Roadrunners Replay

This week's Special Guest is Tucson Roadrunners goaltender Ivan Prosvetov. After starting his season with back-to-back shutouts, Prosvetov set franchise records for minutes played and saves with 45 appearances in net. The 23-year-old also made his way to the Arizona Coyotes, where he suited up for three contests.

Later on, Jimmy details his trip to Las Vegas and gets quizzed on where the four remaining coaches in the Stanley Cup Playoffs were behind the bench in the AHL.

Adrian Denny and guest host Kim Cota-Robles welcome #94 Liam Kirk to the podcast as he talks about his recent engagement, returning from injury, and chasing his hockey dreams in Arizona. The three have some fun talking about which way to drive on the road before Kim brings our her rapid fire questions after Adrian gets into food with Liam. Kim and Adrian, of course, crack a few Jimmy jokes as he is out in Vegas. In addition, Adrian has some topical trivia for Kim involving a former Roadrunner and a future Coyote.

Joining the podcast this week is #54 from the Arizona Coyotes, Defenseman Cam Dineen. Dineen made his NHL debut with the Coyotes on November 5, 2021 after spending the previous three seasons with the Tucson Roadrunners. Over four seasons in Tucson, Dineen tallied 55 points (14g 41a) in 157 games as a Roadrunner. The 23-year-old set career-highs for assists (16) and points (19) in just 21 outings with Tucson this season, and recorded seven assists in 34 games in his first season in the NHL. Also, stay tuned as the guys talk NHL playoffs, the connections between coaches and the GMs that hired them, and their post-podcast lunch plans.

Adrian and Jimmy are joined by their first player of the offseason, Roadrunners forward #91 Tyson Empey. Empey gives his most memorable fight and favorite food spots before Adrian and Jimmy discuss the wild weekend of Game Sevens in hockey and basketball.

In this edition of the Insider Podcast, Head Coach Jay Varady joins to look ahead at the upcoming summer and what’s next for the Roadrunners while also weighing in on our favorite subjects: food, travel and laughs. Jimmy and Adrian breakdown the first week of the Stanley Cup Playoffs along with their other areas of expertise like horseracing. In addition, Jay talks about his favorite meal in Tucson as Adrian gets excited for Baggins’ sandwich of the month "The Pima Melt".

Jimmy and Adrian recap the weekend sweep to close the season as they hear from Head Coach Jay Varady, Goaltender Ivan Prosvetov and Forwards Terry Broadhurst and Hudson Fasching as Adrian then talks about the unique connection that fans in Arizona have with both the Roadrunners and Coyotes before Adrian and Jimmy take us down one final memory lane on the season that of course evolves into Food Talk. Plus stay tuned for Jimmy’s NHL Playoff Picks

Adrian Denny and Jimmy Peebles recap the road trip on the bus as the Roadrunners have arrived back home for their final two home games. Adrian recaps the tough break Saturday night though we have a positive turn for one of our Roadrunners as Bokondji Imama made his NHL debut for the Arizona Coyotes, in addition to Tyson Empey stepping up to bring more physicality as he recorded his 10th fight of the season on Friday. Jimmy and Adrian discuss the success, heart and effort the Roadrunners have had as the season comes to an end. Jimmy gives his thoughts on Oliver Chau and his skill and speed after a stroll in the Arizona trails early this morning, while Adrian takes us on the bus and Head Coach Jay Varady giving his play-by-play on the sights and sounds from the highway. Tune is as we hear from Colin Theisen and Coyotes Head Coach Andre Tourigny after weekend action.

Over Easter weekend, Adrian and Jimmy joined the dinner table with Brett Fera for pizza, Jimmy brought his homemade fruit salad and we’ll fill you in on all of the details. We recap Fan Appreciation Weekend with nearly 5,200 fans in attendance on Saturday and recap Friday night's victory before Ben McCartney's hat trick goal Saturday and Colin Theisen’s epic save as Adrian talks about the the Roadrunners best-ever power-play this season. Adrian and Jimmy mention the immediate impact and great presence Terry Broadhurst has made on the team. In addition, Adrian takes Jimmy to memory lane with our ECHL affiliate the Rapid City Rush making their first playoff run since 2015.

With the Roadrunners back in town, Adrian and Jimmy get together on a Monday morning in Tucson as Adrian talks travel and Roadrunners General Manager John Ferguson’s travel watching college players this season now playing with the Roadrunners. Jimmy talks about Colin Theisen and his excitement for him as a player while Adrian had the chance to catch up with Mitchell Lewandowski. Jimmy and Adrian put their two cents on a few rules that have come up lately as the Roadrunners get prepared for a festive weekend of Fan Appreciation, Hockey and Hops and Jimmy preps for Adrian's birthday as takes guesses on what player would score Adrian a birthday goal.

Downtown Tucson and hockey was popping this weekend as the 4th Avenue Street Fair was up and running and Adrian and Cam Hebig get their fresh haircuts. Jimmy had the chance to interview President and CEO of the AHL Scott Howson as he stepped foot in Tucson for the first time and in addition, Jimmy talked with Cameron Hebig about his first full season in Southern Arizona. Adrian and Jimmy recap the weekend with Terry Broadhurst’s performance, Stephen Harper's first AHL goals, Cam Crotty's goal and Ty Emberson first professional fight. Adrian talks about the players growing into new roles and takes us through his travel experience from after last week’s podcast in Las Vegas as he was the last one to board the flight home.