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Barracuda snap losing streak in 4-3 shootout win over Coachella Valley Firebirds

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The San Jose Barracuda host the Coachella Valley Firebirds at Tech CU Arena on January 22, 2025 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Kavin Mistry/San Jose Barracuda)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE- Coming into Wednesday’s game, San Jose snapped their three game losing streak defeating the Coachella Valley Firebirds 4-3 at Tech CU Arena. Both Danil Guschin and Thomas Bordeleau drew back into the lineup after missing the last series. Before the game, San Jose and Anaheim made a trade sending Justin Bailey to the Ducks and Pavol Regenda to the Sharks. Regenda made his San Jose Barracuda debut Wednesday night.

Coachella got started early scoring 1:04 into the first. Logan Morrisson scored his tenth of the season, assisted by Lleyton Roed and Daniel Sprong. San Jose tied it at 12:18 after Bordeleau picked up a loose puck and passed it to Poturalski who scored his 17th of the season. Ethan Cardwell picking up the secondary assist.

San Jose took the lead at 9:40 of the second with 20 seconds left in four on four action. After a couple back-to-back passes between Jimmy Schuldt and Colin White, Schuldt scored his third of the season. Frisch registering the secondary assist after tipping the puck to Schuldt.

Coachella answered back at 14:00 when the fifth ranked powerplay took advantage of their fourth opportunity. Jani Nyman beat Dell’s left side and scored his 16th goal of the season. Nikolas Brouillard and Brandon Biro registering the assists.

26 seconds later, Coachella retook their lead when Max Lajoie scored his third of the season, Ty Nelson and Luke Henman registering the assists.

Scoring his first of the season of the season, Jack Thompson tied the game at 3-3 at 13:05 of the third. Donavan Houle and Colin White registering the assists. White with his second assist of the night.

Regulation wasn’t enough as the game went into overtime. Overtime wasn’t enough and the game went into a shootout. San Jose sent out Danil Guschin and Lucas Carlsson who made both of their shots. Dell also denied both Firebirds and San Jose walked away with the win, snapping their three game losing streak.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Lucas Carlsson, GWG
  • 2. Colin White, 2A
  • 3. Jack Thompson, 1G

The Barracuda will be back in action on Saturday hosting the Toronto Marlies for the first time at home. The last time these two teams faced off was on November 24th when San Jose split the series, winning in a shootout. Danil Guschin scoring in regulation and also in the shootout t secure the win.

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Cuda get swept in two game series by Canucks; SJ loses 5-4 in another one goal loss

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San Jose Barracuda defenseman Jack Thompson (26) scrambles behind the net with a Abbottsford Canuck at the Abbottsford Centre in Abbottsford on Sun Jan 19, 2025 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic:

#1 The San Jose Barracuda opened up their game against the Abbottsford Canucks scoring the first two goals of the game by Justin Bailey at 7:06 and Andrew Poturalski at 8:53. The Canucks came right back to tie it with Nils Aman at 14:12 and Cole McWard at 17:13, 2-2.

#2 In the second period the Aatu Raty scored for the Canucks at 1:54 to get back the lead 3-2. The Barracuda tied things up at 16:51 with a goal from Luca Cagnoni making it 3-3.

#3 In the third period Ethan Cardwell would score the last Barracuda goal of the afternoon at seven seconds for a brief one goal lead 4-3. The Canucks Linus Karlsson would score at 1:19 to tie it 4-4 and the game winner came at 19:22 when the Canucks Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored for a 5-4 final.

#4 Barracuda goaltender Gabriel Carrierre saved 24 out of 29 shots allowing five goals. The Canucks goaltender Silovs Arturs saved 22 out of 26 shots and allowed four goals for the win.

#5 The Barracuda face off against the Coachella Firebirds who always give San Jose fits. The Firebirds are second in the AHL Pacific with a 21-13-1-4 record with 47 points. The Barracuda are in fifth place 20-13-1-2 with 43 points. Face off at Tech CU Wed Jan 22 is at 7:00pm PST.

Join Marko for the Barracuda podcasts each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Barracuda get swept by Canucks in 3-2 loss, extend losing streak to three

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San Jose Barracuda center Andrew Poturalski (22) faces off with the Abbottsford Canucks enter Nils Aman (88) at the Abbottsford Centre in Abbotsford BC on Sun Jan 19, 2025 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

By Madison Montez

After almost completing the comeback last night, San Jose tried to get back in the win column and snap their two game losing streak. Danil Guschin and Thomas Bordeleau are still out of the lineup, Ethan Frisch draws back in after sitting out Saturday. The Barracuda extended their losing streak to three losing by a goal to the Canucks 3-2 in Abbottsford.

On San Jose’s first powerplay opportunity, they opened up the scoring at 7:06 of the first. Justin Bailey scored his seventh goal of the season, assisted by Andrew Poturalski and Luca Cagnoni. After a great feed by Cagnoni, Andrew Poturalski skated his way through the zone and scored his 16th goal of the season. Jack Thompson registered the secondary assist.

Barracuda penalties led to the Canucks cutting into their 2-0 lead. Nils Aman scoring his sixth of the season, Linus Karlsson and Jonathan Lekkerimaki registering the assists. Abbotsford tied the game at 17:13 when Cole McWard scored his third goal of the season. Lekkeriaki with his second assist of the night and Chase Wouters registering the secondary assist.

Starting the second period on a powerplay, Aatu Raty scored his seventh goal of the season, Tristen Nielsen and Nils Åman registering the assists.

San Jose took advantage of another power play opportunity at 16:51 when Luca Cagnoni scored his tenth goal of the season. Andrew Poturalski and Colin White registering the assists.

The Barracuda regained their lead at 00:07 of the third when Ethan Cardwell scored his fourth goal of the season. Jimmy Schuldt and Andrew Poturalski registering the assists. The Canucks tied it again at 1:19 when Linus Karlsson scored his 12th of the season. Ty Mueller and Sammy Blais registering the assists.

The Canucks sealed the win when Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored his 13th goal of the season. Aatu Raty and Arshdeep Bains registering the assists.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Jonathan Lekkerimaki
  • 2. Luca Cagnoni
  • 3. Arshdeep Bains

The Barracuda will be back in action on Wednesday January 22nd against the Coachella Valley Firebirds at Tech CU in San Jose.

Barracuda fall to Canucks 3-2, extend losing streak to 2

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Jack Thompson (26) and a Canuck going for the puck during their game on Saturday January 18th at Abbotsford Centre. (via @sjbarracuda/x)

By Madison Montez

Coming off of a 5-4 overtime loss against the Condors on January 11th, San Jose was looking to get back in the win column. In Saturday night’s game, Colin White was back into the lineup after missing nine straight games. Danil Guschin and Thomas Bordeleau was not be in the lineup. Guschin is dealing with an injury but made the trip and Bordeleau did not make the trip, illness. The Barracuda fell a goal short in Abbottsford in a 3-2 loss to the Canucks.

The Abbotsford Canucks took advantage of a Justin Bailey two minute cross-checking penalty at 17:36 of the first. Previous to this, they went 0-2 on the powerplay. ten seconds into the powerplay, Linus Karlsson scored his 11th goal of the season assisted by Erik Brännström and Nils Åman.

After a quiet start to the econd period, the Canucks extended their lead at 11:39 when Nate Smith scored his 6th goal of the season, extending his point streak to four. Tristen Nielsen and Nils Åman registering the two assists.

The Barracuda got on the board at 13:34 when Anthony Vincent picked up the rebound on a Jimmy Schuldt shot and cut into the Canucks’s lead. Jimmy Schuldt registering the lone assist.

On San Jose’s 7th powerplay opportunity, Luca Cagnoni tied the game at two, his fifth PPG of the season, snapping a nine game scoreless drought. Justin Bailey and Lucas Carlsson registering the two assists.

After Cagnoni got tripped and turned over the puck, Abbotsford regained their lead at 14:32. Nils Åman scoring his 5th goal of the season, third point of the night. Sammy Blais registering the lone assist.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Nils Åman, 1G 2A
  • 2. Nikita Tolopilo, 34 SV/36 SH
  • 3. Nate Smith, 1G

The Barracuda will be back in action Sunday against the Canucks. San Jose will be looking to split the series against Abbotsford, 4pm puck drop.

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Cuda hit the road against Canucks for two game set in Abbottsford

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San Jose Barracuda goaltender Aaron Dell stopped 51 shots and allowed five goals. Dell was busy all day in the Barracuda battle against the Bakersfield Condors at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield on Sun Jan 12, 2025 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

San Jose Barracuida podcast with Marko Ukalovic:

#1 The San Jose Barracuda earned a point in their overtime loss to the Bakersfield Condors 5-4 at Mechanics Bank in Bakersfield on Saturday night.

#2 The Barracuda Brandon Coe scored his second goal of the season at 18:32 with assists from Joey Keane and Thomas Bordeleau to take a 1-0 lead.

#3 All the scoring took place in the second period with the Condors Jayden Grubbe scoring at 3:45, the Barracuda would answer back with three goals from Anthony Vincent at 11:02, Scott Sabourin at 11:44, and Ethan Cardwell at 16:20. with the score 3-2 the Condors would make it 4-2 when Conner Carrick at 19:25 scored.

#4 In the third period the Condors would score two unanswered goals to force overtime when Cameron Wright scored at 6:32 and at 7:28 Drake Caggiula to make it 4-4. In overtime at 2:45 the Condors Carrick scored the game winning goal for the 5-4 victory.

#5 The Barracuda are back in British Columbia for a battle with the Abbottsford Canucks Sat Jan 18th a 7:00pm PST puck drop its the first of a two game series. The Canucks are seventh in the Pacific Division at 16-15-1-1 and have won four of their last ten games. How do you see this match up this coming weekend.

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Barracuda fall to Condors in overtime, splitting the series

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Connor Carrick (58) celebrating after scoring a goal during their game on Saturday January 11th at Mechanics Bank Arena (via Condors/x)

By Madison Montez

The Barracuda kept their energy from last night with Brandon Coe scoring at 18:32 of the first. This was Coe’s first goal with San Jose after leaving for the Spengler Cup. Joey Keane and Lucas Carlsson registering the assists.

The Condors tied it early in the second at 5:07. Jayden Grubbe scored his 2nd goal of the season with Cameron Wright registering the lone assist.

San Jose retook their lead at 11:02 when Anthony Vincent scored his 4th goal of the season, unassisted. 42 seconds later, San Jose extended their lead to 2 when Scott Sabourin scored his 5th goal of the season, assisted by Jimmy Schuldt.

5 minutes later at 16:20, Ethan Cardwell extended San Jose’s lead to 4-1 when he scored his 3rd of the season, assisted by Tristen Robins. Bakersfield cut into the lead at 19:35 when Connor Carrick scored his 5th goal of the season assisted by Cameron Wright and James Hablin.

The third period was all Condors. They cut into the lead again at 6:32 when Cameron Wright scored his 7th of the season assisted by Ronnie Attard. They tied the game at 7:28 when Drake Caggiula scored his 8th goal of the season assisted by Connor Carrick and James Hablin.

Regulation wasn’t enough as these two teams had to go to overtime. The Condors walked away with the win when Connor Carrick scored his 6th of the season and 2nd of the night at 2:45 into overtime.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Connor Carrick
  • 2. Cameron Wright
  • 3. Jayden Grubbe

The Barracuda will be back in action next Saturday the 18th when they will travel to Abbotsford to take on the Canucks. The last time these two teams faced off was back in November when San Jose outscored Abbotsford 12-6 in a 2 game series.

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda host Bakersfield Condors in AHL action at Tech CU this Friday night

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San Jose Barracuda center Filip Bystedt (18) and right winger Ethan Cardwell (56) defend against the Colorado Eagles defenseman Wyatt Aamodt (5) near the boards at Tech CU on Sun Jan 5, 2025 (San Jose Barracuda Flickr photo)

On the San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic:

#1 What was impressive about Sunday’s 4-3 win for the San Jose Barracuda over the Colorado Eagles was they were able to score three unanswered goals to open up the game for a 3-0 lead?

#2 Marko, reviewing the three players who scored for the Barracuda in that first period Justin Bailey goal number six of the season at 8:30, Lucas Vanroboys scoring his eighth goal of the season at 11:37, and Thomas Bordeleau scored his seventh at 12:47 for a 3-0 lead.

#3 the Eagles came right back to start the second period with a goal from Maros Jedlicka scored his second goal of the season at 3:15 putting Colorado on the scoreboard making it 3-1. The Eagles yet struck again cutting San Jose’s lead to 3-1 when Jakc Ahcan scored his third of the season making it 3-2 at 7:26. The Barracuda came right back at 13:12 when Donavon Houle scored his seventh of the season making it 4-2. The Eagles had the last word in the third period when Jacob MacDonald scored his ninth goal of the season at 19:38 to make it 4-3.

#4 Marko talk about the third period a little both the Eagles and Barracuda couldn’t score and the Barracuda wound up with the one goal win 4-3. Barracuda goaltender Georgie Romanov allowed three goals saving 36 and Eagles goaltender Kevin Mandolese allowed four goals and saved 35.

#5 The Barracuda face off this Fri Jan 10th against the eighth place Bakersfield Condors for a 7:30pm PST face off at Tech CU. The Condors have won six of their last ten games and the second place Barracuda have now won four of their last ten games. How do you see this match up this Friday night Jan 10th in San Jose?

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Carlsson scores twice to defeat the Gulls 4-3 in the first ever New Years Day matchup

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Luke Grainger (57) and Josh Lopina (10) fighting for the puck during their game on Wednesday January 1st at Pechanga Arena (Via SDGullsAHL/x)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE- In the first New Year’s Day matchup in San Jose Barracuda history, San Jose defeated the San Diego Gulls in overtime 4-3 at SAP Center. Lucas Carlsson with two goals, one being the game winner in overtime.

In a great effort by Ethan Cardwell to out-skate the Gulls in their zone and grab the puck, Lucas Carlsson netted his 6th goal of the season at 12:24 of the firsrt. Cardwell registering the primary assist and Thomas Bordeleau with the secondary assist, Bordeleau now has 100 points in his career. On a turnover by Tristen Robins at 19:21, Samuel Colangelo tied the game at 1-1 netting his 12th goal of the season assisted by Jan Mysak.

After keeping the puck in San Jose’s zone, the Gulls took a 2-1 lead, their first of the game. Nikita Myatovic kept the puck on his stick, scoring just his second goal of the season, assisted by Roland McKeown and Tristan Luneau at 17:31 of the second.

Snapping a 15 game score-less drought, Tristen Robins netted his fourth goal of the season to tie the game at 2-2 at 3:40 of the third. Jack Thompson and Scott Sabourin registering the assists. Lucas Carlsson was called for a tripping penalty which gave Jan Mysak the opportunity for a penalty shot. Jan Mysak scored, giving San Diego the lead once again.

A minute and 17 seconds later, Donavan Houle scored his sixth of the season assisted by Ethan Frisch and Filip Bystedt to tie the game at 3-3 at 9:11 of the third.

Regulation wasn’t enough for the two teams as the game went into overtime. At 3:29, Ethan Cardwell dropped the puck for Lucas Carlsson who waited for a second to catch Calle Clang off balance and scored his second goal of the night to secure the win 4-3.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Jan Mysak 1G, 1A
  • 2. Lucas Carlsson 2G
  • 3. Nico Myatovic 1G

The Barracuda will be back in action on Saturday January 4th to host the Colorado Eagles for a two game series. The last time these two teams faced off was on November 10th where San Jose avoided the sweep. Houle, Frisch, Poturalski, and Robins (2) all registering goals in the 5-3 win.

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda open the New Year in San Diego on Wednesday

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San Jose Barracuda forward Luke Grainger (57) leads the way against the Henderson Silver Knights at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson on Sun Dec 29, 2024 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic:

#1 On Sunday the Henderson Silver Knights (8-21-0-0) never trailed and got a head start on the San Jose Barracuda (17-10-0-2) at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson winning 5-2.

#2 Marko, First period the Knights jumped on the Barracuda getting two goals in the first period from Calen Addison his second of the season at 9:18 and Robert Hagg (3) at 12:38 for a 2-0 Henderson lead.

#3 The Barracuda’s Collin Graf scored his sixth goal of the season unassisted at 6:52 in the second period cutting the Knights’ lead to 2-1. Graf has had some offensive success this season.

#4 Henderson’s Braeden Bowman scored his sixth goal of the season at 6:07 Knights go up 3-1, at 10:55 Dysin Mayo scored his fourth goal of the season Knights up by three goals 4-1, at 13:31 the Barracuda’s Danil Gushchin scored his seventh goal of the season cutting the lead by two goals 4-2. The Knights finished their scoring for the night with Mitch McLain scoring his 14th goal of the season at 14:39 for a Knights 5-2 win.

#5 The Barracuda head to San Diego to face off against the Gulls at Pechanga Arena. The Gulls have won four of their last ten games. The Barracuda have won five of their last ten games. The Barracuda are second in the Pacific Division.

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Barracuda fall to Henderson Silver Knights in reverse score of 5-2

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Georgi Romanov (31) fighting for a puck with a Silver Knight during the game at Lee’s Family Forum on Sunday December 29th (via HendersonSilverKnights)

SAN JOSE- For the first time in Georgi Romanov’s career, he got the start in back to back games but 32 saves on 37 shots weren’t enough as San Jose falls to Henderson 5-2.

By Madison Montez

After Danil Guschin got his pocket picked by a Silver Knight in the Barracuda’s zone, Henderson opened up the scoring at 9:20. Calen Addison netted his 2nd goal of the season assisted by Grigori Denisenko and Jakub Brabenec. 3 minutes and 18 seconds later at 12:38, Henderson extended their lead to 2 when Gage Quinney picked up a loose puck, assisting Robert Hägg on his 3rd goal of the season.

Late in the 2nd, San Jose took back to back penalties but Collin Graf snapped a 14 game scoreless drought netting the Barracuda’s 6th shorthanded goal of the season at 6:52.

At 19:58, Dysin Mayo took a 2 minute interference penalty against Scott Sabourin. San Jose will start the 3rd period on the powerplay. Up until now, San Jose are 0 for 2 on the powerplay and 3 for 3 on the penalty kill.

After not scoring in the 2nd, Henderson scored twice in the span of three minutes at 6:07 and 10:55. Braeden Bowman netting his 6th goal of the season and Dysin Mayo netting his 4th to extend their lead back to 2. At 13:31, Danil Guschin cut into their lead to score his 7th goal of the season assisted by Thomas Bordeleau and Jack Thompson.

Mitch McLain netted his 6th goal of the season at 14:39 to extend their lead to 5-2 assisted by Brandon Hickey and Kai Uchacz.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Braeden Bowman #42, 1G
  • 2. Akira Schmid #40, 37 SVs on 39 SO
  • 3. Gage Quinney #72, 2A

The San Jose Barracuda will be back in action on New Years day traveling to San Diego to take on the Gulls. The last time these two teams faced off was on Saturday December 14th at Pechanga Arena when the Barracuda fell 5-2.