Gulls Edge Roadrunners in Thrilling 4-3 Victory
TUCSON,AZ – Stian Solberg’s late goal propelled the San Diego Gulls to a hard-fought 4-3 win over the Tucson Roadrunners on Wednesday,extending San Diego’s strong start to the American Hockey League season. The Gulls overcame multiple ties in a back-and-forth contest, showcasing resilience and clutch performance on the road.
This victory is meaningful for San Diego as they continue to establish themselves as a competitive force in the AHL’s Pacific Division. The Gulls’ ability to secure wins in challenging road games is crucial for playoff positioning, and this result demonstrates their capacity to respond effectively to adversity. San Diego returns home to face the Coachella Valley Firebirds on Black Friday, continuing a developing rivalry.
Tristan Luneau ignited the scoring early, netting his third goal of the season to give San Diego the initial lead. Jan Mysak quickly followed, adding his third of the campaign and extending the gulls’ advantage. Mysak also contributed an assist on Luneau’s goal, finishing the night with a two-point performance.
however, Tucson battled back in the second period, with Kevin Rooney scoring twice to level the score. San Diego responded swiftly, as Sam Colangelo capitalized on a breakaway just over a minute after Rooney’s second goal, regaining the lead for the Gulls.
The Roadrunners once again found the equalizer in the third period, setting the stage for Solberg’s dramatic game-winning goal with under 90 seconds remaining.Tim Wase then sealed the victory with an empty-net goal in the final moments of the game.
“You watch how the team’s going to respond, and then we respond the right way again,” said Gulls coach McIlvane. “Being able to come out of this game victorious, it’s a big deal. It’s a good team that we played against, and we’re thankful for the win.”
San Diego’s next challenge comes on Friday at 6 p.m.PST, when they host the Coachella valley Firebirds for their fourth meeting of the season.
