Roadrunners Lead League in NHL Debuts

May 14, 2024 - Tucson, AZ- Six Tucson Roadrunner players made their NHL debuts in the 2023-24 season; which tied for first in the AHL. The six Roadrunners players who made their NHL debuts with the Arizona Coyotes include: Matthew Villalta, Patrik Koch, Cam Crotty, Josh Doan, Max Szuber and Aku Raty. Villalta made his NHL debut on February 16 versus the Carolina Hurricanes in relief in the third period; stopping all four shots he faced. He made his first career NHL start at home on February 19 against th... Full Story

Sugar Skulls Set to Compete against in State Rivals, the Arizona Rattlers

May 10, 2024 - Tucson, AZ - Following a much-needed bye week, the Tucson Sugar Skulls are set to square off with the Arizona Rattlers. The Skulls are eager to find themselves in the win column for the second time this season after a 14-day break since their last action on the gridiron. Kickoff on Saturday is scheduled for 6:05 PM MST at the Tucson Arena in Tucson, Arizona. Fresh Legs Without a doubt, starting 1-4 is certainly not what head coach Billy Back had anticipated when he first accepted the job t... Full Story

Four Roadrunners to Compete in the IIHF 2024 Ice Hockey World Championship

May 9, 2024 - Tucson, AZ - Four Tucson Roadrunners skaters are set to participate in the IIHF 2024 Ice Hockey World Championship that begins on Friday, April 10; including Milos Kelemen, Patrick Koch, Max Szuber and Michael Kesselring. Milos Kelemen and Patrik Koch are both playing for Team Slovakia; while Max Szuber joins Team Germany and Michael Kesselring reports for Team USA. Kelemen tallied 16 goals and 16 assists for 32 points in 54 games this season, his second year with the Roadrunners: while pl... Full Story

Roadrunners Finish 2023-24 Regular Season with Most Players Recalled to the NHL

May 8, 2024 - Tucson, AZ- The Tucson Roadrunners finished the 2023-24 regular season with the most recalls to the NHL at 19. Six of them made their NHL debuts with the Arizona Coyotes. The Full List Of Roadrunners Recalled This Season: - Zach Sanford - Jan Jenik - Ben McCartney - Michael Kesselring - Milos Kelemen - Vladislav Kolyachonok - Ryan McGregor - Patrik Koch (Made NHL Debut) - Justin Kirkland - Dylan Guenther - Victor Soderstrom - Steven Kampfer - Matthew Vil... Full Story

• Roadrunners Finish 2023-24 Regular Season with Most Players Recalled to the NHL - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) May 8
• 'Running Through 23-24 - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) May 3
• Franchise Record Playoff Crowd Sends off Roadrunners' 23-24 Season - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) April 27
• Tucson Sugar Skulls Square off against Familiar Foe in Northern Arizona Wranglers in Rematch - Tucson Sugar Skulls (IFL) April 26
• Pacific Division First Round Game 2: Tucson Roadrunners vs. Calgary Wranglers - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) April 26
• Roadrunners Tally 46 Shots in 2-0 Game One Loss to Calgary - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) April 25
• Pacific Division First Round Game 1: Tucson Roadrunners vs. Calgary Wranglers - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) April 24
• Tucson Roadrunners Road Ahead: Road to the Cup Begins - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) April 23
• Tucson Roadrunners Weekend Guide: WhiteOut Is Here - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) April 22
• Conor Geekie Assigned to the Tucson Roadrunners by the Arizona Coyotes - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) April 22
• Conor Geekie Assigned to the Tucson Roadrunners by the Arizona Coyotes - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) April 22
• Roadrunners Finish in Second Place; Will Host Calgary in First Round of Playoffs - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) April 21
• Game #72: Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Jose Barracuda - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) April 20
• Roadrunners Score Four in Third for Sixth-Straight Win - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) April 20
• Gunslingers Find First-Ever IFL Victory, Defeating the Sugar Skulls 60-36 - Tucson Sugar Skulls (IFL) April 19
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Tucson Roadrunners goaltender Matthew Villalta

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May 18	IFL	Vegas at Tucson	9:05 p.m.
May 11	IFL	Arizona 38 at Tucson 32	Final
April 27	IFL	Northern Arizona 34 at Tucson 31	Final
April 26	AHL	Calgary 4 at Tucson 3 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
April 24	AHL	Calgary 2 at Tucson 0 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
April 20	AHL	San Jose 5 at Tucson 4	Final (OT)
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• Tucson Sugar Skulls fall to in-state rival Arizona Rattlers, drop fourth straight - IFL Arizona Daily Star (May 12)
• 'There's a natural rivalry between' Sugar Skulls, Rattlers - IFL Arizona Daily Star (May 11)
• Tucson Roadrunners swept by Calgary in Calder Cup Playoffs - AHL Arizona Daily Star (April 27)
• Tucson Roadrunners F Dylan Guenther goal in 4-3 playoff loss to Calgary - AHL Arizona Daily Star (April 27)
• Photos: the Roadrunners get swept 2-0 in their opening series vs Calgary in the Calder Cup playoffs - AHL Arizona Daily Star (April 27)
• Tucson Roadrunners F Hunter Drew goal cuts Calgary lead to 4-3 in Game 2 of playoff series - AHL Arizona Daily Star (April 27)
• Tucson Roadrunners F Justin Kirkland goal in 4-3 playoff loss to Calgary - AHL Arizona Daily Star (April 27)
• Wranglers sweep Roadrunners in first round of AHL playoffs - AHL Calgary Sun (April 27)
• Youth hockey teams could lose out if Roadrunners move to Tempe - AHL KOLD (April 27)
• Dustin Wolf, Wranglers looking to sweep best-of-three series in Tucson - AHL Calgary Sun (April 25)
• Photos: Tucson opens AHL playoffs with 2-0 loss to Calgary - AHL Arizona Daily Star (April 25)
• Tucson Roadrunners G Matthew Villalta with one of his 33 saves in playoff opener vs. Calgary - AHL Arizona Daily Star (April 25)
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