The San Diego Gulls were defeated 3-0 by the Tucson Roadrunners on October 16, 2026, at Tucson Convention Center Arena in their first meeting of the American Hockey League season.
This game marked the first shutout victory for Tucson this season and the first time the Gulls have been held scoreless. Tucson scored the opening goal 8:43 into the first period, the first time this season that San Diego was not first on the scoreboard.
The Roadrunners added a second goal in the second period and extended their lead to three with an empty-net goal late in the third. San Diego registered 31 shots on goal but was unable to score.
San Diego goaltender Laurent Brossoit made 25 saves on 27 shots in his fourth start of the season, playing a key role in keeping the score close for much of the game.
The two teams will meet again on October 17, 2026, at Tucson Convention Center Arena, with puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m. PDT.
CSB Take
The San Diego Gulls’ first shutout loss of the season highlights areas to improve offensively. Laurent Brossoit’s strong goaltending performance kept San Diego competitive despite being outscored. The back-to-back series against Tucson provides an immediate opportunity for the Gulls to adjust and respond to their opponent’s strategy early in the AHL season.
Source: Original report
