The Gulls break their losing streak with a 6-2 victory against the Tucson Roadrunners. Pavol Regenda, Brayden Tracey, Jacob Perreault, Rocco Grimaldi, and Hunter Drew all had multi-point nights to help earn the win.
The San Diego Gulls finish their set of three consecutive games against the Tucson Roadrunners tonight at the Tucson Convention Center Arena (6 p.m. PT; TV: AHL TV, RADIO: Gulls Audio Network).
Despite outshooting the Tucson Roadrunners in the first, the Gulls couldn't maintain the pace and fell 6-2 to the Tucson Roadrunners in their second to last game prior to Christmas.
Hilderman, 25 (4/11/97), earned 0-1=1 points two penalty minutes (PIM) in 14 games with San Diego this season, registering his first career AHL point (an assist) on Nov. 8 at Henderson.
The Gulls look to bounce back from a 9-4 loss at the hands of the Roadrunners in their last outing.
Kirkland, 26 (8/2/96), has yet to make his NHL debut. He scored 6-7=13 points with 12 penalty minutes (PIM) in 19 AHL games with San Diego this season, including goals in each of his last three games (3-1=4).
Hora, 26 (6/1/96), earned 2-7=9 points and 21 penalty minutes (PIM) in 22 games this season with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits of the ECHL, ranking second among club defensemen in assists and points.
Del Zotto, 32 (6/24/90), owns 63-199=262 points with 284 penalty minutes (PIM) in 736 career NHL games with Anaheim, Ottawa, Columbus, St. Louis, Vancouver, Philadelphia, Nashville and the New York Rangers.
Tucson took an early lead following a six-goal first period, but the Gulls showed strong pushback in the second, coming within two goals. In the third, the Gulls couldn’t keep it up and Tucson leaves with a 9-4 win.
The San Diego Gulls take on the Tucson Roadrunners tonight at Pechanga Arena San Diego (7 p.m. PT; TV: Fox 5 San Diego, RADIO: Gulls Audio Network).
Despite getting out to the second fastest start in Gulls history, they couldn't overcome the offensive fire power of the Firebirds, falling 8-1 after Coachella Valley had a four-goal second period.
The San Diego Gulls are set to take on the Coachella Valley Firebirds in their second game of an eight-game season series tonight at Pechanga Arena San Diego (7 p.m. PT; TV: AHL TV, RADIO: Gulls Audio Network).