Gulls radio broadcaster Craig Elsten remarked shortly after Wednesday’s victory: “Seven straight, feels great!”
Well said.
The Gulls extended their franchise-record winning streak to seven games after earning a 5-1 decision over the first-place Tucson Roadrunners (Arizona Coyotes affiliate).
Rookie Kevin Roy has been really impressive the past few weeks and tallied his team-high 8th goal of the season.
Scott Sabourin scored once and Kenny Ryan added a goal and an assist in his season debut.
San Diego’s Nick Sorensen also set up two more goals by feeding Antoine Laganiere and Kalle Kossila to close out the scoring.
Gulls netminder Dustin Tokarski (7-2-0-0) made 19 saves and only allowed one puck past the line.
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Tokarski’s stellar outing gives him a personal five-game winning streak in the crease.
San Diego improved to 7-2-0-0 at home in front of an announced crowd of 5,555.
The Tucson Roadrunners twitter account also thanked San Diego fans for showing their support for Tucson captain Craig Cunningham.
Cunningham was hospitalized after suddenly collapsing on the ice before a Roadrunners game back on Saturday, November 19 and has not played since.
According to Elsten, the last updates from the franchise are that Cunningham remains in the hospital and in intensive care.
Due to the serious nature and unorthodox circumstances, that November 19 Roadrunners game was postponed as were the following two games last Tuesday and Wednesday which were supposed to feature the Gulls playing in Arizona.
Tucson adapted a #CunnyCan movement for fans to show their support for their captain.
The Gulls also wore a #14 decal on their helmets to honor Cunningham.
Next up for the Gulls is a trip to Stockton to face the Heat (Calgary Flames affiliate).
San Diego plays Stockton Friday and Saturday night (7:30 p.m. faceoffs) and then returns home to play Bakersfield on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
