Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) - 2018-19 Season Discussion

[Vinny Boombatz]

They need another rink in Tucson, that would go along way to continue to grow the sport of hockey, best sport in the world. Lots of roller players in Tucson because of the roller rink there, and now with more ice, more and more of those kids will be hockey players. You never know where the next Auston Matthews is going to come from and it could be a kid from Tucson, you never know.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

That is true. A new rink Tucson should take priority over a jumbotron.

I've been to two games and have tickets for four more. TCC is an intimate venue. Had to wait for the Roadrunners to get on the ice for warmups before we could get to our seats so we got to fist bump them on their way out.

Hope they can keep Colorado out.

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

2 huge games for Tucson this weekend (Saturday/Sunday) against Colorado Eagles who they are basically tied with 56pts. Sweeping would go a long way to solidifying a playoff spot and right the ship that has gone missing the last couple weeks.

 

[Naych_PHX]

Tucson in a tight game tonight. 2-2 in 3rd. Demers with one assist on his assignment.

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

Tucson is just absolutely going in the tank...I'd argue that a large proportion of the drop is due to Capobianco departure from the team.

With Kyle: 39G 22W 13L 4OTL 48pts 61.54% Pct 3.44 GF 3.13 GA
W/O Kyle: 12G 2W 7L 3OTL 7pts 29.17% Pct 2.08 GF 3.50GA

I'm sure their recent play is also due to other contributing factors, but it sure seems that Capobianco was big reason for their success.

 

[Mosby]

Coyotes have also raided their depth.

Not sure why Sullivan traded the team's leading scorer beyond Capo (Hewlenka) either.

 

[Kaizen]

Flexibility? It was a two for one - they didn't end up using the contract slot but I would surmise that was at least part of the motivation for the deal.

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

It is also true the Roadrunners lost Kempe, Garland and Helewka...which is part the reason for offense to begin sputtering. Pettersson just doesn't have the same impact as Helewka.

 

[TheLegend]

Given the change in the silhouette they've been running lately a new "kachina'd" logo on the horizon??

 

[Mosby]

Further indication the organization is shifting back to the Kachina look.

 

[WanderingCapsFan]

RR's sweep 2 from the Stockton Heat. 5-2 tonight, with 2 each from Bunting and Chaput. Probably too little, too late.

 

[Sens]

Lane Penderson is having a good year... might be another Brad Richardson

 

[Naych_PHX]

Given the change in the silhouette they've been running lately a new "kachina'd" logo on the horizon??

I hope it's a new rink they're announcing

 

[TheLegend]

I hope it's a new rink they're announcing

That would be a nice bonus.

 

[Mosby]

5 games over .500 and probably going to miss the playoffs. Wow.

 

[TheLegend]

5 games over .500 and probably going to miss the playoffs. Wow.

With most of their lineup spending time in Glendale. One game they only dressed 17 skaters. KEL has also played forward in several games.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

Bought a new t-shirt.

New merch available now.

 

[doaner]

Bought a new t-shirt.

New merch available now.

Outstanding!

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

Two for Chaput!

 

[TheLegend]

Two for Chaput!

In the first period....

 

[TheLegend]

Roadrunners win 5-2.

Goals from Chaput (3,4), Bunting (16, +2A), Fasching (13) and Burke (12).

Merkley with 2As.

Adin Hill with 20 saves.

GAME SUMMARY:
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[TheLegend]

 

[crazyhockeylover96]

The Official Website of the Tucson Roadrunners: Transactions


Busby on an ATO and Aliu on a PTO.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

Lane Pederson completes his hat trick in OT.

Colorado lost in OT.

6 points back, 3 games in hand.

 

[Sens]

Pederson has 13G 28Pts 70sog over his last 31GP... 21yrs old
He’s becoming a legit middle six prospect