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San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalvoic: Barracuda hit the road face off with Bakersfield Saturday

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San Jose Barracuda forward Ethan Cardwell (56) winds up to take a shot against the Bakersfield Condors defenseman Luke Procop (77) at Tech CU in San Jose on Sat Oct 11, 2025 (San Jose Barracuda staff photo)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 Which period was most decisive in swinging momentum toward San Jose, and how did it manifest in the play? San Jose scored two power‑play goals in the second period to extend their lead to 6‑3.

#2 How did the special teams (power play, penalty kill, shorthanded goals) affect the outcome and pacing of the game? There were multiple power‑play goals, and Bakersfield scored a shorthanded goal by Rhett Pitlick in the third period?

#3 Which players from Bakersfield put up the biggest individual performances (goals, assists, high shot counts) and in what ways did they influence the game? For instance, the Condors Viljami Marjala had three assists, Roby Jarventie had one goal + two assists, Rem Pitlick had one goal + two assists.

#4 When and how did Bakersfield press back from behind, and what prevented them from completing the comeback? They closed the gap late in the second period to 6–5, exchanged special teams goals in the third period, but ultimately fell short.

#5 Barracuda head to Bakersfield on Saturday night they coming in with some momentum after getting that 7-6 win in San Jose how do you see them on the road in Bakersfield next weekend?

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

Musty scores first pro goal in wild Barracuda 7-6 Opening Night win over Condors

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San Jose Barracuda forward Quentin Musty (#13) celebrates his professional goal with his teammates during his team’s 7-6 win over the Bakersfield Condors at Tech CU Arena on Saturday OCT 11, 2025. (Brian Collett-Inside The Rink)

by Marko Ukalovic

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Barracuda used a balanced scoring attack with seven different goal scorers to defeat the Bakersfield Condors 7-6 in the team’s season opener on Saturday afternoon at Tech CU Arena.

San Jose opened the season with a win with 2024 NHL first round pick Quentin Musty scoring a goal in his AHL debut.

Bakersfield (0-1-0) drew first blood 39 seconds into the contest. Roby Järventie centered the puck over Viljami Marjala in between the faceoff circles. Marjala found Rem Pitlick with a backdoor pass as Pitlick tapped it home from the near corner past ‘Cuda goalie Jakub Skarek for his first goal of the season.

San Jose (1-0-0) evened the game at the 7:15 mark. A turnover in the neutral zone had Cam Lund find Filip Bystedt at the Condors blueline. Bystedt skated in and wired a wrist shot from the slot top shelf past Matt Tomkins for his first goal of the season.

The Barracuda gained its first lead of the season when Jake Furlong sent a shot from the point that was went off the skate of Jack Ostapchuk for his first goal of the season at the 11:43 mark.

The Condors tied it up with a power play goal just over three minutes later. Max Jones set up notorious ‘Cuda killer Seth Griffith along the slot. The veteran forward beat Skarek with a wrist shot for his first goal of the season at the 14:47 mark.

Bakersfield regained the lead on the next shift 19 seconds later. A giveaway by Pavol Regenda behind his own net let to Pitlick centering a pass over to Riley Stillman who beat Skarek with a one-timer to the right corner for his first goal of the season.

San Jose evened the game with 13 seconds left in the opening frame. Jimmy Huntington centered the puck out in front of the crease to Patrick Giles. Tomkins initially stopped Giles first shot attempt, but Giles cleaned up his own rebound with a shot through the five-hole for his first goal of the season. It was Huntington’s first point in a Barracuda sweater.

San Jose earned its second lead of the game with a 5-on-3 goal early in the second period. Igor Chernyshov centered the puck right into the crease from the left wing over to Quentin Musty who was parked out right in front. Musty tapped home the puck underneath Tomkins for his first professional career goal at the 3:10 mark. Cam Lund picked up the secondary assist.

Luca Cagnoni scored the ‘Cuda’s second power play goal of the period when he blasted a one-timer from the point past Tomkins for his first goal of the season at the 7:16 mark. Lund picked up his third helper of the game and Musty his first.

Huntington doubled the ‘Cuda’s lead with its fourth unanswered goal and third of the middle frame. Giles won a clean faceoff inside the Condor’s zone. Huntington picked up the puck and skated into the middle before riffling a wrist shot past Tomkins for his goal of the season at the 12:16 mark.

Bakersfield gained one back late in the period when Max Jones finished off of a two-on-one odd man rush for the Condors. Josh Samanski sent a cross-ice pass over to Jones who beat Skarek with a one timer to the near post for his first goal of the season at the 16:06 mark.

The Condors made it a one-goal game at the 18:11 mark when Pitlick centered the puck from behind the goal line out to Järventie who beat Skarek with a backhander to the near corner for his first goal of the season.

San Jose made it 7-5 seconds after its fifth power play opportunity ended to start the third period. Mattias Havelid earned his first point in a Barracuda uniform when his shot from the point was initially saved by Tomkins. Ethan Cardwell crashed the crease and cleaned up the rebound for his first goal of the season at the 1:42 mark.

Bakersfield once again made it a one goal game scoring for the second time on a 2-on-1 odd man rush. The difference this time was they were short-handed. Pitlick finished off a cross ice pass from Marjala for his first goal of the season at the 8:25 mark. It was Marjala’s third helper of the game.

Skarek finished with 27 saves on 33 shots to earn his first win of the season. Tomkins made 29 saves on 36 shots in the losing effort.

GAME NOTES: San Jose went 3-for-8 on the power play. Bakersfield was 1-for-2.

UP NEXT: San Jose travels down to Bakersfield to take on the Condors in their first road game of the season on Saturday October 18 at 7:00pm at Dignity Health Arena.

San Jose Barracuda podcast Madison Montez: Barracuda face Condors for opener on Saturday at Tech CU

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San Jose Barracuda celebrate a goal against the Bakersfield Condors in exhibition play at Tech CU in San Jose on Sun Oct 5, 2025 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Madison Montez:

#1 Madison, in Sunday’s first period between the Bakersfield Condors and San Jose Barracuda both goaltenders proved their worth with a 0-0 score. For the Condors they took 11 shots but the Barracuda goaltender Jakub Sharek stopped all shots and the Barracuda had six first period shots that all were stopped by Condors goaltender Nathanial Day.

#2 It was the second period that the Barracuda got on the board getting two goals one from Oliver Wahlstron at 16:06 for a 1-0 San Jose lead. The Condors tied things up at 16:39 with a goal by Matvey Petrov for a 1-1 tie.

#3 Later in the second period at 19:35 the Barracuda Kasper Halttunen scored to take a 2-1 lead with assists from Igor Chernyshov and John Gormley. The Barracuda never looked back.

#4 The Barracuda in the third period got an empty netter from Samuel Laberge for his first goal of the pre season and the 3-1 win. Sharek shut the Condors out in the third period stopping nine shots.

#5 Sat Oct 11th the Condors are back to face off with the Barracuda for opening day a 3:00pm puck drop. These two teams should be very familiar with each other how do you see this one getting underway to start the 2025-26 season?

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

Barracuda win both preseason games against Condors; SJ defeats Bakersfield 3-1 Sunday

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San Jose Barracuda vs Bakersfield Condors on Sunday October 5th at Tech CU Arena (via sjbarracuda/flickr)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE–With three minutes to go in the second period, San Jose got on the board, courtesy of Oliver Wahlstrom. Filip Bystedt and Braden Hache with the primary and secondary assists. Bakersfield quickly got it back and tied the game 33 seconds later.

Matvey Petrov with the goal, unassisted. With less than a minute left, San Jose regained their lead after Kasper Halttunen scored his first of the preseason, Igor Chernysov with the primary and John Gormley with the secondary. Samuel Laberge sealed the 3-1 win with an empty net goal with five seconds left.

San Jose dominated the shooting percentage shooting _ more shots than Bakersfield. After the first period, San Jose outshot Bakersfield 11 to 6. After the second period, San Jose outshot Bakersfield 23 to 4. After the third, San Jose outshot Bakersfield 11 to 4.

San Jose got the first chance to show off their powerplay with Bakersfield going to the penalty box first. Bakersfield’s 88 Austin Magera caused them to go down a man due to a two minute minor for Hooking. Unfortunately, San Jose was unable to capitalize. There was four-on-four action when Anthony Vincent of the Barracuda and Luke Prokop of the Condors both went to the box for two minutes.

For Bakersfield, Nathanial Day got the start. Day made 11 saves on 11 shots. For San Jose, Jakub Skarek got the start. Skarek made 13 saves on 14 shots. Jonsson made 14 saves on 16 shots. Halfway through the second period, Bakersfield switched things up and Samuel Jonsson was put in after Day sustained a leg injury.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Kasper Halttunen
  2. Oliver Wahlstrom
  3. Nathanial Day

The Barracuda will be back in action on Saturday October 11th for their season and home opener. They will open the season facing this same Bakersfield Condors team. In the two previous games between these teams, San Jose won both.

Phillips OT heroics gives Eagles series lead in 3-2 win over Barracuda

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The Colorado Eagles forward Matthew Phillips celebrates a first period goal against the San Jose Barracuda with his teammates along the bench at Blue Arena on Tuesday MAY 6, 2025. (Ashley Potts-Colorado Eagles)

by Marko Ukalovic

Matthew Phillips scored the game winning goal five minutes into overtime to give the Colorado Eagles a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Barracuda in Game 3 of the Pacific Division Semifinals on Tuesday evening at Blue Arena.

Former Barracuda defenseman Jayson Megna found Phillips along the right wing on a three-on-two odd man rush. Phillips skated in and beat Cuda backup goalie Gabriel Carriere with a wrist shot for his first goal of the playoffs at the 5:02 mark of the overtime period.

Colorado can close out the series tomorrow evening as they went up 2-1 in the best of the five series. San Jose is on the brink of elimination for the first time in the playoffs.

The Eagles (2-1) drew first blood less than two minutes of the first period. Phillips centered the puck from behind the net out to Tye Felhaber who beat starting Cuda goalie Yaroslav Askarov to the stick side for his second goal of the playoffs at the 1:59 mark.

Colorado doubled its lead late in the opening frame with an even strength goal. John Ludvig’s shot from the point trickled behind Askarov and a crashing Megna chipped the puck into an open net for his third goal of the playoffs at the 17:02 mark.

San Jose (1-2) cut the deficit in half with a power play goal late in the second period. Filip Bystedt had a give and go with Colin Graf. Bystedt skated out to the right faceoff circle and beat Eagles goalie Trent Miner with a wrist shot to glove side for his second goal of the playoff at the 13:05 mark.

Cuda head coach John McCarthy pulled Askarov with over two minutes remaining in the third period for an extra attacker. San Jose cashed in on the 6-on-5 when Patrick Giles sent a on net that was initially saved by Miner. During a mad scramble in front of the net Pavol Regenda poked home the puck past Miner for his third goal of the playoffs with 1:35 remaining.

Just over a minute into the overtime session, Askarov had to come out of the game with alleged cramping. Askarov was replaced by Carriere who finished the rest of the game stopping two of the three shots he faced in suffering the loss. Askarov made 25 saves on 27 shots.

Miner finished the game stopping 29 of the 31 shots to earn his second victory of the playoffs.

GAME NOTES: San Jose finished 1-for-2 on the power play. Colorado went 0-for-3.

The Three Stars of the Game: 1) Phillips (1G, 1A) 2) Felhaber (1G,2A) 3) Megna (1G,1A).

UP NEXT: San Jose and Colorado continue their best of five series in Game 4 on Wednesday at 6:05pm at Blue Arena.

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

Gushchin’s OT heroics propel Barracuda to 2-1 win over Eagles, series even

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San Jose Barracuda forward Pavol Regenda (center) celebrates his second period goal against the Colorado Eagles with teammates Scott Sabourin (#49) and Lucas Vanroboys #(67) at Tech CU Arena on Sunday MAY 4, 2025. (Joey Cascarano-Sport Shots)

by Marko Ukalovic

SAN JOSE — Danil Gushchin scored the game winning goal 27 seconds into overtime as the San Jose Barracuda defeated the Colorado Eagles in Game 2 of the Pacific Division Semifinals on Sunday evening at Tech CU Arena.

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 and sent the sold-out crowd into a celebratory frenzy.

San Jose earned a split in the series as the next three games shift back to Loveland, CO. Colorado goes back home with home ice advantage for the rest of the series.

“Yeah I thought we executed pretty well, I liked our start,” said Cuda head coach John McCarthy. “Our first period was strong. And I thought penalties both ways, it got a little choppy in the second (period). I thought we pushed there at the end.”

The opening 20 minutes 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.

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.

Colorado (1-1) drew first blood with a power play goal late in the middle frame. Matthew Phillips sent a cross-ice pass through the crease over to Calle Rosen who roofed a one-timer past Askarov for his second goal on the playoffs and second in as many games at the 13:13 mark.

The Barracuda scored a special team’s goal of their own with 1:48 remaining in the period except it was a short-handed tally. Pavol Regenda blocked a pass in the neutral and created a two-on-zero odd man rush with Collin White. Regenda finished off a nice give and go with White as he beat Miner with a wrist shot for his second goal of the playoffs.

“Whitey (White) made a good move, faked out the goalie and kind just opened it (the space for me). I’m happy for the short-handed goal. It helped in a game like this,” Regenda said.

In the third period, emotions ran high as the chippiness began to flow after the whistle. Colorado had two power play opportunities early in the period weren’t able to cash in on either one as the Cuda penalty kill led by Askarov kept the Eagles from scoring the go-ahead goal.

Devante Stephens set up Gushchin’s heroics when he went to the sinbin for tripping Danil Gushchin with 48.1 seconds left in the period.

Askarov finished the game stopping 27 of the 28 shots he faced to earn his third win of the playoffs. Miner suffered his first loss of the playoffs as he made 34 saves on 36 shots.

“He (Askarov) played great, he won us the game tonight,” McCarthy said.

GAME NOTES: San Jose finished 1-for-6 on the power play. Colorado went 1-for-5.

The Three Stars of the Game: 1) Gushchin (1G,0A) 2) Regenda (1G,0A) 3) Rosen (1G,0A).

UP NEXT: San Jose and Colorado battle it out in Game 3 on Tuesday May 6th at 6:05pm at Blue Arena.

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

Graf’s late go propels Barracuda into second round with 2-1 win over Reign, sweep series

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By Marko Ukalovic

Collin Graf scored the game winning goal with 2:18 left in the game as the San Jose Barracuda defeated the Ontario Reign 2-1 in Game 2 of the Pacific Division first round series on Saturday evening at Crypto.com Arena.

The sixth seeded San Jose swept the third seeded Ontario two games to none as they won their first playoff series since 2017. The Barracuda will play the division winner Colorado Eagles in the semifinals of the Pacific Division Playoffs.

Ethan Cardwell set up Graf’s heroics when he centered a pass out to Graf who beat Reign goalie Phoenix Copley with a sliding backhander for his first goal of the playoffs. Collin White received the secondary assist on the play.

The first period was scoreless as San Jose had two power play opportunities compared to just one for Ontario. Neither team was able to find pay dirt as both penalty kills were dominant in the opening 20 minutes.

Early in the second period was where the momentum shifted toward the Barracuda. Cuda goalie Alexander Askarov made a point-blank save on Martin Chromiak who was camped out in front of the crease when Charles Hudon threw the puck at the net just under seven minutes into the middle frame.

Less than a minute later, San Jose (2-0) drew first blood. Cuda captain Jimmy Schuldt sent the puck down to the goal line. White centered the puck from behind the net to Anthony Vincent who beat Copley with a one-timer to the short side for his first goal of the playoff at the 7:40 mark.

Ontario (0-2) answered back in the third period with an even strength goal. Glen Gawdin centered the puck over to Chromiak in the high slot. Chromiak beat Askarov with a one-timer for his first goal of the playoff.

The Reign pulled Copley with under two minutes left in the game for an extra attacker. However, San Jose bent but didn’t break as they kept Ontario from scoring the equalizer and escaped Southern California with a series win.

Askarov finished the game stopping 29 of the 30 shots he faced for his second win of the playoffs and first series win. Copley made 23 saves on 25 shots in the losing effort.

GAME NOTES: San Jose finished 0-for-3 on the power play. Ontario went 0-for-4.

The Three Stars of the Game: 1) Askarov (29 SV/30SA), 2) Graf (1G,0A) 3) Chromiak (1G,0A).

UP NEXT: San Jose takes on the Colorado Eagles in the semifinals of the Pacific Division Playoffs. Schedule TBD.

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.