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San Jose Barracuda podcast Lincoln Juarez: Barracuda come away with a strong finish to defeat Canucks 4-2 Sunday

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San Jose Barracuda forward Donavon Houle (83) takes a slap shot while teammate forward Lucas Vanroboys (67) and Abbottsford Canucks defenceman Joe Arntsen (3) watches at Tech CU Arena in San Jose on Sun Mar 22, 2026 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1How did San Jose’s strong third-period play influence the outcome of the game? (In recent matchups, they’ve scored multiple late goals, including a five-goal third period in a 7–3 win.)

#2 What defensive breakdowns by Abbotsford contributed to San Jose’s scoring surge late in the game? (San Jose capitalized heavily in the third period, suggesting defensive lapses.)

#3 Which players stood out as key contributors for San Jose, and how did their performances impact the game’s momentum? (Look at goal scorers and playmakers during the decisive stretch.)

#4 How did momentum shifts (such as tying goals or lead changes) affect Abbotsford’s ability to stay competitive? (San Jose has shown the ability to rally and take control late in games.)

#5 What does this game reveal about the overall gap between the two teams in terms of consistency and execution?

Lincoln Juarez filled in for Marko Ukalovic who does the San Jose Barracuda podcasts each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Barracuda sweep Canucks with a 4-2 win

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San Jose Barracuda vs Abbotsford Canucks on Sunday March 22nd via (sjbarracuda/flickr)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE- To open up the scoring, newly acquired San Jose Barracuda Jett Woo scores against his former team the Abbottsford Canucks to make it a 1-0 San Jose lead. This would be the first goal of the San Jose 4-2 win.

To tie the game at 1-1, Kirill Kudryavtsev scored his second of the season during the second period. To regain their lead, San Jose’s Oliver Wahlstrom scored his twenty-third goal of the season to make it 2-1.

To extend that lead even further, Quentin Musty scored his sixteenth to make it 3-1. Cutting into that lead, former Barracuda defenseman Jack Thompson scored his sixth of the season to make it 3-2. To seal the win, Lucas Vanroboys scored an empty netter to make it 4-2.

After the first period, Abbotsford outshot San Jose eleven to seven. After the second period, San Jose outshot Abbotsford nineteen to eight. Lastly, after the third period, San Jose outshot Abbotsford eleven to ten.

Coming into tonight’s game, San Jose came second on the powerplay and third shorthanded. Tonight, they went 1/3. For Abbotsford, they came in seventh on the powerplay and ninth shorthanded. Tonight, they went 0/1.

Jakub Skarek got the start in the net today for San Jose. Making 27 saves on 29 shots, Skarek recorded today’s win. For Abbotsford, they also swapped goaltenders, Ty Young got the start. Today, Young recorded the game’s loss.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Quentin Musty
  2. Colin White
  3. Lucas Vanroboys

The Barracuda will be back in action on Wednesday March 25th against the Texas Stars. The last time these two teams faced off was on Friday December 12th where the Baracuda won 3-2. Jimmy Huntington scored twice and Patrick Giles scored the other.

Barracuda start game series with a 4-1 win over the Canucks

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San Jose Barracuda vs Abbotsford Canucks on March 21st 2026 at Tech CU Arena (via sjbarracuda/flickr)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE- San Jose Barracuda waste no time jump on Abbottsford Canucks for a 4-1 win at Tech CU on Saturday night. Getting on the board first, Abbotsford’s Chase Stillman scored his third of the season to make it an early 1-0 lead in the first period.

On a turnover caused by Brendan Hoffman, San Jose tied the game at 1-1, just two minutes into the second period. Two minutes later, San Jose took their first lead of the game. Kasper Halttunen scored his thirteenth of the season from the faceoff dot to make it a 2-1 game.

To extend that lead, Anthony Vincent scored his ninth goal of the season (shorthanded), to make it a two goal lead, now a 3-1 game.

To extend that lead even further, Jimmy Huntington potted his15th of the season to make it a 4-1 Barracuda lead.

After the first period, San Jose outshot Abbotsford 15-10. After the second period, San Jose outshot Abbotsford fifteen to six. After the third period, San Jose outshot Abbotsford ten to eight.

Coming into Saturday night’s game, San Jose was second on the powerplay and fourth shorthanded. Saturday night, San Jose went 1/2. Abbotsford came in sixth on the powerplay and eighth shorthanded. Saturday night, Abbotsford went 0/3.

Gabriel Carriere got the start in his second consecutive game. Making 19 saves on 20 shots, Carriere recorded tonights win. For Abbotsford, Jiří Patera got the start. Making 36 saves on 40 shots, Patera recorded Saturday nights loss.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME

1. Kasper Halttunen

2. Anthony Vincent

3. Jiri Patera

The Barracuda will be back in action Sunday for a 2:00pm start against this same Abbotsford Canucks team. San Jose will be looking to sweep the Canucks at Tech CU.

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