Tucson's Allard Scores Hat Trick in AHL Win

Allard's three points lead Roadrunners to victory over San Diego Gulls.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 6:23pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the movement and energy of a hockey game, with sharp planes of color representing the players, puck, and ice surface.A cubist interpretation of the action on the ice as Tucson's Owen Allard leads his team to victory over San Diego.Tucson Today

Owen Allard, a forward for the AHL's Tucson Roadrunners, scored two goals and added an assist in his team's 5-1 win over the San Diego Gulls on Wednesday night.

Why it matters

Allard's strong performance is a positive sign for the Roadrunners, who are looking to make a push for the playoffs in the final stretch of the AHL season. The 23-year-old prospect is aiming to earn a call-up to the NHL with the parent club Arizona Coyotes.

The details

Allard opened the scoring for Tucson in the first period and added another goal in the second to give his team a 2-0 lead. He then recorded an assist on the Roadrunners' fourth goal of the game in the third period. Tucson went on to win the contest 5-1, with Allard being named the game's first star.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Owen Allard

A 23-year-old forward playing for the AHL's Tucson Roadrunners, who are the minor league affiliate of the NHL's Arizona Coyotes.

Tucson Roadrunners

The AHL affiliate of the NHL's Arizona Coyotes, based in Tucson, Arizona.

San Diego Gulls

The AHL affiliate of the NHL's Anaheim Ducks, based in San Diego, California.

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What’s next

The Roadrunners will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the final weeks of the AHL season. Allard's strong performance could earn him a call-up to the NHL's Arizona Coyotes in the near future.

The takeaway

Allard's hat trick effort demonstrates his offensive talent and potential to contribute at the NHL level. The Roadrunners' victory over a divisional rival also keeps them in the hunt for a postseason berth, which would be a valuable experience for the team's young prospects like Allard.