Tucson Rides Record Point Streak Into Weekend Series Against Texas

Game 1: Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. MST, Tucson Arena
Game 2: Sunday, Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. MST, Tucson Arena

Officials
Saturday – Referees: #18 Koletrane Wilson, #14 Jordan Deckard | Linespeople: #33 Andrew Gaggin, #54 Anthony Caruso
Sunday – Referees: #18 Koletrane Wilson, #14 Jordan Deckard | Linespeople: #33 Andrew Gaggin, #54 Anthony Caruso

Broadcast Info
Saturday: WATCH on AHLtv on Flo Hockey 
Sunday: WATCH on AHLtv on Flo Hockey 

Tucson, AZ – The Tucson Roadrunners (9-2-2-0) look to keep the good times rolling as they prepare to host the Texas Stars (4-8-1-2) for a two-game series Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. at Tucson Arena.

The Roadrunners are 2-0-0-0 on their current four-game homestand after sweeping the Coachella Valley Firebirds last weekend, capped by Zac Jones’ overtime winner in Tucson’s 3-2 victory Saturday. The 26-year-old defenseman was recalled to the Utah Mammoth on Monday. At the time of his recall, Jones led the team in power-play assists (5) and Roadrunners defensemen in goals (3), assists (8) and points (11), while ranking tied for sixth among AHL defensemen in scoring.

Saturday’s victory also established a new franchise record with an 11-game point streak, during which Tucson has gone 9-0-2-0 dating back to Oct. 9 at San Jose. The streak is the longest recorded by any AHL team this season. Tucson has also won six consecutive games, tied for the longest active winning streak in the league. A sweep of Texas would extend both streaks and put the Roadrunners one win away from matching the franchise’s eight-game winning streak set Dec. 3–21, 2019. The team has excelled in tight games over the last couple of weeks as three of Tucson’s last four games have been decided by just one goal.

On the other side, Texas is still searching for its first road win of the season (0-6-1) and will be looking to change that this weekend. After opening the season 2-7-1-1, the Stars have found some traction. Texas split their last four games and are coming off a 2-1 victory over the Manitoba Moose on Wednesday.

The two teams enter the weekend in opposite positions in their respective division standings. Tucson continues to lead the Pacific Division, while Texas sits at the bottom of the Central Division.

The weekend series marks the first two of four meetings between the Western Conference clubs and the first of eight games Tucson will play this season against teams outside the Pacific Division. The Roadrunners and Stars will complete their season series just 10 days later when Tucson makes its lone trip to the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park for a pair of games Nov. 24–25. This weekend also marks Texas’ first visit to Tucson Arena since 2024.

The Roadrunners Weekend Tune-Up, presented by Semper Fi Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, has you covered with some of the key storylines to watch heading into the weekend.

THREE THINGS TO KNOW

TUCSON LOOKING TO KEEP THE OFFENSE ROLLING
The Roadrunners enter the weekend averaging 3.31 goals per game, ranking fourth in the Western Conference and seventh in the AHL. They’ll face a Texas team that has surrendered the second-most goals in the league (61). Tucson is also generating plenty of opportunities, ranking second in the West and sixth in the AHL with 30.85 shots per game. The Roadrunners have recorded 30 or more shots on goal in eight consecutive games dating back to Oct. 17 against San Diego.

DEFENSE LEADING THE WAY
While Texas averages 2.80 goals per game (20th in the AHL), Tucson has been among the league’s best defensively, ranking tied for fourth with 2.15 goals allowed per game. The Roadrunners have been particularly stingy of late, surrendering just 1.85 goals per game over their last seven contests dating back to Oct. 23 at Henderson. Tucson has held opponents to two goals or fewer in six of those seven games.

HEBIG STAYS HOT
Assistant captain Cameron Hebig enters the weekend tied for second in the AHL with a team-high 10 goals. He has recorded eight goals and 11 points over his last seven games dating back to Oct. 23 at Henderson, tying for the second-most goals and ranking third in points across the league during that span. Hebig will look to keep his hot streak going against a Stars team that has had trouble keeping the puck out of its net

NUMBERS TO KNOW:

.922 – The Roadrunners rank third in the AHL in team save percentage, with goaltenders Jaxson Stauber and Michael Hrabal combining for a .922 mark. Only the Manitoba Moose (.923) and Henderson Silver Knights (.934) have posted higher save percentages.

92.0% – Tucson’s home penalty kill ranks second in the AHL at 92.0%, while its overall penalty kill ranks 10th at 85.0%.

300 – Kevin Rooney is one game away from appearing in his 300th career AHL game.

2 – The Roadrunners need two more wins to match the franchise-record eight-game winning streak, while Cameron Hebig is two goals away from reaching 100 career goals in a Roadrunners sweater.

WE’RE DOING IT LIVE
Both games this weekend will be streamed on AHLtv on FloHockey. Coverage for Saturday’s matchup begins at 6:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. on Sunday with Roadrunners Warm-Up hosted by James Mackey.

Fans can secure their seats online at Ticketmaster.com.