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OCT. 04, 2026 The Tucson Roadrunners opened the 2026-27 American Hockey League season with a home back-to-back against the Colorado Eagles. Saturday featured the Roadrunners getting blanked by rookie goaltender Ilya Nabokov for the Eagles. Sunday, despite a combined eight goals between the squads, the Roadrunners fell 5-3 to the Eagles. Rookie Vadim Moroz recorded his first AHL goal, while rookies Yegor Borikov, Gregor Biber and Gabe Smith nabbed their first professional points via assists on the Roadrunners back-to-back goals to close out the second period and open the scoring in the third. Games streamed live at https://flosports.link/tucsonroadrunners For more, visit: tucsonroadrunners.com Follow the Roadrunners on X: x.com/roadrunnersahl Follow the Roadrunners on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadrunnersahl/ UP NEXT:  October 9th (7pm) & October 10th (6pm): @ San Jose Barracuda

This week on Happy Hour, the David and Patrick wrap up the season, one last time, with a full look back at the highs, lows, and defining moments that shaped the Roadrunners’ year.  To close out the season, the guys sit down with the head coach, Steve Potvin, for an in-depth conversation on the year that was, his approach behind the bench, and the philosophy that drives his coaching style. A fitting finale to Happy Hour as the curtain closes on the year.

This week on the penultmate episode of Happy Hour this season, the guys react to the Roadrunners being officially eliminated from playoff contention, reflecting on the season and what ultimately led to the outcome. With three games remaining, the focus shifts to how the team can close out the year strong and what to watch for down the stretch. From there, the conversation turns to the excitement of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, breaking down early storylines and matchups to keep an eye on. The episode wraps with a look at The Masters Tournament, recapping the biggest moments from Augusta and the headlines coming out of one of golf’s premier events. It’s a wide-ranging Happy Hour covering the highs and lows across the sports world.

This week on Happy Hour, the guys open things up with a wide-ranging conversation across the sports world. From youth sports and the referees, to the madness of NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. They also dive into the excitement around the Wildcats men's basketball making a run to the Final Four, bringing major buzz to Tucson. On the hockey side, the focus shifts back to the Roadrunners, who sit just one point away from a playoff spot in the division.

This week on Happy Hour, the crew welcomes the broadcaster from the Manitoba Moose — a team that made a statement the last time they met the Roadrunners with a sweep back in October. The conversation dives into what went right for Manitoba in that series, how the team has evolved since, and what to expect the next time these two clubs face off this weekend

This week on Happy Hour, the guys open the show by breaking down the Olympic Gold Medal hockey game that just wrapped up. From game-changing plays to the pressure of playing for gold, they set the tone with a lively recap before shifting back to the Pacific Division. Then, they’re joined by the broadcaster from the San Diego Gulls for a division rival’s perspective you won’t want to miss. From  storylines to watch and life behind the mic. It’s a full slate of hockey talk on this week’s Happy Hour.

David and Patrick are back. In this episode the guy recap how the team faired in January. Also what their expectations are for the Winter Olympics.

This week on Happy Hour, the crew welcomes the Roadrunners’ sideline reporter, Anna Ludgate, for a behind-the-scenes look at life between the benches and around the rink — in their very first season ever doing the role.

This week on Happy Hour, the crew is joined by Chase Beardsley, who regularly covers the Utah Mammoth and also keeps a close eye on Tucson throughout the season. From roster movement and call-ups to how the two teams stay connected. Chase shares insight from covering both levels, plus stories from around the rink and press box.

This week on Happy Hour, the Kim and David sit down with a Roadrunners forward, Sammy Walker, who delivered a storybook moment — scoring the overtime game-winner against his former team. From the emotions of facing familiar faces to the rush of ending it in OT.

This week on Happy Hour, Kim welcomes James Kelley, the local beat reporter who covers the Roadrunners night in and night out for the Arizona Daily Star. It's a behind the scenes conversation about how it feels to cover Arizona's only pro hockey team.

This week on Happy Hour, we’re joined by two Roadrunners players, TyTullio and Lleyton Moore, whose hockey story goes way back — all the way to age eight. Whether they were linemates or rivals growing up, their shared journey through youth hockey, junior ranks, and into the pro game makes for a great conversation.

This week on Between the Benches, David Mooradian and Patrick Moore go off the usual scouting report with a special out-of-division edition of the show. The guys sit down with the voice of the Utica Comets, Joe Benson, to talk AHL hockey from a different perspective,  It’s a rare opportunity to explore a franchise the Roadrunners don’t face and one they haven’t met in team history. Step outside the division and join the conversation for this special Between the Benches episode.

David Mooradian and Patrick Moore sit down with the Voice of the Calgary Wranglers Sandra Prusina as they discuss Sandra's broadcasting career and how she got to be the only female broadcaster in the AHL. Also the Roadrunner's home opener match against the Calgary Wranglers