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San Jose Barracuda podcast with Madison Montez: Barracuda look to get on the winning track face Silver Knights this weekend

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Bakersfield Condors defenseman Connor Corcoran (8) has the San Jose Barracuda forward Lucas Vanroboys (67) by the collar at the Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield on Sat Dec 21, 2024 (Bakersfield Condors photo)

On the San Jose Barracuda podcast with Madison Montez:

#1 Marko tough loss for the San Jose Barracuda on Saturday a 6-2 drubbing by the Bakersfield Condors at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield.

#2 The Condors came right out of the gate scoring two goals starting with Cam Dineen scoring his second goal of the season at 9:28 followed up by Matthew Savoie scored his seventh goal of the season at 15:40 in the first period it was quickly 2-0 Condors.

#3 In the second period the Condors Matthew Petrov scored his eighth goal of the season at 10:00 and Ronnie Attard scored his first goal of the season at 10:41. The Barracuda picked up their first goal at 12:18 when Filip Bystedt scored.

#4 Bystedt scored again in the third period at 16:04 for the only goal of the period and the Barracuda just couldn’t get off the mat to even come close to chasing the Condors for their second loss of the two game series.

#5 The Barracuda try it all over again as they face off with the Henderson Silver Knights this Saturday and Sunday at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson. Knights are struggling in last in the Pacific Division they’ve lost their last six games in a row. The Barracuda are coming off a two game loss to Bakersfield how do you see this match up in Henderson?

Madison Montez filled in for Marko Ukalovic for the SJ Barracuda podcast heard each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Barracuda swept by Condors getting outscored 6-2

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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 21: The San Jose Barracuda host the Bakersfield Condors at Tech CU Arena on December 21, 2024 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Andreea Cardani/San Jose Barracuda)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE-After being shutout last night, the Barracuda fall to the Condors 4-2 and get swept for the first time this season by Bakersfield.

Bakersfield got started scoring early after being scoreless through 2 periods in last nights game. Cam Dineen netted his 2nd goal of the season assisted by Connor Carrick and Drake Caggiula. With 8 seconds left on a Donovan Houle hooking penalty, Matthew Savoie scored his 7th goal of the season assisted by Lane Pederson.

The Condors kept the pressure on in the 2nd scoring 41 seconds apart at 10:00 and 10:41. Matvey Petrov scored his 8th of the season assisted by Connor Carrick and Jacob Perreault. Matvey Petrov has now scored in back to back games. Ronnie Attard scored the second goal which was his first of the season, unassisted. Filip Bystedt cut into Bakerfield’s 4-0 lead at 12:18 assisted by Ethan Cardwell to bring the score to 4-1 and avoid another shutout.

At 16:04 of the third, Filip Bystedt struck again scoring his 2nd of the night assisted by Collin Graf and Danil Guschin to cut Bakerfield’s lead down by 2.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Matvey Petrov
  • 2. Filip Bystedt
  • 3. Connor Carrick

The Barracuda will be back in action on Saturday December 28th for a 2 game series against the Henderson Silver Knights. The last time these two teams faced off was on Friday October 25th when the Barracuda won 5-3. Jimmy Schuldt, Andrew Poturalski, Anthony Vincent, Ethan Cardwell, and Filip Bystedt all registering goals.

Barracuda get shutout by Condors 2-0 in a 31 save effort by Romanov

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Bakersfield Condors player ahead of their game on Friday December 20th at Mechanics Bank Arena (Condors/X)

By Madison Montez

BAKERSFIELD- In the first matchup between Bakersfield and San Jose this season, the Barracuda fall to the Condors 2-0 after two scoreless periods.

At 14:29 of the first, the Barracuda went on their first powerplay opportunity of the game when Matthew Savoie took a 2 minute tripping penalty against Justin Bailey. San Jose’s powerplay is ranked 1st in the league at 24.0% and Bakersfield’s penalty kill is ranked 7th at 81.7%. The top powerplay couldn’t satisfy. After 20 minutes of play, the Barracuda were outshot 13-6 due to multiple turnovers in their zone.

San Jose got their second powerplay opportunity of the night when Drake Caggiula took a 2 minute holding penalty against Lucas Vanroboys. The Barracuda were unsuccessful and went 0 for 2 on the powerplay while the Condors were now 2 for 2 on the penalty kill. Being outshot 13-6 in the first, the Barracuda turned it around outshooting the Condors 17-11.

Bakersfield opened up the scoring at 2:11 of the third after a scramble in front of the net. Matvey Petrov netting his 7th goal of the season assisted by Jayden Grubbe and Cameron Wright. After Thompson attempted to pass the puck to Guschin, the Condors turned it over which led to an Alex Kannok Leipert goal, unassisted at 16:00 of the third.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Olivier Rodrigue
  • 2. Matvey Petrov
  • 3. Alex Kannok Leipert

The Barracuda will be back in action tomorrow hosting this Bakersfield Condors back at Tech CU Arena in San Jose. They will be looking to split the series.

Madison Montez covered the San Jose Barracuda and Bakersfield Condors at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield on Fri Dec 20, 2024 in AHL action

Barracuda improve to 5-0 against the Firebirds this season, Poturalski 3 point night

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COACHELLA VALLEY, CA – DEC 18, 2024: The Coachella Valley Firebirds vs. San Jose Barracuda at Acrisure Arena. (Photo by Mike Zitek/Coachella Valley Firebirds)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE- In an Andrew Poturalski 3 point and a Jake Furlong first professional goal night, the Barracuda remain undefeated against the Coachella Valley FireBirds, improving to a record of 5-0.

With the Barracuda being undefeated against Coachella this season, the Firebirds wasted no time, scoring 34 seconds into the game. Logan Morrison scored his 4th of the season assisted by Ville Ottavainen and John Hayden. At 10:11, Jagger Firkus took a 2 minute penalty, giving the Barracuda their first powerplay of the game. 32 seconds later, San Jose proved why they’re first in the league on the powerplay. Andrew Poturalski scored his 10th goal of the season assisted by Filip Bystedt and Luca Cagnoni.

After getting outshot 10-7 in the first period, Lucas Carlsson gave the Barracuda their first lead of the game at 3:09 of the second. Poturalski registered the only assist and his second point of the night. At 7:44, Lleyton Roed took a 2 minute penalty for holding. A minute and 11 seconds later, Danil Guschin netted his 6th goal of the season assisted by Collin Graf and Andrew Poturalski.

Thomas Bordeleau took a 2 minute penalty for goalie interference giving the Barracuda their second penalty kill opportunity of the game at 14:33. San Jose remains in the top of the league on the penalty kill with a 88.7%. Unfortunately, the top penalty kill wasn’t effective with John Hayden scoring his 6th goal of the season to cut down the Barracuda’s lead to 1 at 14:51.

At 12:14, Collin Graf netted his 6th goal of the season assisted by Luca Cagnoni and Filip Bystedt to put the Barracuda up by two. The Barracuda are now 3 for 7 on the powerplay, keeping their first place spot.

Jake Furlong sealed the win for San Jose scoring an empty net goal for his first professional goal at 19:55.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Andrew Poturalski
  • 2. Collin Graf
  • 3. Danil Guschin

The Barracuda will be back in action on Friday where they travel to Bakersfield to take on the Condors. This will be the first official matchup between the two teams this season, the last time they saw eachother was in a preseason game where the Barracuda won 4-2.

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Reign rally back and win in shootout to edge Cuda 5-4 in Ontario

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The score says it all as the San Jose Barracuda loses a tough game to the Ontario Reign at the Toyota Center in Ontario on Sun Dec 15, 2024 (San Jose Barracuda X photos)

On San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko:

#1 The Ontario Reign got on the board early at 7:55 of the first period on a Charles Hudon goal assisted by Glenn Gawdin. The Reign are 8-0 when scoring first in the game.

#2 After being down 1-0 after the first, the Barracuda went onto their first power play when Francesco Pinelli took a two minute penalty for cross-checking. Danil Guschin scored his 5th goal to tie the game at 1-1 at 7:00 of the second.

#3 At 4:19 of the third, Samuel Fagemo cut into the Barracuda’s lead scoring his 12th goal of the season assisted Angus Boogh and Arthur Kaliyev. At 5:52, Ontario struck again tying the game with Shawn Element scoring his 5th goal of the season assisted by Aatu Jamsen and Tyler Madden.

#4 After two unsuccessful attempts by Danil Guschin and Andrew Poturalski, both Reign players Arthur Kaliyev and Taylor Ward scored to secure the win.

#5 The Barracuda will be back in action on Wednesday December 18th to play the Firebirds for the second time this season, looking to keep up their undefeated streak against Coachella Valley.

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

San Jose Barracuda fall to Ontario Reign in shootout

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Ontario Reign Reilly Walsh (2) skates in front of Georgi Romanov (31) at Toyota Center on Sunday December 15th 2024. (Via OntarioReign/x)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE- After a battle back to take the game into OT, the Barracuda fall in a shootout to the Ontario Reign.

The Ontario Reign got on the board early at 7:55 of the 1st on a Charles Hudon goal assisted by Glenn Gawdin. The Reign are 8-0 when scoring first in the game.

After being down 1-0 after the 1st, the Barracuda went onto their first power play when Francesco Pinelli took a 2 minute penalty for cross-checking. Danil Guschin scored his 5th goal to tie the game at 1 at 7:00 of the 2nd.

The Reign took another penalty at 7:08 when Samuel Fagemo took a 2 minute penalty for tripping which led to back back power play goals. Lucas Carlsson scored his 2nd in a Barracuda sweater assisted by Jack Thompson and Ethan Cardwell.

At 12:22 Thomas Bordeleau extended the Barracuda’s lead to 2 scoring his 6th of the season assisted by Scott Sabourin and Ethan Cardwell.

At 4:19 of the 3rd, Samuel Fagemo cut into the Barracuda’s lead scoring his 12th goal of the season assisted Angus Boogh and Arthur Kaliyev. At 5:52, Ontario struck again tying the game with Shawn Element scoring his 5th goal of the season assisted by Aatu Jamsen and Tyler Madden.

At 8:26, Ethan Cardwell gave the Barracuda the lead again scoring his 2nd goal of the season assisted by Andrew Poturalski and Thomas Bordeleau. At 15:10, Aatu Jamsen scored and took the game to overtime.

After 2 unsuccessful attempts by Danil Guschin and Andrew Poturalski, both Reign players Arthur Kaliyev and Taylor Ward scored to secure the win.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Aatu Jamsen
  • 2. Ethan Cardwell
  • 3. Erik Portillo

The Barracuda will be back in action on Wednesday December 18th to play the Firebirds for the 5th time this season, looking to keep up their undefeated streak against Coachella Valley.

Andrew Poturalski scores in shootout win in his and Jimmy Schuldt’s return to Coachella Valley

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COACHELLA VALLEY, CA – DEC 12, 2024: The Coachella Valley Firebirds vs. San Jose Barracuda at Acrisure Arena. (Photo by Mike Zitek/Coachella Valley Firebirds)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE- The San Jose Barracuda faced off against the Coachella Valley Firebirds for the 4th time this season and for the third game in a row.

After a score-less 1st period, the Barracuda outshot the Firebirds by a close 9 to 8. Both teams took 3 penalties and both teams went 0 for 3 on the powerplay. At 19:15 of the 1st period, Luke Henman of Coachella took a 2 minute penalty for hooking which will give the Barracuda a 1:16 powerplay to start the 2nd period. As of now, San Jose is third in the division on the powerplay with a 20.5%.

At 1:03 of the second, Danil Guschin netted his 2nd PPG of the season assisted by Luca Cagnoni to open up the scoring. A minute and 32 seconds later, Lucas Carlsson netted his 1st of the season assisted by Ethan Cardwell and Scott Sabourin.

Coachella cut into San Jose’s lead at 10:48 with Jani Nyman scoring his 6th of the season, Brandon Biro and Max Lajoie registering the assists. A minute and 5 seconds later, Jagger Firkus tied the game at 2, scoring his 6th of the season assisted by Brandon Biro and John Hayden.

At 14:41, Coachella took their first lead of the game at 14:41 of the third period on a Brandon Biro goal, his first of the season, after assisting on both of Coachella’s 2nd period goals. Logan Morrisson registering the only assist. In his return to Coachella Valley, Andrew Poturalski tied the game at 18:37 scoring his 9th goal of the season assisted by Thomas Bordeleau and Danil Guschin. This goal came after John McCarthy pulled Yaroslav Askarov to get the man advantage.

Regulation wasn’t enough for the two teams with the game going into overtime and eventually a shootout. First to shoot was Danil Guschin who scored and next was Andrew Poturalski who scored to win it. The Barracuda are now 4-0 against the Coachella Valley Firebirds this season.

The Barracuda will be back in action on Saturday December 14th against the San Diego Gulls for the 3rd matchup this season.

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda has Firebirds on the run both clubs meet again Thursday night

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San Jose Barracuda celebrate their win over the Coachella Valley Firebirds at Tech CU in San Jose on Sun Dec 8, 2024 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic:

#1 The San Jose Barracuda edged the Coachella Valley Firebirds on Sunday afternoon 2-1 at Tech CU Arena in San Jose. The Firebirds Nikolaus Brouillard scored his second goal of the season at 9:36 in the first period to put the Firebirds on the scoreboard to kick things off 1-0. It was early but the Firebirds are a good club were there any fears or worries from the Barracuda bench?

#2 At 15:17 the Barracuda’s Thomas Bordeleau scoring his fourth goal of the season to tie up the game in the first period.

#3 Oh yes nice job by goaltender Georgi Romanov stopped 32 shots nice work in keeping the Birds out of the net.

#4 Game hero Barracuda Donavan Houle scored the go ahead goal at 10:32 making it 2-1.

#5 The Firebirds are a tough a club but for head coach John McCarthy and company to take a two game sweep from the Firebirds the Barracuda in second place moved four points on the third place Firebirds in the standings.

#6 The Barracuda take on the Firebirds at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert this Thu Dec 12th at 7:00pm PST. You got to see both clubs on Saturday and Sunday how do you see this match up in the desert this Thursday?

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

Barracuda edge Firebirds 2-1 to sweep weekend series

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San Jose Barracuda forward Anthony Vincent (#76) battled for a puck alongside Coachella Valley Firebirds defenseman Cale Fleury during the blah blah’s 2-1 victory at Tech CU Arena on Sunday DEC 8, 2024. (San Jose Barracuda)

by Marko Ukalovic

SAN JOSE — Donovan Houle scored the game winning goal in the third period to give the San Jose Barracuda 2-1 victory over the Coachella Valley Firebirds on Sunday afternoon at Tech CU Arena.

San Jose swept the weekend series and and has won five out of its past six games. Coachella Valley has lost five of its past six games.

Coachella Valley (11-8-1-2-25 points) drew first blood with an even strength goal near the halfway mark of the first period. Ville Ottavainen set up Nikolas Brouillard up at the point and the Firebirds defenseman blasted a slapshot past Cuda goalie Georgi Romanov for his second goal of the season at 9:36.

San Jose (14-6-0-1-29 points) scored the equalizer with a power play goal late in the opening frame. Shakir Mukhamadullin’s slap shot from the point was initially saved by Firebirds goalie Nikke Kokko, but the puck bounced out to Thomas Bordeleau who buried the rebound in for his fourth goal of the season at the 15:17 mark.

Tensions boiled over from last night as both teams danced the tango with the fisticuffs twice in the period. Tucker Robertson and Lucas Vanroboys fought at the 2:41 mark and then Ian McKinnon and Scott Sabourin battled it out on the ice with 24 seconds remaining.

“They (Coachella Valley) came out competitively tonight and I thought we matched them. I thought we responded appropriately. It’s good to take care of that side of it and get back to playing hockey,” Cuda head coach John McCarthy said.

Things calmed down in a scoreless second period. There were only two minor penalties in the penalty, both by San Jose. However, Coachella Valley weren’t able to cash in on either opportunity as once again the Barracuda penalty kill kept the Firebirds from taking the lead in the middle frame.

“You always talk about having your goalie be your best (penalty) killer. Askie (Yaroslav Askarov) has been huge for us. Tonight Gerogie (Romanov) was awesome. Also being on the same page and out competing their five guys with our four,” defensman Jimmy Schuldt said.

Houle’s game winning heroics for San Jose happened just past the halfway mark of the third period. Collin White sent the puck back up to the point. Mukhamadullin sent a wrist shot on net that was redirected by Houle that knuckleballed past Kokko for his fifth goal of the season at the 10:32 mark.

“I just tried to get to the net and get a stick on the puck,” said Houle on his game winning goal. “Luckily, I tipped it. It was a great feeling.”

Romanov (4-3-0) finished the game stopping 32 of the 33 shots he faced to earn his fourth win of the season and jump over the .500 mark for the first time this season. Kokko (6-1-1) suffered his first regulation loss of the season as he made 36 saves on 38 shots in the losing effort.

GAME NOTES: San Jose finished 1-for-5 on the power play. Coachella Valley was 0-for-3.

The Three Stars of the Game: 1) Houle 2) Romanov 3) Bordeleau.

UP NEXT: San Jose begins a five-game road trip on Thursday 12/10 when they take on the Coachella Valley Firebirds at 7:00pm at Acrisure Arena.

San Jose Barracuda fall in 12 round shootout against the San Diego Gulls

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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 4: The San Jose Barracuda host the San Diego Gulls at Tech CU Arena on December 4, 2024 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Panayiota Good/San Jose Barracuda)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE- In a goalie duel between Yaroslav Askarov and Calle Clang, each letting in one goal, San Jose fall 2-1 in a shootout.

The Barracuda struck first on a 4v4 scored by Justin Bailey assisted by Andrew Poturalski and Joey Keane at 6:16 of the first period. That was Bailey’s 5th goal, Poturalski’s 12th assist, and Keane’s 5th assist. Although San Diego’s penalty kill being 76.9% (last in the division), they killed 3 different penalties, San Jose being 0-3 on the powerplay.

At 11:29, Lucas Carlsson took a 2 minute penalty for hooking. 25 seconds into the penalty kill, Roland McKeown tied the game at 1 scoring his 7th goal of the season assisted by Josh Lopina.

Although taking the game to overtime, San Jose falls to San Diego in the 12th round. San Diego has now snapped San Jose’s 3 game win streak.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Nathan Gaucher

2. Justin Bailey

3. Roland McKeown

The Barracuda will be back in action on Saturday December 7th against the Coachella Valley Birds. The last time these two faced off was on October 30th at home. San Jose walked away in the win column winning by a score of 5-1. Grainger, Vanroboys, Poturalski, Graf, and White all scored individual goals. Coachella is 1 point behind San Jose in the standings meaning this weekend is an important series.