Back in action, and out for payback.
The Calgary Wranglers face off against the Tucson Roadrunners on Jan. 4 at 1 p.m. in the second game of the weekend doubleheader.
The Matchup
This marks the second meeting between the two, following a 5-2 Roadrunners win on Jan. 2.
The Wranglers struck first, jumping out to a 1-0 lead in the opening period, but Tucson responded late in the frame to even things up before grabbing the go-ahead goal.
From there, the Roadrunners maintained control.
“It’s about getting back to the basics,” said Head Coach Brett Sutter after Friday night’s loss.
“We talk about playing a simple game, and when the energy is low, sometimes you overcomplicate things. We’ve got to focus on the details that matter.”
“We didn’t have that same energy and jam that you need to compete in hockey games”.
Head Coach Brett Sutter spoke with the media after the Wranglers fell 5-2 to the Roadrunners. pic.twitter.com/WaOOVnPiNe
— Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers) January 3, 2026
Discipline proved costly, as Tucson capitalised on 2 of 6 powerplay opportunities.
Despite the result, Rory Kerins continues to make history.
Kerins is currently tied with Matthew Phillips and Jakob Pelletier for the longest point streak in Calgary Wranglers history at 11 games.
One more point this afternoon would give him possession of the record.
Dynamic duo 🤝 pic.twitter.com/xepSoRcF2P
— Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers) January 3, 2026
Kerins also sits fourth in the AHL in scoring with 33 points, trailing Jakob Pelletier of the Syracuse Crunch.
The Other Side
Tucson holds a 4-0-1-0 record against the Wranglers this season, winning three of the last five meetings.
Still, the Roadrunners sit ninth in the Pacific Division with 31 points, eight points back of the fourth-place Wranglers.
Forward Ben McCartney leads Tucson offensively, ranking eighth in the league with 32 points.
He recorded three assists and a goal in the Jan. 2 matchup and leads his team with 13 goals and 19 assists.
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Puck drop is set for 1 p.m. on January 4.
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