Wranglers shut out by Roadrunners as Tucson controls play in 4-0 loss
After a scoreless second period offered a brief reset, Tucson reasserted control late, turning sustained pressure into insurance before sealing the result with an empty-net goal.
CALGARY -- The Calgary Wranglers were shut out 4-0 by the Tucson Roadrunners on Sunday afternoon at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Tucson struck early, scoring twice in the opening period to take control of the game. Ryan McGregor opened the scoring just over six minutes in, and Ty Tullio added a second later in the frame to give the Roadrunners a 2-0 lead after one.
The second period was scoreless, but the Roadrunners continued to manage the game effectively, limiting Calgary’s offensive looks and keeping play largely to the outside.
Tucson pulled away in the third period. Maveric Lamoureux scored with just over eight minutes remaining, and Sammy Walker sealed the result with an empty-net goal late.
The Roadrunners finished with a 32-21 edge in shots. Arsenii Sergeev stopped 28 shots for Calgary, while Tucson goaltender Jaxson Stauber turned aside all 21 shots he faced to record the shutout.
The Wranglers now head west for a weekend matchup against the Abbotsford Canucks. Puck drop is set for 8:00 pm MT on Saturday at Rogers Forum. Fans can watch live on AHLTV via FloHockey.
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Tucson posts 5-2 win over Wranglers as Kerins ties franchise point streak record
Calgary got goals from Rory Kerins and Lucas Ciona, but Tucson pulled away as the Roadrunners earned a 5-2 win Friday night at Scotiabank Saddledome.
CALGARY -- The Calgary Wranglers opened the scoring Friday night but ultimately fell 5-2 to the Tucson Roadrunners at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Rory Kerins gave Calgary an early lift, finishing a play set up by Dryden Hunt and William Stromgren. The goal extended Kerins’ point streak to 11 games, tying a Wranglers franchise record.
Lucas Ciona accounted for Calgary’s other goal, converting on a setup from Etienne Morin and Parker Bell as the Wranglers worked to stay within reach.
Tucson generated consistent offense throughout the game, finishing with a 43-20 edge in shots on goal. Owen Say faced heavy workload in net for Calgary, stopping 38 shots and posting a .884 save percentage.
Special teams played a role in the outcome, with Tucson going 2-for-6 on the power play while Calgary was held scoreless on four opportunities.
The Wranglers will have a chance to respond quickly as the two teams meet again Sunday afternoon. Puck drop is scheduled for 1:00 pm MT at the Scotiabank Saddledome.