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As the 2024-25 Roadrunners season comes to a close, Voice of the Rosdrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Kim Cota-Robles are joined by Roadrunners Head Coach Steve Potvin as they reflect on the season and look towards building upon the 2025-26 season. 

Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles are joined by Roadrunners Communications and Media Relations Coordinator Chase Clemens ahead of the best of three round one series versus the Abbotsford Canucks in the Calder Cup Playoffs.

Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles are joined in the final week of the regular season by Roadrunners rookie forward Julian Lutz as they talk about his rookie season in the AHL and relationship with Maksymilian Szuber and Artem Duda. Johnny and Kim also talk about goaltender Matthew Villalta's first career NHL win and hear from him postgame with Utah Media. 

Voice of the The Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles are joined this episode by Roadrunners Video Coach Brad Krakowitz as they talk about his new role with the Roadrunners and Tucson's recent sucessful homestand to get the team back into the playoff picture. 

Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim-Cota Robles has defenseman #42 Lleyton Moore on the show this week before Tucson's two-game series versus the Calgary Wranglers. They talk about his second year in Tucson, his unique name and how the team can really start to push for the Calder Cup Playoffs.

Voice of The Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles are joined by Roadrunners defenseman Maksymilian Szuber ahead of the team's season series finale in Ontario, California against the Reign. They talk about his second season in the AHL, his relationship with fellow defenseman Montana Onyebuchi and longtime friend Julian Lutz's development in season one with Tucson.

Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles had forward Curtis Douglas on this week's show to talk about his March Mullets 4 Mental Health Fundrwaiser that benefits the Centre of Addiction and Mental Health Foundation. If any listenders would like to donate us this link here, https://gofund.me/a5f8bbd7. 

Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles have Assistant Captain Travis Barron on the show as they talk about his fourth season with Tucson, the new Captains core and how he got the nickname Bear. Johnny and Kim then preview Tucson's four-game homestand and the First Responders Night and St. Patrick's Day game coming up on the weekend. 

Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles had newest Roadrunner Sammy Walker and the V.P. of Marketing for the Tucson Roadrunners Rob Mattina on this week's show to talk about the 2024-25 season and Walker's experience getting traded at the All-Star break to Tucson from Iowa. 

Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles are joined by Roadrunners defenseman Montana Onyebuchi as they talk aboout his second season in Tucson and the team's recent series versus the Abbostford Canucks. Johnny and Kim also have Kyle Peart from the Once-Lost Ministries to talk about his pre-game message of hope that is coming on Friday

Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles were joined by forward and assistant captain Andrew Agozzino as he gets closer to his return to the ice. They talk about his first season in Tucson and his career in the AHL and him and Johnny's first time reuniting after their time in San Jose. 

Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles had goaltender Jaxson Stauber on this week's show as they talk about the early stages of his career, his accolades with the Utah Hockey Club and his athletic siblings. 

Voice of the Tucson Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles were joined by both defenseman Maveric Lamoureux and forward ryan McGregor at the team's season ticket member signing event. 

Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles caught up with recently named All-Star Cameron Hebig as the team plays its final two games at home before the All-Star break. 

Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles are joined by Roadrunners forward Aku Raty ahead of the team's Tuesday matvh versus the Henderson Silver Knights. They talk about his second season in the AHL and his friendship with fellow Finnish forward Miko Matikka as welll as what the goals second half of the season for himself and the team. 

Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Kim Cota-Robles were joined by Defenseman Kevin Connauton on gameday for the team's slate verssus the Calgary Wranglers. They talk about his season and the best spots he has lived and also playing with both Shane and Josh Doan in his career.

Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim-Cota Robles caught up with Roadrunners Stregnth and Performance Coach Parker Poore as they talk about is day-to-day and gameday preperations to keep the team in shape during the season. They also recap Tucson's series versus the Texas Stars and and the big game in Coachella Valley to continue on the road trip

Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles tape a gameday special with whoever walked into the building for the team's slate versus the Colorado Eagles. They talk about what they did for Christmas and their New Years Resolutions as well as taking guesses who would walk into the arena first.

Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Kim Cota-Robles caught up with three players: including Peter DiLiberatore, Artem Duda and Dylan Wells at the Season Ticket Member Holiday Party. DiLiberatore does a live taste test of holiday treats fans gave him while all three talk about their offseasons and their jounreys that led them to the 2024-25 Roadrunners team. 

Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles welcomed Roadrunners Forward Josh Doan to this week's show. They talked about the recent home stretch for Tucson, Johnny's pregame spill and just having fun playing hockey. Johnny and Kim then draft their favorite Christmas movies and discuss Tucson's upcoming Wednsday tilt versus the San Diego Gulls.

On this week's Happy Hour show, Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles were joined by Roadrunners forward Curtis Douglas before the Season Ticket member Christmas Party. They talk about his season, his linemates of the Juggernaut Line, Travis Barron and Hunter Drew and what it meant to have family come to the Calgary series. Johnny and Kim then draft their favorite Christmas songs and preview the upcoming Teddy Bear Toss Game. 

Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Kim Cota-Robles are joined this week by Roadrunners Goalie Development Coach Jeff Hill. They talk about the shutouts of Matthew Villalta with Tucson and Jaxson Stauber with Utah. Kim asks her usual un hinged questions and her and Johnny then draft their all-time favorite NHL goalies. 

On this week's Happy Hour Show, Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles are joined by Roadrunners Goalie Matthew Villalta on Tucson's Gameday versus the Coachella Valley Firebirds. They talk about his early season and the big sweep versus the Calgary Wranglers and how the Roadrunners will move forward towards the short Thanksgiving break. Kim and Johnny then draft their favorite Bars in Tucson and talk about the series sweep versus the Wranglers. 

On this week's Roadrunners Happy Hour Show, Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles are joined by Roadrunners Forward Kailer Yamamoto after his two-goal game on Saturday. They talk about his time with the organization and playing in a sunny city for the first time in his career. Johnny and Kim then draft their favorite NHL to AHL brand affiliations and talk about the big four-game homestand for Tucson. 

On this week's Happy Hour Show, Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles are joined by one of the most interesting guests yet, Tucson In Arena Host and Radio Show Host BEEF VEGAN. They talk about BEEF's connection to the Roadrunners and how he began to host games in Tucson: as well as his career in becoming a radio show host. Johnny and Kim then draft their favorite Thanksgiving dinners and preview the upcoming three-game roadtrip for the Roadrunners.  

On this week's Happy Hour show, Coice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Co-Host Kim Cota-Robles are joined by Rookie Forward Sam Lipkin as they talk about his first professional goal and overcoming his preseason injury. Johnny and Kim also draft their favorite donuts and AHL logos and preview the series versus the San Diego Gulls. 

On this week's Happy Hour show, Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Radio Host Kim Cota-Robles interview Roadrunners Game Operations and Events Manager Ryan Lothman. They talk about his journey in both Hockey and Game Ops and what his gamedays look like at Tucson Arena. They then draft the best goal songs and dive into the mid-week two-game series versus the Canucks.

On this week's Happy Hour Show, Voice of the Roadrunners Jonathon Schaffer and Kim Cota-Robles were joined by Roadrunners Forward Hunter Drew. They talk about opening weekend, Drew's first two games of the season and his Halloween Costume Ideas. Johnny and Kim then draft their favorite Halloween Movies and favorite TCC meals and talk about El Lazo De Tucson coming to the Tucson Arena for Friday's tilt with the Bakersfield Condors. 

On this week's Happy Hour Show, Jonathon Schaffer and Kim Cota-Robles are joined by Roadrunners Forward Egor Sokolov as they discuss his life story of becoming a professional hockey player in Russia and moving to the U.S. Johnny and Kim then draft their favorite Halloween Candy and Brunch Spots and take a deep dive into the Home Opening Weekend at Tucson Arena. 

On this week's usual Tuesday Night Get Together, Jonathon Schaffer and Kim Cota-Robles are joined by Roadrunners fan favorite Cameron Hebig as they dive into the first regular season games of the year in Colorado. Kim gives Cam her usual quirky questions as well as Buzzfeed quiz that we will let the fans decide whether it was accurate or not. Johnny and Kim then draft their favorite Halloween Costumes and NHL players past and current and Johnny gives some funny travel stories from his trip in Henderson. 

Happy Hour is back! In the first episode of the 2024-25 season, Jonathon Schaffer and Kim Cota-Robles are joined by Roadrunners head coach Steve Potvin. They talk about training camp, Steve's offseason and what he's liked ahead of the new year. Kim then gives Steve a Buzzfeed quiz on his favorite Pancake and then her and Johnny keep the drafts alive with selecting their favorite NHL jerseys and best songs to sing Karaoke  too. 

On the 2023-24 season finale of Roadrunners Happy Hour, Adrian Denny with co-hosts Kim Cota-Robles and Arizona Daily Star's Brett Fera are joined by Roadrunners Head Coach Steve Potvin. They talk about the great season the Roadrunners had just falling short in the playoffs and what the offseason looks like heading into 2024-25. Kim also asks Steve what promotional night he would like to see in the 2024-25 season and what music he loves to hear in the locker rooms before every game. 

On this week's Happy Hour, Adrian Denny and Kim Cota-Robles are live from Tucson Appliance Co. with Roadrunners President Bob Hoffman as the team prepares for the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs versus the Calgary Wranglers. They talk about WhiteOut returning to Tucson for all games of  round one and the players that have returned or will return for the Playoffs and help the Roadrunners bring the cup to Southern Arizona. They also discuss Dusty's first week of the WhiteOut tour that continues on to Saturday, April 27, during the first round. 

On this week's Happy Hour Show, Adrian Denny, Kim Cota Robles and Arizona Daily Star's Brett Fera were joined by defensemen Max Szuber as they discussed his NHL debut and WhiteOut coming to Tucson. They also talk about the hockey house from Szuber's perspective and the newest game the housemates all bought to play. 

On this week's episode of Roadrunners Happy Hour, Adrian Denny, Kim Cota-Robles and Brett Fera are joined by forward Aku Raty as they discuss his first season in the AHL and playing against his brother who plays for the Abbotsford Canucks. Brett also gives the details on how the Roadrunners can clinch home ice advantage in their upcoming series against the Colorado Eagles. 

On this week's episode of Roadrunners Happy Hour, Adrian Denny, Kim Cota-Robles and Brett Fera are joined by Roadrunners defensemen Cam Crotty as they discuss a potential White Out in Tucson for the Calder Cup Playoffs as well as his first NHL game with the Arizona Coyotes. They also discuss Jan Jenik's tremendous season in Tucson and how the rest of the regular season can shape up for the Roadrunners in the final month of April. 

On this week's episode of Roadrunners Happy Hour, Adrian Denny, Kim Cota-Robles and Brett Fera are joined by Roadrunners Director of Hockey Operations Jake Wageman as they talk about Josh Doan's first career callup and his NHL debut on Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets. They also talk about Jake's perspective of the record breaking number of callups this season Tucson has seen and recap the weekend in San Jose.

On this week's Happy Hour Show Jonathon Schaffer, Kim Cota-Robles and Brett Fera host a round-table special with three guests including: Ben McCartney, Peter DiLiberatore and Montana Onyebuchi as Kim hits each of them with her hard questions while Johnny and Brett ask their usual "journalistic" questions. McCartney tells of a special talent DiLiberatore does in the locker room and Onyebuchi reveals the origin story to his unique name. 

On this week's special edition of Roadrunners Happy Hour, Adrian Denny and Kim-Cota Robles talk to Defenseman Max Szuber and whoever walked into the arena for gameday versus the Silver Knights including Goalie Coach Charlie McTavish, Head Equipment Manager Eric Bechtol, Captain Steven Kampfer and Assistant Coach Zack Stortini. Jonathon Schaffer and Arizona Daily Star's Brett Fera eventually join Adrian with special guest Chris O'Gorman from 92.9 the Bull.  

On this week's episode of Roadrunners Happy Hour, Adrian Denny and Kim-Cota Robles run a game night special leading to faceoff with special guest Cameron Hebig an other guests who pop in and out of the show including Matt Villalta, KGUN 9's Erin Patterson and another stop by from Equipment Manager Eric Bechtol. Did Cam really go along with his Cousin Eddie costume?

On this week's Roadrunners Happy Hour, Adrian Denny a long with Kim Cota-Robles and Arizona Daily Star's Brett Fera are joined by Roadrunners Head Equipment Manager Eric Bechtol as he nears 2,000 games worked in Hockey. They also talk about his entire career in the business having been with six different teams including one in Germany.

Forward John Leonard joins the show on this week's Roadrunners Happy Hour as Adrian Denny, Kim Cota-Robles and Arizona Daily Star's Bret Ferra ask John about his first season in Tucson and his home life before going pro. Kim also asks her usual questions to get to know the guest, asking Leonard what animal he thinks he can fight.

On this week's Roadrunners Happy Hour Show, Adrian Denny Kim Cota-Robles and Brett Fera are joined by Roadrunners Head Coach Steve Potvin to recap the Gem Show Trip and where the team is at with 27 games remaining on the schedule. Adrian also plays trivia with Kim on past Gem Show trips to test her knowledge as he did the same with Johnny on the Roadrunners Insider Podcast.

On this week's Roadrunners Happy Hour Show, Adrian Denny, Kim Cota-Robles and Brett Fera are joined by defenseman Patrick Koch. They talk about his first season with the Roadrunners and American Pro Hockey, having moved from Europe with his wife and two boys.

On this week's episode of Roadrunners Happy Hour, Adrian Denny, Kim Cota-Robles and Arizona Daily Star Sports Editor Brett Fera are joined by 6'9" forward Curtis Douglas as they discuss the Gem Show Trip with the All-Star Break that follows and what Douglas' goal song would be. All-Star Goalie Matthew Villalta is also bringing something to the All-Star Classic that Adrian has some news of.

On this week's episode of Roadrunners Happy Hour, Adrian Denny, Kim Cota-Robles and Bret Ferra are joined by Roadrunners Goaltender Dylan Wells, the Tip Winner of the Tip-A-Roadrunner event at Dave N Busters this past week. They discuss the success Wells had as a waiter and his time and success with the Roadrunners since joining the team around Thanksgiving.

On this week's episode of Roadrunners Happy Hour, Adrian Denny, Kim Cota-Robles and Brett Fera are rejoined by Roadrunners president Bob Hoffman as they discuss the team's success at the halfway point of the season. Also what did Kim forget to say once she left her PA box?

On this week's happy hour show, Adrian Denny and Kim Cota Robles are joined by Coyotes Assistant General Manager and Roadrunners General Manager John Ferguson as they discuss the success of the Roadrunners as they near the halfway point on the season. They are eventually joined by Arizona Daily Star's sports editor Bret Fera as he is traveling back home from Europe.

Roadrunners Assistant Coach Zack Stortini joins Adrian and Kim as the three talk about the team's winning streak, the development of the organization's young forwards and the characters around town that were spotted on New Year's Eve.

On this week's Happy Hour show, Adrian Denny, Kim Cota-Robles and Jonathon Schaffer are joined by Arizona Coyotes Goaltending Development Coach Charlie McTavish to cover the success of the goaltending in Tucson. They are eventually joined by Arizona Daily Star's Sports Editor Brett Fera who released a great story on the wins between the Coyotes and Roadrunners this season.