Get ready for an exciting match as the Tucson Roadrunners take on the Chicago Wolves in Game #31 of the season. The game is scheduled for Friday, January 5, at 6:00 p.m. MST at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois.
The Tucson Roadrunners, with a current record of 19-9-1-1, are set to continue their five-game road trip with game two in the Midwest against the Wolves. Despite their recent loss to the San Jose Barracuda, the Roadrunners have a 2-0 record this season against the Chicago Wolves. In their last encounter in November, Tucson secured victories in both games against the Wolves, and since then, they have maintained an impressive 16-6-1-1 record.
Key Players and Statistics
Justin Kirkland emerged as the leading point scorer in the previous games against Chicago, with a total of five assists. Dylan Guenther and Aky Raty have also delivered strong performances, each achieving four-point games this season. Additionally, forward Ben McCartney contributed three assists in the two games against the Wolves.
Furthermore, Tucson’s power-play has been highly effective, scoring in seven of their last 22 attempts, achieving a success rate of 31.2 percent. This places them well above the league average, with Josh Doan leading the Roadrunners with five power-play goals.
On the defensive front, defenseman Victor Soderstrom has been a standout player, currently tied at fourth in the AHL for goals from a defenseman, with a total of 7 goals and 11 assists in his last 23 games.
Player Insights
Justin Kirkland, a forward for the Tucson Roadrunners, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s defensive contributions, highlighting the recent scoring achievements of the defensemen as a testament to the group’s determination.
Notable Statistic
An impressive statistic for the Tucson Roadrunners is their 4-0 record against Central Division opponents this season, with an average of 3.25 goals-per-game and only two goals conceded in these matchups. Additionally, the team secured a sweep against the Texas Stars in the opening weekend of the season on the road.
Upcoming Broadcast
Don’t miss the live radio broadcast of the game on FOX Sport tonight.
