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

San Jose, California – The Tucson Roadrunners capped off a stretch of three games in five nights across the state of California Sunday night, as they took on the San Jose Barracuda at the SAP Center for the third time this season. The Roadrunners had goals from Mike Carcone and Matt Foley with Foley’s erasing a 2-1 third period deficit, but fell to the Barracuda by a score of 6-2. Carcone’s goal marked his team-leading 23rd of the year to match the franchise record for most in a season, while Foley’s was the first goal of his American Hockey League career. Ivan Prosvetov was in net for the Roadrunners and stopped 23 of 25 shots through the first 40 minutes of play.

Game #47: Tucson at San Jose

The Tucson Roadrunners wrap up their week in California Sunday night at the SAP Center in San Jose when they take on the Barracuda at 6:00 p.m. MST. The game begins a stretch for Tucson where four of their next six contests are against San Jose. The final three meetings with the Barracuda on the season will take place at the Tucson Arena from Wednesday, March 16 to Saturday, March 19. The season series with the San Jose Sharks AHL affiliate is currently even at one win apiece, after a pair of games at the SAP Center January 12 and 14.

Game Recap: Tucson (1) at Bakersfield (5)

Bakersfield, California – The Tucson Roadrunners continued their week in California with a Saturday night matchup against the Bakersfield Condors at the Mechanics Bank Arena. The Condors jumped out to a 4-0 first period lead as the Roadrunners fell by a score of 5-1. The goal for Tucson was scored by defenseman Doyle Somerby, his first of the season. Josef Korenar started in net for the Roadrunners and recorded seven saves in the first period. Ivan Prosvetov was between the pipes for the final two periods, and stopped all 23 shots he faced as he and Korenar held the Condors scoreless for a combined 41:06 during the contest.

Game #46: Tucson at Bakersfield

The Tucson Roadrunners will continue their week in California with a Saturday night matchup against the Bakersfield Condors at the Mechanics Bank Arena. The game marks the second trip to Bakersfield for Tucson this season and first since Wednesday, January 19. The Roadrunners will look for their second-straight win against the Condors, after a 3-2 come-from-behind overtime victory in their last matchup on Saturday, January 29. Tucson will also be vying for their third-straight Saturday night win and fifth win in the last six Saturday night. The stretch started with back-to-back Saturday wins over the Bakersfield Condors on January 29 and the San Diego Gulls on February 5, followed by wins over the Henderson Silver Knights on February 19 and the Ontario Reign on February 26.

Game Recap: Tucson (3) at Ontario (4) (OT)

Ontario, California – The Tucson Roadrunners opened their five-game road trip with a standings point Wednesday night against the Ontario Reign at the Toyota Arena. Tucson got out to a fast start with their second three-goal first period in the last three games, but the Reign mounted a late comeback to force overtime before netting the game-winner 1:22 into the extra period. Jan Jenik and Cam Dineen notched multiple-point performances with a pair of assists each. Ivan Prosvetov made his fifth-straight start in net for the Roadrunners and stopped 24 shots faced, including a perfect second period.

Game #45: Tucson at Ontario

The Roadrunners will head out on the road to begin the month of March with a five-game trip across California and Texas from March 2 to 12. The first stop of the trip is the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, as the Roadrunners will face the Reign for the eighth and final time on the season. Wednesday’s meeting concludes a stretch of three games in five nights with the Los Angeles Kings AHL affiliate after a pair of matchups last Saturday, February 26 and Sunday, February 27 at the Tucson Arena.

Game Recap: Ontario (5) at Tucson (1)

Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners concluded their four-game home stand at the Tucson Arena Sunday afternoon, with the second of two matchups with the Ontario Reign. The Reign came back from an early 1-0 deficit to secure a 5-1 victory and split the weekend series. The goal for Tucson was scored by Matias Maccelli, his 14th of the season and first on the power-play since January 9. Ivan Prosvetov made his fifth-straight start for the Roadrunners on home ice and stopped 19 shots on goal. To close out Roadrunners Fight Cancer Weekend, nearly $25,000 was raised in a postgame jersey auction with all proceeds going to Banner Health University of Arizona Cancer Center.

Game #44: Ontario at Tucson

The Roadrunners will wrap up their four-game home stand Sunday afternoon at the Tucson Arena, as they’ll host the Ontario for the second-straight matchup as part of Roadrunners Fight Cancer Weekend. Tucson took the first game of the series Saturday night by a score of 6-5, fueled by Mike Carcone’s second hat trick of the month and Jan Jenik’s second two-goal outing in his last three games. The Roadrunners will once again be wearing their hot pink jerseys and will be auctioning them off the players’ backs after the game to benefit Banner Health University of Arizona Cancer Center.

Game Recap: Ontario (5) at Tucson (6)

Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners hosted the Ontario Reign Saturday night at the Tucson Arena to open a two-game set with the Reign as part of Roadrunners Fight Cancer Weekend. Tucson battled back from down 2-1 and 3-2 to secure a 6-5 victory. Mike Carcone recorded his second hat trick in the last month and fifth of his AHL career, while Jan Jenik (2g 1a), Ben McCartney (1g 3a) and Matias Maccelli (2a) each recorded multiple-point performances. Goaltender Ivan Prosvetov stopped 36 shots in the third win over his last four starts at home.

Game #43: Ontario at Tucson

The Roadrunners will be back at the Tucson Arena Saturday and Sunday to host the Ontario Reign in the first of three-straight meetings over five nights. The two-game set at home marks the second half of a four-game home stand for Tucson that began last weekend with a series split against the Henderson Silver Knights. Last Saturday’s game with Henderson saw the Roadrunners erase a 3-2 deficit in the third period with a pair of power-play goals to secure a 4-3 victory.

Game Recap: Henderson (4) at Tucson (1)

Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners faced off against the Henderson Silver Knights for the second game of a back-to-back weekend series at the Tucson Arena Sunday afternoon. The Roadrunners outshot Henderson 35 to 20 but came up short in the special-teams battle, as the Silver Knights tallied a pair of power-play goals in the second period. The AHL’s leading rookie scorer Matias Maccelli got the Roadrunners on the board in the first period with his 13th goal of the season, tying him with Jan Jenik for second on the team behind Mike Carcone. Goaltender Ivan Prosvetov was back in net for Tucson, stopping 16 shots in his second-straight start.

Game #42: Henderson at Tucson

The Tucson Roadrunners will look for a sweep against the Henderson Silver Knights Sunday afternoon at the Tucson Arena. The Roadrunners took the series opener Saturday with a 4-3 come-from-behind victory, their second-straight comeback win at the Tucson Arena. Kids Weekend continues with Sunday’s contest, as all fans 12 and under can attend the game for free with a paying adult. Kids can also receive free hockey-themed educational workbooks, and snack on $6 Kids Meals as they cheer on the Roadrunners.