The Tucson Roadrunners (21-16-8-0, 50 points) will face off against the Coachella Valley Firebirds (25-15-5-0, 55 points) on February 13, 2026, at Acrisure Arena. The puck drops at 7:00 PM PST, with the game streamed live on FLO Sports. Fans can acquire tickets through Ticketmaster for the anticipated battle.
Recent Status and Performance of the Tucson Roadrunners
The Roadrunners enter this game following a narrow 6-5 overtime victory against the Calgary Wranglers on February 7th. Over their last five contests, Tucson has compiled a 2-2-1-0 record, averaging 3.4 goals scored per game while conceding 3.8 goals. In the last two matchups against various opponents, they hold a 1-1-0-0 record.
Current Form of Coachella Valley Firebirds
The Firebirds are coming off a strong weekend sweep against the Silver Knights on February 6th and 7th. Over their previous five games, they boast a 3-2-0-0 record, generating 3.4 goals per game on offense and allowing only 2.6 goals on defense. This season, Coachella Valley has posted a 1-0-1-0 record in their first two meetings with Tucson.
Projected Lineups for Tucson
Tucson will likely deploy the following forwards: Hebig, Agozzino, and Walker; McCartney, McGregor, and Tullio; Nordh, Allard, and Matikka; Connauton, Luypen, and Ricketts. Defensive pairings are expected to be Szuber and Lamoureux, Perunovich and Onyebuchi, Moore and Russo, with goaltenders Stauber and Villalta at the net.
Expected Line Combinations for Coachella Valley
The Firebirds’ projected lines include Nyman, Morrison, and Firkus; Roed, Stephens, and Hayden; Sale, Loshko, and Rehkopf; Goyette, Novak, and McKinnon. Their defensive units feature Olofsson and Nelson, Jugnauth and Ottavainen, Wright and Dragicevic, with Ostman and LaFontaine guarding the goal crease.
Key Players to Watch in Tonight’s Contest
Leading the Roadrunners in points and goals is Ben McCartney, who has accumulated 45 points and 21 goals so far this season. Scott Perunovich commands the team’s assists category with 27, while Cameron Hebig, Austin Poganski, and Sam Lipkin share the team’s highest plus/minus rating at +9. On the Firebirds side, Logan Morrison stands out as the top contributor with 46 points, 23 goals, and a plus/minus of +18. Tyson Jugnauth and Jagger Firkus are the Firebirds’ assists leaders, each with 27.
Upcoming Meetings After Tonight
The two teams will meet again on February 15, with Tucson traveling back to face Coachella Valley Firebirds once more. These back-to-back games will be essential in shaping their positioning as the AHL season approaches its latter stages.
