After a recent slump, the Roadrunners found their stride at Tucson Arena; can they keep it going during the annual gem-show road trip?
James Kelley Special to the Arizona Daily Star As the Tucson Roadrunners begin their long, now annual gem-show road trip this week, they do so riding a four-game win streak after going 5-1-0-0 on their most recent homestand.
People are also reading… Sunday’s win was Tucson’s last home game until Feb. 18, as the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase takes over the Tucson Convention Center grounds; that includes the Arena floor, keeping the Roadrunners out of Southern Arizona for nearly three weeks. “I think it’s something to look forward to,” Potvin said. “We’ve been playing a lot of games. We’re in a stretch where have 16 games in 32 nights.
Adam Cracknell, Tucson’s captain, said when the Roadrunners stick to the game plan they give themselves a chance. On Saturday the Roadrunners jumped out to a 3-0 first-period lead with goals from center Jean-Sebastien Dea, Carcone and Cracknell. Then in the third they added three more, including a pair from Dea to win 6-3.
The attendance Saturday of 5,717 was Tucson’s highest since Nov. 9, 2019, when the Roadrunners defeated the Stockton Heat, 7-6, on Military Appreciation Night at Tucson Arena.
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