San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda get away with close game against Eagles 4-3

San Jose Barracuda left wing Pavol Regenda (84) makes his way down ice quickly against the Colorado Eagles at Blue FCU Arena in Loveland CO on Sat Nov 29, 2025 (Colorado Eagles photo)

SJ Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 How did the San Jose Barracuda’s penalty kill unit perform in their 4-3 win over the Colorado Eagles on Saturday?

#2 Who stood out as the top performer for the San Jose Barracuda during this game against the Colorado Eagles on Saturday, and why?

#3 What adjustments did the Eagles make in their strategy after falling behind late in the game against the Barracuda?

#4 Did the Barracuda show any signs of improvement in special teams play compared to previous games during their matchup with the Colorado Eagles?

#5 How did the Barracuda’s defense handle Colorado Eagles’ forwards, particularly in the third period when the Eagles tried to tie it up?

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

Barracuda split series with Eagles in 4-3 win

San Jose Barracuda vs Colorado Eagles on Saturday November 29th at Blue Arena (via coloradoeagles/flickr)

By Madison Montez

Colorado opened up the scoring in back to back games with Jake Wise scoring his second goal of the season. They extended their lead to 2-0 when Luke Toporowksi scored his first goal this season. San Jose cut into that lead to make it 2-1 when Oliver Wahlstrom took advantage of a powerplay scoring his fifth powerplay goal of the season.

The Barracuda tied the game at two with Igor Chernysov scoring his 10th of the season. They took their first lead of the game when Quentin Musty scored his fourth powerplay goal of the season. Musty went on hat trick watch at 9:28 of the third, scoring his second goal of the night, extending their lead to 4-2. Colorado cut into that lead but it wasn’t enough, courtesy of Tristen Nielsen.

Although losing, Colorado had the upper hand for most of the game. They outshot San Jose 11 to 8 in the first period and 12 to 6 in the third period. San Jose outshot Colorado 17 to 8 in the second period. Ultimately, both teams ended up shooting 31 shots evenly.

Both teams had a chance to show their special teams in last night’s game but San Jose was the only team to capitalize and take advantage. San Jose went 3 for 6 while Colorado went 0 for 2. Quinten Musty scored two for San Jose while Igor Chernysov scored the other. After tonight’s game, San Jose is now first on the powerplay and second to last on the penalty kill.

Jakub Skarkev, who recorded the win, made 28 saves on 31 shots, allowing three goals. His record now moves to 7-2-0-1. Isak Posch, who recorded the loss, made 27 saves on 31 shots, allowing four goals. His record now moves to 8-3-1-2.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Oliver Wahlstrom
  2. Igor Chernysov
  3. Luke Toporowski

The Barracuda will be back in action on Friday December 5th, hosting the Tucson Roadrunners for a two-game series.

Barracuda fall to Eagles 4-2; SJ drops first of two game set

San Jose Barracuda vs Colorado Eagles on Friday November 28th at Blue Arena (via coloradoeagles/flickr)

By Madison Montez

Colorado was the first on the board, scoring five minutes into the game, ultimately winning 4-2. Taylor Makar, who is Avalanche’s Cale Makar, scored his second of the season. Going on hattrick watch, Makar scored his second of the game and third of the season. San Jose cut into Colorado’s lead, Lucas Carlsson scoring his first powerplay goal of the season.

Colorado extended their lead once again, Tye Felhaber scoring his third shorthanded goal this season. San Jose cut into the lead again, Lucas Carlsson going on hattrick watch scoring his second powerplay goal of the game. Colorado extended their lead to 4-2 when Jack Ahcan scored his second of the season.

The shot differential was pretty close in Friday night’s game. After the first period, Colorado barely out San Jose 9-10. After the second period, Colorado outshot San Jose 7 to 6. After the final buzzer, Colorado outshot San Jose 9 to 8.

Both teams had a chance to show both of their special teams. San Jose went to the box six times while Colorado went eight times. San Jose took advantage while Colorado did not. San Jose went 2 for 6 on the powerplay while Colorado went 0 for 6. Coming into tonight’s game, San Jose was fourth on the powerplay and last on the penalty kill. Colorado was first on the powerplay and first on the penalty kill, clearly having a strong special teams system.

For San Jose, Gabriel Carriere got the start after getting the 3-0 shutout in Wednesday’s game. For Colorado, Trent Miner got the start after his 3-1 loss against Tucson. Carriere who made 22 saves on 26 shots, recorded the loss. Miner who made 21 saves on 23 shots recorded the win.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Taylor Makar
  2. Tye Felhaber
  3. Jack Ahcan

The next time the Barracuda will be in action is Saturday against this same Colorado Eagles team. Jakub Skarek and Isak Posch will be expected to get the starts.

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

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

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

Barracuda fall 3-1 to Eagles in Askarov’s return

San Jose Barracuda vs Colorado Eagles on Saturday April 5th at Blue Arena (via sanjosebarracuda/x)

By Madison Montez

The Colorado Eagles knocked off the San Jose Barracuda 3-1 in Colorado on Saturday night. The Eagles got the first lead of the game with ten seconds left of the first period. Oskar Olausson scored his 11th of the season. With the secondary assist, Jack Ahcan extended his point streak to two games. Colorado took the lone penalty when Mark Sedan took a two-minute cross-checking penalty.

23 seconds into the second period, San Jose tied the game, courtesy of Scott Sabourin. Scoring in back to back games, Sabourin extended his point streak to two games. Recording the lone assist, Lucas Vanroboys made it back to back games, assisting on a Sabourin goal. After good puck movement, Colorado regained their lead. Jayson Megna, older brother of former Shark Jaycob Megna scored his 18th of the season.

San Jose was the better team at staying out of the box. Only committing four penalties while Colorado committed five, most of the Barracuda’s penalties came from the fight that occured in the second period. Just like last night, two players on each team dropped the gloves. Saturday night, it was Walker Duehr and Braden Hache of the Barracuda, and Nikita Prishchepov of the Colorado, each dropped the gloves.

The Eagles sealed the win, splitting the series. Tye Felhaber scored an empty net goal to secure the win and avoid the sweep against San Jose. Matthew Phillips recording the primary assist, recorded two assists on the night.

Colorado dominated nearly every aspect of the game but most notably, they outshot the Barracuda consistently all game. The shots were 10-8 after the first period, 16-7 after the second period, and 6-7 after the third period.

In his first game back since February, Yaroslav Akarov recorded his 7th loss of the season. In his 7th loss, Askarov made 29 saves on 31 shots. For Colorado, Kevin Mandolese got the start. Mandolese recorded the win, making 21 saves on 22 shots.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Jayson Megna
  • 2. Oskar Olausson
  • 3. Matthew Phillips

The Barracuda will be back in action on Wednesday April 9th in Coachella Valley taking on the Firebirds. This will be the last matchup between the two teams this season.

Barracuda take down first place Eagles 6-3

San Jose Barracuda vs Colorado Eagles on Friday April 4th at Blue FCU Arena (via sjbarracuda/Instagram)

By Madison Montez

After 17 games missed due to injury, San Jose Barracuda Filip Bystedt returned to the lineup in Friday night’s game against Colorado Eagles. Previous to his injury, Bystedt was riding a four-game point streak. In tonight’s game, Bystedt registered two points. Scoring one goal and recording one assist. The Barracuda picked up the 6-3 win at Blue FCU Arena in Loveland.

In his first game back, Filip Bystedt opened up the scoring to give San Jose their first lead of the game. Colorado quickly tied the game 30 seconds later. Jayson Megna, the older brother of former Shark Jason Megna, scored his 17th of the season.

The second period was a scoring frenzy. Colorado took their first lead of the game at 9:41, Cooper Gay scored his first AHL goal of the season. San Jose tied the game four minutes later, Scott Sabourin scored his seventh of the season. Colorado regained their lead when Jere Innala scored his 16th goal of the season. San Jose tied the game up once again when Patrick Giles scored his second goal in back to back games.

Taking advantage of Colorado’s fifth penalty taken, Patrick Giles scored his second of the night. With the primary assist, Filip Bystedt recorded his second point in his first game back from injury. San Jose extended their lead to 5-3 three minutes later when Lucas Vanroboys scored his 11th of the season. Sabourin registering the secondary assist, recorded his second point of the night.

Anthony Vincent sealed the win, scoring an empty net goal to improve the score to 6-3.

Keeping the trend going, San Jose was the better team at staying out of the box. San Jose took four penalties while Colorado took five. Majority of the penalties taken were in the second period when each team had two guys drop the gloves. For San Jose, Patrick Giles and Braden Hache. For Colorado, Chase Bradley and Ivan Ivan. San Jose was the only team to captialize, scoring one power-play goal.

Aaron Dell was tonight’s starting goalie, with Yaroslav Askarov backing him up. Dell recorded 15 saves on 18 shots. Dell’s record now moves to 2-3. For Colorado, Trent Miner was the starting goalie. Miner made 22 saves on 27 shots. Miner’s record now moves to 19-8.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Patrick Giles, 2G
  • 2. Cooper Gay, 1G
  • 3. Filip Bystedt, 1G 1A

The Barracuda will be back in action tomorrow against the Colorado Eagles, looking to sweep the series.

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda open four game road trip starting Tuesday in Colorado

The San Jose Barracuda center Thomas Bordeleau (17) tries to get control of the puck against the Tucson Roadrunners defenseman Artem Duda (78) at Tech CU on Sat Feb 8, 2025 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

On the San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic:

#1 Danil Gushchin scored two goals and had assist for the San Jose Barracuda (24-13-2-3) on Saturday for a 5-3 win over the Tucson Roadrunners (20-20-2-1).

#2 In the first period the Barracuda had a 16-8 lead on shot on goals against the Roadrunners. The Barracuda opened the first period picked up a point from Braden Hache at 10:55 that was tipped in by Filip Bystedt for his eighth goal of the season. The Roadrunners Edgor Sokolov scored at 18:08 to tie it up 1-1. San Jose’s Danil Gushchin scored his tenth goal of the season at 19:45 as the Barracuda took a 2-1 lead to end the first period.

#3 The Roadrunners Cameron Hebig scored his 17th goal of the season at 4:31 to tie it up 2-2 and Gushchin came through again for San Jose scoring his 11th goal of the season second of the game at 12:03 as the Barracuda regained the lead after two periods 3-2.

#4 In the third period the Barracuda’s Colin White scored his sixth goal at 17:38 for a 4-2 lead. Ethan Cardwell added another goal for San Jose his sixth of the year at 18:47 for a 5-2 San Jose lead and the Roadrunners Lleyton Moore would close out all the scoring at 19:58 as the Barracuda come away with a 5-3 win ending a seven game homestand.

#5 Next up the Barracuda face off against the Colorado Eagles on Tue Feb 11 for a 6:05pm PST at Blue FCU Arena in Loveland. The Eagles are second in the Pacific Division at 25-12-4-2. The Eagles have won five of their last ten games. How do you see this match up Tuesday?

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

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

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?

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

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

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.