Wranglers Defeat Roadrunners
Published on March 6, 2024 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Calgary Wranglers News Release
Got the 'W' in the desert.
The Wranglers completed the comeback in overtime as they defeated the Tucson Roadrunners 5-4 at Tucson Arena on Tuesday night.
Adam Klapka had a three-point night (1g,2a) for the Wranglers, William Stromgren tallied his third goal and added a helper, and Mitch McLain lit the lamp for his 10th of the season.
Ben Jones had a goal and two assists, extending his goal-scoring streak to three games, while Cole Schwindt added an assist and scored the overtime winner.
Oscar Dansk made his second-straight start, picking up another win between the pipes with a 25-save outing.
Tucson opened the scoring at 5:48 of the first period.
As their powerplay expired, Cameron Hebig swatted in a rebound at the side of the net to give the Roadrunners the lead. 1-0.
However, the Wranglers answered back at 8:27 when Klapka grabbed the puck in the slot and ripped a shot five-hole on Matthew Villalta to tie the game. 1-1.
Later, after a hard hit in the corner by Ciona, he was challenged to a scrap by Roadrunners' captain, Steven Kampfer.
Tucson took the lead at 9:44 when Aku Raty sent a perfect pass down low to Milos Kelemen, who went backhand - forehand and roofed the puck over Dansk.
2-1 Roadrunners at the break.
Just 34-seconds into the second period, Justin Kirkland notched his fourth goal of the season for the Roadrunners to extend their lead. 3-1.
The Wranglers would cut into the lead on the powerplay at the 3:06 mark as William Stromgren took a shot that redirected off a Tucson defender in front and into the net for his third goal of the season. 3-2.
Moments later, on a powerplay of their own at 5:26, Austin Poganski scored his 12th goal of the campaign to restore the Roadrunners' two-goal edge.
4-2 after 40 minutes.
Cue the comeback.
With the Wranglers on the powerplay at 10:28 of the third period, Jones powered a backhand shot past Villalta to bring Calgary within in a goal. 4-3.
Then, in the last minute of play (19:01), McLain - who was parked at the side of the net - redirected a pass from Stromgren past Villalta to tie the game and force overtime.
Tucson took a penalty in the extra frame and the Wranglers (who went 3-for-6 on the powerplay on Tuesday night) took full advantage on the 4-on-3 chance.
With the puck on his stick and plenty of space to operate, Schwindt strolled into the high slot and wired a wrist-shot off the post and in to win the game.
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