Roadrunners Report: October Overview
The American Hockey League (AHL) regular season is underway. While the Utah Mammoth opened their season with a seven-game winning streak, their minor league team, the Tucson Roadrunners, have experienced a mixed start.
Season Start and Record
During October, the Roadrunners posted a 3-4-1 record. Six of those eight games took place at home in the Tucson Convention Center. Currently, the team is positioned fifth in the Pacific Division.
Game Results
- 5-4 Win (Overtime) at Ontario
- 4-2 Loss at Ontario
- 5-4 Win (Overtime) vs Calgary
- 4-3 Loss (Overtime) vs Calgary
- 5-1 Win vs Bakersfield
- 3-1 Loss vs Bakersfield
- 2-0 Loss vs Manitoba
- 4-3 Loss vs Manitoba
Offensive Performance
Offense was sometimes a challenge for the Roadrunners last season. This year, with several new players joining the roster, scoring has been strong. Midway through a six-game homestand, six players were averaging at least one point per game. Though scoring slowed by the end of the month, the overall offensive effort remains impressive especially considering six newcomers to the team.
Key Player Highlight
Daniil But has been one of the notable stories early in the season.
Author's summary: The Tucson Roadrunners are off to a challenging yet promising start this season, showing strong offensive potential despite integrating several new players.