The Tucson Roadrunners advance to the second round of the Calder Cup playoffs with a 3-0 Game 4 win over the San Jose Barracuda at Tucson Arena.
Photos by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Roadrunners advance in AHL playoffs with 3-0 win in Game 4
Tucson Roadrunners left wing Lawson Crouse (67) celebrates an empty net goal by right wing Mario Kempe (20)during the third period.
Roadrunners advance in AHL playoffs with 3-0 win in Game 4
Tucson Roadrunners forward Conor Garland (8) celebrates his goal with defensemen Andrew Campbell (2) and Dysin Mayo (37) during the third period.
Roadrunners advance in AHL playoffs with 3-0 win in Game 4
Tucson Roadrunners forward Conor Garland (8) flips the game's second goal from between his legs past San Jose Barracuda goaltender Antoine Bibeau (34) during the third period.
Roadrunners advance in AHL playoffs with 3-0 win in Game 4
Tucson Roadrunners right wing Mario Kempe (20) celebrates his goal on San Jose Barracuda goaltender Antoine Bibeau (34) with Tucson Roadrunners center Carter Camper (29) during the second period.
Roadrunners advance in AHL playoffs with 3-0 win in Game 4
Tucson Roadrunners goaltender Adin Hill (33) thwarts a second chance from San Jose Barracuda left wing Adam Helewka (46) during the second period.
Roadrunners advance in AHL playoffs with 3-0 win in Game 4
A Tucson Roadrunners fan implores the fans to rise late during the third period.
Roadrunners advance in AHL playoffs with 3-0 win in Game 4
Tucson Roadrunners forward Tye McGinn (16) has his shot stymied by San Jose Barracuda defenseman Jacob Middleton (67) in front of the San Jose Barracuda crease during the first period.
Roadrunners advance in AHL playoffs with 3-0 win in Game 4
Tucson Roadrunners right wing Mario Kempe (20) gets himself alone with sights set on San Jose Barracuda goaltender Antoine Bibeau (34) but can't notch a score during the first period.
Roadrunners advance in AHL playoffs with 3-0 win in Game 4
Tucson Roadrunners goaltender Adin Hill (33) turns aside a shot during the second period.
Roadrunners advance in AHL playoffs with 3-0 win in Game 4
Tucson Roadrunners center Ryan MacInnis (72) checks San Jose Barracuda defenseman Nick DeSimone (57) into the boards during the third period.
Roadrunners advance in AHL playoffs with 3-0 win in Game 4
Tucson Roadrunners left wing Lawson Crouse (67) celebrates with the team after the third period.
Roadrunners advance in AHL playoffs with 3-0 win in Game 4
Tucson Roadrunners forward Lane Pederson (18) wrists a shot toward San Jose Barracuda goaltender Antoine Bibeau (34) during the second period.
Roadrunners advance in AHL playoffs with 3-0 win in Game 4
San Jose Barracuda defenseman Julius Bergman (63) slams into the boards with Tucson Roadrunners right wing Mario Kempe (20) during the first period.
Roadrunners advance in AHL playoffs with 3-0 win in Game 4
Young Tucson Roadrunners fans wave their cowbells during the first period.
Tucson will host the Texas Stars in Game 1 of the second round on Wednesday.
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