Wranglers Fall 3–2 in Overtime as Roadrunners Force Extra Frame in Tucson
The Calgary Wranglers earned a point on the road Sunday night but fell 3–2 in overtime after the Tucson Roadrunners forced extra time at Tucson Arena, despite a strong performance from goaltender Arsenii Sergeev and a two-point night from William Stromgren.
CALGARY — The Calgary Wranglers settled for a single point Sunday night after the Tucson Roadrunners forced overtime and secured a 3–2 win at Tucson Arena.
Calgary opened the scoring early, with Dryden Hunt finding the net just over a minute into the contest for his seventh goal of the season. Tucson answered later in the period, but the Wranglers regained the lead before the first intermission when William Stromgren provided the finish. Stromgren recorded a goal and an assist and factored into both Calgary goals.
The second period was scoreless as both teams tightened defensively and limited quality looks. Tucson pulled even just two minutes into the third period, forcing overtime after regulation ended tied at two.
Overtime tilted decisively toward the Roadrunners. Tucson controlled possession and outshot Calgary 5–1 in the extra frame before scoring with just over a minute remaining to close out the win.
In goal, Arsenii Sergeev delivered a steady performance in his second career AHL start. Sergeev stopped 31 of 34 shots, finishing the night with a .912 save percentage and helping Calgary earn a point on the road.
The Calgary Wranglers return home Tuesday night to face the Colorado Eagles at the Scotiabank Saddledome, opening a stretch of home games that carries into the New Year. Calgary will also host Colorado again on January 1 before welcoming Tucson for a two-game set, including a Sunday afternoon matchup on January 4.