 Friday night to drop to 28-14-1-1 on the year from Des Moines, IA in a game that totaled 13 power-plays and several four-on-four situations.
Game #44: Tucson Roadrunners vs. Iowa Wild
The Tucson Roadrunners play their first game out of the All-Star Break and fourth-straight game on the road; while also bringing a four-game winning streak back to action. Tucson looks to match their season-high with a five-game win streak that they set December 20 to December 30 as well as their season high win streak on the road which is four. Tucson is 7-1-0-0 against Central Division opponents and last swept the Iowa Wild in two games back at the TCC on January 15 and January 17. As for the Minnesota Wild Affiliate, Iowa is currently in sixth place in the Central Division; having allowed 30 goals in the last five games which is six goals-against per-game.
Doan and Villalta Help the Pacific Division Win the All-Star Challenge
Tucson, Arizona - Forward Josh Doan and goaltender Matthew Villalta helped the Western Conference Sunday defeat the Eastern Conference in the 2024 AHL All-Star Skills Competition 18-13.
Doan and Villalta help Western Conference Win the 2024 AHL All-Star Skills Competition
Tucson, Arizona - Forward Josh Doan and goaltender Matthew Villalta helped the Western Conference Sunday defeat the Eastern Conference in the 2024 AHL All-Star Skills Competition 18-13.
Game #43: Tucson Roadrunners (4) vs Coachella Valley Firebirds (3)
COACHELLA VALLEY, CA – The new setlist for ‘Chella just dropped, and its new headliner is the Tucson Roadrunners as they defeated Coachella Valley 4-3 in a shootout thriller to improve to 28-13-1-1 on the year and moving into first place in the Pacific Division Saturday night from Acrisure Arena.
Game #43: Tucson Roadrunners vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds
The Roadrunners look to make a good trip into a great trip with a three-for-three road trip that closes out against the Coachella Valley Firebirds in a battle for first place in the Pacific Division before the All-Star Break. Tucson has won six of their last eight games and currently sits in second place at 56 points behind Coachella Valley's 57 points with Tucson holding a game in hand. The Roadrunners 27-13-1-1 record makes for the best winning percentage in the division at .667 compared to Coachella’s .663. No matter regulation or overtime; the winner of this matchup takes sole possession of first place in the division for the All-Star Break.
Game #42: Tucson Roadrunners (2) vs San Diego Gulls (1)
SAN DIEGO, CA – They sell you the whole seat in San Diego, but you only needed the edge tonight as the Tucson Roadrunners defeated the San Diego Gulls 2-1 on Friday night to improve to 27-13-1-1 on the year from San Diego, CA.
Game #42: Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Diego Gulls
The Roadrunners enter game two of their three-game homestand against the San Diego Gulls as the two teams meet for the second time this season at the Pechanga Arena. San Diego is the only Pacific Division team that the Roadrunners are undefeated against this year at 3-0-0, all coming in one score games. Tucson closed out January with a 7-5-0-0 record and holds on to second place in the Division in points (54) but has the best winning percentage at .659. San Diego on the other hand, has played great hockey at 6-2-2 in the last 10 games; including a four-game point streak at 3-0-1-0.