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Barracuda shutout Gulls 4-0 in midweek morning matchup

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San Jose Barracuda vs San Diego Gulls on Wednesday March 19th at Tech CU Arena (via flickr.com/sjbarracuda)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE–The Barracuda took on the San Diego Gulls for a morning midweek matchup. The last time these two teams faced off was on Wednesday March 5th where the Barracuda fell in overtime. Former Barracuda captain Ryan Carpenter scored the overtime winner.

This time on Wed Mar 19th the Barracuda shutout the Gulls at Tech CU 4-0.

Tuesday it was announced that the second leading defenseman Luca Cagnoni was recalled to the Sharks. In the AHL this season, Cagnoni has 13 goals and 34 assists, adding up to 47 total points.

San Jose got started early, scoring at 9:38 of the first. Lucas Vanroboys scored his ninth of the season, coming off of a rebound shot. Danil Guschin and Braden Hache registered the assists.

Going 4 for 7 on the powerplay on Sunday against Tucson, San Jose kept the power-play momentum going. On their first opportunity of the game, Danil Guschin scored his 4th power-play goal of the season. Pavol Regenda and Rem Pitlick registered the assists.

San Jose further extended their lead at 14:23 of the second. Ethan Frisch scored his 3th goal of the season. Ethan Cardwell and Colin White registered the assist.

With 56 seconds left, Colin White scored an empty net goal to seal the win. Ethan Cardwell registered the lone assist. White and Cardwell both with their second point.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Danil Guschin
  • 2. Lucas Vanroboys
  • 3. Ethan Frisch

The Barracuda will be back in action on Saturday where they will travel to Bakersfield to take on the Condors. The last time these two teams faced off was on Wednesday February 26th where they fell 3-2. Thomas Bordeleau and Danil Guschin both scoring in the loss.

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic Mon Mar 17, 2025: Cuda host Gulls for classroom matinee Wed at 10:30AM at SAP

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The Tucson Roadrunners right wing Egor Sokolov (13) collides into the San Jose Barracuda forward Thomas Bordeleau (17) as Barracuda defenseman Lucas Carlsson (36) looks on at the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson on Sun Mar 16, 2025 (Tucson Roadrunners flickr photo)

On the San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 Tough loss for the San Jose Barracuda 6-5 to the Tucson Roadrunners in shootout at the Tucson Convention Center.

#2 Scoring in the first period the Roadrunners Hunter Drew scoring his 13th goal at 7:28 Yotes in the lead 1-0. The Barracuda would score two unanswered goals at 9:11 by Danil Gushchin (21) unassisted, at 10:27 by Lucas Carlsson (10), Cuda in the lead 2-1. The Roadrunners Ben McCartney (12) scored at 13:38, the Barracuda Andrew Poturalski (26) scored at 14:53 with the Barracuda in the lead 3-2 at the end of the first period.

#3 Potrualski (27) ended the first period with a goal and opened the second period with a goal at 4:38 it would be a crucial goal to keep the lead as the Roadrunners Curtis Douglas (7) scored at 5:50 and it was 4-3 Barracuda after the second period.

#4 In the third period at 0:56 Pavol Regenda (9) scored for the Barracuda, the Roadrunners Douglas (8) scored his second goal of the game cutting the Barracuda lead to 5-4. The Roadrunners Sammy Walker (7) would score at 18:10 to tie up 5-5 the game and force overtime and then a shootout. In the shootout the Raodrunners from Sammy Walker and Max Szuber to get them the 6-5 win.

#5 The Barracuda now in sixth place in the AHL Pacific Division at 29-21-4-4 will host the San Diego Gulls ninth place at 23-27-5-2. The puck drops on Wednesday morning at 10:30AM how do you see this match up?

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

Tucson completes the comeback, Barracuda fall 6-5 in shootout

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San Jose Barracuda vs Tucson Roadrunners on Sunday March 16th at Tucson Convention Center (via Will MacNeil)

By Madison Montez

Wrapping up the four-game roadtrip, the San Jose Barracuda looked to split the series against the Tucson Roadrunners. Bordeleau drew back into the lineup after missing last night’s game due to a lower-body injury. Bordeleau played on the first line alongside Brandon Coe and Andrew Poturalski. Despite Poturalski’s two goals the Barracuda fell short in the shootout losing 6-5 at the Tucson Convention Center on Sunday.

Tucson continued scoring early and playing with a lead. Hunter Drew scored his 13th goal of the season at 7:28 of the first. Travis Barron and Egor Sokolov registered the assists.

On San Jose’s first power-play opportunity, Danil Guschin scored his tenth power-play goal of the season, unassisted. To give San Jose their first lead of the weekend, Lucas Carlsson scored his fifth power-play goal on their second power-play goal. Colin White and Thomas Bordeleau registered the assists.

Tucson tied the game at 2-2 when Ben McCartney scored his 12th of the season. Hunter Drew and Travis Barron registered the assists.

San Jose regained their lead at 4:38 when Andrew Poturalski scored his 11th power-play goal. Luca Cagnoni and Danil Guschin registered the assists. Guschin’s second point of the game.

Starting the third period on the power-play, San Jose kept their foot on the gas, scoring at 0:56 of the third. Pavol Regenda with his fourth power-play goal of the season. Andrew Poturalski and Luca Cagnoni registered the assists, each with their third point.

Tucson cut into San Jose’s lead again at 14:00 when Curtis Douglas scored his second of the night. Julian Lutz registered the lone assist.

With 14 seconds left on the 5-3 powerplay, Sammy Walker tied the game 5-5 at 18:10 of the third to send the game into overtime. Walker scored his seventh goal of the season, Max Szuber and Andrew Agozzino registering the assists.

Overtime wasn’t enough as the game went into a shootout. Both Roadrunners scored, neither Barracuda scored. Tucson secured the comeback 6-5 win.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Sammy Walker
  • 2. Curtis Douglas
  • 3. Hunter Drew

The Barracuda will be back in action on Wednesday March 19th at 10:30AM PDT against the San Diego Gulls in San Jose. The last time these two teams faced off was on Wednesday March 5th. San Diego walked away with the win that night when former Barracuda captain Ryan Carpenter scored in overtime.

Poturalski sets franchise record in 6-3 loss to Tucson

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San Jose Barracuda vs Tuscon Roadrunners on Saturday March 15th at Tucson Convention Center Arena (via Will MacNeil)

By Madison Montez

Coming into Saturday night’s game, the Barracuda looked to get back in the win column coming off of a 5-4 overtime against the Abbotsford Canucks on March 8th. In the loss, Jimmy Schuldt, Pavol Regenda, and Colin White all registered goals. Getting back in the win column the Barracuda were able to do some rebounding with some aggressive offense with a 6-3 win over the Tucson Roadrunners on Saturday night.

San Jose played without the hot streak of Thomas Bordeleau. Bordeleau was in warm-ups but had an aggravated lower body. The Barracuda will be playing without one of their top five goal scorers.

Carl Berglund, who was acquired via the Jake Walman trade, drew in making his San Jose debut. Previous to this, Berglund was with the Bakersfield Condors where he had two goals and ten assists through 45 games played.

Tucson opened up the scoring at 7:30 of the first period. Curtis Douglas extended his goal streak to three, scoring his sixth of the season. Ryan McGregor and Max Szuber registering the assists. The Roadrunners extended their lead at 10:04 when their captain Agozzino scored his 15th of the season. Robbie Russo and Sammy Walker registering the assists.

On an Andrew Poturalski tripping penalty, the fifth ranked power-play team were given their second opportunity. Andrew Agozzino scored his 6th power-play goal of the season, his second goal of the night. Kailer Yamamoto and Max Szuber registering the assists. Agozzino and Szuber both with their second points of the night.

San Jose didn’t back down without putting up a fight. Colin White scored early at 1:35 of the second. Danil Guschin and Pavol Regenda registering the assists. White extending his point streak to two, Guschin extending his point streak to three and Regenda extending his point streak to two.

Tucson extended their lead again when Andrew Agozzino completed the hat-trick, scoring his third goal, also his second power play goal of the night. With the Agozzino hat-trick, San Jose has now given up five hat-tricks this season. Max Szuber and Ben McCartney registering the assists. Szuber assisted on three of Tucson’s four goals.

San Jose showed life when they scored their 51st power-play of the season, remaining the top ranked power-play team in the division. Andrew Poturalski scored his tenth power-play goal of the season. Not only does Poturalski lead the AHL in points but he now has set a franchise record for points in a single season (62). Danil Guschin and Luca Cagnoni registering the assists. Guschin with his second point of the night.

Cutting back into Tucson’s lead, San Jose scored their second power-play goal of the night scored by Rem Pitlick. Danil Guschin and Luca Cagnoni registering the assists. Guschin’s third assist and Cagnoni’s second of the night.

With 44.1 seconds left, Yamamoto sealed the win for the Roadrunners scoring an empty net goal.

20 seconds later, Ben McCartney scored another empty net goal to make it a 6-3 final.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Andrew Agozzino
  • 2. Max Szuber
  • 3. Curtis Douglas

The Barracuda will be back in action tomorrow against the Roadrunners once again. San Jose is now 1-2-0 against Tuscon this season.

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda looking for weekend win in Tucson on Saturday night

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It was a physical game between the Abbotsford Canucks left wing Arshdeep Bains (13), San Jose Barracuda forward Scott Sabourin (49), Kirsten Welsh linesperson (10) squeezed in the mix, and Canucks defenseman Christian Wolanin (86), at Abbotsford Arena in Abbotsford BC Sat Mar 8, 2025 (photo by San Jose Barracuda)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 Saturday the San Jose Barracuda’s (29-30-4-3) Colin White scored twice but couldn’t get San Jose to seal the deal against the Abbotsford Canucks (29-23-2-1) in a game that resulted in a 5-4 loss at Abbotsford Centre.

#2 It was a tough loss for the Barracuda as they attacked early scoring the first two goals of the game with Jimmy Schuudlt and Pavol Regenda to open the game with a 2-0 lead after the first period.

#3 The Canucks in the second period started to make a move scoring two. The Canucks Max Sasson scored at 1:19, the Barracuda’s Colin White would answer back with a goal at 5:27, and the Canucks cut the Barracuda lead to 3-2 when Danila Klimovich scored at 9:06 to end the second period.

#4 Third period the Tristen Nielsen scored at 3:52 to tie up it up 3-3 for the Canucks. White would score again for the Barracuda to take a brief lead again at 4-3 at 5:27. Then there’s Linus Karlsson who tied the game up once again 4-4 at 17:22. The game went into overtime and Karlsson struck again scoring his second goal of the game for the game winner at 3:09 in a 5-4 Canucks win.

#5 It’s off to Tucson on Sat Mar 15 at 7:00pm PDT and the Tucson Roadrunners 27-23-3-2 seventh in the Pacific Division. The Barracuda are catching the Roadrunners during a hot spell who have won six of their last ten games. The Barracuda have won four of their last ten games and are fifth in the Pacific at 29-20-4-3. How do you see this match up on Saturday night at the Tucson Convention Arena.

Marko Ukalovic is a San Jose Barracuda beat writer and podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Barracuda shutout Canucks 3-0, 2nd period frenzy

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San Jose Barracuda vs Abbotsford Canucks at Abbotsford Centre on Friday March 7th (via abbycanucks/x)

By Madison Montez

Prior to Friday’s game, it was announced that a trade occurred. The San Jose Barracuda lost one of their longest players, Tristen Robins.

Robins was apart of a trade that sent him, the San Jose Sharks Fabian Zetterlund, and a 2025 fourth round pick to the Ottawa Senators. In exchange, San Jose received forward Noah Gregor, forward Zack Ostapchuk and a 2025 second round pick.

On the ice the Barracuda shutout the Abbottsford Canucks in Abbottsford 3-0. Barracuda goalie Gabriel Carriere stopped all 35 Canucks shots for the shutout.

San Jose opened up the scoring at 4:16 of the second when Thomas Bordeleau scored his fourth power play goal of the season. Lucas Carlsson and Ethan Cardwell registering the assists. At 8:30, San Jose struck again with Danil Guschin scoring his ninth power play goal of the season. Luca Cagnoni and Rem Pitlick registering the assists.

Three minutes later, Walker Duehr scored his second goal in his second game, unassisted to seal the win. Duehr is only in his second game with the Barracuda and has shown what he can bring to the table.

Earlier Friday, Gabriel Carriere signed a two-way NHL contract and on that same day, he recorded his first shutout in the American Hockey League. It was announced that Georgi Romanov will not be available for AHL playoffs since he is currently on the Sharks roster. This means that Carriere is set to be the backup of Yaroslav Askarov when playoffs roll around.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Gabriel Carriere, 35 SVs on 35 SH
  • 2. Thomas Bordeleau, 1G
  • 3. Nikita Tolopilo, 21 SVs on 24 SH

The Barracuda will be back in action Saturday against the Canucks, looking to sweep the series.

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic Mon Mar 3, 2025: Barracuda host Gulls Wed night; Cuda on two win streak

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San Jose Barracuda Danil Gushchin forward (75) scored two goals in the third period to force overtime against the Henderson Silver Knights at Tech CU in San Jose on Sun Mar 2, 2025 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

On the San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko:

#1 Marko if you like lots of scoring Sunday’s Henderson Silver Knights and San Jose Barracuda game was your kind of game ending with a 6-5 Barracuda win in overtime at Tech CU in San Jose.

#2 Scoring in the first period the Barracuda scored the first two goals with Lucas Carlsson and Andrew Poturalski the Knights Alexander Holtz scored making it 2-1 Cuda after the first period.

#3 The Barracuda Danil Gushchin scored San Jose’s only goal in the second period. The Knights answered back with two goals from Holtz with his second and third goals of the game for a 3-3 tie after two periods.

#4 The third period you can’t keep a good man down Holtz scored his four goal of the game to start the period Henderson taking the lead 4-3. The Knights Kai Uchacz scored an insurance goal putting the Knights up 5-3. The Barracuda would rally with three unanswered goals to win it 6-3. Gushchin Scored two goals in the third period to force overtime at 5-5. In overtime the Barracuda Ethan Cardwell scored the game winner.

#5 Next up for San Jose the San Diego Gulls at Tech CU on Wednesday night a 7:00pm PT face off. The Gulls are ninth in the Pacific Division winning seven of their last ten games. The Barracuda have won four of their last ten games and are fifth in the Pacific Division. How do you see this match up on Wednesday?

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

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda host Condors Wednesday; San Jose defeated Bakersfield in last meeting

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San Jose Barracuda goaltender (32) Aaron Dell saved 26 shots, faced 30 shots and allowed four goals in a two goal loss to the Coachella Valley Firebirds at Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms CA on Sun Feb 23, 2025 (Coachella Valley Firebirds photo)

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic:

#1 The Coachello Valley Firebirds had a game plan and executed it well against the San Jose Barracuda on Sunday at Thousand Palms with a 5-3 win. The Firebirds scored twice in the first and second periods the Birds had a 4-2 advantage heading into the third period.

#2 Taking a review of Sunday’s scorers for the Firebirds first period Jani Nyman scored an unassisted goal at 48 seconds and Gustav Olofsson scored at 5:41. Barracuda answered right back with a goal from Danil Gushchin at 16:44 cutting Coachella’s lead to 2-1.

#3 Jagger Firkus scored the first goal of the second period at 7:42 and Ben Myers scored at 15:33 to help the Firebirds take a 4-1 lead. The Barracuda’s Andrew Poturalski scored his 21st goal of the season and cut the Firebirds lead to two goals 4-2.

#4 The Barracuda made a valent effort when Colin White scored at 19:14 to get San Jose within one goal making it 4-3. The Firebirds would add the last goal of the game coming away with a two goal 5-3 win when Logan Morrison scored at 19:58.

#5 Next up for the Barracuda the Bakersfield Condors on Wed Feb 26 a 7:00pm face off at Tech CU in San Jose. The Barracuda came away with a 5-4 win over the Condors in their last meeting Sat Feb 15th. How do you see this match up on Wednesday night.

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

Barracuda fall 5-3 to Firebirds, snapping a season-long win streak

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San Jose Barracuda vs Coachella Valley Firebirds on Sunday February 23, 2025 at Acrisure Arena at Thousand Palms CA

By Madison Montez

Coming into Saturday’s game, the San Jose Barracuda were looking to extend their winning streak to two games but just didn’t quite make it losing to the Coachella Firebirds 5-3 . The last time these two teams faced off was a month ago on January 22nd where the Barracuda won at home in a shootout. San Jose were looking to continue their win streak against Coachella for the season but fell short.

Coachella got started early, scoring 48 seconds into the game. Jani Nyman scoring his 23rd goal of the season. They extended their lead to two when Gustav Olofsson scoring his second goal of the season. Ville Ottavainen and David Goyette registering the assists.

San Jose cut into Coachella’s lead with Danil Guschin scoring his 15th goal of the season. Pavol Regenda and Colin White registering the assists.

Three seconds after San Jose killed a penalty, Coachella extended their lead again at 7:42 of the second. Jagger Firkus scoring his 11th of the season, John Hayden and Eduard Sale registering the assists. Firebirds made it 4-1 when Ben Meyers scored his 19th of the season. David Goyette and Nikolas Brouillard registering the assists.

The former FireBird cut the lead in half when Andrew Poturalski scored his 21st goal of the season. Lucas Carlsson and Ethan Cardwell registering the assists.

San Jose didn’t back down without a fight, scoring with 46 seconds left in the game. Colin White scoring his 8th goal of the season. Luca Cagnoni and Pavol Regenda registering the assists.

Logan Morrrison sealed the win scoring his 11th goal of the season with two seconds left. Ben Myers registering the lone assist.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Ben Myers, 1G, 1A
  • 2. David Goyette, 2A
  • 3. Jagger Firkus, 1G

The Barracuda will be back in action against the Bakersfield Condors on Wednesday. They will be looking to get back in the win column after losing the last game of the road trip. The last time these two teams faced off was on January 11th where the Barracuda lost 5-4 in overtime. Brandon Coe, Scott Sabourin, and Ethan Cardwell all registering goals in the loss.

Gushchin’s two goals pave the way for Barracuda in 5-3 win over Roadrunners

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San Jose Barracuda forward Danil Gushchin celebrates along the ‘Cuda bench one of his two goals during the Barracuda’s 5-3 win over the Tucson Roadrunners at Tech CU Arena on Saturday FEB 8, 2025. (San Jose Barracuda)

by Marko Ukalovic

SAN JOSE — Danil Gushchin scored two goals and came within a crossbar of a hat trick as the San Jose Barracuda defeated the Tucson Roadrunners 5-3 on Saturday afternoon at Tech CU Arena.

San Jose split the series with their Pacific Division rival and has won three out of its past five games. The ‘Cuda picked up points in six games of their seven game homestand. Tucson has lost nine of its past 10 games.

San Jose (24-14-2-3-53 points) drew first blood just past the halfway point of the first period. Danil Gushchin dropped a back pass over to Braden Hache at the Roadrunners blueline. Hache wrist shot from the point was redirected by Filip Bystedt past Roadrunners goalie Matthew Villalta for his eighth goal of the season at the 10:55 mark.

Bystedt snapped a season long 13-game goal-less draught. This was Hache’s first game with the ‘Cuda since being called up from the Wichita Thunder as he made his home debut.

Tucson (20-20-2-1-43 points) answered back late in the opening frame with an even strength goal. Egor Sokolov won a battle along the left boards. He centered the puck over to Hunter Drew who rang a shot off of the post. The rebound came right to the tape of Sokolov who buried the puck into an open net past ‘Cuda goalie Georgi Romanov for his 15th goal of the season at the 18:08 mark.

The Barracuda regained the lead with 14.8 seconds remaining in the first 20 minutes. Thomas Bordeleau threaded a needle of a pass up to a wide-open Gushchin in between the faceoff circles. Gushchin made a move in before lifting the puck over the glove of Villalta for his 10th goal of the season.

The Roadrunners evened it up at two early in the second period. Max Szuber kept the puck inside the Barracuda zone and was able to push it up to Cameron Hebig along the left boards. Hebig skated in and pinpointed a wrist shot off the far side post and past Romanov for his team leading 17th goal of the season at the 4:31 mark.

Gushchin gave the ‘Cuda its third lead of the game with a power play goal. Luca Cagnoni found Gushchin along the left slot. Gushchin skated in before firing a wrist shot top shelf to the glove side for second goal of the game and 11th of the season at the 12:02 mark.

Gushchin thought he scored his third straight goal of the game with 1:11 remaining in the middle frame when he beat Villalta with a wrist shot after receiving a rink wide pass from Bordeleau after Colin White made a drop pass to Bordeleau. The call on the ice was called a goal by the officials. However, after a very lengthy video review it was determined the puck caromed off the crossbar.

White returned to the Barracuda after being placed on waivers yesterday by the San Jose Sharks.

In the third period the Barracuda held down the fort and shut out the Roadrunners the rest of the contest. White iced the game for San Jose when he scored an empty netter after Tucson pulled Villalta for an extra attacker. White’s sixth goal was scored at the 17:38 mark.

Cardwell completed the scoring for San Jose with an empty goal at the 18:47 mark, his sixth goal of the season. White picked up the only assist on the play to complete a three-point game.

Lleyton Moore scored his sixth goal of the season with 1.2 seconds left in the contest to close out the game’s scoring.

Romanov (10-6-3) finished the game stopping 25 of the 28 shots he faced to earn his 10th victory of the season and snap a three-game winless streak. Villalta (10-15-3-3) made 35 saves on 38 shots in the losing effort.

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

The Three Stars of the Game: 1) Gushchin (2G, 1A) 2) White (1G, 2A) 3) Bordeleau (OG, 2A).

UP NEXT: San Jose starts a four-game road trip on Tuesday 2/11 against the Colorado Eagles at 6:05pm at Blue Fcu Arena.