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San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic: Cuda get ready for Condors in first pre season game next Saturday

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San Jose Barracuda forward Igor Cherynshov (24) is preparing with his San Jose teammates for their first pre season game against the Bakersfield Condors on Sat Oct 5, 2025 at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield (photo by the San Jose Barracuda)

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic:

#1 Which new or recently signed Barracuda players are expected to make a big impact in camp, and what are their roles likely to be?

#2 Which prospects are on the bubble between Sharks vs Barracuda, and what would decide whether they stick with the AHL or get NHL minutes?

#3 How much is the coaching staff likely to lean on recent standout performances (AHL stats, prior season) when evaluating players, compared to potential and development upside?

#4 What are the expectations for players returning from injury (or who missed games), and how will that affect their chances in camp?

#5 San Jose Barracuda open up pre season action against the Bakersfield Condors next Sat Oct 4th in Bakersfield talk about some of the things that head coach John McCarthy is looking for in this upcoming game?

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

Barracuda end season with a 3-1 loss in 2nd round of Calder Cup Playoffs

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San Jose Barracuda vs Colorado Eagles on Wednesday May 7th at Blue Arena (via sjbarracuda/x)

By Madison Montez

Before San Jose officially scored the first goal of the game, both San Jose and Colorado had goals taken away from them. In the first period, Jack Thompson scored but Danil Guschin was in the crease, causing the goal to not count. In the second period, Colorado thought they scored but instead it was ruled that the Eagles pushed Askarov into the net, causing the goal to not count.

Wednesday night’s game was a goalie duel, neither team allowing a goal through two periods of the hockey game. In his Calder Cup playoff debut, Igor Cherynosov scored his first AHL goal to give San Jose the lead. Lucas Carlsson recorded the lone assist. Colorado quickly tied the game a minute and seventeen seconds later, Chase Bradley with his first Calder Cup playoff goal.

On their last powerplay opportunity, Colorado took advantage to get their first lead of the game with five minutes left of the game. Tye Felhaber who has scored two goals this series, scored once again to give them the lead. To seal the win, Jason Polin scored an empty net goal to secure the 3-1 win.

In a close game like Wednesday night’s, shots were equal between the two teams. After the first period, San Jose outshot Colorado eleven to nine. After the second period, San Jose outshot Colorado again, this time 14-9. To end the game, Colorado outshot San Jose 12-9.

Although a very physical game, both teams were nearly equally given power-play opportunities. San Jose went to the box four times and Colorado went five times. San Jose was given a four minute power play opportunity when Jacob MacDonald took a four-minute double minor for a high sticking penalty. Colorado took advantage of their last opportunity.

After getting taken out before the overtime period in Tuesday’s game, Yaroslav Akarov got the start for San Jose. Askarov recording the loss, made 27 saves on 29 shots. Askarov ended the season with a record of 11-10. For Colorado, they also went with the same goalie, with Trent Miner in goal. Miner, recording the win, made 34 saves on 35 shots. Up until this point, Miner’s record is 23-10.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Tye Felhaber
  • 2. Chase Bradley
  • 3. Trent Miner

San Jose Barracuda/AHL Playoffs podcast Marko Ukalovic: Series is tied as Barracuda-Eagles head back to Colorado Tuesday night

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Colorado Eagles center Chris Wagner (14) and goaltender Trent Minor (50) can’t stop a shot on goal as the San Jose Barracuda’s center Collin Graf (51) watches the puck cross the crease at Tech CU in San Jose on Sun May 4, 2025 (photo by San Jose Barracuda)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 The San Jose Barracuda Danil Gushchin scored the game winner with 27 second left in the overtime stanza to defeat the Colorado Eagles in Game 2 of the Pacific Divsion Semifinals at Tech CU last Sunday.

#2 San Jose had 1:12 left in their power play to start the overtime period. Gushchin carried the puck inside the Eagles zone and created a give and go with Colin Graf. Gushchin’s backhanded attempt was saved by Colorado netminder Trent Miner. The rebound was kicked in through the five-hole of Miner by Chris Wagner as Gushchin earned his first goal of the playoffs.

#3 The opening 20 minutes of the game was scoreless as both teams displayed tight checking throughout the period. The Barracuda dominated the shot clock 14-6 over the Eagles yet neither goaltender Yaroslav Askarov nor Miner allowed a puck past the crease.

#4 San Jose (1-1) started the second period on a four-minute power play due to Tye Felhaber taking a high sticking penalty that drew blood at the end of the first period. However, the Cuda power play did not generate enough quality scoring chances.

#5 San Jose and Colorado battle it out in Game 3 on Tuesday May 6th at 6:05pm at Blue Arena series is tied as this one goes back to Loveland.

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

San Jose Barracuda/AHL Playoffs podcast Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda win first playoff series since 2017

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The San Jose Barracuda defenseman Jimmy Schuldt (59) and defenseman Joey Keane (94) pursue the Ontario Reign’s forward Jered Wright (78) in game 2 of the Calder Cup Series at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sat Apr 26, 2025 (photo by the Ontario Reign)

San Jose Barracuda/AHL Playoffs podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 The San Jose Barracuda took the Ontario Reign 2-1 in game two of the first round of the AHL Calder Cup at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday. The game was played at Crypto in place of the Toyota Center in Ontario due to a previous scheduled event.

#2 The Barracuda were at a disadvantage going into the series with no games going back to San Jose due to all games would be played in the Southland either in Los Angeles or Ontario. It didn’t stop the Barracuda who won games one and two to advance to the second round. They were the home team in game 2 with the game being played in Los Angeles.

#3 The Barracuda will play the second round against the Colorado Eagles in the Division Semifinals. The dates are yet to be determined. The Barracuda will have home ice advantage.

#4 San Jose Barracuda head coach said John McCarthy that he’s happy for his players advancing to the next round saying, “I’m happy for our group, that’s a lively locker room in there, they should be really proud of themselves.”

#5 Marko talk about all the hard work that went into getting this far for the Barracuda also considering in the minor league hockey teams could lose key guys as they get promoted all the time and it’s hard to advance if you lose a goaltender with a hot hand or a goal scorer.

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

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic: All playoff games in LA for Barracuda starts Thursday

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The San Jose Barracuda were knocked around pretty good by the Calgary Wranglers at the Stampede Coral in Calgary on Sun Apr 20, 2025 (photo by the San Jose Barracuda)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 The San Jose Barracuda were shutout by the Calgary Wranglers on Sunday 4-0 not quite the ideal way the Barracuda wanted to end their season before going to the Southland for the AHL playoffs.

#2 The disadvantage of this best two out of three playoffs is all of them will be in the Southland and the Barracuda do not get one home game in this upcoming series.

#3 Scoring in the game it was all Wranglers on Sunday with Carter King scoring his first goal of the season at 13:16 in the first period.

#4 The Wranglers would score twice in the second period Clark Bishop scored his 19th goal of the season at 10:19 and at 14:09 Lucas Ciona scores eighth of the year for a 3-0 lead at the end of the second period. In the third period at 4:25 Dryden Hunt scored his 16th goal of the season and put the final touches for scoring winning it.

#5 The Barracuda open up the best two out of three on Thursday Ontario does have that big advantage hosting two games on the 24th and 26th at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown LA and a possible game 3 on the 28th at the Toyota Arena in Ontario.

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

Barracuda wrap up regular season shutout 4-0 by Calgary

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San Jose Barracuda vs Calgary Wranglers on Sunday April 20th at Scotiabank Saddledome (via calgarywranglers)

By Madison Montez

Calgary was looking to end the regular season on a high note and they did just that. The Wranglers successfully broke passes, forced turnovers, and outscored San Jose, to shutout the Barracuda 4-0

After San Jose got out to an early lead in Friday’s game, Calgary returned the favor. Carter King, the Calgary native, scored his first American Hockey League goal to give Calgary their first lead of the game. Former Barracuda Alex Gallant recorded the primary assist.

Calgary extended their lead to 2 at the 10:29 mark of the second period. Clark Bishop, the captain, potted his 19th of the season. Carter King recorded the primary assist, knotching two points in the night. On their second powerplay opportunity, Calgary took advantage and extended their lead to 3. Lucas Ciona with his first power-play goal of his American Hockey League career.

Taking advantage of a 5 on 3 power-play, Calgary extended their lead to 4 at 4:25 of the third. Dryden Hunt scored his 16th of the season.

Although the Barracuda didn’t get out to the greatest start, they dominated shots on goals for majority of the game. After the first period, San Jose outshot Calgary 9-8. San Jose absolutely dominated the second period, outshooting Calgary 12 to 4. To end the game, Calgary outshot San Jose 7 to 6.

Both teams were equal taking the same amount of penalties in Sunday’s game. San Jose committed 6 penalties and Calgary committed 7. Only Calgary was able to capitalize on the powerplay. Calgary with four chances and San Jose with three chances. Coming into Sunday’s game, San Jose was ranked first and Calgary was ranked fifth.

For San Jose, Gabriel Carriere got the start in the season finale, his second start in a row. Carriere recorded the loss, making 15 saves on 19 shots. Ignatjew who entered the game during the second period in Friday’s game, got the start for Calgary. Ignatjew recorded the win, making 27 saves on 27 shots.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Waltteri Ignatjew
  • 2. Carter King
  • 3. Lucas Ciona

The Barracuda will be back in action in the post-season on Thursday against the Ontario Reign at Crypto Arena.

San Jose Barracuda crack Calgary Wranglers 8-3

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San Jose Barracuda vs Calgary Flames on Friday April 18th at Scotiabank Saddledome (via sjbarracuda/instagram)

By Madison Montez

The San Jose Barracuda got big jump on the Calgary Wranglers and took for the first game of this two set 8-3 on Friday.

The Barracuda opened up the scoring early on the first shot of the game at 2:23 of the first period. Luca Cagnoni broke a franchise record for most goals by a defensemen, scoring his 15th of the season. Calgary tied the game at 1-1, courtesy of Martin Frk. A puck off of Pavol Regenda gave San Jose their lead back, Regenda with his eighth of the season.

37 seconds into the second, San Jose got out to a three to one lead. Filip Bystedt scored his 12th of the year on a wide open net. The Barracuda struck again a minute later when Patrick Giles scored his ninth of the season.

With a 4-1 lead, San Jose chased out Devin Cooley, Walterri Ignatjew came in with 18 minutes left of the second. Braden Hache extended the lead to 5-1 scoring from the left point, his third of the season. San Jose blew the game open when Scott Sabourin hit the ten goal mark to improve the score to 6-1.

On a takeaway by the Wranglers, Calgary cut into San Jose’s lead, Carter Wilkie scoring his second goal of the season.

Going into the third period, San Jose didn’t take their foot off of the gas pedal. Scoring their second powerplay goal, Luca Cagnoni scored his second of the day. Calgary kept fighting with William Strömgren scoring his 14th goal to cut the lead to 7-3. To seal the win, Anthony Vincent scored his tenth goal to make the score 8-3.

San Jose was on a scoring frenzy all game, but Calgary dominated the shots on goals. After the first period, San Jose outshot Calgary 9 -4. After the second period, Calgary outshot San Jose 16-9. To end the game, San Jose outshot Calgary 12-7 in the third.

Both teams stayed out of the box for most of the game. San Jose committed only two penalties and Calgary wasn’t able to capitalize. Calgary committed four penalties and San Jose was able to capitalize on half of them.

For San Jose, Gabriel Carriere got the start with Aaron Dell backing up. Carriere, recording the win, made 26 saves on 29 shots. For Calgary, the Bay Area native Devin Cooley got the start. Cooley, recording the loss, made eight saves on 12 shots. Ignatjew who entered the game during the second period, made 14 saves on 17 shots.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Luca Cagnoni
  • 2. Danil Guschin
  • 3. Scott Sabourin

The Barracuda will close out the regular season tomorrow against this Calgary team. Playoffs are still being decided but San Jose will host the second round at home at Tech Cu Arena.

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda conclude regular season in Calgary this Friday and Saturday

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San Jose forward Patrick Giles (54) and Ontario Reign defenseman Augus Booth (24) battle on the ice at Tech CU Arena in San Jose on Sat Apr 12, 2025 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 Marko final home game of the regular season the San Jose Barracuda (35-26-5-4) gave up two goals in the first three minutes and could never find their way back eventually losing to the visiting Ontario Reign (41-24-3-1) at Tech CU in San Jose.

#2 What was impressive was the Reign’s goaltender 18 years old Carter George had 33 saves in his first professional game and what a way to start with your first shutout as well.

#3 The Reign’s Martin Chromiak scored his 17th goal of the season on a tipped in shot from the right point from between the circles for a 1-0 lead. The Reign’s Reilly Walsh scored his fifth goal of the season making it 2-0 going top shelf in the offensive zone off the face off.

#4 In the second period San Jose had opportunities to get on the scoreboard the Reign’s Walsh did it again scoring a perfect shot glove side under goaltender Yaroslav Askarov from between the circles. The Reign came away with a 4-0 shutout for the win on Saturday night.

#5 The Barracuda take on the fifth placed Calgary Wranglers next Friday and Saturday to conclude the regular season. The Wranglers are 36-27-4-3 and won five of their last ten games. How do you see this match up in Calgary?

Marko Ukalovic will cover the San Jose Barracuda post season for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Barracuda Shut Out 4-0 by Reign; San Jose’s clinches spot for post season

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San Jose Barracuda forward Scott Sabourin (49) and the Ontario Reign defenseman Otto Salin (10) skate behind the net at Tech CU in San Jose on Sat Apr 12, 2025 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

By Mary Walsh

A day after clinching their spot in the Calder Cup playoffs, the San Jose Barracuda lost 4-0 to the Ontario Reign on Saturday. Martin Chromiak, Riley Walsh and Taylor Ward scored for the Reign. 18 year old Carter George made 33 saves for the win in his professional debut. Yaroslav Askarov made 24 saves in the loss. The loss makes home ice in the playoffs less likely for the Barracuda.

Ontario jumped to an early lead with a goal at 1:50 of the first period. Martin Chromiak’s shot from the point made its way through traffic into the net. Assists went to Joseph Cecconi and Reilly Walsh.

Reilly Walsh scored right off an offensive zone faceoff win, giving the Reign a 2-0 lead. An assist went to Kaleb Lawrence.

The shot count was very close in the first, 10-9 Barracuda. San Jose finished the first period on a power play with 1:26 left on that to start the second period. The Barracuda did not score on that power play or the five-on-three that they had at the end of the period.

They did give up one goal during four-on-four play that ate up the final seconds of a late Barracuda power play.

Riley Walsh got a shot off from high in the slot after Jack Studnicka set him up with a pass from below the goal line. An assist also went to Andre Lee.

The Reign made it 4-0 midway through the third period on a power play. Charles Hudon passed the puck across the ice to Taylor Ward for a shot that got by Askarov before he could get across. Assists went to Hudon and Martin Chromiak.

Pavol Regenda led the Barracuda in shots with 4. Jake Furlong, Jimmy Shuldt, Ethan Cardwell and Filip Bystedt each had three shots.

The Barracuda next play on Friday in Calgary against the Wranglers at 2:00 PM PDT.

Barracuda clinch for a playoff spot, first time since 2019; San Jose defeats Ontario 4-1 at Tech CU

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San Jose Barracuda goaltenders Yaroslav Aksarov (30) and Gabriel Carriere (35) hugging after clinching a playoff spot (via Joey Cascarano/Hockey Shots)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE– The San Jose Barracuda clinched for the post season after defeating the Ontario Reign 4-1 at Tech CU Arena in San Jose on Friday night. Ontario opened up the scoring, 36 seconds into the game when Caleb Jones scored his second of the season. San Jose tied the game up at 1-1 when Scott Sabourin scored his ninth goal of the season, three minutes into the second period.

The third period was all San Jose. Pavol Regenda scored his seventh power-play goal of the season after Caleb Jones took a high-sticking penalty, giving San Jose their first lead of the game. They extended their lead even further when Danil Guschin scored his 27th of the season at 11:07 of the third.

Pavol Regenda sealed the win scoring his second power-play goal of the night after two Ontario Reign players were called for roughing. Registering the assists on both Regenda goals, Guschin registered three points; two assists and one goal.

San Jose coming out with the win, the shots on goal were dominated by them for the majority of the game. In the first period, Ontario outshot San Jose 14 to 7. In the second period, San Jose outshot Ontario 9-8. Lastly, in the third period, San Jose outshot Ontario 13-7. This ended with Ontario outshooting San Jose 32-29.

Each team’s penalty kill was put to work in Friday’s game. Coming into Friday, San Jose was ranked fourth and Ontario was ranked third. San Jose took six penalties and Ontario took seven. San Jose was able to capitalize on two penalties, courtesy of Pavol Regenda. Ontario wasn’t able to capitalize on any penalties, going 0/4 on the power-play.

Friday’s winning goalie was San Jose’s Gabriel Carriere. Carriere nearly had a perfect game, only letting in one goal, making 31 saves on 32 shots. Friday’s losing goalie was Ontario’s Pheonix Copley. Copley made 25 saves on 29 shots.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Pavol Regenda
  • 2. Gabriel Carriere
  • 3. Danil Guschin

The Barracuda will be back in action at Tech CU in San Jose Saturday night against the Ontario Reign, looking to sweep the series.