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San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic: Roadrunners stay just ahead of Barracuda in Sunday 5-4 win

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San Jose Barracuda Braden Hache defenseman (86) and the Tucson Roadrunners forward Jullan Lutz (43) facing off at the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson on Sun Mar 16, 2026 (Tucson Roadrunners photo)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 What was the final outcome of the game on March 15, 2026, and how did the scoring unfold across the three periods? (Tucson won 5‑4 with goals in all three periods. Stats from play breakdown show how the momentum shifted.)

#2 Which players stood out offensively in this matchup—who scored goals or had multiple-point games for each team? (For example, Tucson’s Cameron Hebig, Austin Poganski, and Andrew Agozzino factored prominently on the scoresheet.)

#3 How did special teams (power play and penalty kill) influence the result — were there key goals with the man advantage? (There were several power‑play goals by both sides that impacted momentum.)

#4 How did this game fit into recent history between the Barracuda and Roadrunners — for instance, what was the recent head‑to‑head trend between the teams this season? (Earlier matchups saw a mix of wins and comebacks between them in January–March.)

#5 Were there any officiating or disciplinary moments (penalties, misconduct) that had a notable impact on the flow of the March 15 game? (The box score shows significant penalty minutes and even a misconduct that could shift momentum.)

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

Roadrunners three goal third period, sweep Barracuda 5-4

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San Jose Barracuda vs Tucson Roadrunners on Sunday March 15th at the Tucson Convention Center (via sjbarracuda)

By Madison Montez

Just like last night, Tucson opened up the scoring in the San Jose 5-4 loss. Kevin Cottanuton scored his first of the season to give his team an early 1-0 lead. On a turnover by San Jose, Tucson took advantage and extended their lead to 2-0. Maveric Lamoureux scored his first of the season. With 5 seconds left on their 5 on 3 penalty, San Jose cut into the lead and made it a 2-1 game when Jimmy Huntington scored his fourth powerplay goal of the season.

During the second period, San Jose expoloded. Brendan Hoffman tied the game at 2-2 for his second goal of the season, newly acquired Jett Woo getting the primary assist. Three minutes later, San Jose took their first lead of the game when Lucas Vanroboys scored his first of the season to make it 3-2. San Jose expanded that lead to 4-2 when Quentin Musty scored his fifteenth goal of the season.

To cut into that lead, Daniil But scored his fifteenth goal of the season to make it a 4-3 game. To tie the game at 4-4, Andrew Agozzino scored his fourteenth goal of the season. To take the lead, scoring 3 unanswered goals, Maveric Lamoureux scored his fifth goal of the season to regain their lead.

After the first period, San Jose outshot Tucson twenty two to six. After the second period, San Jose again outshot Tucson, ten to seven. After the third period, San Jose outshot Tucson sixteen to nine.

Coming into today’s game, San Jose was first on the powerplay and fifth on the penalty kill. Tonight, San Jose went 1/4 on the powerplay. As for Tucson, they were fifth on the powerplay and last on the penalty kill. Tonight, Tucson went 0/1 on he powerplay.

Jakub Skarek got his first start for San Jose since January 10th. Skarek, making 17 saves on 22 shots, recorded today’s. For Tucson, Matthew Villalta got the start. Villalta, making 44 saves on 48 shots, recorded today’s win.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Maveric Lamoureux
  2. Jalen Luypen
  3. Austin Poganski

The Barracuda will be back in action on Wednesday for a morning 10:30 matchup against the Coachella Valley Firebirds. The last time these two teams faced off was on Wednesday February 4th where they won 2-1.

Barracuda fall 6-4 to Tucson Roadrunners

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San Jose Barracuda vs Tucson Roadrunners at the Tucson Convention Center Arena on Saturday March 14th via (sjbarracuda/instagram)

By Madison Montez

On the first shot of the game, Cameron Hebig scored his 19th goal of the season to put the Tucson Roadrunners up 1-0 early. This would be the first goal in San Jose’s 6-4 loss. The number eighth ranked powerplay unit got to work when Nolan Allan was called for a two minute penalty for cross checking.

Austin Poganski scored his fourth powerplay goal of the season to extend Tucson’s lead to 2-0. 22 seconds later, San Jose’s Filip Bystedt cut into that lead, scoring his 17th goal of the season to make it a 2-1 game. With 25 seconds left in the first period, Daniil But scored his 13th of the season to make it a 3-1 game.

Five seconds into the second period, San Jose’s Quentin Musty scored his 14th of the season to cut Tucson’s lead to 3-2. Two minutes later, Colin White tied the game at 3-3, scoring his 12th of the season. To take the lead late, Filip Bystedt scored his second of the night to give them their first 4-3 lead.

Two minutes into the last frame, Andrew Agozzino tied the game at 4-4. To take their lead back late in the game, Andrew Agozzino scored his second of the game to take a 5-4 lead.To seal the win, Daniil But scored an empty net goal, his second goal this game.

After the first period, Tucson outshot San Jose 18-5. After the second period, San Jose outshot Tucson eleven to eight. After the third period, Tucson outshot San Jose 13-11.

Coming into Saturday night’s game, San Jose was first on the powerplay with a 24.3% and third shorthanded, with an 81.7%. In Saturday night’s game, San Jose went 1/4. As for Tucson they were eighth on the powerplay with a 19.7% and last shorthanded, with a 74.2%. In Saturday night’s game, Tucson went 2/6.

The goalie matchup looked a little different in Saturday night’s game. For San Jose, Gabriel Carriere got the start. In Carriere’s last game, he recorded the win against the Calgary Wranglers on February 25th. Saturday night, making 33 saves on 38 shots, Carriere recorded the loss. For Tucson, Jaxon Stauber got the start. In Stauber’s last game, he recorded the loss in overtime against the Henderson Silver Knights on March 11th. Saturday night, making 23 saves on 27 shots, Stauber recorded the win.

The Barracuda will be back in action Sunday, wrapping up a quick two game roadtrip. San Jose will be looking to split the series.

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic: Musty, Halttunen, and Giles goals get by Milwaukee 3-1

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San Jose Barracuda center Colin White (16) attempts to get the puck past Milwaukee Admirals goaltender Matthew Murray (32) at Panther Arena in Milwaukee on Sat Mar 7, 2026 (Milwaukee Admirals photo)

Marko Ukalovic on the San Jose Barracuda podcast:

#1 How did Quentin Musty create space to score the Barracuda’s opening goal in the first period?

#2 What role did Noah Beck and Colin White play in setting up Quentin Musty’s goal?

#3 How did Kasper Halttunen’s third-period goal change the momentum of the game for the Barracuda?

#4 What defensive support did Braden Hache provide before assisting on Kasper Halttunen’s goal?

#5 How did Patrick Giles secure the win with the empty-net goal late in the third period?

Marko Ukalovic is a San Jose Barracuda podcaster at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Barracuda sweep Admirals 3-1, extending to a 3 game win streak

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San Jose Barracuda vs Milwaukee Admirals on Saturday March 7th at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena (via sjbarracuda/instagram)

By Madison Montez

San Jose’s Quentin Musty stayed hot, giving the Barracuda an early 1-0 lead 7 minutes into the opening frame. This would be San Jose’s first lead in their 3-1 win. Musty with his thirteenth goal of the season and Noah Beck registering the primary assist and Colin White registering the secondary assist. With less than a minute left in the first, Milwaukee draws two penalties and led to a 5-3 powerplay. With the powerplay opportuity, Austin Roest scored his first AHL goal.

With 3:44 left in the game, Kasper Halttunen scored his eleventh goal of the season to give San Jose their lead back. Braden Hache gets the lone assist. To seal the win, Patrick Giles scores an empty net goal to make it a 3-1 score.

After the first period, Milwaukee domimanted San Jose, outshooting them thirteen to six. After the second period San Jose outshot Milwaukee thirteen to seven. After the third period, San Jose outshot Milwaukee ten to seven.

Special teams played an important piece in today’s game. Coming into today’s game, San Jose was first on the powerplay and fourth shorthanded in the Pacific Divison. For Milwaukee, they came first on the powerplay and third shorthanded in the Central Divison. Tonight, San Jose went 0/2 while Milwaukee went 1/3.

The goaltending matchup tonight was Laurent Brossiot for San Jose and Matt Murray again for Milwaukee. Making 26 saves on 28 shots, Brossoit recorded tonights win. Making 26 saves on 28 shots, Murray recorded tonights loss.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Kasper Halttunen
  2. Austin Roest
  3. Laurent Brossoit

The Barracuda will be back in action on Wednesday where they will once again host the San Diego Gulls for a one game series. The last time these two teams faced off was this past Wednesday where the Barracuda won 3-2. Patrick Giles, Quentin Musty, and Oliver Wahlstrom all scored in the win.

Barracuda start trip with 4-1 win against Admirals

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San Jose Barracuda vs Milwaukee Admirals on Friday March 6th at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena (via sjbaracuda/instagram)

By Madison Montez

Milwaukee got out to an early start getting a 1-0 lead in the first period. This would be the first goal scored in San Jose’s 4-1 win. Shawn Element of the Admirals getting his third goal of the season just eight minutes into the starting frame. Receiving a pass from Filip Bystedt, San Jose’s Quentin Musty tied the game at 1-1. Musty with his eleventh goal of the season.

Taking their first lead of the game, Oliver Wahlstrom scored his twenty first goal of the season to make it a 2-1 San Jose lead. To extend that lead even further, Quentin Musty scored his second of the game to make it a 3-1 lead for San Jose. Luca Cagnoni made it a 4-1 game late in the third period, scoring his seventh of the season.

After the first period, San Jose outshot Milwaukee ten to eight. After the second period, San Jose outshot Milwaukee fourteen to seven. After the third period, San Jose outshot Milwaukee thirteen to ten.

Coming into tonight’s game, San Jose was first in the Pacific Division while Milwaukee was also first in the Central Division on the powerplay. Shorthanded, San Jose was fourth in the Pacific Division while Milwaukee was third in the Central Division. Tonight, San Jose went 0/3. For Milwaukee, they also went 0/3.

Matt Davis got his second AHL start. Making 14 saves on 15 shots, Davis recorded tonights win. Matthew Murray was the starting goaltender for Milwaukee tonight. Making 25 saves on 28 shots, Murray recorded tonight’s loss.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Quentin Musty
  2. Nolan Allan
  3. Shawn Element

The Barracuda will be back in action tomorrow against this same Milwaukee Admirals team at 4pm. San Jose will be looking to sweep the series against the Admirals.

San Jose Barracuda podast Madison Montez: Barracuda open two game set with Admirals tonight

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Back up goaltender Matt Davis (34) congratulates San Jose Barracuda starting goalie Laurent Brossoit (93) after a win over the San Diego Gulls at Tech CU Arena in San Jose on Wed Mar 4, 2026 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Madison Montez:

#1 How did Filip Bystedt contribute offensively for the San Jose Barracuda in their March 4 game against the San Diego Gulls?

#2 What role did defenseman Luca Cagnoni play on the Barracuda blue line during the March 4 matchup with the Gulls?

#3 Did Igor Chernyshov record any points or key scoring chances for the Barracuda in the game versus the Gulls on March 4?

#4 How effective was Jimmy Huntington in generating offense or shots on goal for San Jose during the March 4 contest?

#5 What impact did rookie forward Quentin Musty have on the Barracuda’s attack against the Gulls in the March 4 game?

Madison Montez is a San Jose Barracuda beat writer at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Barracuda hold on late to take down Gulls in 3-2 win

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San Jose Barracuda forward Igor Chernyshov (#92) attempts a shot on net as San Diego Gulls defenseman Nikolas Brouillard defends on the play at Tech CU Arena on Wednesday MAR 4, 2026. (San Jose Barracuda)

By Marko Ukalovic

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Barracuda jumped out to a three-goal lead and then hung on at the end to defeat the San Diego Gulls 3-2 on Wednesday evening at Tech CU Arena.

San Jose has won four out its last five games and has taken over sole possession of third place in the Pacific Divison. San Diego has lost four of their last five games.

San Jose (32-16-2-2-68 points) drew first blood early in the first period. Lucas Carlsson sent a puck down low behind the net. Kasper Halttunen’s wrap around attempt went right to the stick of Patrick Giles who roofed a backhander into an open net as Gulls goalie Calle Clang had no idea where the puck was. Giles seventh goal of the season came at the 3:09 mark.

Clang was injured and appeared to have suffered a lower body injury with 12:04 remaining in the period. He left the ice on his own power and was replaced by backup goalie Tomas Suchanek who made his ninth appearance of the season.

San Jose doubled its lead with 24 seconds remaining in the period. Giles intercepted a clearing attempt by San Diego along the right board. Giles found Quentin Musty and the rookie forward slid a backhander past Suchanek for his 10th goal of the season.

San Diego (24-17-8-4-60 points) wasn’t able to generate many quality chances during the period as Cuda goalie Laurent Brossoit stopped all eight shots he faced in the opening frame.

A scoreless second period had San Jose hold San Diego to just five shots despite the Gulls having a power play opportunity. The Barracuda outshot the Gulls 12-5 in the middle frame.

The Barracuda scored its third unanswered goal early in the third period. Igor Chernyshov started a counterattack at center ice that led to a two-on-one odd man rush. Filip Bystedt sent a cross-ice pass over to Oliver Wahlstrom who tapped the puck into an open net for his team leading 20th goal of the season at the 2:22 mark.

San Diego spoiled Brossoit’s shutout bid over three minutes later. Sasha Pastujov found Tristan Luneau in the slot and the Gulls defenseman lifted a backhander past Brossoit for his fifth goal of the season at the 5:42 mark.

The Gulls made it a one goal game when Tyson Hinds scored his fourth goal of the season at the 13:27 mark. Judd Caulfield skated out from behind the net and ran into Hinds. The Gulls defenseman collected the puck and beat Brossoit with a wrist shot.

Brossoit (12-5-1) finished the game stopping 20 of the 22 he faced to earn his 12th win of the season. Suchanek made 24 saves on 26 shots in relief of Clang.

GAME NOTES: San Jose finished 0-for-1 on the power play. San Diego went 0-for-2.

The Three Stars of the Game: 1) Wahlstrom 2) Halttunen 3) Giles.

UP NEXT: San Jose travels out to the Midwest to take on the Milwaukee Admirals in a two-game weekend series on Friday March 6th at 5:00pm at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic: Roadrunners shoot the lights out in 6-4 win over Barracuda Sunday

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San Jose Barracuda forward Jimmy Huntington (40) picked an assist against the Tucson Roadrunners at Tech CU in San Jose on Sun Mar 1, 2026 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukaloivc:

#1 How did Filip Bystedt’s performance influence the Barracuda’s scoring balance in the game against the Roadrunners?

#2 Did Jimmy Huntington contribute offensively or on the forecheck, and how did that impact San Jose’s momentum?

#3 Which defensive plays by Lucas Carlsson stood out in the Barracuda’s effort to shut down Tucson’s attack?

#4 How effective was Jimmy Hunington in the faceoff circle and transition play throughout the matchup?

#5 What role did Quentin Musty’s presence have on the Barracuda’s power play opportunities or puck possession?

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

Roadrunners stun Barracuda with third period comeback in 6-4 win

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San Jose Barracuda forward Anthony Vincent engages in a fight with Tucson Roadrunners forward Sam Lipkin during the first period at Tech CU Arena on Sunday MAR 1, 2026. (San Jose Barracuda)

by Marko Ukalovic

SAN JOSE — The Tucson Roadrunners scored three unanswered goals in the third period en route to a 6-4 comeback win over the San Jose Barracuda on Sunday evening at Tech CU Arena.

San Jose had its three-game winning streak snapped and lost for the first time in regulation when scoring four goals. Tucson has won two of its past three games and has earned points in five of the six games against the Barracuda.

Roadrunners defenseman Scott Perunovich scored the game winning goal on a breakaway with 2:32 remaining in the third period. Perunovich scored his sixth goal of the season as he was set up by Jack Ricketts and Dmitri Simashev.

Tucson (24-20-8-0-56 points) drew first blood early in the first period with an even strength goal. Ty Tullio led a counterattack into San Jose’s zone. Sam Lipkin found Michal Kunc along the right flank who blasted a one-timer past Cuda goalie Matt Davis for his fifth goal at the 5:34 mark.

San Jose (31-16-2-2-65-points) responded with an even strength goal near the halfway mark of the opening frame. Donovan Houle made a drop pass over to Jimmy Huntington at the blueline. Huntington skated into the middle before rifling a wrist shot past Roadrunners goalie Jaxson Stauber to the short side for his 11th goal of the season at the 8:53 mark. Nolan Allan received the secondary assist.

The Barracuda gained its first lead with a power play goal late in the period. Huntington centered a pass from behind the goal line out to Lucas Carlsson who beat Stauber through the five hole with a one-timer from in between the faceoff circles for his 12th goal of the season at the 13:32 mark. Egor Afanasyev received the secondary assist.

Huntington earned a “Gordy Howe” hat trick in the first period when he got into a scrap with Kevin Connauton at the 14:42 mark.

Huntington scored his second goal of the game with San Jose’s second goal on the man advantage early in the second period. Luca Cagnoni’s shot from the top of the point was redirected through the five-hole of Stauber by Huntington for his 12th goal of the season at the 1:33 mark.

The Roadrunners made it a one-goal game with a power play goal near the halfway mark of the middle frame. Perunovich found Daniil But along the left boards. But skated around to the slot and fired a wrist shot past Davis for his 10th goal of the season at the 8:23 mark.

Tucson evened the game with its second unanswered goal of the period. Cameron Hebig scored his 17th goal of the season when he beat Davis with a shot from the right slot to the short side at the 12:47 mark. Austin Poganski Montana Onyebuchi recorded assists on the play.

Anthony Vincent regained the lead for San Jose just under two minutes later. Kyle Crnkovic stripped the puck off of Maveric Lamoureaux from behind the Roadrunners net. Crnkovic centered the puck over to Vincent who needed three tries for his seventh goal of the season as Stauber initially stopped his first two attempts from point-blank range.

But scored his second goal of the game as he evened it up at four a piece early in the third period. But flipped a shot in from the point the air through a sea of traffic that found its way past Davis and into the back of the net. But’s 11th goal of the season came at the 7:07 mark.

Kevin Rooney iced the game with an empty net goal at the 18:35 mark, his 12th of the season.

Stauber (10-11-5) finished the game stopping 28 of the 32 saves to earn the victory. Davis (0-1-0), who made his AHL debut after being called up from the ECHL’s Wichita Thunder, made 31 saves on 36 saves in the losing effort.

GAME NOTES: San Jose finished 2-for-2 on the power play. Tucson went 1-for-4.

The Three Stars of the Game: 1) Huntington 2) But 3) Perunovich.

UP NEXT: San Jose concludes their three-game homestand against the San Diego Gulls on Wednesday March 4th at 7:00pm at Tech CU Arena.