Game Recap: Tucson (1) at Bakersfield (5)
Bakersfield, California – The Tucson Roadrunners concluded the season series against the Bakersfield Condors Friday night with the sixth and final matchup on the season with the AHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers. The Condors defended their home ice with a 5-1 win at the Mechanics Bank Arena. Goaltender Ivan Prosvetov made the start for Tucson with 25 saves in 55:40 played, as backup Rasmus Korhonen filled in for 4:20 during the third period as Prosvetov left for the locker room momentarily.
Game #65: Tucson at Bakersfield
The Roadrunners will take on the Condors for the sixth and final time this season Friday night at the Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield. Tucson’s first trip to Bakersfield since March 5 marks the midway point of their current three-game road stretch before returning home to wrap up the season at the Tucson Arena. After Friday’s contest with Bakersfield, the Roadrunners remaining three games will be against the San Diego Gulls.
Game Recap: Tucson (1) at Stockton (3)
Stockton, California – The Tucson Roadrunners took on the Stockton Heat Wednesday night for the eighth and final time this season. In the Roadrunners first trip to the Stockton Arena since January 15, the Heat defended their home ice with a 3-1 win. Tucson’s goal was scored by Ben McCartney on the power-play for his 18th of the season, while Josef Korenar started in net for the Roadrunners and stopped 25 shots faced.
Game #64: Tucson at Stockton
The Roadrunners will open their final road trip of the season Wednesday night against the Stockton Heat. Wednesday’s matchup is the eighth and final meeting with the Calgary Flames AHL affiliate on the season, with Tucson looking to come away with their fourth win against the AHL Pacific Division’s top team. Their three prior victories over Stockton are currently tied for second-most against the team with the highest points percentage in the American Hockey League.
Game Recap: Colorado (6) at Tucson (5)
Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners wrapped up both the weekend series and the season series with the Colorado Eagles Saturday night at the Tucson Arena. After falling behind 4-0 in the first 7:39 of the contest, the Roadrunners battled back to even the score at 4-4 and 5-5 before falling to the Eagles 6-5 in regulation. Tucson forward Ben McCartney tallied his second hat trick of the season with a goal in each period of play. Ivan Prosvetov started in net for the Roadrunners before being relieved by Josef Korenar, as the pair combined for 26 saves. Saturday also represented the final game of Fan Appreciation Weekend presented by Dave and Buster’s, as a crowd of 5,196 came out to show their support.
Game #63: Colorado at Tucson
The Roadrunners wrap up Fan Appreciation Weekend Saturday night at the Tucson Arena, as they’ll once again host the Colorado Eagles for the final meeting of the season between Tucson and Colorado. The Roadrunners will be looking for back-to-back wins over the Colorado Avalanche AHL affiliate, and fourth consecutive win against Pacific Division opponents. As part of Fan Appreciation Weekend, the Roadrunners will be hosting a Hockey and Hops event starting at 4 p.m.
Game Recap: Colorado (3) at Tucson (4)
Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners hosted the Colorado Eagles Friday night for the first of back-to-back matchups at the Tucson Arena. The Roadrunners defeated the Eagles by a score of 4-3 with goals by Cam Crotty, Victor Soderstrom, Cameron Hebig, and Terry Broadhurst. Goaltender Rasmus Korhonen earned his first American Hockey League win in front of a packed Tucson crowd with 37 saves. Friday’s contest with Colorado marked the start of Fan Appreciation Weekend in the Old Pueblo, as the Roadrunners wore their fan favorite Kachina jerseys in the win.
Game #62: Colorado at Tucson
The Roadrunners return to the Tucson for the penultimate home stand of the 2021-2022 regular season, as they’ll host the Colorado Eagles Friday and Saturday night at the Tucson Arena. The Eagles come to the Old Pueblo for the first time since the opening home stand of 2022 on January 8 and 9. Friday’s series opener also marks the beginning of Fan Appreciation Weekend presented by Dave and Buster’s, with pregame and postgame parties taking place at Dillinger Brewing Company. Fans can enjoy $5 Roadrunner Reds at Dillinger, as well as $2 popcorn available for purchase all weekend at the Tucson Arena.
Game Recap: Tucson (3) at Rockford (5)
Rockford, Illinois – The Tucson Roadrunners wrapped up both the weekend series and season series with the Rockford IceHogs Sunday afternoon at the BMO Harris Bank Arena. The Chicago Blackhawks AHL affiliate jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the opening 34:33 on their home ice, before Tucson battled back to pull to within one goal late in the third period. An empty-net score for Rockford with 44 seconds remaining put the game away for the IceHogs at 5-3. Goaltender Rasmus Korhonen made his North American Professional debut for the Roadrunners, as the 19-year-old stopped 24 shots faced.
Game #61: Tucson at Rockford
The Roadrunners will wrap up the weekend series with the Rockford IceHogs Sunday afternoon at the BMO Harris Bank Center. The IceHogs took the back-and-forth series opener in Rockford on Saturday by a score of 4-2. Sunday’s series finale marks the fourth and final meeting with the Chicago Blackhawks AHL affiliate in the last nine days to close out the season series, as well as the last out-of-division contest for the Roadrunners this year.
Game Recap: Tucson (2) at Rockford (4)
Rockford, Illinois – The Tucson Roadrunners took on the Rockford IceHogs Saturday afternoon at the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, Illinois. The matchup marked the third meeting between the Roadrunners and IceHogs in the last five games, as well at the first of back-to-back contests with the Chicago Blackhawks AHL affiliate this weekend. In the Roadrunners first trip to Rockford since February 2019, the IceHogs took the series opener by a score of 4-2. Both of Tucson’s goals were scored while on the man-advantage by former IceHog Terry Broadhurst and Colin Theisen. Goaltender Ivan Prosvetov was between the pipes for Tucson and stopped 24 shots.
Game #60: Tucson at Rockford
The Roadrunners head to Rockford this weekend for the first time since February 2019 to take on the IceHogs Saturday and Sunday at the BMO Harris Bank Center. The pair of contests with the Chicago Blackhawks AHL affiliate mark the final two out-of-division games this season for Tucson. The Roadrunners enter their fifth and sixth-straight games against Central Division opponents, as they’ll meet the IceHogs on Saturday for the third time in five games. A win would give Tucson their third-straight road victory, marking the longest streak this season.