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San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda just couldn’t hold off Reign late in Saturday’s game

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The San Jose Barracuda hosted the Ontario Reign at Tech CU in San Jose on Sat Nov 25, 2023 (@sjbarracuda photo)

On the SJ Barracuda podcast with Marko:

#1 The Ontario Reign erased a two-goal deficit with four unanswered goals to defeat the San Jose Barracuda 4-2 on Saturday afternoon at Tech CU Arena.

#2 San Jose finished their seven-game homestand with back-to-back losses. Ontario have won four in a row and have points in eight consecutive games as they swept the two-game series.

#3 Ontario went ahead seconds after killing off a penalty to start the third period. A giveaway inside the Reign zone by the ‘Cuda led to an odd man rush counterattack. Andre Lee found Akil Thomas with a rink wide pass and he buried a one-timer past Chrona for his third goal of the season at the 1:37 mark.

#4 Brandt Clarke concluded the scoring with an empty net goal, his fifth of the season with 28 seconds remaining in the game to ice the game for Ontario.

#5 San Jose finished the month of November when they take on the Coachella Valley Firebirds on Wednesday 11/29 at 7:00pm at Acrisure Arena.

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

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

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda continues to struggle hope to turn it around Tuesday against San Diego

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San Jose Barracuda couldn’t hold on in their overtime loss to the Colorado Eagles at Tech CU in San Jose on Sat Nov 18, 2023 (photo by San Jose Barracuda)

On the SJ Barracuda podcast with Marko:

#1 Callahan Burke scored the game winning goal 1:07 into the overtime period to give the Colorado Eagles a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Barracuda on Saturday evening at Tech CU Arena.

#2 San Jose has lost three out of its past four games. With the sweep, Colorado have won three out of its past four games.

#3 Colorado (8-5-3-0) drew first blood late in the first period with an even strength goal. A shot from the left wing by Tanner Kero was initially saved by ‘Cuda goalie Magnus Chrona but Wyatt Aamodt swooped in from the left and wrapped around the puck into the back of the net for his fourth goal of the season at the 16:12 mark.

#4 Colorado goalie, Justus Annunen finished the game stopping 31 of the 33 shots he faced to earn back-to-back victories. San Jose Chrona made 31 saves on 34 shots in the losing effort.

#5 San Jose hosts the San Diego Gulls on Tuesday 11/21 at 7:00pm at Tech CU Arena.

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

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Cuda play checkmate with Checkers in 5-1 flip the script win

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The San Jose Barracuda get a win Sun Nov 12, 2023 after losing to the Charlotte Checkers the previous night (Saturday) at Tech CU Arena in San Jose (photo by the San Jose Barracuda)

On the SJ Barracuda podcast with Marko:

#1 After playing Charlotte Friday and losing the Barracuda looked for a bounce-back win Sunday getting it 5-1.

#2 The Barracuda came out firing in this one as just 1:22 into the game Tanner Caspick scored his third goal of the season.

#3 The period ended with each team getting two power plays apiece and the shots favoring San Jose 14-7.

#4 Then on a delay of game penalty, Patrick Bailey scored his fifth goal of the season and the first power-play goal of the game. That’s were the score would end up as the Barracuda won 5-1 with the shots tied at the end of the game at 27 apiece.

#5 San Jose won’t play again until Friday when they take on Colorado Eagles at Tech CU in San Jose at 7 p.m.

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

Barracuda bounce-back with convincing win over Checkers 5-1

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Photo courtesy of San Jose Barracuda.

By Titus Wilkinson (@TitusWisme)

SAN JOSE- After playing Charlotte Saturday and losing the Barracuda looked for a bounce-back win Sunday 5-1.

In goal for the Barracuda was Magnus Chrona while for Charlotte Spencer Knight started his second game in a row.

The Barracuda came out firing in this one as just 1:22 into the game Tanner Caspick scored his third goal of the season.

Then the blueline got involved offensively as Valtteri Pulli deposited the puck in the net getting his first of the campaign.

The period ended with each team getting two power plays apiece and the shots favoring San Jose 14-7.

Down but not out Charlotte got one back from Ryan McAllister getting his second goal in as many games.

The score remained close until late in the second when Scott Sabourin scored a short-handed goal on a Nick Cicek high-sticking penalty.

At the end of the second, the shots still favored San Jose 22-20.

Looking for the dagger Thomas Bordeleau was given a chance to do just that as he scored on an odd man rush making it 4-1.

Then on a delay of game penalty, Patrick Bailey scored his fifth goal of the season and the first power-play goal of the game.

That’s were the score would end up as the Barracuda won 5-1 with the shots tied at the end of the game at 27 apiece.

The three stars of the game were: 1st: Thomas Bordeleau 2nd: Ethan Cardwell 3rd: Valtteri Pulli

San Jose won’t play again until Friday when they take on Colorado at home at 7 p.m.

Back-and-forth game ends with Checkers on top over the Barracuda 5-3

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Photo courtesy of Titus Wilkinson. Leon Gawanke protects the puck from a Charlotte player (taken on 10/11/23).

By Titus Wilkinson (@TitusWisme)

SAN JOSE- For the first time in many years the Barracuda took on the Checkers at home in a first of back-to-backs.

Getting the start for San Jose was Georgi Romanov while for the Checkers Spencer Knight was in goal.

The first period saw Charlotte take three penalties though the Barracuda’s power play was unable to capitalize on any of them.

Thankfully for the Cuda Thomas Bordeleau was able to sneak in a shot off the rush unassisted 6:30 into the period.

Charlotte would get a response late from Lucas Carlsson as he ripped one in getting his fifth of the season and tying the game up at one.

At the end of the first the shots favored San Jose 14-12.

The second period scoring once again opened up with a goal from San Jose as this time Jacob Peterson scored on a one-timer getting his first career goal in the AHL.

It wouldn’t take long though for Charlotte to respond as a little over a minute later Ryan McAllister scored his fourth goal of the season tying the game right back up.

Then the offense flooded in for the Checkers as they’d score another two goals one from former Shark Jonah Gadjovich on the power play and a second one from Carlsson.

Late in the second San Jose got a goal to draw them back to within one as Ethan Cardwell scored a greasy goal in front of the net.

The period ended 4-3 with the shots now tied at 27 apiece.

San Jose would put Charlotte’s first period penalty parade to shame by taking five penalties in the third. One of those penalties got Brandon Coe ejected for boarding.

Funnily enough though the one goal Charlotte scored did not come on the power play as Gadjovich got his second of the night during even strength play.

San Jose would pull their goalie but were not able to tie the game as they fell 5-3 with their record dropping to 2-5-3 which puts them last in the Pacific division.

The shots finished at 40-38 in favor of Charlotte with both teams not impressing on the power play as the Checkers went 1/6 while San Jose went 0/5.

The three stars of the game were 1st: Lucas Carlsson 2nd: Thomas Bordeleau 3rd: Justin Sourdif

The Barracuda will look to bounce back on Sunday against the Checkers at 3 p.m.

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: At long last Barracuda losing streak ends at six games

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The San Jose Barracuda goaltender Gregori Romanov (31) gets in front of a Calgary Wranglers center Cole Schwindt (10) at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on Sun Nov 5, 2023 (photo from San Jose Barracuda)

On SJ Barracuda podcast with Marko:

#1 It was a game of firsts as the San Jose Barracuda defeated the Calgary 4-1 on Sunday afternoon at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

#2 San Jose snapped its six-game losing streak while earning its first road win of the season. Calgary suffered its first regulation loss of the season and first loss at home.

#3 Calgary goalie Dustin Wolf, who was 12-0 against the Barracuda in his career, had his first defeat against the Sharks organization as he also had a win against the Sharks last season when he was on the Calgary Flames.

#4 Barracuda goalie Gregori Romanov (2-0-2) finished with 34 saves on 35 shots to earn his second victory of the season. Wolf (5-1-0) made 14 saves on 17 shots in suffering his first lost of the season.

#5 San Jose returns home to host the Charlotte Checkers for a two-game series on Friday 11/10 at Tech CU Arena.

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

Barracuda flip script against Wranglers in 4-1 win to end losing skid

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San Jose Barracuda players celebrate their 4-1 win over the Calgary Wranglers at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday NOV 5, 2023. (San Jose Barracuda)

by Mark Ukalovic

Dustin Wolf is human after all.

It was a game of firsts as the San Jose Barracuda defeated the Calgary 4-1 on Sunday afternoon at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

San Jose snapped its six-game losing streak while earning its first road win of the season. Calgary suffered its first regulation loss of the season and first loss at home.

Wolf, who was 12-0 against the Barracuda in his career, had his first defeat against the Sharks organization as he also had a win against the Sharks last season when he was on the Calgary Flames.

San Jose (2-4-3) drew first blood early in the first period with a four-on-four goal. Henry Thrun was credited with his first career goal. The rookie defenseman’s pass intended for Cole Cassels went off the skate of a Wranglers defenseman at the 6:50 mark. It was the first time the Barracuda have had a lead in the Saddledome since last season.

Calgary (6-1-1) despite outshooting San Jose 9-6 in the opening 20 minutes, weren’t able to capitalize on their power play opportunities when Brandon Coe went off for a double-minor for high sticking at the 6:33 mark.

The Wranglers once again dominated the shot clock in the second period (12-6) but the combo of the ‘Cuda defense and goalie Gregori Romanov kept the home team off the scoreboard in the middle frame. Romanov made a sprawling save on a point-blank chance by Adam Klapka at the 7:51 mark.

San Jose doubled its lead to start the third period with an even strength goal. Jacob Peterson found Danil Gushchin in the neutral zone. Gushchin skated in and beat Wolf top-shelf with a wrist shot for his team-leading fourth goal of the season at th 1:02 mark.

The Barracuda scored its third unanswered goal 58 seconds later. A Ozzy Weisblatt threw a shot toward the middle that was blocked. Tanner Kaspick picked up the loose puck and wired a wrist shot past Wolf for his second goal of the season.

Calgary spoiled Romanov’s first shutout bid when Mitch McClain scored his second goal of the season at the 18:04 mark.

Radim Simek completed the scoring with an empty net goal, his second goal of the season with 23 seconds left.

Romanov (2-0-2) finished with 34 saves on 35 shots to earn his second victory of the season. Wolf (5-1-0) made 14 saves on 17 shots in suffering his first lost of the season.

GAME NOTES: San Jose finished 0-for 3 on the power play. Calgary was 0-for-6.

The Three Stars of the Game were: 1) Romanov 2) Thrun 3) Kaspick.

UP NEXT: San Jose returns home to host the Charlote Checkers for a two-game series on Friday 11/10 at Tech CU Arena.

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda hosts Wranglers Friday; Hope to end 5 game skid

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The San Jose Barracuda defenseman Radim Simek (51) and forward Danil Gushchin (75) skate against the Coachella Firebirds at Tech CU Arena in San Jose on Sun Oct 29, 2023 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

On the SJ Barracuda podcast with Marko:

#1 Things still pretty rough for the San Jose Barracuda whose losing streak extended to five games on Sunday at Tech CU Arena in San Jose in an overtime loss 5-4.

#2 Either way you slice it the Coachella Valley Firebirds are one of the toughest opponents that the Barracuda have to face on their schedule.

#3 It didn’t take long for San Jose to tack onto their lead as Patrick Bailey scored his fourth as well making it 2-0 less than five minutes in.

#4 In overtime Danil Gushchin took a high-sticking penalty and Coachella Valley took advantage as Shane Wright scored to end the game 5-4.

#5 San Jose will look to snap their losing streak against the Calgary Wranglers on the road at 12 p.m. on Friday.

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

Losing streak extends to five for Barracuda with overtime loss against Firebirds 5-4

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Photo courtesy of San Jose Barracuda. Nikita Okhotiuk warms up (taken on October 25th 2023).

By Titus Wilkinson (@TitusWisme)

SAN JOSE- The Barracuda battled the Firebirds on home ice and lost by a final of 5-4 in overtime.

In goal for the Barracuda was Georgi Romanov while for Coachella Valley Ales Stezka was in-between the pipes.

Breaking the ice in this one was Brandon Coe who scored on the power play just 1:32 into the game getting his fourth of the season.

It didn’t take long for San Jose to tack onto their lead as Patrick Bailey scored his fourth as well making it 2-0 less than five minutes in.

Coachella Valley would get a response from Kole Lind but Leon Gawanke scored for the Barracuda before the period ended making it 3-1.

At the end of the first the shots favored San Jose 14-5.

The second saw only the Firebirds score as Connor Carrick deposited the puck in the net at the 10:56 mark.

There was also two penalties in the period both against Coachella Valley though San Jose did not score on either.

The second ended with the shots in favor of San Jose still at 21-20.

In the third the Barracuda saw their lead evaporate as Ryan Winterton tied the game up at three. San Jose took the lead back less than five minutes later as Radim Simek scored his first of the campaign.

The Barracuda looked to hold on to their lead but were unable to as Andrew Poturalski scored on the power play forcing overtime.

In overtime Danil Gushchin took a high-sticking penalty and Coachella Valley took advantage as Shane Wright scored to end the game 5-4.

The power play for San Jose went 1/4 while Coachella Valley went 2/4.

The three stars of the game were: 1st: Shane Wright 2nd: Danil Gushchin 3rd: Henry Thrun

San Jose will look to snap their losing streak against the Wranglers on the road at 12 p.m. on Friday.

Barracuda blown out at home by Firebirds 8-2

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Photo courtesy of San Jose Barracuda. Oskar Lindblom fires a shot on goal as players crash to the net (taken on 10/28/23).

By Titus Wilkinson (@TitusWisme)

SAN JOSE- The Barracuda opened up a weekend series against Coachella Valley with a loss by a final of 8-2.

Getting the start for San Jose was Magnus Chrona while for the Firebirds Chris Driedger was in between the pipes.

The goal-scoring was kicked off by Coachella Valley as 5:18 into the first Luke Henman scored his first goal of the season assisted by Andrew Poturalski and Kole Lind.

Then on Radim Simek’s second penalty of the period, the Firebird’s powerplay scored as Max McCormick got his first of the season.

With less than five minutes left in the first Coachella Valley tacked on to their lead with Ryker Evans getting the goal.

At the end of the first, the shots favored the Firebirds 19-10.

In the second the scoring got going quickly as just 1:09 in Shane Wright extended their lead to 4-0.

Later in the period, Jacob Melanson made it a five-goal lead, and then Marian Studenic followed that up with a goal before the second period ended.

At the end of the second, the shots favored Coachella Valley 29-18.

The third period saw San Jose swap goalies as Georgi Romanov was now in goal.

Getting his second of the game was McCormick in the third who made it 7-0 followed up by a shorthanded goal by Ryan Winterton for the Firebirds.

San Jose would not be shutout as Danil Gushchin scored his second of the season making it 8-1. The assists go to Nikita Okhotiuk and Valterri Pulli.

Gushchin was not done as he scored another one this time assisted by Leon Gawanke.

At the end of the game, the shots favored the Firebirds 39-35. San Jose’s powerplay went 0/2 while Coachella Valley’s went 1/3.

McCormick ended up having himself a game as he not only got two goals but also three assists.

The three stars of the game were: 1st: Max McCormick 2nd: Chris Driedger 3rd: Danil Gushchin

The second of this weekend series will be played tomorrow in San Jose at 3 p.m.