Eagles Back on the Road in California
Dec 15, 2021
The Colorado Eagles will face off against the San Jose Barracuda for the first time in over a month, this time on the road, at the Shark Tank in San Jose.
The two teams have seen a lot of each other earlier this season, facing off in two pre-season and three regular-season games already. Colorado secured their first regular-season win against San Jose the last time the two teams met in October, earning the win in a 5-4 overtime, with forward Kiefer Sherwood scoring the game-winning goal with just 22 seconds remaining.
Tonight's tilt will see the Eagles hoping to secure another road win against the Barracuda to start off their three-game road trip.
Eagles @ Barracuda
SAP Center - San Jose, California
Roster Report
Forward Alex Newhook and defensemen Jacob MacDonald and Justin Barron are currently recalled to the Colorado Avalanche.
Forward Jayson Megna and goaltender Justus Annunen have recently been reassigned to the Colorado Eagles.
The Eagles have recalled defenseman Nate Clurman from the Utah Grizzlies.
By the Numbers
Colorado put up 36 shots on goal last time the two teams met, outshooting San Jose by 6, and will look to continue their run of outshooting opponents.
Forward Kiefer Sherwood scored two goals, including the overtime game-winning goal, against the Barracuda during the last matchup.
Colorado has a 9-9-0 record against the Barracuda. San Jose currently sits at the bottom of the Pacific Division standings with a 7-11-1 record.
Colorado - San Jose Connections
Former Colorado Eagles captain Mark Alt is now an alternate captain for San Jose. Keaton Middleton spent two seasons with the Barracuda before coming to Colorado. San Jose captain Jaycob Megna is the brother of Eagles co-captain Jayson Megna. San Jose defenseman Nicolas Meloche played two seasons for the Eagles and won a Kelly Cup with Colorado in 2018.
