Eagles Seek Road Win Against Roadrunners
Jan 7, 2022
The Colorado Eagles take on the Tuscon Roadrunners in a two-game series this weekend in Tuscon. The previous matchup between the two teams saw a series split, with the Eagles winning the last game between the lineups on December 3rd.
The last time the two teams met, goaltender Pavel Francouz made his return to the AHL on a conditioning stint and recorded a shutout against Tucson. Francouz faced 27 shots on goal while four different skaters found the back of Tuscon’s net. Forwards Jean-Luc Foudy and Mikhail Maltsev both had multi-point performances, with each securing a pair of assists. Keaton Middleton and Boko Imama dropped the gloves just 1:38 into the last meeting between the Roadrunners and the Eagles. Defensemen Rob Hamilton and Roland McKeown and forwards Martin Kaut and Kiefer Sherwood all scored for the win against the Roadrunners.
Eagles vs Roadrunners
Tuscon Convention Center - Tucson, Arizona
Roster Report
Forward Cal Burke and goaltender Trent Miner were recently reassigned to the Colorado Eagles from the Avalanche taxi squad. Forward Mikhail Maltsev and goaltender Hunter Miska have been called up to the Avalanche taxi squad.
Defenseman Andrew Nielsen has been recalled to the Colorado Eagles from the Utah Grizzles. The Eagles reassigned defensemen Charle-Edouard D’Astous and Luke Martin, along with goaltender Peyton Jones to the Grizzles.
By the Numbers
Colorado currently holds a 5-2-1-0 record against Tuscon. The Roadrunners currently sit at 5th place in the Pacific Division, a spot above the Eagles.
Colorado - Arizona Connections
Forward Travis Barron now plays for the Tucson Roadrunners. He spent the last four seasons with the Colorado Eagles and won the ECHL Kelly Cup with Colorado in their final season before moving to the AHL.
Eagles defenseman Jordan Gross spent the last three seasons in Tucson before becoming an Eagle this season.
Forward Sampo Ranta and Tuscon forward Matias Maccelli played together on the Finland national U16, U17, U18, and U20 teams.
Forward Gabriel Fontaine and Tuscon forward Lewis Zerter-Gossage played together on the Hartford Wolf Pack during the 2019-2020 season.
