Eagles Look to Bounce Back After OT Loss to Calgary

Feb 19, 2023

Colorado will look to bounce back after Friday night’s OT loss to Calgary tonight, at 6:00 pm MST at Scotiabank Saddledome, AB.

 

On Friday, Calgary defenseman Ilya Solovyov netted the game-winning goal 2:24 into overtime, as the Wranglers rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Eagles. Eagles defenseman Brad Hunt scored Colorado’s lone goal, as goaltender Jonas Johansson made 32 saves on 34 shots in the OT loss. Wranglers forward Matthew Phillips also found the back of the net, while Calgary Dustin Wolf claimed his league-leading 29^th win of the season, turning aside 31 of the 32 shots he faced.

 

Eagles vs Wranglers

Scotiabank Saddledome - Calgary, AB

 

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Roster Report

The Avalanche recently recalled forward Ben Meyers and goaltender Justus Annunen.

 

The Eagles recently signed forward Kevin O’Neil to a PTO.

 

The Avalanche recently reassigned goaltender Jonas Johansson and defenseman Brad Hunt to the Eagles.

 

The Avalanche recently acquired forward Matt Nieto and defenseman Ryan Merkley from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenseman Jacob MacDonald and forward Martin Kaut.

 

By the Numbers

The Eagles are sitting at a 28-16-4-1 record this season. Colorado is currently ranked 4th in the Pacific Division. 

The Wranglers have a 35-12-2-0 record this season. Calgary is currently ranked 1st in the Pacific Division.

Colorado - Calgary Connections

Wranglers defenseman, Nicolas Meloche, played on the Colorado Eagles for the 2018-19 season. 

Wranglers defenseman, Dennis Gilbert, also played on the Eagles for the 2020-21 & 2021-22 seasons.