Category Archives: Pro
Roadrunners to host Southwest Showdown AHL preseason event Sept. 25-26 at Tucson Arena
August 24th, 2026The Tucson Roadrunners will host the inaugural Southwest Showdown, an AHL preseason event featuring the Roadrunners, Colorado Eagles, Henderson Silver Knights and Texas Stars. Each team will play a pair of preseason games. “Our organization is excited to welcome hockey fans from across the Southwest for a unique weekend that celebrates the start of a new…
FPHL’s Prowlers bring back Phoenix native, O’Connor grad Brockway for ’26-27 season
August 21st, 2026The FPHL’s Port Huron Prowlers have re-signed a piece of their leadership group for the 2026-27 season in defenseman Ben Brockway. The 25-year-old was named an alternate captain prior to last season. “Bringing Ben Brockway back was important for us,” said Prowlers assistant general manager Alex Johnson. “He understands what it means to be a…
Firebirds, Bobcats alum Durflinger re-signs with ECHL’s Knight Monsters for ’26-27 season
July 11th, 2026The ECHL’s Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced the signing of forward Jake Durflinger for the 2026-27 season. Durflinger put up 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 58 games for Tahoe last season, while also adding 102 penalty minutes, which ranked second on the team. Durflinger, who played youth hockey for the Phoenix Firebirds and…
AHL’s Roadrunners extend Tucson Arena lease through 2027-28 season
April 9th, 2026The AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners, in conjunction with the City of Tucson and Rio Nuevo, announced today that they have extended their lease in Tucson through the 2027-28 season. The Roadrunners have called Tucson Arena home since 2016. “We are excited to officially extend our lease with our partners at the City of Tucson, Rio Nuevo…
Bobcats product, Scottsdale native Matthews garners weekly NHL honors
January 6th, 2026The NHL announced Monday that Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is the Third Star of the Week. Matthews overtook Mats Sundin as Toronto’s all-time leading goal-scorer, sharing the League lead with five tallies in two games (5-1—6) as the Maple Leafs (19-15-7, 45 points) posted a 2-0-1 week. He missed a 4-0 victory against the New Jersey…
Scottsdale native, Bobcats grad Matthews named to 2026 U.S. Men’s Olympic Hockey Team
January 4th, 2026The roster for the 2026 U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team was announced Friday by USA Hockey live on NBC’s TODAY Show. Among the 25 players named was Scottsdale native and Arizona Bobcats Auston Matthews, currently the captain of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs. “We’re excited about our team and congratulate everyone named today,” said Bill Guerin,…