Roadrunners Announce Additional Theme Nights And Promotions

Tucson, Arizona- The Tucson Roadrunners, AHL Affiliate of the Arizona Coyotes, today announced the Theme Nights and Promotional Schedule for the second half of the 2023-24 season, with THIS. Is Hockey In The Desert; which will continue to personify the organization on and off the ice as the season rolls on.

Tucson Roadrunners Road Ahead: Strapping Up For California

After finishing their six-game homestand, the 5-3 Roadrunners now head to California for a three-game road trip with two games against the Ontario Reign and one against the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Tucson has not been on the road since its two-game sweep against the Texas Stars opened the season on October 13 and 14. The Roadrunners, Reign and Firebirds all have five wins on the season. Tucson is 5-3-0-0, Ontario is 5-4-0-0 and Coachella Valley is 5-2-0-0. 

Tucson Roadrunners Road Ahead: Closing Out The Home Stand

Home Stand Finale: The Roadrunners close out their 6-game home stand against the Central Division Chicago Wolves. The Wolves only have one win in six matchups to begin the season and are in last place in their division with a record of 1-3-1-1. Tucson swept Chicago in their lone two games last season at the TCC and went 3-1 overall outscoring them 16-6 in the season series. Roadrunner forward Cameron Hebig had four points (3 goals, 1 assist) in the four games played. The Roadrunners are already 2-0 against Central Division Opponents after sweeping the Texas Stars in the opening weekend. Guenther-Smith Combo: In the last three games, Dylan Guenther and Nathan Smith contributed to a goal playing together on the same line. Smith has three primary assists with two on the power-play, and Guenther has a goal and two assists. The two have been rotated with Jan Jenik, John Leonard and Josh Doan but have stayed together on the same line.

Tucson Roadrunners Road Ahead: A Spooky Weekend

The Roadrunners have started the season off strong at 3-1 in four games played. They opened the opening month of October with a two-game sweep against the Texas Stars and a 2-1 win on Tuesday Morning’s Field Trip Day Game over the San Diego Gulls. Tucson has a knack for having strong Octobers to start the season. Including the four games played this month, the Roadrunners have an October record of 30-13-1-1. With a sweep over the Bakersfield Condors this week, Tucson can start with a 5-1 record for the second straight season.

Roadrunners To Host School Day Field Trip Game Tuesday

Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners, AHL Affiliate of the Arizona Coyotes will host their School Day Field Trip Game Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. when they host San Diego at Tucson Arena.

Steven Kampfer Named Roadrunners Captain

Tucson, Arizona – Tucson Roadrunners Head Coach Steve Potvin has announced that defenseman Steven Kampfer will serve as Captain and Forwards Zach Sanford and Ben McCartney will serve as Alternate Captains this season. The Roadrunners home opener will take place tonight at 7 p.m. against Coachella Valley from Tucson Arena as the 2-0 club opens a six-game home stand. “We’re really excited to name those three our captains and we couldn’t be happier to have two Stanley Cup Champions (Kampfer and Sanford) in our locker room,” said Head Coach Steve Potvin. We’re going to lean on those guys and we all know what Ben can do. To be honest with you, everyone in the room can influence each other and we’re all leaders.” Kampfer, 35, enters his second season with the Roadrunners after being acquired by the Coyotes and assigned to the Roadrunners during last season’s playoff run in March.

Fox 11, My 18 Join Roadrunners As Official TV Stations

Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners, AHL Affiliate of the Arizona Coyotes announced that Fox 11 (KMSB) and My 18 (KTTU) will serve as the Official Television Stations for the team ahead of Saturday’s Home Opener from Tucson Arena. “With their strong local news and national sports programming along with a commitment to also being a community partner to Southern Arizona, partnering with Fox 11 and My 18 is great for the Roadrunners to align with,” said Roadrunners President Bob Hoffman. “Their audience and reach here in the Tucson area will add an additional resource to engage with our fans; while also continuing to grow the game of hockey in Arizona with our new fans in waiting who will be connecting with.” As part of the partnership, My 18 will serve as the television Home of the Roadrunners. The first game broadcast scheduled for the second half of the season will be announced and will feature “Voice of the Roadrunners” Adrian Denny and the Roadrunners Broadcast Team. “FOX 11 and MY18 are thrilled to welcome the Roadrunners into the FOX Sports Family,” said KMSB/KTTU Station Manager Justin Chambers. “This exclusive partnership allows us to finally bring Tucson Hockey to our viewers and to further engage with the Roadrunners’ incredible and loyal fanbase all season long.”  During every week with a Roadrunners Saturday home game, Fox 11 will broadcast a “Watch & Win” ticket giveaway contest all week long during their 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. morning news. Roadrunners television spots and promotions will also run throughout the season with all of the latest tickets and promotional information for upcoming home games. Fox 11 and My 18 will also have a presence in Tucson Arena at all Roadrunners games. THIS. IS HOCKEY IN THE DESERT

Tucson Roadrunners Road Ahead: Coming Home

The Roadrunners home opener will commence on Saturday, October 21, at 7:00 p.m. against the defending Western Conference Champions Coachella Valley Firebirds. The Roadrunners look to start 3-0 for the third time in four seasons while the Seattle Kraken Affiliate look to avoid an 0-2 start after falling to the Bakersfield Condors in its home opener on Friday. Fans can join Dusty and the team at 4 p.m. and greet Roadrunners players as they walk the red carpet on their way into the arena and enjoy a pregame tailgate. Tickets are on sale at TucsonRoadrunners.com/Fun. Including the home opener against the Firebirds, the Roadrunners will play six straight games at the TCC with games against the San Diego Gulls, Bakersfield Condors and the Chicago Wolves. This will be the longest home stand for the Roadrunners since January of last season which also included six games. Tucson went 5-1 in that stretch, which coincidentally included Bakersfield and Chicago.

Tucson Roadrunners Road Ahead: Dropping The Puck For Real Now

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Mariachi Los Diablitos De Sunnyside High School Honored As El Lazo de Tucson Community Partner of the Year

Tucson, Arizona - The Tucson Roadrunners, AHL affiliate of the Arizona Coyotes are proud to recognize Roberto Martinez and Mariachi Los Diablitos De Sunnyside High School as the organization’s El Lazo de Tucson Community Partner of the Year.

Roadrunners Announce Training Camp Roster

Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners have announced their initial Training Camp Roster as the team practices at Tucson Arena this week.

Season Opening Watch Party At Dave & Busters; Giveaway Schedule Announced

Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners and Dave & Buster’s will host a free Watch Party for the team’s season opener Friday, October 13 at 5 p.m. as the Roadrunners open the 2023-2024 campaign in Texas.