Eagles Set AHL Home Win Record in 5-3 Victory

Key Takeaways:

• Colorado Eagles secure 5-3 victory over Tucson Roadrunners
• Tye Felhaber scores two goals, including his 20th of the season
• Eagles achieve 23rd home win, setting a new AHL-era record

The Colorado Eagles continued their impressive home-ice performance with a 5-3 victory over the Tucson Roadrunners on Sunday, completing a two-game sweep. The win marked a significant milestone for the Eagles, as it was their 23rd home victory of the season – the most since joining the AHL in 2018-19.

Forward Tye Felhaber led the charge for Colorado, netting two goals, including an empty-netter that sealed the game. Mark Senden also made a notable contribution with a goal and an assist. Goaltender Kevin Mandolese stood tall between the pipes, turning away 31 of 34 shots to secure the win.

The game started with Colorado's Chase Bradley opening the scoring at 7:29 of the first period. Tucson's Ben McCartney equalized before the first intermission, setting the stage for an eventful second period.

Tucson briefly took the lead early in the second, but Colorado responded with three unanswered goals. Senden tied the game, followed by a shorthanded tally from Felhaber. Chad Hillebrand extended the lead to 4-2 in the third period.

Despite a late push from Tucson, including a goal from Sammy Walker with less than two minutes remaining, Felhaber's empty-net goal – his 20th of the season – secured the 5-3 victory for the Eagles.

The win showcased Colorado's special teams prowess, as they successfully killed both penalties they faced and scored a shorthanded goal. Tucson's goaltender Dylan Wells made 23 saves in the losing effort.

Colorado will look to build on this momentum as they hit the road to face the Bakersfield Condors on Wednesday, March 26th at 7:30pm MT at Dignity Health Arena in Bakersfield, California.