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EspañolPHOENIX ROADRUNNERS
(Redirected from Phoenix Roadrunners)
:''This article is about the ECHL team. For the WHA team see Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA).''
The 'Phoenix RoadRunners' are an ECHL hockey team that began play in the 2005-2006 season in Phoenix, Arizona. The team is owned by the same group as the Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Mercury and also plays in the US Airways Center in downtown Phoenix. The team president is Claude Lemieux.
The Phoenix Roadrunners were the first proffesional sports team in the history of Arizona. The team initially existed from 1967-1979 in the World Hockey Association and again from 1989-1997 in the International Hockey League. The Roadrunners of the IHL folded after the 1997 season, bringing on the West Coast Hockey League's Phoenix Mustangs, who played in Phoenix from 1997-2001, their high point being a Taylor Cup Championship in 2000. Unfortunately, a deal was unable to be reached with the city of Phoenix on usage of the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, so the Mustangs folded in 2001. The current team and management will attempt to preserve some of the traditions and history of the old teams.
In 2005, after 4 years without a minor league hockey team, the Roadrunners were revived as an ECHL franchise by Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver and former Phoenix Coyotes star Claude Lemieux. In their first season, the 2005-2006 season, the RoadRunners began the season well but dropped throughout the year because of injuries and finished with the league's worst record.
In the offseason, the Roadrunners cemented an affiliation deal with the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. In there second season, the Roadrunners once again started very well, staying above .500 for a good portion of the year. The team climbed up the National Division, topping out at fifth place. However, due to several trades which were lackluster to say the least, the team ended up with a 27-40 record. Furthermore, with 8 games left in the regular season, Head Coach Ron Filion and General Manager Ray Delia resigned, Filion being replaced by assistant coach Brad Church. One bright spot to the season was that the Roadrunners qualified for their first trip to the ECHL's Kelly Cup Playoffs. This was the first time since the 1995-1996 team lost in the conference quarter finals that the Roadrunners had made it to the Playoffs. However in the first round, the team was swept 4-0 against there rivals, the Las Vegas Wranglers.
During the offseason, the Roadrunners lost a powerful ally. The Phoenix Coyotes chose not to renew there affiliation agreement for the 2007-2008 season. The Coyotes chose instead to go with the other minor league hockey team in Arizona, the Arizona Sun Dogs. The team currently is looking for an affiliate to catch on with for the 2007-2008 season.
During the 2006-2007 offseason, the Arizona Sun Dogs of the CHL and the Phoenix Roadrunners came to an agreement on a two game pre-season hockey contest. The games will showcase the talent of Arizona's two minor league hockey teams, and help the two teams evaluate there current talent and who will and will not make the upcoming season's roster. The winner, considering there isn't a tie, will get the "Glass Cactus".[1]
★ ''Updated active roster taken from Phxroadrunners.com[2]''
★ ''As of September 6, 2007''
:'Goals:' 27- Justin Aikins
:'Points:' 57- Justin Aikins
:'Assists:' 30- Justin Aikins
:'Penalty Minutes:' 271- Brent Hentley
:'Wins (Career):' 15- Mike Mole
:'GAA (Min. 10 games):' 3.26- Mike Mole
★ Robbie Ftorek
★ Frank Hughes
★ Jeff Carlson
★ Jamie Storr
★ Walt McKechnie
★ David Goverde
★ Sylvain Couturier
★ PHX RoadRunners Official Website
★ Phoenix Roadrunners Booster Club Phoenix Roadrunners Booster Club Website]
:''This article is about the ECHL team. For the WHA team see Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA).''
| 'Phoenix RoadRunners' | |
 | |
| 'Founded' | 2005 |
| 'Home ice' | US Airways Center |
| 'Based in' | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 'Colors' | Carolina Blue, Black, Sunflower Gold |
| 'League' | ECHL |
| 'Head coach' | Brad Church |
| 'Assistant coach' | Brian O'Leary |
| 'General manager' | Jim Pittman |
| 'Owner' | Robert Sarver |
| 'NHL Affiliate' | TBD |
| 'AHL Affiliate' | San Antonio Rampage |
| 'Local Media' | Arizona Republic East Valley Tribune |
| 'Official Website' | www.phxroadrunners.com |
The 'Phoenix RoadRunners' are an ECHL hockey team that began play in the 2005-2006 season in Phoenix, Arizona. The team is owned by the same group as the Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Mercury and also plays in the US Airways Center in downtown Phoenix. The team president is Claude Lemieux.
| Contents |
| Minor League Hockey History in Arizona |
| Inaugural Season |
| Second Season |
| Third Season |
| Battle of the Desert |
| Active Roster |
| Historical Team record |
| Team Records |
| All-Time Famous Past Players |
| External Link |
Minor League Hockey History in Arizona
The Phoenix Roadrunners were the first proffesional sports team in the history of Arizona. The team initially existed from 1967-1979 in the World Hockey Association and again from 1989-1997 in the International Hockey League. The Roadrunners of the IHL folded after the 1997 season, bringing on the West Coast Hockey League's Phoenix Mustangs, who played in Phoenix from 1997-2001, their high point being a Taylor Cup Championship in 2000. Unfortunately, a deal was unable to be reached with the city of Phoenix on usage of the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, so the Mustangs folded in 2001. The current team and management will attempt to preserve some of the traditions and history of the old teams.
Inaugural Season
In 2005, after 4 years without a minor league hockey team, the Roadrunners were revived as an ECHL franchise by Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver and former Phoenix Coyotes star Claude Lemieux. In their first season, the 2005-2006 season, the RoadRunners began the season well but dropped throughout the year because of injuries and finished with the league's worst record.
Second Season
In the offseason, the Roadrunners cemented an affiliation deal with the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. In there second season, the Roadrunners once again started very well, staying above .500 for a good portion of the year. The team climbed up the National Division, topping out at fifth place. However, due to several trades which were lackluster to say the least, the team ended up with a 27-40 record. Furthermore, with 8 games left in the regular season, Head Coach Ron Filion and General Manager Ray Delia resigned, Filion being replaced by assistant coach Brad Church. One bright spot to the season was that the Roadrunners qualified for their first trip to the ECHL's Kelly Cup Playoffs. This was the first time since the 1995-1996 team lost in the conference quarter finals that the Roadrunners had made it to the Playoffs. However in the first round, the team was swept 4-0 against there rivals, the Las Vegas Wranglers.
Third Season
During the offseason, the Roadrunners lost a powerful ally. The Phoenix Coyotes chose not to renew there affiliation agreement for the 2007-2008 season. The Coyotes chose instead to go with the other minor league hockey team in Arizona, the Arizona Sun Dogs. The team currently is looking for an affiliate to catch on with for the 2007-2008 season.
Battle of the Desert
During the 2006-2007 offseason, the Arizona Sun Dogs of the CHL and the Phoenix Roadrunners came to an agreement on a two game pre-season hockey contest. The games will showcase the talent of Arizona's two minor league hockey teams, and help the two teams evaluate there current talent and who will and will not make the upcoming season's roster. The winner, considering there isn't a tie, will get the "Glass Cactus".[1]
Active Roster
★ ''Updated active roster taken from Phxroadrunners.com[2]''
★ ''As of September 6, 2007''
| Name | Number | Position | Weight | Height | Shoots | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Rudowsky | 30 | G | 200 | 6'1'' | L | 29 |
| Nathan Schwartzbauer | 2 | D | 215 | 6'4'' | R | 25 |
| Reagan Rome | 6 | D | 210 | 6'0'' | L | 25 |
| Nick Toneys | 23 | D | 195 | 6'2'' | R | 24 |
| Daniel Sisca | 9 | C | 160 | 5'9'' | L | 24 |
| Jeff Kyrzakos | 16 | C | 195 | 6'2'' | R | 22 |
| Chris Stevens | 27 | LW | 200 | 5'10'' | L | 21 |
| Justin Maiser | 20 | LW | 195 | 6'2'' | L | 24 |
| Mitch Carefoot | 21 | RW | 210 | 6'2'' | L | 22 |
Historical Team record
| Year | Wins | Losses | Overtime Losses | Points | Result | Series Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-2006 | 20 | 47 | 5 | 45 | Missed playoffs | N/A |
| 2006-2007 | 27 | 40 | 5 | 59 | Lost in Division Semi-finals | 0-4 |
Team Records
:'Goals:' 27- Justin Aikins
:'Points:' 57- Justin Aikins
:'Assists:' 30- Justin Aikins
:'Penalty Minutes:' 271- Brent Hentley
:'Wins (Career):' 15- Mike Mole
:'GAA (Min. 10 games):' 3.26- Mike Mole
All-Time Famous Past Players
★ Robbie Ftorek
★ Frank Hughes
★ Jeff Carlson
★ Jamie Storr
★ Walt McKechnie
★ David Goverde
★ Sylvain Couturier
External Link
★ PHX RoadRunners Official Website
★ Phoenix Roadrunners Booster Club Phoenix Roadrunners Booster Club Website]
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