Tucson Roadrunners 2021 Season Preview

Photo Courtesy of Tucson RoadrunnersNearly 11 months after the American Hockey League cancelled the 2020 season, hockey in the Old Pueblo can finally resume. The Tucson Roadrunners are set to begin their 2021 campaign today, as they faceoff against the San Jose Barracuda.

Playing a shortened season of about 40 games, the Roadrunners are set to play them divided up between six divisional opponents: Texas Stars, San Diego Gulls, Ontario Reign, Henderson Silver Knights, Colorado Eagles, and San Jose Barracuda.

Tucson will not be facing the Stockton Heat (temporarily relocated to Calgary, AB) or Bakersfield Condors this season.

So with this shortened season, what is to be expected from this Tucson…