Tucson Roadrunners Hockey - Discover Hidden USA

The Tucson Roadrunners (19-15-8-0) begin a five-game road trip with a Wednesday night contest against the Ontario Reign (28-14-1-1) at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. The game, scheduled for 8 p.m. AZT, marks the third meeting of the season between the Pacific Division rivals.

A Familiar Rivalry

The Roadrunners and Reign previously split their first two matchups of the season in Ontario on October 10th, and 12th. Tucson secured a 5-4 overtime victory in the first game, with Kevin Rooney tying the score late and Sammy Walker netting the game-winner. Ontario responded with a 4-2 win two nights later, overcoming an early deficit.

Playoff Implications

Both teams are currently navigating losing streaks as they prepare for Wednesday’s game. The Reign have dropped their last two contests against Southern California opponents, while the Roadrunners are coming off a pair of one-goal losses at home to the Colorado Eagles. Despite these recent setbacks, Tucson currently holds the seventh and final playoff spot in the Pacific Division with 46 points, three points ahead of the Henderson Silver Knights. Ontario sits in second place with 58 points, trailing only the Colorado Eagles.

Did You Know? Tucson has outscored opponents 9-1 in the second period over their last six games.

Key Players and Trends

Assistant captains Ben McCartney and Andrew Agozzino have been leading the charge for Tucson, each scoring in the recent series against Colorado. McCartney has goals in consecutive games and has eight points in his last seven contests. Agozzino is nearing career milestones, needing just two goals to reach 275 and 10 points to reach 650. McCartney, with a team-high 18 goals, is one shy of a new career high and two power-play goals away from tying for second in franchise history.

Expert Insight: The Roadrunners’ success in the second period could be a key factor in turning their recent losing streak around, especially as they embark on a road-heavy portion of their schedule.

The Roadrunners are 8-6-2-0 on the road this season and 1-1-0-0 at Toyota Arena. Seven of Tucson’s nine games in February will be played away from home, with 20 of their final 30 regular-season games taking place on the road.

How to Watch and Listen

Wednesday’s game will be streamed on AHLtv on FloHockey. Fans can also listen live on FOX Sports 1450 AM and the iHeartRadio app, with coverage beginning at 7:45 p.m. AZT.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the game start?

The game starts at 8 p.m. AZT on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Where is the game being played?

The game is being played at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California.

How can I listen to the game?

You can listen live on FOX Sports 1450 AM and the iHeartRadio app.

As the Roadrunners begin this five-game road trip, what adjustments do you think will be most crucial for them to maintain their playoff positioning?