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Tucson, AZ\u00a0\u2013 With just nine games left and one point separating them from a Calder Cup Playoff spot, the Tucson Roadrunners \u2013 the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Utah Mammoth \u2013 head into April facing a defining stretch of the season.<\/p>\n
Seven of Tucson\u2019s final nine games will come on the road, where they have gone 16-11-2 this season, before returning home to close out the regular season when they host the Henderson Silver Knights for a two-game series at Tucson Arena on April 17-18.<\/p>\n
The Roadrunners enter April with momentum, winning five of their last six games and earning points in six of their last seven. Tucson matched its season high for wins in a month with a 7-4-1-0 record in March and continued its strong play on the road, taking four of six matchups away from home. Overall, the team has gone 12-6-0-0 (.667 winning percentage) in road games so far in 2026, dating back to January 2 at Calgary.<\/p>\n
That momentum and road success will be tested right away with a season-high seven-game road trip to open the month. Tucson begins the stretch against the San Diego Gulls on April 1, who currently hold the final playoff spot in the Pacific Division in seventh place \u2013 just one point ahead of the Roadrunners entering April.\u00a0\u00a0A second huge showdown with the Gulls will take place on April 15 in what could be a major determination on who plays in the postseason.<\/p>\n
The trip continues with a two-game set against the Henderson Silver Knights on April 3-4 at Lee\u2019s Family Forum, followed by a stop in Bakersfield against the Condors on April 8 and a two-game series against the Colorado Eagles on April 10-11.<\/p>\n
Despite just one home weekend in April, it couldn\u2019t come at a better time. With the playoff race expected to come down to the wire, Tucson will have the advantage of closing out the regular season on home ice, hosting Henderson for what could be the two most important games of the year on April 17-18.<\/p>\n
Both games will also spotlight the Southern Arizona community, with Salute to Service Night set for April 17 and Fan Appreciation Night on April 18. Each night features can\u2019t-miss giveaways along with special food and beverage offers. Friday\u2019s game will also include specialty military-themed warm-up jerseys worn by the team.<\/p>\n
Tickets for all April home games are available at\u00a0Ticketmaster.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n APRIL HOME GAMES & PROMOTIONS<\/p>\n