Photos: Roadrunners fall to Abbotsford 3-2, AHL Hockey
The Roadrunners were unable to hold on to two one goal leads as the Canucks hit the winner with 21 seconds left in regulation to win 3-2, Tucson, Ariz., January 24, 2025.
Abbotsford goaltender Nikita Tolopilo slides over to shut down the backhand from Roadrunner center Curtis Douglas in the second period of their AHL Pacific Division game on Jan. 24, 2025, at Tucson Arena.
Roadrunner goaltender Matthew Villalta (31) watches as the puck pops up in his crease in the first period against Abbotsford in their AHL Pacific Division game, Tucson, Ariz., January 24, 2025.
Abbotsford center Nils Åman (88) comes into grind down Roadrunner right wing Austin Poganski (27) and foil his brea on goal in the third period of their AHL Pacific Division game, Tucson, Ariz., January 24, 2025.
A Roadrunners’ shot clanks off the bar over Abbotsford goaltender Nikita Tolopilo (60) in the first period of their AHL Pacific Division game, Tucson, Ariz., January 24, 2025.
Abbotsford defenseman Erik Brännström (26) spills Roadrunner center Cameron Hebig (39) near mid-ice in the first period of their AHL Pacific Division game, Tucson, Ariz., January 24, 2025.
Roadrunner defenseman Maveric Lamoureux (10) gets the puck in an awkward spot in the first period against Abbotsford, Tucson, Ariz., January 24, 2025.
Abbotsford right wing Jonathan Lekkerimäki (23) slips in to muscle Roadrunner center Cameron Hebig (39) off the puck in the second period of their AHL Pacific Division game in Tucson on Jan. 24, 2025.
Roadrunner right wing Aku Räty (38) flips a backhander into a crowded crease and Abbotsford goaltender Nikita Tolopilo (60) in the second period of their AHL Pacific Division game, Tucson, Ariz., January 24, 2025.
Roadrunner center Cameron Hebig (39) watches Abbotsford goaltender Nikita Tolopilo (60) pad save a Tucson shot in the third period of their AHL Pacific Division game, Tucson, Ariz., January 24, 2025.
Abbotsford center Ty Mueller (39) trips up Roadrunner defenseman Maveric Lamoureux (10) while poking the puck away in the second period of their AHL Pacific Division game, Tucson, Ariz., January 24, 2025.
Roadrunner right wing Austin Poganski (27) misses the poke in against Abbotsford goaltender Nikita Tolopilo (60) in the second period of their AHL Pacific Division game, Tucson, Ariz., January 24, 2025.
Roadrunner forward Kailer Yamamoto (56) slips the puck around Abbotsford defenseman Kirill Kudryavtsev (59) in the third period of their AHL Pacific Division game in Tucson on Jan. 24, 2025.
Roadrunner left wing Travis Barron (26), left, and Abbotsford defenseman Kirill Kudryavtsev (59) try to get the rebound off of goaltender Nikita Tolopilo (60) in the second period of their AHL Pacific Division game, Tucson, Ariz., January 24, 2025.
Roadrunner defenseman Artem Duda (78) bats the puck out to the crowd of Abbotsford skaters around him in the second period of their AHL Pacific Division game, Tucson, Ariz., January 24, 2025.
Roadrunner right wing Hunter Drew (36) tees up a wrister on goal in the third period against Abbotsford in Tucson on Jan. 24, 2025.
Roadrunner goaltender Matthew Villalta (31) gets enough of his skate on an Abbotsford shot to save the attempt in the third period of their AHL Pacific Division game, Tucson, Ariz., January 24, 2025.
Abbotsford right wing Danila Klimovich (18) gives Roadrunner forward Kailer Yamamoto (56) enough of a nudge to get him off the puck, Tucson, Ariz., January 24, 2025.
Roadrunner center Curtis Douglas bears down on an Abbotsford player in the corner in the third period of their AHL Pacific Division game on Jan. 24, 2025, at Tucson Arena.
Roadrunner right wing Austin Poganski (27) bulls his way through Abbotsford center Chase Wouters (21) in pursuit of the puck in the third period of their AHL Pacific Division game, Tucson, Ariz., January 24, 2025.
Roadrunner goaltender Matthew Villalta (31) kneels in the crease after Abbotsford slapped the winning goal past him with only 21 seconds left in the third period of their AHL Pacific Division game, Tucson, Ariz., January 24, 2025.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
With 14 goals and 14 assists, the Tucson Roadrunners' Cameron Hebig is a point shy of his career high. Hebig is representing the Old Pueblo at the AHL All-Star Classic.