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Barracuda fall to Henderson Knights 4-1

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San Jose Barracuda vs Henderson Silver Knights on Saturday February 14th at Tech Cu Arena (via sjbarracuda/flickr)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE- On a lucky bounce, Henderson was the first to get on the board. Henderson’s Sloan Satvik got his fourth of the season to lead 1-0. Shorthanded, Henderson extended their lead to 2-0 after Dylan Coghlan scored his 11th of the season.

Avoiding the shutout, Mattias Havelid scored his third of the season. To make it 4-1, Silver Knight Tanner Laczynski scored his 14th of the season. Brandon Hickey, who was coming out of the penalty box, registered the lone assist. To cut the lead in half, Donavan Houle scored his second goal of the season.

After the first period, San Jose outshot Henderson 12-11. After the second period, San Jose outshot Henderson again, this time 11-8. After the third period, Henderson outshot San Jose 12-8. In total, Henderson outshot San Jose 31 to 30.

Both teams went to the penalty box during Saturday night’s game. Henderson, who scored a shorthanded goal, came into Saturday night’s game seventh shorthanded and also seventh on the advantage. They had one opportunties on the powerplay and scored no times. For San Jose, who didn’t score any special teams goals, came into the game fifth shorthanded and first on the advantage. They had four opportunities on the powerplay and scored no times.

For San Jose, Gabriel Carriere was the starting goalie. Making 25 saves on 29 shots, Carriere recorded the loss. For Henderson, Carl Lindom was the starting goalie. Making 27 saves on 28 shots, Lindbom recorded the win.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Kai Uchacz
  2. Dylan Coghlan
  3. Mattias Havelid

The Barracuda will be back in action, Sunday, against this same Henderson team. Looking to split the series against the Silver Knights.

San Jose Barracuda podcast Madison Montez: Barracuda can’t get past Canucks in 2-1 loss

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Abbottsford Canucks forward Jonathan Lekkerimaki (23) looks to take the puck on net as San Jose goaltender Gabriel Carriere (35) defends away from Lekkerimaki at Rogers Forum in Abbotsford BC on Sat Feb 7, 2026 (Abbottsford Canucks photo)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Madison Montez:

#1 How did the Abbotsford Canucks end up winning the game 2-1 against the San Jose Barracuda, and who scored the key goals?

#2 What impact did goaltender Nikita Tolopilo have on the outcome of the game, and how many shots did he stop?

#3 What challenges did the Barracuda face during the game, such as injuries or penalties, that may have influenced their performance?

#4 How did this result affect the Barracuda’s recent performance streak and Abbotsford’s momentum going into the All-Star break?

#5 Which period saw the Barracuda’s lone goal, and who scored it to make the game close late?

Madison Montez filled in for Marko Ukalovic on the San Jose Barracuda podcast heard Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Barracuda fall to Canucks 2-1

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San Jose Barracuda vs Abbotsford Canucks on Saturday February 7th at Rogers Forum in Abbotsford BC (via Abbotsford Canucks/flickr)

By Madison Montez

Abbotsford’s Danila Klimovich gave Abbotsford the early 1-0 lead, 4 minutes into the first period. Abbotsford extended their lead to 2-0 after Ty Mueller scored his ninth goal of the season in the second period. Avoiding the shutout, San Jose’s Igor Chernysov scored his thirteenth of the season to make it a 2-1 game.

After the first period, San Jose outshot Abbotsford Canucks eleven to eight. After the second period, San Jose outshot Abbotsford eleven to nine. After the third period, San Jose outshot Abbotsford eighteen to eight.

Both teams had a chance to show their special teams. San Jose had four opportunities and came into the game first on the powerplay and fifth on the penalty kill. Abbotsford had four opportunities and came into the game fourth on the powerplay and ninth on the penalty kill.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Nikita Tolopilo
  2. Ty Mueller
  3. Danila Klimovich

Laurent Brossoit got the start for San Jose, Brossoit is coming off of a 38 save win against the Calgary Wranglers. Making 23 saves on 25 shots, Brossoit recorded the loss. For Abbotford, Nikita Tolopilo got the start, now starting in back to back games, Tolopilo is coming off of a 23 save loss last night against San Jose. Making 39 saves on 40 shots, Tolopilo recorded the win.

The Barracuda will be back in action after the All Star Classic on Saturday February 14th where they will host the Henderson Silver Knights for a two game series on the 14th and 15th. The last time these two teams faced off was last season on Wednesday April 10th where they won 3-1.

Barracuda 7-3 comeback win against Canucks

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San Jose Barracuda vs Abbotsford Canucks on Friday February 6th at Rogers Forum (via Abbotsford Canucks/flickr)

By Madison Montez

After a scoreless first period, Abbotsford’s Arshdeep Bains scored his sixth of the season to give the Canucks a second period 1-0 lead. Jimmy Huntington scored his ninth of the season to tie the game at 1-1. Less than a minute later, Jonathan Lekkerimaki was given a penalty shot and scored to take back the lead, now 2-1. Oliver Wahlstrom tied the game for the Barracuda again, scoring his thirteenth of the season.

To take their third lead of the game, Abbotsford’s Victor Mancini scored his third goal of the season to make it a 3-2 game. Coming out of the penalty box, Egor Afanasyev used his speed and tied the game once again at 3-3. Getting a shot off of Tolpilo, San Jose took their first lead of the game with Afanasyev scoring his second of the period. Two minutes later, Nolan Allan extended the lead, making it 5-3. To score his second of the season, Braden Hache scored an empty net goal to extend the score to 6-3. To seal the win, Anthony Vincent scored his fourth of the season to make it 7-3.

After the first period, both teams had six shots on goal. After the second period, the period where four goals were scored total, San Jose outshot Abbotsford seven to six. After the third, both teams had eleven shots on goal.

Both teams had opportunities to show their special teams in tonights game. For San Jose, they had 1 opportunity and came into the game first on the power-play and fifth on the penalty kill. For Abbotsford, they had four opportunities and came into the game, third on the power-play and last on the penalty kill.

Gabriel Carriere got the start for San Jose after coming off of a 22 save win against the Calgary Wranglers on January 31st. In tonight’s game, Carriere made 20 saves and recorded the win. For Abbotsford, Nikita Tolopilo is coming off of a 26 save win against the Laval Rocket. In tonight’s game, Tolopilo made 17 saves and recorded the loss.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Jimmy Huntington
  2. Egor Afanasyev
  3. Victor Mancini

The Barracuda will be back in action tomorrow against this same Abbotsford Canucks team. San Jose will be looking to sweep the series.

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San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda have explosive 7-2 game against Wranglers

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Calgary Wranglers defenseman Nick Cicek (41) tries to put the stop on San Jose Barracuda defenseman Nolan Allan (7) and center Colin White (16) who crash the net at Tech CU in San Jose on Sat Jan 31, 2026 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

San Jose Barracuda Marko Ukalovic:

#1 How did Filip Bystedt impact the Barracuda’s offensive performance against the Wranglers on Jan. 31?

#2 What role did Cam Lund play in generating scoring chances or goals for the Barracuda in the Saturday matchup?

#3 Did Nolan Allan’s defensive play help limit Calgary’s scoring opportunities during the game, and how effective was he on the back end?

#4 How did Donavan Houle contribute offensively or on special teams for San Jose against the Wranglers?

#5 Was Anthony Vincent involved in any key plays (goal, assist, penalty kill, power play) that influenced the Barracuda’s result on Saturday night?

Marko Ukalovic does the San Jose Barracuda podcasts each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda open two game set with Calgary Friday at Tech CU

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San Jose Barracuda forward Igor Chernyshov (92), Bakersfield Condors goaltender Connor Ungar (40) and defenseman Riley Stillman (61) anticipate the puck at Tech CU Sat Jan 24, 2026 (photo by San Jose Barracuda)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 The Barracuda forward Filip Bystedt has been one of San Jose’s leading point producers this season — how will Calgary’s defense try to contain him?

#2 Igor Chernyshov has shown scoring upside for the Barracuda — will he be a key offensive threat early in this matchup?

#3 Quentin Musty has been contributing offensively how will he be matched against Calgary’s top defenders to generate offense?

#4 Barracuda defenseman Luca Cagnoni has shown playmaking ability from the back end — can he help control the pace and breakout plays against the Wranglers?

#5 Who starts in goal for San Jose Friday night, and can that netminder steal moments against a Calgary team looking to tilt the momentum? (Roster trend: Skarek and Carriere are the Barracuda’s primary goalies this season.)

Join Marko Ukalovic does the San Jose Barracuda podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Barracuda fall to FireBirds 4-3

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San Jose Barracuda vs Coachella Valley Firebirds on Wednesday January 21st at Acrisure Arena (via Coachella Valley Firebirds/flickr)

By Madison Montez

Coachella Valley got an early 1-0 lead after Tyson Jugnauth scored his sixth of the season, 1 minute into the game. This would be the first of four goals scored by Coachella in the 4-3 game. Coachella added onto that lead, making it 2-0, Carson Rehkopf scoring his sixth of the season.

San Jose cut the lead into half to start the second period. Colin White scored his third powerplay goal of the season. Oliver Wahlstrom tied the game at 2-2 after the Firebirds lost and overturned the puck. Carson Rehkopf scored his second of the game to regain their lead to 3-2. To complete the hat trick, Carson Rehkopf scored his third of the season to extend their lead to 4-2.

Cutting the lead to 4-3, Cam Lund scored his sixth of the season with 5 minutes left in the game.

After the first period, San Jose outshot Coachella Valley eleven to seven. After the second period, San Jose outshot Coachella Valley eight to five. After the third period, San Jose outshot Coachella Valley ten to six.

Both teams had chances to show their special teams units. Coming into tonight’s game, San Jose was first on the powerplay and second to last on the penalty kill. For Coachella Valley, they came in 6th on the powerplay and fifth on the penalty kill. In tonight’s game, San Jose went 1/3 and Coachella went 0/2.

Laurent Broissiot got the start for San Jose and Victor Östman got the start for Coachella Valley. Making 14 saves on 18 shots, Broissiot recorded the loss. Making 26 saves on 29 shots, Osman recorded the win.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Carson Rehkopf
  2. Gustav Olofsson
  3. Tyson Jugnauth

The Barracuda will be back in action on Saturday November 24th against the Bakersfield Condors. The last time these two teams faced off was earlier this month on January 3rd where they fell 2-1 in a shootout.

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda prepare for Firebirds Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena

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Tucson Roadrunners right winger Ty Tullio (17) and the San Jose Barracuda forward Patrick Giles (54) pursue the hockey puck at the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson on Sat Jan 17, 2026 (Tucson Roadrunners photo)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 Igor Chernyshov has been one of San Jose’s top scorers this season — how will he match up against the Firebirds’ defense, and can he produce offensively again


#2 Quentin Musty’s creative instincts on the wing could be key — how will he create scoring opportunities against Coachella Valley’s defensive structure?


#3 Filip Bystedt has been a steady presence down the middle — can he control the puck and generate chances to help San Jose stay competitive?


#4 As a dynamic defenseman contributing offensively, how will Luca Cagnoni influence the pace of play and contribute in key situations?


#5 With San Jose facing a potent Firebirds offense, which Barracuda goalie will start and how effectively can they keep the score close?

Join Marko Ukalovic for the San Jose Barracuda podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Barracuda podcast Bridget Whitaker: Barracuda split weekend series with Roadrunners in Tucson

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San Jose Barracuda defenseman Lucas Carlsson (32) attempts to put the puck on net against Tucson Roadrunners goaltender Jaxson Stauber (30) with teammate center Cameron Hebig behind the net and the Barracuda forward Cam Lund (46) at the Tucson Convention Center on Sat Jan 17, 2026 (photo by the Tucson Roadrunners)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Bridget Whitaker:

#1 What are your thoughts on how the Barracuda handled this series against the Roadrunners?

#2 What’s the biggest thing the Barracuda can carry forward from this game into the next one?

#3 Who stood out to you for the Barracuda on Saturday?

#4 How important was the team’s patience in a game where they didn’t lead until late?

#5 What does a comeback win like this say about this group?

Bridget Whitaker is a San Jose Barracuda podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Barracuda win overtime thriller against Roadrunners 4-3

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San Jose Barracuda vs Tucson Roadrunners on Saturday January 17th at Tucson Convention Center Arena (via tucson roadrunners/flickr)

By Madison Montez

Tucson was the first on the board, the first of four goals in Saturday’s 4-3 overtime victory for the San Jose Barracuda over the Tucson Roadrunners. Noel Nordh scoring his third powerplay goal of the season, after Anthony Vincent took a two minute high stick penalty. T

o tie the game at one to one, Filip Bystedt scored his fifth powerplay goal of the season. Tucson quickly got their lead back, now 2-1 after Maveric Lamooureux scored two minutes after Bystedt did. Tying the game at two to two, Colin White scored his ninth of the season.

Beating Stauber through the five hole, Jimmy Huntington scored his sixth goal of the season to take a 3-2 lead, their first of the game. Dmtri Simashev scored his fifth of the season to tie the game at 3-3. With 28 seconds left in the overtime period, Egor Afanasyev was the hero, scoring his sixth goal of the season.

After the first period, although being down 1-0, San Jose outshot Tucson eleven to seven. After the second period, shots were even, seven by both teams. To end the game, San Jose outshot Tucson 40-22.

Both teams got a shot to show their special team units. For San Jose, they came into tonight’s game, second on the powerplay and second to las t on the penalty kill. They went 2 for 4. For Tucson, they came into tonight’s game, sixth on the powerplay and seventh on the penalty kill. They went 1 for 3.

Laurent Brossiot made his debut in a Barracuda sweater. Making 19 saves on 22 shots, he recorded his first win with San Jose. Jaxson Stauber got the start for Tucson. Making 36 saves on 40 shots, he recorded the loss.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Egor Afansyev
  2. Dmitri Simashev
  3. Jimmy Huntington

The Barracuda will be back in action on Wednesday January 21st against the Coachella Valley Firebirds at Acrisure Arena. The last time these two teams faced off was on December 17th where they fell 4-2. Oliver Wahlstrom and Filip Bystedt scored in the loss.