An overall successful season for the Topeka RoadRunners came to a disappointing end last Friday night.
Topeka comes back from 3-0 deficit
Coming into Thursday night, the Topeka RoadRunners were just looking to stay alive in the South finals.
The Topeka RoadRunners are currently sitting in the driver’s seat of the NAHL South Division semifinals.
Coming up short in four straight contests going into Saturday night, the Topeka RoadRunners knew they couldn't afford another loss.
Playing against the league's top defense, the Topeka RoadRunners ran into issues last weekend.
The Topeka RoadRunners were able to split their series this past weekend with the Springfield Jr. Blues.
The Topeka RoadRunners (30-12-2) finished up a six-game home stand Thursday against the Corpus Christi Ice Rays (20-20-3).
Forward Andrew O'Leary carries Topeka, with five goals in victory
As a whole, it wasn't the Topeka RoadRunners night offensively on Saturday.
Fortunately, forward Andrew O'Leary didn't get that memo.
Topeka scores three consecutive goals to win 3-2 after trailing 2-0 to begin contest
While the night looked bleak early on, it ended up being a game full of clutch goals for the Topeka RoadRunners on Friday night.
After a less than stellar team performance Friday night, the Topeka RoadRunners returned to more flattering form Saturday night.
Dupell notches natural hat trick in victory
The Topeka RoadRunners gave up more goals on Saturday night than their last three games combined.
The Topeka RoadRunners' are beginning to look like a North American Hockey League's defensive powerhouse.
It's been an up and down season for the Topeka RoadRunners.
But Saturday's game against the Springfield Jr. Blues may be a high point on the season.
Topeka scores lone goal in first period, Traber notches shutout
Following a trudging by the Wenatchee Wild in their final game before holiday break, the TopekaRoadRunners looked like a team out to redeem themselves on Friday night
After coasting to a victory one night before, the Topeka RoadRunners needed a few heroics Saturday. Fortunately, they received exactly that.
Bahe scores 36 seconds into opening period to begin Topeka rout
The Topeka RoadRunners started strong. It was all they needed to take control of Friday night's contest.
The Amarillo Bulls looked less than intimidated by the Topeka RoadRunners Friday night.
Davis nets game-winner in third period to lift RoadRunners
Tied after two periods on Friday night, the Topeka RoadRunners needed a spark.
Unlike Friday, Topeka (13-7-2) never looked back, maintaining a lead the entire game, as it defeated Amarillo (15-2-2) 6-2 Saturday night at Landon Arena.
The Amarillo Bulls continue to dominate the North American Hockey League.
Rookie goaltender Josh Hillegas may be the sparkplug the team needed
The Topeka RoadRunners have a lot of new faces in the lineup this fall. Fortunately, fans need not worry. The team has already shown they're prepared to compete.
The Topeka RoadRunners were able to show off some of their young talent Saturday night.
Although outside temperatures remain warm in northeast Kansas, it's beginning to feel a lot like hockey season for the Topeka RoadRunners.
Offensive chances limited in 5-2 loss
It just wasn't meant to be for the Topeka RoadRunners.
Only surrendering six shots on goal halfway through the second period, it would be presumed the Topeka RoadRunners had things pretty good.
RoadRunners play Bulls in decisive game 5 Monday night
The Topeka RoadRunners had a chance to finish off the South Division postseason on Friday night in Amarillo, Tex. But following a 4-2 loss, the RoadRunners will now play a game 5 in their second straight series.
The captain has struck again.
Every team has its lapses and letdowns, but the Topeka RoadRunners had a lapse equivalent to a swift kick in the jaw last Saturday night.
The Topeka RoadRunners are starting to get the hang of playoff overtimes.
The Topeka RoadRunners can put a grueling first round series with the Wichita Falls Wildcats behind them.
Davis scores game-winner late in contest to rally Topeka past Wichita Falls
After a hard fought series between the Topeka RoadRunners and the Wichita Falls Wildcats, it's only fitting the game would be decided in the final minutes.
Topeka surrenders two goals late in regulation
A regulation hockey game is 60 minutes. The Topeka RoadRunners wish it was 57.
The Topeka RoadRunners continued to fire shots on goal Friday night. Fortunately, they scored a few, too.
Topeka rolls 5-1 in complete game
There was no let up in the Topeka RoadRunners effort Saturday night.
A regular season for the Topeka RoadRunners highlighted by the best record in the league and a 7-0 over the Wichita Falls Wildcats can safely be put in the vault and locked away. Playoff hockey is a brand new story.
Topeka locks up regular season championship in 4-2 win over Amarillo
After three consecutive frustrating games, the Topeka RoadRunners put the pieces together on Thursday night.
The Topeka RoadRunners had one solid period on Friday night and two meager periods. Against the St. Louis Bandits, one solid period won't win the contest.
Topeka brings 10-game winning streak into home contests
The Topeka RoadRunners may have swept the three games they played this past weekend, but this weekend's games may present more of a challenge.
Topeka now has a record of 21-1-1 since New Year's Day
Having the Robertson Cup in Topeka isn't the only reason the Topeka RoadRunners are currently celebrating. They also have clinched the North American Hockey League South Division Regular Season Championship.
It wasn't quite the cakewalk the night before was for the Topeka RoadRunners on Friday night, but at this point in the season, they'll take the victory any way it comes.
Christie scores early to set tone in 5-0 victory
The Topeka RoadRunners held control of their Thursday contest from an early standpoint. Twelve seconds into the contest to be exact.
Only 18 possible points remain in the Topeka RoadRunners regular season. Even with their good standing, they'd like to pick up as many as possible.
There were very few road woes for the Topeka RoadRunners during their longest roadtrip of the season.
Milam scores late to push Topeka past Texas
Nate Milam has a habit of scoring shorthanded goals. He scored a crucial one on Thursday night.
RoadRunners finish three-game series with four out of six points
The Topeka RoadRunners didn't take long to show they didn't want to get shut out two nights in a row.
New Mexico Mustang goaltender Marco Weiser decided to redeem himself Friday night against the Topeka RoadRunners.
The Topeka RoadRunners started their seven-game roadtrip on the right foot Thursday night.
After fighting rough patches in their games the two previous nights, the Topeka RoadRunners went all-in on their game Saturday night.
Late goals lift RoadRunners to victory
The Topeka RoadRunners had another questionable period Friday night against the Corpus Christi Ice Rays. Fortunately, like the night before, they also followed it up with a three-goal period.
Topeka RoadRunners fans looked a little on edge after two periods on Thursday night. But the third period was a complete sigh of relief.
While it's been less than a year since the Kansas Expocentre's Landon Arena was approved for a facelift, and roughly four months since the improvements were installed, it hasn't taken long to see how videoboards can make a difference for an arena.
RoadRunners outshoot Jr. Blues but struggle to find offensive game
There are good days and bad days for every sports team. The Topeka RoadRunners had one of their bad days Sunday night.
The Topeka RoadRunners had a rocky first period Saturday night. But, the second and third periods made the first period look meaningless.
Topeka wins its eighth straight game
Friday night's matchup for the Topeka RoadRunners certainly saw the Wichita Falls Wildcats attempt to prowl their way to a victory.
Topeka recovers from a late third period breakdown to capture victory
The Topeka RoadRunners have had a lot of clutch goals scored this year, but normally, it's from likely players. Thursday night's clutch scorer was a bit of a different story.
While the Topeka RoadRunners surely missed their top points scorer Michael Hill during his suspension, but being undefeated while he was gone certainly makes the loss less noticeable.
The winning ways continued to fall into the hands of the Topeka RoadRunners on Saturday night.
In a battle of two of the best teams in the North American Hockey League, only one could come out victorious.
RoadRunners score 22 goals in three-game sweep
Someone may want to grab a hose or a bucket of water: The Topeka RoadRunners are on fire.
The Topeka RoadRunners took control of the game early Thursday night and the rest was history.
Saturday night marked an important matchup for the Topeka RoadRunners.
An eventful first period led the way Friday night at Landon Arena.
The Topeka RoadRunners know this weekend will mark an important series as they near the halfway mark of the regular season.
A night after only scoring two goals and winning a nailbiter, the Topeka RoadRunners felt like having some breathing room Saturday night.
RoadRunners score game winner with only 10 seconds remaining
For the first time this season, the Topeka RoadRunners were in a scoreless draw going into the third period. And it was late game heroics that eventually brought them a victory.
The Topeka RoadRunners are looking to continue their winning ways.
The Topeka RoadRunners showed some resiliency after going into the third period of Saturday's game down by two goals.
Hill continues offensive outburst in victory
On a night where the Topeka RoadRunners outshot their opponents 45-19, it'd be tough to swallow a loss. However, Topeka didn't have to worry about that. Michael Hill made sure they'd be leaving Dr. Pepper Arena with a victory.
The Topeka RoadRunners couldn't quite recover after an early two goal deficit.
The St. Louis Bandits are a team that rarely loses at home. The Topeka RoadRunners paid no attention Friday night.
The Topeka RoadRunners took no time to show they wanted to continue their winning streak on Friday night.
The Topeka RoadRunners certainly can say they had a successful weekend.
RoadRunners knock off NAHL's top team
A 15-game winning streak for the Texas Tornado didn't seem to intimidate the Topeka RoadRunners.
The Topeka RoadRunners are about to have their toughest test so far this season.
The Topeka RoadRunners are beginning to find offensive depth.
Thursday November 11th, 2010, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., the Topeka RoadRunners will be at the ten Topeka McDonald's locations.
The Topeka RoadRunners may still be scratching their heads as they continue to go back and forth on their losses and victories. Fortunately, a week off means they might be able to remedy that.
Through two periods, an average hockey fan could tell the Topeka RoadRunners weren't playing to the best of their game. Then came the third period.
The North American Hockey League South Division is shaping up to be a competitive division. The Topeka RoadRunners are finding this out the hard way.
It didn't take long for the Topeka RoadRunners to get back on track.
Puck handling mistakes and lackluster effort cost Topeka in loss
Home sweet home wasn't so sweet for the Topeka RoadRunners Friday night.
The Topeka RoadRunners have a big series in store.
One night after falling down early to the St. Louis Bandits, the Topeka RoadRunners made sure to not make the same mistake.
Trailing by three goals to the St. Louis Bandits after one period, the Topeka RoadRunners never quite got their legs under them as they fell 5-1 Friday night at the Hardees Iceplex in Chesterfield, Mo.
Topeka clashes with rival St. Louis this weekend
The Topeka RoadRunners have to feel pretty confident after finishing the North American Hockey League Showcase undefeated, but they can't get too comfortable just yet.
After a shaky start to the preseason Friday night, the Topeka RoadRunners certainly picked up their game for Saturday and Sunday's matchups.
Three games in three days could do wonders to help the Topeka RoadRunners' endurance as they approach regular season play.
The Topeka RoadRunners are making the upgrade to internet radio with Country Legends 106.9 and will be streaming all of their home, away games, and coach's show live.
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