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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.

Barracuda fall to Roadrunners 4-2 to start roadtrip

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San Jose Barracuda vs Tucson Roadrunners on Friday January 16th at Tucson Convention Center Arena (via tucson roadrunners/flickr)

By Madison Montez

The San Jose Barracuda lost by a two goal margin to the Tucson Roadrunners at the Tucson Convention Center 4-2 on Friday night.

In the first period after a goal was overturned, the Roadrunners were the first to get on the board. Miko Matikka, who scored his third of the season, gave his team the first lead of the night. With three seconds left on their first powerplay opportunity, Kaper Halttunen scored his fourth powerplay goal to tie the game at one to one.

In second period action, Egor Afanasyev winning a puck battle in the offensive zone, set up Ethan Cardwell to help the Barracuda take their first lead of the game, two to one. Cardwell with his seventh of the season. Ricocheting off the shot by Cameron Hebig, Tucson tied the game at two to two in the second period.

In the third period the Roadrunners offense beating Carriere on the far side, Austin Poganski scored his ninth of the season to give Tucson the lead for the second time this game. Ben McCartney put the cherry on top, scoring an empty net goal with 1 minute and 30 seconds left.

After the first period of play, Tucson outshot San Jose 7-6. After the second period of play, San Jose took the lead and outshot Tucson 12-9. And to end the game, both teams shot an even nine shots.

Special Teams:

Both teams had early chances to show their special teams, San Jose taking advantage of their first powerplay opportunity. Coming into Friday night’s game, San Jose came in second on the powerplay and second to last on the penalty kill. For Tucson, they came into Friday night’s game, seventh on the powerplay and sixth on the penalty kill. San Jose went 1 for 4 while Tucson went 0 for 1.

Goalies:

For San Jose, Gabriel Carriere got the start and for Tucson, Matthew Villalta got the start. Making 21 saves on 24 shots, Carriere recorded the loss, his record now moves to 9-7-3-1. Making 25 saves on 27 shots Villalta recorded the, his record now moves to 12-5-0-1.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Austin Poganski
  2. Cameron Hebig
  3. Miko Matikka

The Barracuda will be back in action Saturday, wrapping up a two game series against this Tucson team with a 7:00pm PT faceoff. The next time these two teams will face off is in March.

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda on two game win streak looking for number 3 Friday in Tucson

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San Jose Barracuda forward Lucas Vanroboys (67) gets into it with the Bakersfield Condors defenseman Mason Millman (78) at Tech CU in San Jose on Sat Jan 10, 2026 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Uklovic:

#1 How will Filip Bystedt’s offensive impact translate to this road matchup in Tucson starting Fri Jan 16th?

#2 Can Quentin Musty create matchup problems for Tucson’s penalty kill?

#3 What kind of night do the Barracuda expect from defender Luca Cagnoni on both ends of the ice?

#4 Will goaltender Jakub Skarek be able to weather Tucson’s attacking forwards early in the first period?

#5 How will the Barracuda depth forwards like Colin White or Patrick Giles contribute on special teams?

Join Marko for the San Jose Barracuda podcast each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Barracuda snap losing streak against Condors, win 4-3 in overtime; Win is San Jose’s second this week

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San Jose Barracuda vs Bakersfield Condors on Saturday January 10th at Tech CU Arena (via sjbarracuda/flickr)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE–It took overtime to do it but the San Jose Barracuda defeated the Bakersfield Condors in overtime 4-3 at Tech CU in San Jose on Saturday night.

Scoring:

Putting pressure in the Condor’s zone and good passing by Giles and Havelid, San Jose was the first on the board. After rushing into the zone, Ethan Cardwell put the Barracuda up 1-0 for his fifth of the season. Taking advantage of their first powerplay opportunity, Quentin Musty scored his 7th PPG of the season to put the Barracuda up 2-0. To cut the Barracuda lead in half, Josh Samanski scored his 7th goal of the season.

Making it past two defensemen, Viljami Marjala scored to even the score at 2-2 in the second period. To take the 3-2 lead, James Hamblin scored a little over thirty seconds after Marjala.

To tie the game at 3-3, Cam Lund scored his fifth of the season, 6 minutes into the third period. After a scoreless rest of the third period, the game went into overtime. Ethan Cardwell was the hero, scoring with 2:18 left in the 5 minute overtime period.

SOG:

After 20 minutes of play, San Jose outshot Bakersfield 9 to 7. After 40 minutes of play, and taking the lead, Bakersfield outshot San Jose , 14 to 10. And to end the game, San Jose outshot Bakersfield , 11 to 5.

Special Teams:

Coming into tonight’s game, San Jose has a powerplay percentage of 24.8% (4th in the league) and a penalty kill percentage of 76.1% (31st in the league). They had five opportunities and took advantage of one. For Bakersfield, they’re coming into tonight’s game with a powerplay percentage of 26.1% (2nd in the league) and a penalty kill percentage of 79.9 (21st in the league). They had four opportunties and weren’t able to take advantage of any.

Goalies:

For San Jose, Jakub Skarek got the start. Making 16 saves on 19 shots, Skarek was replaced in the third period. Gabriel Carriere came into the game at the start of the third period, making 5 saves on 5 shots. For Bakersfield, Matt Tompkins got the start. Making 27 saves on 30 shots, Tompkins recorded the loss. His record now moves to 10-6-3-1.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Cam Lund
  2. James Hamlin
  3. Ethan Cardwell

The Barracuda will be back in action on Friday January 16th, visiting the Tucson Roadrunners for their third matchup of the season. The last time these two teams faced off was on Saturday December 6th where they fell 6-2. Jack Thompson and Cam Lund with the two goals in that game.

Barracuda win 3-2 in 7 round shootout

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San Diego Gulls vs San Jose Barracuda on Wednesday January 7th at Pechanga Arena (via sdgulls/flickr)

By Madison Montez

Scoring:

The San Jose Barracuda got a narrow win over the San Diego Gulls 3-2 in a seven round shootout in San Diego on Wednesday night. Colin White opened up the scoring to give the Barracuda an early 1-0 lead. White now has goals in back to back games, scoring his second powerplay goal of the season. Yegor Sidorov tied the game at 1-1 four minutes into the second period. With four minutes left of the game, Colin White scored his second of the night to extend the San Jose lead to 2-1. Picking up a loose recocheted puck, Matthew Philips tied the game at 2-2 with 53 seconds left in the game. After a scoreless overtime period and a seven round shootout, Cam Lund was the hero scoring the shootout.

SOG:

After the first period, although San Jose had the lead, both teams had ten shots each. After the second period, San Diego, who tied the game in the second period, outshot San Jose twelve to seven. After the third period and to end the game, San Jose outshot San Diego nine to five.

Penalties:

Both teams were able to show their special teams in tonight’s game. Coming into tonight’s game, San Jose went 1 for 2 with Colin White scoring his second of the season. For San Diego, they went 0 for 3, one of those being a five minute powerplay that San Jose was able to kill off. Stastically, San Jose came into the game second on the powerplay and ninth on the penalty kill. For San Diego, they came into the game ninth on the powerplay and first on the penalty kill.

Goalies:

Jakub Skarek got the start for San Jose while Calle Clang got the start for San Diego. Jakub Skarek, who made 26 saves on 28 shots, recorded the win. His record now moves to 10-5-0-1. Calle Clang, who made 28 saves on 30 shots, recorded the loss. His record now moves to 5-1-2-1.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Jakub Skarek
  2. Matthew Phillips
  3. Yegor Sidorov

The Barracuda will be in action on Saturday January 10th against the Bakersfield Condors at 7pm. This will be their first home game of 2026.

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda take on Gulls in San Diego on Wednesday night

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San Jose Barracuda center Conlin White (16) tries to put the puck in the net against the Bakersfield Condors goaltender Connor Ungar (40) at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield on Sat Jan 3, 2026 (Bakersfield Condors photo)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 With multiple scoring options like Quentin Musty and Oliver Wahlstrom on the roster, who’s most likely to make an impact offensively?

#2 Will Matt Davis, Gabriel Carriere, or Jakub Skarek get the start, and how might that influence San Jose’s defensive performance?

#3 San Jose’s power play has been strong this season — can they convert and seize momentum early?

#4 With names like Luca Cagnoni and Mattias Havelid, which defensive pairing will shut down the Gulls’ top forwards?

#5 With John McCarthy behind the Barracuda bench, will lineup decisions — like forward combinations or goalie choice — be the key to neutralizing San Diego’s attack?

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